Olympics
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Steinbrenner had great impact on the Olympic movementJul 13, 2010 11:00 pm - Players and managers wearing pinstripes weren't the only ones who would feel the heat from "The Boss" after a bad performance. Anyone wearing red, white and blue could f...
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Bode Miller submits contract with U.S. Ski TeamJul 13, 2010 11:00 pm - Bode Miller's return for another season on the slopes appears all but assured after he signed and submitted his contract to be a member of the U.S. Ski Team. U.S. men's ...
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Beckham hopes to play in 2012 London OlympicsJul 13, 2010 11:00 pm - LONDON -- David Beckham wants to play for Britain at the 2012 London Olympics. The Los Angeles Galaxy and England midfielder would be 37 by the time the Olympics come to...
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South Africa gives another hint at Olympic bidJul 01, 2010 11:00 pm - PRETORIA, South Africa --- South Africa president Jacob Zuma again strongly hinted that Africa's first World Cup host is considering a bid for the Olympics. "I don't see...
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AP Interview: IOC to hold off on U.S. TV rightsJun 22, 2010 11:00 pm - LAUSANNE, Switzerland --- The International Olympic Committee is holding off negotiating the next round of U.S. television rights and could delay the high-stakes bidding...
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BP doesn't plan to keep low profile with London 2012 GamesJun 20, 2010 11:00 pm - LONDON -- BP intends to remain one of the biggest London 2012 sponsors despite its problems in the Gulf of Mexico. BP UK executive Peter Mather said Monday the company h...
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Danny Boyle to oversee 2012 Olympic ceremonyJun 16, 2010 11:00 pm - LONDON --- Danny Boyle, the Oscar-winning director of "Slumdog Millionaire," will oversee the opening ceremony of the 2012 London Olympics. Boyle was introduced Thursday...
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Trial begins for accused Shawn Johnson stalkerJun 07, 2010 11:00 pm - LOS ANGELES -- A man accused of stalking Shawn Johnson harbored a dangerous obsession to marry the Olympic gold-medalist, a prosecutor claimed Tuesday. Robert O'Ryan, 36...
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Did 2004 Olympics spark Greek financial crisis?
Jun 02, 2010 11:00 pm - ATHENS, Greece -- When it comes to overspending, Greece gets the gold medal. Governments in the Greek capital of Athens haven't balanced a budget in nearly 40 years, and...
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Neutral expert to review safety of 2014 luge track