Apolo Anton Ohno wins 1,000 at short track speedskating nationalsMARQUETTE, Mich. — Apolo Anton Ohno was fastest of all for the first time in five events at the U.S. short track speedskating national championships on Friday night. Michelle Obama to travel to Copenhagen to support Chicago’s bid to host 2016 Olympic GamesWASHINGTON — An Obama is definitely going to Denmark to lobby for Chicago’s bid for the 2016 Olympics. With thumb healed, Vonn looks ahead to adding Olympic gold to her resumeCHICAGO — It’s thumbs up for Lindsey Vonn. Boxer Vijender Singh signs multi million dollar deal with Percept SportsNEW DELHI - After becoming the first Indian to storm into the semi finals of the World Boxing Championship, Vijender Singh has signed a multi million-dollar sponsorship deal with the Percept Sports Management Company. Vijender to exchange punches with Atoev in World Boxing semi finals todayMILAN - Beijing Olympics bronze medallist boxer Vijender Singh will exchange punches with Abbos Atoev, in the semi-finals of the middle weight category of the World Boxing Championship, here on Friday night. USOC hopes to be interviewing candidates for CEO by end of yearCHICAGO — The U.S. Olympic Committee will begin interviewing search firms to assist in the hiring of a new chief executive officer next month, and hopes to be talking with prospective candidates by the end of the year. Her right leg shattered, short track skater Allison Baver is all grit in bid for 3rd OlympicsMARQUETTE, Mich. — Allison Baver arrived at the short track speedskating nationals worried about her right leg, still on the mend seven months after a full-speed crash into the boards left her unable to walk. AP Interview: Rogge predicts tight 2016 vote; says Obama presence not crucial to ChicagoLONDON — IOC president Jacques Rogge expects the race for the 2016 Olympics to be decided by “a couple of votes” and says Chicago’s chances won’t hinge on whether President Barack Obama shows up for the vote. Will he or won’t he? Everyone wants to know whether Obama will go for IOC vote on 2016 GamesCHICAGO — Forget Vancouver. The biggest question for U.S. Olympic Committee leaders these days is whether President Barack Obama will make a personal appearance at the vote to award the 2016 Games. Wrestling coach Chand Roop, 80, awaits recognitionNEW DELHI - He looks frail and can barely stand, but every morning he is at his akhara in Azadpur Mandi here to pack power into his trainees. Chand Roop has raised a host of international wrestlers and at 80 is still going strong. Vijender first Indian to reach semi-finals in World Boxing ChampionshipsMILAN - Olympic bronze medallist Vijender Singh of India sealed a historic first for India at the World Boxing Championships here by advancing to the semi-finals of the 75-kg category with a thumping 12-4 win over Derevyanchenko Sergiy of Ukraine. Former World, Olympic pole vaulting champion Stacy Dragila retires after meet in ParisPARIS — Former World and Olympic champion Stacy Dragila has ended her 14-year pole vaulting career with a second-place finish at the DecaNation track and field meet. Reservation, please. Chicago 2016 still waiting to hear if Obama will go to CopenhagenCHICAGO — Chicago 2016 officials are still waiting to hear if President Barack Obama will join them in Denmark, and say his presence could be “very helpful” in their efforts to bring the Summer Olympics back to the United States for the first time in 20 years. Celski wins men’s 1,500 over Apolo Anton Ohno at US short track at speedskating nationalsMARQUETTE, Mich. — J.R. Celski keeps beating childhood idol Apolo Anton Ohno. Obama, adviser do what they can to bring 2016 Summer Olympics to ChicagoWASHINGTON — Aiming to boost his hometown of Chicago’s bid to host the 2016 Summer Olympics, President Barack Obama is bringing Olympic athletes to the White House next week and sending a senior adviser to Denmark to lobby Olympic officials, White House officials said Wednesday. Celski easily wins men’s 1,500 over Ohno at US short track nationalsMARQUETTE, Mich. — J.R. Celski keeps beating childhood idol Apolo Anton Ohno. Michael Phelps contract with Speedo extended through 