Olympics
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Bach proposes holding 2020 events in disaster area
Oct 19, 2016 7:00 am - TOKYO (AP) - IOC President Thomas Bach met with Japanese Prime Minister Shinzo Abe on Wednesday and suggested staging some events for the 2020 Tokyo Olympics in the nort...
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Russian weightlifter loses 2012 Olympic silver in dope case
Oct 18, 2016 7:00 am - LAUSANNE, Switzerland (AP) - Russian weightlifter Apti Aukhadov was stripped of his silver medal from the 2012 London Olympics on Tuesday after testing positive for ster...
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Thomas Bach reminds Tokyo to stick with current venue plans
Oct 18, 2016 7:00 am - TOKYO (AP) - IOC President Thomas Bach expressed willingness Tuesday to work with Tokyo officials to achieve a "significant reduction" in costs for the 2020 Olympics, bu...
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IOC chief Bach notes 'political' reasons for Rome withdrawal
Oct 17, 2016 7:00 am - ROME (AP) - IOC President Thomas Bach has taken note of the "political reasons" behind the withdrawal of Rome's bid for the 2024 Olympics. The Italian Olympic Committee ...
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WADA signs agreement with Japanese drug maker
Oct 15, 2016 7:00 am - TOKYO (AP) - The World Anti-Doping Agency has signed an agreement with Japanese drug maker Astellas Pharma Inc. to help fight doping in sports. Astellas will identify co...
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2 candidates in running to lead British Olympic Association
Oct 14, 2016 7:00 am - LONDON (AP) - Former British sports minister Hugh Robertson and two-time Olympic field hockey medalist Richard Leman are the two finalists to become the next chairman of...
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Romanian weightlifting medalist fails Rio Olympic drug test
Oct 13, 2016 7:00 am - BUDAPEST, Hungary (AP) - A Romanian weightlifter who won a bronze medal at the Rio de Janeiro Olympics could lose his medal after failing a doping test. Gabriel Sincraia...
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AP Interview: WADA anticipating more state-sponsored doping
Oct 13, 2016 7:00 am - NEW YORK (AP) - After Russia's widespread violations at the 2014 Sochi Olympics, new World Anti-Doping Agency director general Olivier Niggli says an expanding investiga...
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Tokyo organizers say rowing venue for 2020 should stay put
Oct 12, 2016 7:00 am - TOKYO (AP) - Organizers want the rowing venue for the 2020 Tokyo Olympics to remain at its original location rather than be moved to a site hundreds of miles away. Tokyo...
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IOC: Beijing makes 'fast start' in preparing for 2022 Games
Oct 12, 2016 7:00 am - BEIJING (AP) - The International Olympic Committee praised Chinese organizers on Wednesday for getting "off to a fast start" in Beijing's preparations for the 2022 Winte...