Olympics
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Russian deputy minister suspended over doping resigns
Oct 24, 2016 7:00 am - MOSCOW (AP) - A Russian deputy minister who was suspended following allegations he covered up doping cases at the 2014 Winter Olympics has resigned, the government said ...
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IOC says it is offering assistance to Russian whistleblowers
Oct 24, 2016 7:00 am - LONDON (AP) - The Russian husband and wife team who felt betrayed by the IOC after blowing the whistle on state-sponsored doping in their homeland are now being offered ...
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Russia says doping probe into deceased wrestler dropped
Oct 24, 2016 7:00 am - MOSCOW (AP) - Russia says the International Olympic Committee has dropped an investigation into a deceased wrestler who allegedly tested positive for a banned steroid wh...
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IOC official 'very happy' with possible Innsbruck 2026 bid
Oct 21, 2016 7:00 am - SOELDEN, Austria (AP) - Innsbruck would have "an excellent chance" of hosting the 2026 Winter Olympics if the Austrian city decides to bid for the games, a top IOC offic...
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Belarusian capital Minsk awarded 2019 European Games
Oct 21, 2016 7:00 am - MINSK, Belarus (AP) - The capital of Belarus was chosen Friday to host the 2019 European Games, ending more than a year of uncertainty after the previous host pulled out...
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Olympic officials: Hickey should leave Rio on health grounds
Oct 21, 2016 7:00 am - MINSK, Belarus (AP) - The acting head of Europe's top Olympic body said Friday that its president, Patrick Hickey, should be allowed to leave Brazil and return to Irelan...
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Belarusian capital Mink selected to host 2019 European Games
Oct 21, 2016 7:00 am - MINSK, Belarus (AP) - The capital of Belarus was chosen Friday to host the 2019 European Games, despite criticism of the country's human rights record and concerns over ...
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Ashley Wagner wins Progressive Skate America short programOct 21, 2016 1:00 am - American Ashley Wagner won the Progressive Skate America short program Friday night with a score of 69.50, building on her second-place finish in the world championships...
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Rio Olympic headquarters could be site of new US consulate
Oct 20, 2016 7:00 am - RIO DE JANEIRO (AP) - The parcel of land housing the Rio de Janeiro Olympic organizing committee headquarters could become the new location for a United States consular ...
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Rowing body restates opposition to moving 2020 Olympic venue
Oct 20, 2016 7:00 am - LAUSANNE, Switzerland (AP) - The international rowing federation reiterated its opposition Thursday to relocating the rowing competition for the 2020 Olympics, saying th...