Thousands gathered in Chicago stand in stunned silence after Olympics bid goes elsewhereCHICAGO — Thousands of people stood in bewildered silence in downtown Chicago on Friday after the International Olympic Committee surprised everyone by dumping the city from the race for 2016 Summer Olympics in the first round of voting. Chicago goes down in stunning defeat, losing in first round of IOC votingCOPENHAGEN — Chicago seemed to have everything going for it. Chicago and Tokyo are rejected as sites for the 2016 Olympics; Rio or Madrid will winCOPENHAGEN — Chicago was eliminated in the first ballot of voting for the 2016 Olympics on Friday, a stunning defeat for the city that was expected to be one of the two finalists. Tokyo was also eliminated, leaving Rio de Janeiro and Madrid as the finalists. Passionate Rio upstages Obama’s Chicago, others before IOCCOPENHAGEN - Chicago lobbyist US President Barack Obama and his wife Michelle Obama were upstaged by a passionate Rio de Janeiro bid urging the International Olympic Committee (IOC) to bring the Olympics to South America for the first time in 2016. Former president Samaranch asks IOC to consider his age and pick Madrid for the 2016 OlympicsCOPENHAGEN — Former IOC president Juan Antonio Samaranch has asked the International Olympic Committee to consider his age and award Madrid the 2016 Games. After years of preparation and a close race, IOC is set to select host of 2016 OlympicsCOPENHAGEN — Chicago, Tokyo, Rio de Janeiro and Madrid made final pitches to the International Olympic Committee to be selected later Friday as host of the 2016 Olympics, with President Barack Obama and Brazilian counterpart Luiz Inacio Lula da Silva pitting their star power against each other in emotional pushes for their cities. Led by Lula, Rio urges IOC to address ‘imbalance’ and award 2016 Olympics to South AmericaCOPENHAGEN — Rio de Janeiro delivered a passionate appeal for South America to be awarded the Olympics for the first time. AL Central-leading Tigers have work to do after splitting series with Twins
Red Wings open season overseas, hope to close it with 3rd straight Stanley Cup finalDETROIT — Red Wings general manager Ken Holland knew his team was one of the NHL’s best a year ago. Obamas make personal appeal for Chicago’s Olympics bid, assuring that world will be proudCOPENHAGEN — Combining hometown pride and political muscle, President Barack Obama lobbied Olympic leaders on Friday to give the 2016 Summer Games to Chicago, saying a nation shaped by the people of the world “wants a chance to inspire it once more.” People of Chicago take the spotlight as city makes its case to host 2016 OlympicsCOPENHAGEN — Looking out at the International Olympic Committee members, President Barack Obama grinned. After years of preparation and a close race, IOC selects host of 2016 OlympicsCOPENHAGEN — Chicago, Tokyo, Rio de Janeiro and Madrid made final pitches to the International Olympic Committee to be selected later Friday as host of the 2016 Olympics, with President Barack Obama and Brazilian counterpart Luiz Inacio Lula da Silva pitting their star power against each other in emotional pushes for their cities. Olympics 2016 presentations get underway (Lead, Changing Dateline)COPENHAGEN - US President Barack Obama was part of the team as Chicago opened the final countdown for the selection of the 2016 Olympics that got underway Friday. In Copenhagen, Obamas pitch Chicago’s Olympics bid, assuring that world will be proudCOPENHAGEN — In a hometown pitch for the world’s biggest sporting event, President Barack Obama lobbied Olympic leaders to give the 2016 Summer Games to Chicago, saying the U.S. “is ready and eager to assume that sacred trust.” Michelle Obama begins US pitch to take 2016 Olympics to Chicago in Copenhagen presentationCOPENHAGEN — U.S. first lady Michelle Obama made a personal plea for bringing the 2016 Olympic games to Chicago, telling officials who will pick the host country that she saw sports bring her hometown together as a child and today hopes the games would bring the world together. Obama under fire for taking Olympic bid trip for Chicago
Pirates-Cubs rained out, will not be made upCHICAGO — The Pittsburgh Pirates at Chicago Cubs game Thursday night was called in the top of the fourth inning after a rain delay of 2 hours, 32 minutes. To Marinelli, Bears’ game against Lions is no different from any other though ‘I failed’LAKE FOREST, Ill. — Rod Marinelli might not recognize the guys on the other side when the Chicago Bears host the Detroit Lions on Sunday. Obama en route to Denmark to lobby for Chicago’s bid to host 2016 Summer Olympic GamesWASHINGTON — President Barack Obama is on his way to Denmark to help his adopted hometown of Chicago try to land the 2016 Summer Olympic Games. Close race for 2016 Olympics reaches climax, with Chicago, Rio, Madrid all still in the mixCOPENHAGEN — In 30 minutes, it will be over. 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. World Series champion Phillies beat Astros 10-3 to clinch their third straight NL East
Bears QB Jay Cutler meets expectations after rough start, but running game is strugglingLAKE FOREST, Ill. — The audio in his helmet went out and the roar from the crowd was deafening — not that it stopped Jay Cutler. Pirates outpitch Cubs to sweep doubleheader at Wrigley for first time in 26 yearsCHICAGO — Ryan Doumit had four hits and four RBIs to help the Pittsburgh Pirates beat the Chicago Cubs 8-2 Wednesday night for a doubleheader sweep. Pirates 8, Cubs 2
White Sox 1, Indians 0
Indians 5, White Sox 1
Pirates’ Morton pitches 4-hitter in 4-0 win against Cubs in opener of doubleheaderCHICAGO — Charlie Morton pitched a four-hitter to lead the Pittsburgh Pirates to a 4-0 victory over the Chicago Cubs on Wednesday in the first game of a doubleheader. Pirates 4, Cubs 0
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. 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. Seahawks QB Hasselbeck, LT Jones, LB Tatupu inactive against BearsSEATTLE — Quarterback Matt Hasselbeck is out with a broken rib, one of seven starters missing for the Seattle Seahawks against the Chicago Bears. NHL Standings
|
Topics
Poll Loading ...Latest TweetsChicago
Latest Friend FeedsChicago
|
Minnesota Twins leave AL Central undecided
WASHINGTON - Democrats and Republicans have both criticized President Barack Obama over his high-risk decision to fly to Copenhagen to support the Olympic bid of his home town, Chicago.
Phillies clinch their third straight NL East title
