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. Whether bold (Rio) or safe (anyone else), Olympics officials will make statement with 2016COPENHAGEN — Rio or Chicago? Risk vs. reliable. Seeking control over Olympic qualification, beach players ask USA Volleyball to restructureBeach volleyball players who say they’re given second-class status in their own national governing body are asking USA Volleyball to restructure and give them more control over their sport. Felipe Massa gets back to racing in Brazil, practicing with karts for charity raceSAO PAULO — Formula One driver Felipe Massa got behind the wheels of a kart, practicing for the first time in public since sustaining multiple skull fractures in a crash. 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. 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. 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. Rio cancels swimming World Cup event because of lack of fundingROME — A World Cup swimming event scheduled for Rio de Janeiro next month has been canceled after organizers failed to come up with enough funding. Felipe Massa says he will return to racing action in go-karts in NovemberSAO PAULO — Formula One driver Felipe Massa, recovering from multiple skull fractures from a crash in July, will get back behind the wheel in a charity karting event in November. Oprah Winfrey going to Copenhagen to lobby for Chicago’s 2016 Olympic bidCHICAGO — Oprah’s trying to land another big get. Rio carries hopes of entire continent, promising to excite the world in 2016RIO DE JANEIRO — South America has never hosted a Summer Olympics. If Rio de Janeiro breaks that streak and gets the 2016 games, the setting could hardly be more spectacular. New Japanese PM sends letter to IOC members assuring support for Tokyo’s 2016 Olympics bidLONDON — Japan’s new prime minister has sent a letter to IOC members assuring them that government support for Tokyo’s bid to host the 2016 Olympics “remains as strong as ever.” Brazil’s president says his country needs to host the 2016 OlympicsNEW YORK — Brazil’s president on Tuesday defended Rio de Janeiro’s candidacy to host the 2016 Olympics, saying no other country needed it more than Brazil. President Obama sends letters to IOC members promising ’spectacular’ 2016 Olympics in ChicagoLONDON — President Barack Obama has written to International Olympic Committee members promising the United States would “welcome the world with open arms” if Chicago is awarded the 2016 Summer Games. Rogge: USOC issues won’t harm Chicago’s 2016 bid in expected close vote in OctoberLONDON — IOC president Jacques Rogge said disputes with the U.S. Olympic Committee will have “no negative effects whatsoever” on Chicago’s chances of landing the 2016 Summer Games. Olympic gold medalist Misty May-Treanor to reunite with Kerri Walsh on beach volleyball tourTwo-time Olympic gold medalist Misty May-Treanor will return next weekend to the domestic beach volleyball tour, where she will be reunited with teammate Kerri Walsh. Olympic gold medalist Misty May-Treanor reunites with Kerri Walsh on beach volleyball tourTwo-time Olympic gold medalist Misty May-Treanor will return next weekend to the domestic beach volleyball tour, where she will be reunited with teammate Kerri Walsh. Your presence is requested; IOC member says voters would ‘love’ to meet Obama before 2016 voteCHICAGO — President Barack Obama has some fans in the International Olympic Committee. Man United, Chelsea come from behind to win; Man City maintains winning start vs. ArsenalLONDON — Manchester United and Chelsea rallied to victories Saturday, while Manchester City’s expensively revamped team passed its first big Premier League test against Arsenal. 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. Brazilians enjoying rival Argentina’s struggle in WCup qualifying as much as its own winsSAO PAULO — Argentina’s struggles are giving as much joy to Brazilians as their own team’s secured World Cup berth and 11-match winning streak. 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. Argentina lose again; Paraguay seal World Cup berth (Roundup)Asuncion, Paraguay/Salvador,BRAZIL - Paraguay beat Argentina 1-0 in Asuncion to secure a berth in the 2010 World Cup in South Africa and complicate Argentina’s chances of qualifying. England can clinch 4th straight World Cup berth by beating Croats at home of English soccerLONDON — Talk about role reversal. 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. 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. Brazil’s Kaka says Argentina’s Lionel Messi deserves to be called best soccer player in worldSAO PAULO — Brazilian star Kaka remains hopeful he will be crowned the best soccer player in the world again. For now, he acknowledges Lionel Messi deserves that title. Brazil stays at top of FIFA rankings; Spain closes gap in 2nd; US rises to No. 11ZURICH — Confederations Cup champion Brazil remained at the top of the FIFA rankings for a third straight month, while the United States moved up to No. 11. Arturo Gatti’s wife to sue Brazilian state, citing wrongful imprisonment in boxer’s deathSAO PAULO — The wife of boxer Arturo Gatti intends to sue the state of Pernambuco for arresting her as a prime suspect in her husband’s death a month ago. Choking in sports becomes all too real for Brazil soccer player who swallows gum during gameSAO PAULO — Chewing gum and playing soccer proved a dangerous mix for one Brazilian player. Brazilian soccer players threatened after loss. ‘What kind of world is this?’ coach asksSAO PAULO — The coach of a second-division soccer club in Brazil says armed men threatened players in the locker room after a loss. F1 driver Felipe Massa says a full recovery is near; aiming to race at Brazilian GP in OctoberSAO PAULO — Formula One driver Felipe Massa says he’s nearly recovered from a fractured skull and hopes to return to racing at the Brazilian Grand Prix in October. |
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