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. 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. Rockies beat Brewers 9-2 to clinch playoff berth, cap remarkable rebound from 20-32 startDENVER — After a champagne celebration at Coors Field, the Colorado Rockies headed to Los Angeles with a playoff berth in their back pocket and another goal in mind: snatching the NL West title from the reeling Dodgers. Tokyo presents 2016 Olympics bid as best for athletes, in ‘world’s most exciting city’COPENHAGEN — Tokyo has made its case to host the 2016 Olympics as the best bid for athletes. 43 people detained as activists try to send a message to President Obama in DenmarkCOPENHAGEN — Police say they have detained 43 people in the Danish capital for public disturbance, some trying to hang a banner on a building along the route that President Barack Obama took to attend an IOC meeting. Chris Pronger’s departure forces Ducks to get deeper, find more scoring for Pacific runANAHEIM, Calif. — A huge portion of the Anaheim Ducks’ success rested squarely on Chris Pronger’s broad shoulders over the past few seasons. The former MVP routinely played 30 minutes a game, fluidly moving the puck while clogging up opponents’ offenses and sometimes keeping the Ducks competitive all by himself. 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. Flying High: Additions of Emery, Pronger have Flyers thinking of 1st Stanley Cup since 1975PHILADELPHIA — The Flyers won two Stanley Cups before the Phillies won their first title. They celebrated with two parades in downtown Philadelphia, the kind of end-of-season frivolity the Eagles have never felt after a Super Bowl. 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. 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. Cliff Lee shaky in playoff tuneup for Phillies, loses 5-3 to Houston AstrosPHILADELPHIA — Cliff Lee was shaky in his playoff tuneup and the Philadelphia Phillies, one night after clinching their third consecutive NL East title, lost 5-3 to the Houston Astros on Thursday. Braves eliminated from playoff race before losing to Nats 2-1 on Orr’s single in 9thATLANTA — Pete Orr hit a tiebreaking single in the ninth inning and the Washington Nationals beat Atlanta 2-1 on Thursday night, hours after the Braves were eliminated from playoff contention. Lester sharp in start following injury, Red Sox beat Indians 3-0BOSTON — Jon Lester showed no ill effects from his injury last week and was splendid in a final tuneup for the playoffs, pitching into the seventh inning and leading the Boston Red Sox to a 3-0 win over the Cleveland Indians on Thursday night. Moodie shoots 64 to take 1-stroke lead over 14-year-old Thompson in Navistar LPGA ClassicPRATTVILLE, Ala. — Scotland’s Janice Moodie shot a bogey-free 8-under 64 on Thursday to take a one-stroke lead over 14-year-old Alexis Thompson in the Navistar LPGA Classic, with Michelle Wie and top-ranked Lorena Ochoa two strokes back. 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. AP source: San Francisco close to finalizing deals to retain Bochy, SabeanSAN FRANCISCO — The San Francisco Giants are close to finalizing new deals for general manager Brian Sabean and manager Bruce Bochy, according to a person with knowledge of the situation. Beckham confident inflamed Achilles won’t keep him from playing for Galaxy against FireCARSON, Calif. — Galaxy star David Beckham is confident that an inflamed right Achilles tendon will not keep him from playing Friday night in a game against the Chicago Fire with postseason implications. Colorado beats Milwaukee 9-2 to clinch playoff berth, cap remarkable rebound from 20-32 startDENVER — It’s a Rocktober redux for the Colorado Rockies, who are back in the playoffs after a one-year hiatus. Close race for 2016 Olympics reaches climax, with Chicago, Rio, Madrid all still in the mixCOPENHAGEN — In 30 minutes, it will be over. The Showdown in Motown didn’t decide AL Central: Twins beat up Tigers 8-3 avoiding eliminationDETROIT — The AL Central is still up for grabs. 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. 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. 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
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. Penny tosses complete game to beat D’backs 4-1 but Giants are eliminated from wild-card raceSAN FRANCISCO — Brad Penny believes San Francisco can contend for the World Series next year, which is why the right-hander isn’t ruling out a return to the Giants. Los Angeles Dodgers lose 5-0 at San Diego as NL West race tightensSAN DIEGO — Clayton Richard stopped the Los Angeles Dodgers from clinching the NL West title, throwing seven sharp innings to lead the San Diego Padres to a 5-0 victory on Wednesday night. San Francisco Giants eliminated from wild-card race but beat Arizona 4-1 behind Penny’s gemSAN FRANCISCO — Brad Penny pitched his first complete game in four years, Eli Whiteside homered and San Francisco beat the Arizona Diamondbacks 4-1 on Wednesday night, less than two hours after the Giants were eliminated from playoff contention. Helton, Gonzalez, Tulowitzki homer as Rocks move close to playoff spot with win over BrewersDENVER — Todd Helton, Carlos Gonzalez and Troy Tulowitzki each hit a two-run homer, and the Colorado Rockies moved closer to a playoff spot with a 10-6 win over the Milwaukee Brewers on Wednesday night. |
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