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. 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
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. Former champion Diaz returns from layoff to beat ChavezCHICAGO — Former lightweight champion David Diaz returned from a 15-month absence to earn a majority decision victory over Jesus Chavez on Saturday night. 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. White Sox 6, Indians 1
Giants 5, Cubs 1
Hold that thought: Cooler coach Mora U-turns on Mare, says he will remain Seahawks’ kickerRENTON, Wash. — Jim Mora admits he’s still learning in his second go-round as an NFL coach. White Sox 8, Tigers 4
Whether bold (Rio) or safe (anyone else), Olympics officials will make statement with 2016COPENHAGEN — Rio or Chicago? Risk vs. reliable. Blackhawks beat HC Davos 9-2 in exhibition game; Smolenak, Kane each score 2 goalsZURICH, Switzerland — Radek Smolenak and Patrick Kane each scored twice to lead the Chicago Blackhawks to a 9-2 win over HC Davos in an exhibition game Monday. Some Chicago residents hope to watch 2016 Summer Olympics _ on TV from Rio, Madrid or TokyoCHICAGO — Chicago’s mayor, the U.S. president and Oprah Winfrey may hope to return to the city from Copenhagen with the 2016 Olympic Games. Daley praises President Obama’s plan to head to Copenhagen for Chicago’s 2016 Olympics pitchCHICAGO — Chicago Mayor Richard Daley says he’s honored that both President Barack Obama and first lady Michelle Obama will head to Copenhagen in support of Chicago’s bid to host the 2016 Summer Olympics. Quentin homers, Hudson gets first win as White Sox beat Tigers 8-4CHICAGO — Carlos Quentin hit a three-run homer in his second straight game, rookie Daniel Hudson earned his first major league victory and the Chicago White Sox beat the Detroit Tigers 8-4 Sunday for their third win in 11 games. 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. |
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