Olympics 2012
Soccer-Hulk leads Brazil to 3-1 win over error-prone Denmark
HAMBURG, Germany, May 26 - Brazil's Hulk scored twice and created another goal to lead his team to a 3-1 victory over Denmark in a friendly match in Hamburg on Saturday, with the error-prone Scandinavians in need of improvement ahead of next month's Euro 2012.
Recent Olympics News
Games giving "Brand Britain" an Asian boost
LONDON - The London Olympics are giving "brand Britain" a fillip in China and India, a survey indicated on Saturday, boosting the UK government's ambition of attracting an extra one billion pounds of inward investment and trade.
IOC and U.S. reach revenue-sharing deal
QUEBEC CITY - The International Olympic Committee (IOC) voted to approve a 20-year revenue-sharing deal with the United States on Thursday that ends a long-running feud which paralyzed American efforts to stage an Olympic Games.
Revenue-sharing deal with U.S. close, says IOC
QUEBEC CITY - An elusive revenue-sharing deal between the United States and the International Olympic Committee (IOC) is close to being finalized, officials said on Wednesday, ending a bitter dispute that has paralyzed American efforts to host an Olympic Games.
Doha, Baku out of running for 2020 Games
QUEBEC CITY - The chase to host the 2020 Summer Games was reduced to a three horse race between Istanbul, Madrid and Tokyo after Doha and the Azerbaijan capital Baku were dropped from the running by the International Olympic Committee (IOC) on Wednesday.
Doha, Baku out of running for 2020 Games
QUEBEC CITY - The race to host the 2020 Summer Games is now a three-way battle between Istanbul, Madrid and Tokyo after Qatar's Doha and Azerbaijan's Baku were dumped as candidates, the International Olympic Committee (IOC) said on Wednesday.
Revenue-sharing deal with U.S. close, says IOC
QUEBEC CITY - An elusive revenue-sharing deal between the United States and the International Olympic Committee (IOC) is close to being finalized, officials said on Wednesday, ending a bitter dispute that has paralyzed American efforts to host an Olympic Games.
NYPD chief gives thumbs up to Games security
LONDON - New York's police chief said on Wednesday he was impressed with security planning for this summer's London Olympics, rejecting suggestions that U.S. officials were concerned about arrangements for the games which start next month.
U.S. men, women to face Brazil in London tune-up
WASHINGTON - The American men's and women's basketball teams will tune up for the London Olympics by facing Brazil's squads in an exhibition double-header in July, USA Basketball said on Wednesday.
Cities vying for 2020 Games try to avoid IOC axe
QUEBEC CITY - The race to host the 2020 Summer Olympics reaches the first hurdle on Wednesday with five cities trying to avoid being dropped from the bidding marathon by the International Olympic Committee (IOC).
Boxing federation chief earns IOC board nomination
QUEBEC CITY - Amateur boxing chief Wu Ching-Kuo was nominated for a spot on the International Olympic Committee (IOC) executive board in a vote of the Association of Summer Olympic International Federations (ASOIF) on Tuesday.
Blog: Olympic dreams
A behind the scenes photographer's look at diving athletes training for the 2012 Olympics. Full Article
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