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. 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. U.S.-backed America’s Cup challenger opposes Alinghi’s choice of Persian Gulf venueSAN DIEGO — Citing “grave safety concerns” for its U.S.-based crew that would be sailing a massive trimaran named USA within miles of Iran, challenger BMW Oracle Racing on Friday asked a New York court to reject Ras al-Khaimah, United Arab Emirates, as the port for the 33rd America’s Cup. Everton stays perfect in Europa League, Fulham also winsBRUSSELS — Everton maintained its perfect record with a come-from-behind 2-1 win over Bate Borisov in Europa League on Thursday. 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. Thomas Bjorn of Denmark shoots 64 to hold 2-shot lead at Dunhill Links championshipST. ANDREWS, Scotland — Thomas Bjorn shot an 8-under 64 to take a two-stroke lead in the first round of the $5 million Dunhill Links championship on Thursday. Italian club Bari calls off sale to Texas-based entrepreneur Tim Barton due to takeover delayBARI, Italy — American businessman Tim Barton’s bid to buy Bari has fallen apart, with the Serie A club rejecting a delay in the takeover process. France’s Simon, Isner of US, Germany’s Beck advance to quarterfinals of Thailand OpenBANGKOK — Tenth-ranked Gilles Simon of France, playing his first match in a month, routed American Kevin Kim 6-2, 6-2 on Thursday to reach the quarterfinals at the Thailand Open. Serbia state prosecutor moves to ban 3 violent soccer fan groups in wake of Frenchman’s deathBELGRADE, Serbia — Serbian prosecutors will request that three soccer fan groups with a history of violence and suspected of recently killing a French fan be banned, a spokesman said Thursday. New signing Fernando Alonso says he’s under pressure to deliver F1 title to FerrariSUZUKA, Japan — New Ferrari signing Fernando Alonso is already under pressure to deliver the Italian team a Formula One title. Five Angels pitchers combine for 1-hitter in 5-0 victory over RangersANAHEIM, Calif. — Matt Palmer combined with four relievers on a one-hitter and the Los Angeles Angels tied a club record for most runs in a season with a 5-0 victory over the Texas Rangers on Wednesday night. 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. Detroit Red Wings rout Farjestad 6-2 in final preseason game in Sweden before facing BluesKARLSTAD, Sweden — Henrik Zetterberg had a goal and an assist to lift the Detroit Red Wings to a 6-2 rout of Swedish club Farjestad on Wednesday in their last preseason game. Cory Stillman scores 2, Panthers wrap up preseason with 4-2 win over Finnish team JokeritHELSINKI — Dennis Seidenberg and Cory Stillman scored 29 seconds apart at the end of the first period, and the Florida Panthers wrapped up their preseason schedule by beating Finnish league club Jokerit 4-2 on Wednesday. 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. French government announces new unit to fight soccer hooliganismPARIS — France’s Interior Ministry has announced the creation of a unit that will target soccer hooligans. 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. Nadal recovers from abdominal injury, makes himself available for Spain’s Davis Cup finalBARCELONA, Spain — Rafael Nadal has recovered from an abdominal injury and made himself available for Spain’s Davis Cup final against the Czech Republic in December. 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. Ferrari reaches agreement to sign driver Fernando Alonso from 2010, replacing Kimi RaikkonenMARANELLO, Italy — Ferrari reached an agreement to sign driver Fernando Alonso on Wednesday, replacing Kimi Raikkonen starting next season. IAAF ratifies Usain Bolt’s sprint world records, hammer mark by Anita WlodarczykMONACO — The world records set by Usain Bolt in the 100 and 200 meters have been ratified by the International Association of Athletics Federations. Fan who invaded field at Manchester United match banned for 3 years, finedMANCHESTER, England — A fan who ran onto the field during a Manchester United match was banned for three years. 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 No. 1s Maria Sharapova, Jelena Jankovic reach quarterfinals at Pan Pacific OpenTOKYO — Maria Sharapova recovered from a slow start Wednesday to advance to the quarterfinals of the Toray Pan Pacific Open with a 2-6, 6-2, 6-2 win over compatriot Alisa Kleybanova. 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. Thousands mourn death of French soccer fan attacked by Serbian hooligansBELGRADE, Serbia — Thousands gathered in downtown Belgrade on Wednesday to mourn the death of a 28-year-old French soccer fan who was fatally beaten by Serbian hooligans. Thousands mourn death of French soccer fan attacked by hooligans in Belgrade, SerbiaBELGRADE, Serbia — Thousands of people are lining up in downtown Belgrade to mourn the death of a 28-year-old French soccer fan who was fatally beaten by Serbian hooligans. 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. Russians Dinara Safina, Svetlana Kuznetsova ousted in 2nd round at Pan Pacific OpenTOKYO — Top-ranked and defending champion Dinara Safina was knocked out in the second round of the Toray Pan Pacific Open on Monday by Taiwanese qualifier Chang Kai-chen only hours before fellow Russian Svetlana Kuznetsova was ousted in another upset. ZSC Lions beat Blackhawks 2-1 in exhibition game to win Victoria CupZURICH — ZSC Lions beat the Chicago Blackhawks 2-1 Tuesday in an exhibition game to win the Victoria Cup trophy, marking the Zurich club’s biggest success against an NHL team. Qualifier Kateryna Bondarenko stuns Elena Dementieva in 2nd round at Pan Pacific OpenTOKYO — Third-seeded Elena Dementieva of Russia was ousted in the second round of the Toray Pan Pacific Open, losing 6-2, 6-7 (3), 6-1 to Ukraine qualifier Kateryna Bondarenko on Tuesday. |
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