Close race for 2016 Olympics reaches climax, with Chicago, Rio, Madrid all still in the mixCOPENHAGEN — In 30 minutes, it will be over. Obama to make final push for Chicago’s Olympic bidWASHINGTON - US President Barack Obama departs for Copenhagen to make a final pitch on behalf of the city of Chicago to host the 2016 Summer Olympics. Rio citizens hoping 2016 Olympics will give them improved city, better living conditionsRIO DE JANEIRO — Rio’s citizens are anxiously awaiting Friday’s vote on the 2016 Olympics host, hoping a victory will transform the city. Close battle for right to host 2016 Olympics reaches climax with Chicago the favoriteCOPENHAGEN — The tense and tight battle to host the 2016 Olympics sped toward its climax with Chicago, backed by President Barack Obama’s star power, the bookmakers’ favorite Thursday after a long, emotional and at times acrimonious campaign. Come on in! David Robinson would like to have the world over to Chicago for a partyCOPENHAGEN — It would be a “tremendous honor” to host the world if Chicago got the 2016 Olympics, original Dream Teamer David Robinson says. Madrid apologises for remarks about rival RioCOPENHAGEN - The Madrid bid team for the 2016 Olympics has apologised for disrespectful remarks against rivals Rio de Janeiro. Brazilian president borrows from Barack Obama in plugging Rio’s 2016 Olympic bid: ‘Yes We Can’COPENHAGEN — Brazil’s president is borrowing Barack Obama’s “Yes we can” catchphrase to plug Rio de Janeiro’s bid to host the 2016 Olympics. Brazil’s Lula says he encouraged Obama to go to Copenhagen, lobby for Chicago bidCOPENHAGEN — Brazil’s president says he’s not worried that U.S. President Barack Obama is coming to Denmark to lobby that Chicago and not Rio de Janeiro should win the 2016 Olympics. Senior IOC members wonder if time is up for VIP visits to lobby for Olympic hosting votesCOPENHAGEN — Senior IOC members suggest the proven winning tactic of bringing top politicians to lobby for Olympic bids could be reaching an end. Rio 2016 bid team lodges complaint with IOC after Madrid official calls it ‘worst’ candidateCOPENHAGEN — The Rio 2016 Olympics bid team formally complained to the International Olympic Committee on Wednesday after a report that an official from the rival Madrid bid criticized the Brazilian city. USA Luge hopeful Julia Clukey has knee surgery, to miss 1 week of trainingLAKE PLACID, N.Y. — U.S. Olympic luge hopeful Julia Clukey is recovering from arthroscopic right knee surgery and will miss the first week of on-ice training in Lake Placid. IOC members undecided over host of 2016 Olympics, agonizing over tough choice as vote nearsCOPENHAGEN — The International Olympic Committee is familiar with tough decisions. It gambled by giving the games to Beijing and even turned down New York after 9/11. Many IOC members still undecided 2 days ahead of vote to choose 2016 Olympic hostCOPENHAGEN — International Olympic Committee members are agonizing over which city should be awarded the right to host the 2016 Games and many remain undecided just two days before the vote. Former Maple Leafs star Mats Sundin retires after nearly 20 seasons in NHL, rules out comebackSTOCKHOLM — Former Toronto Maple Leafs captain Mats Sundin is retiring from hockey after nearly two decades in the NHL. Brazilian stars Pele, Cesar Cielo say Rio Olympics in 2016 would change lives in South America
First lady Michelle Obama arrives in Copenhagen ahead of IOC vote on 2016 Olympic hostCOPENHAGEN — Having one-on-one VIP meetings, dining with dignitaries and stars, flattering Olympic officials by taking notice of the little things that count, Michele Obama wasted no time going to work for her hometown. In aftermath of Olympic shutout, baseball’s 7-nation European World Cup called a hitNETTUNO, Italy — International baseball officials are starting to get over the shock of being shut out of the Olympics, and the recently concluded World Cup was hailed as a success in spreading the sport’s reach in Europe. Five-time medalist Ohno among Procter & Gamble Winter Games endorsersCINCINNATI — Five-time Olympic medalist Apolo Anton Ohno is among the athletes endorsing Procter & Gamble Co. products as part of the company’s 2010 Vancouver Winter Olympics marketing. Intelligence, steadiness and modesty made Ryan ideal fit for Chicago’s Olympic bidCHICAGO — Pat Ryan isn’t a gold medalist, like the leader of Madrid’s bid committee. Nor does he have a long history with the International Olympic Committee, as the heads of Rio de Janeiro and Tokyo’s organizations do. FIFA to discuss age limit for 2012 London Olympics at Rio meetingRIO DE JANEIRO — FIFA officials will discuss possible changes on the age limit for male soccer players at the Olympics. Olympic silver medalist Meb Keflezighi to run New York City Marathon in NovemberNEW YORK — Olympic silver medalist Meb Keflezighi will run this year’s New York City Marathon. US beats Cuba 10-5 to defend baseball World Cup title, finish with 14-game win streakNETTUNO, Italy — The United States defended its baseball World Cup title on Sunday with a 10-5 victory over Cuba that was powered by four RBIs from Lucas May, including a three-run home run. Whether bold (Rio) or safe (anyone else), Olympics officials will make statement with 2016COPENHAGEN — Rio or Chicago? Risk vs. reliable. Some Chicago residents hope to watch 2016 Summer Olympics _ on TV from Rio, Madrid or TokyoCHICAGO — Chicago’s mayor, the U.S. president and Oprah Winfrey may hope to return to the city from Copenhagen with the 2016 Olympic Games. Daley praises President Obama’s plan to head to Copenhagen for Chicago’s 2016 Olympics pitchCHICAGO — Chicago Mayor Richard Daley says he’s honored that both President Barack Obama and first lady Michelle Obama will head to Copenhagen in support of Chicago’s bid to host the 2016 Summer Olympics. Pele isn’t worried Obama’s support for Chicago’s 2016 Olympics bid will steal Rio’s thunderCOPENHAGEN — Brazilian soccer great Pele says he isn’t worried that President Barack Obama’s star power could help Chicago win the bid for the 2016 Olympics at the expense of Rio de Janeiro. The final push: Spanish king, Brazilian president, Mrs. Obama converge to sway 2016 voteCOPENHAGEN — Spain’s king, Brazil’s president and U.S. first lady Michelle Obama were converging Wednesday on the Danish capital for a final push to get the International Olympic Committee to award the 2016 Games to their cities. China clears downtown Beijing for massive parade to mark 60 years of communist ruleBEIJING — Beijing virtually closed its downtown Tuesday, shuttering the Forbidden City along with shops and hotels near Tiananmen Square, in preparation for an extravaganza to mark 60 years of communist rule that is expected to rival the Olympic opening ceremony. Chicago first lady Maggie Daley, athletes bound for Copenhagen as 2016 Games decision nearsCHICAGO — Chicago first lady Maggie Daley and more than a dozen athletes are on their way to Copenhagen, where the International Olympic Committee will decide whether her city will host the 2016 Summer Games. Brazilian President: Rio de Janeiro can win bid to host 2016 OlympicsSAO PAULO — Brazilian president Luiz Inacio Lula da Silva says Rio de Janeiro can win its bid for the 2016 Olympics and become the first South American country to host the Olympics. Blatter to vote for Rio 2016, governor saysRio de Janeiro (DPA) International Football Federation (FIFA) president Joseph Blatter said he will vote for Rio de Janeiro as the host of the 2016 Olympics, Rio de Janeiro Governor Sergio Cabral said Tuesday. Rio de Janeiro puts President Lula at heart of 2016 Olympic bid, rivals Chicago’s Obama effectCOPENHAGEN — Rio de Janeiro’s bid to host the 2016 Olympics has put Brazilian president Luiz Inacio Lula da Silva at the center of its campaign. Color it green: Tokyo wants to make athletes, environment the focus of 2016 OlympicsCOPENHAGEN — Tokyo’s bid for the 2016 Games could be an environmental model for future Olympics — and the entire world. President Obama joining wife at Copenhagen meeting to pitch Chicago for 2016 OlympicsWASHINGTON — A senior White House adviser says President Barack Obama has decided to travel to Copenhagen to lead the U.S. appeal for the 2016 Summer Olympic Games in Chicago. Delivery company UPS to join 2012 Olympic sponsorship to handle transportation, logisticsLONDON — UPS became the latest sponsor of the London 2012 Olympics on Wednesday, and the delivery company will manage the local organizing committee’s transportation and logistics over the next three years. |
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Pele, Cielo back Rio bid for 2016 Olympics