2013LOS ANGELES — Speedo is extending its contract with swimming superstar Michael Phelps through 2013. On pause _ for now. USOC chief says she still thinks network could benefit Olympic sportsCHICAGO — The U.S. Olympic Committee isn’t giving up the idea of its own television network. First members of British road race team targeting Tour de France victory announcedLONDON — A British road racing team that hopes to produce a Tour de France champion within five years has unveiled its first six riders. Olympic contracts benefit British businesses by over $8.3M ahead of 2012 London GamesLONDON — Olympic contracts have benefited British businesses by more than $8.3 million ahead of the 2012 London Games. Olympic champion Libby Trickett considering retirement as she takes a break from swimmingSYDNEY — Triple Olympic gold medalist Libby Trickett is contemplating retirement and has announced she’ll take an extended break from competitive swimming. International ‘Culture Olympics’ open on South Korean island of JejuSEOUL, South Korea — Performers from around the world have gathered on the South Korean island of Jeju for this week’s international Delphic Games, popularly known as the “Culture Olympics.” Ohno second-fastest as US short track speedskating championships beginMARQUETTE, Mich. — So much for respecting your idols. Austrian Olympic Committee lifts ban on all 12 biathlon officials after 2006 doping scandalVIENNA — The Austrian Olympic Committee lifted a ban Tuesday on 12 biathlon and cross-country skiing officials allegedly involved in a doping scandal at the 2006 Turin Games. Ohno awaits a dance of another sort: a bid to make 3rd Olympic short-track speedskating teamMARQUETTE, Mich. — The soul-patched one still glides low around the ice, powering past his rivals in the turns. AP Interview: Sebastian Coe says bid race for 2016 Olympics even closer than 2012 contestLONDON — Take it from a man who should know: The race for the 2016 Olympics is as close as can be. South Koreans at full strength for Asian basketballCHENNAI - Forward Jung Sun-min will enter her 15th year in Asia senior basketball competitions when she leads defending champions South Korea on to the court at the 23rd Asia Women’s Championship to be held here Sep 17-24. India wins a silver at Skills OlympicsNew Delhi, Sept 7 (IBNS) India has won a Silver Medal at the World Skills Competition currently being held at Calgary, Canada. India’s N. Priyadarshan of Coimbatore won Silver Medal along with Japan in Mould making category. Gold medal in this event went to Korea. Pakistan boxers pinning hopes on Cuban coach for better resultsKARACHI - Pakistan’s pugilists are awaiting the arrival of Cuban coach Francisco Roland, hired by the country’s sports authorities, to lift the dipping standard of Pakistan boxing. Beckham looks forward to taking part in 2012 OlympicsLONDON - England football star David Beckham has said he would now like to actively take part in football during the London Olympics. Bolt steals show even though Richards, Isinbayeva, Bekele split $1M Golden League jackpotBRUSSELS — Under black clouds on a damp day, Usain Bolt was brilliant as ever. Once again, it was as if he were racing alone. Hatoyama to be asked to attend key IOC meeting in Copenhagen to back Tokyo’s 2016 bidTOKYO — Japan’s incoming prime minister Yukio Hatoyama will be asked to support Tokyo’s 2016 Olympic bid by attending the IOC meeting in Copenhagen next month. Austrian Olympic Committee president Leo Wallner says he’ll step down effective Sept. 23VIENNA — The president of Austria’s Olympic Committee is resigning in the wake of a series of doping and financial scandals that have rocked the organization. Talk is in the fast lane of a showdown of track greats: Usain Bolt vs. Kenenisa BekeleBRUSSELS — Who is track’s greatest runner? Long-distance star Kenenisa Bekele wonders what it would be like to race sprinting great Usain Bolt. Jai Bhagwan in second round of World BoxingMILAN - India’s Jai Bhagawan defeated Rodriguez Angel of Venezuela in the 60 kg category to advance to the second round of the World Boxing Championships here. |
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