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Canadian government adds $7.7 million for bilingual services at 2010 Vancouver GamesVANCOUVER, British Columbia — The Canadian government will foot more of the bill for bilingual services at the 2010 Vancouver Olympics. Cash crunch hurting efforts to make 2010 Vancouver Olympics fully bilingualVANCOUVER, British Columbia — Olympic organizers are running out of cash and time to make the 2010 Vancouver Games as bilingual as promised. Islanders-Canucks Sums
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Former Canucks captain Trevor Linden to carry Olympic torch during relay across CanadaVANCOUVER, British Columbia — Former Vancouver Canucks captain Trevor Linden has been asked to run a leg during the Olympic torch relay. With thumb healed, Vonn looks ahead to adding Olympic gold to her resumeCHICAGO — It’s thumbs up for Lindsey Vonn. USOC hopes to be interviewing candidates for CEO by end of yearCHICAGO — The U.S. Olympic Committee will begin interviewing search firms to assist in the hiring of a new chief executive officer next month, and hopes to be talking with prospective candidates by the end of the year. On pause _ for now. USOC chief says she still thinks network could benefit Olympic sportsCHICAGO — The U.S. Olympic Committee isn’t giving up the idea of its own television network. Ohno awaits a dance of another sort: a bid to make 3rd Olympic short-track speedskating teamMARQUETTE, Mich. — The soul-patched one still glides low around the ice, powering past his rivals in the turns. Darwitz’s third-period goal, Vetter’s 34 saves help US beat Canada 2-1 to win Canada Cup titleVANCOUVER, British Columbia — Natalie Darwitz didn’t want to let a scary hit keep her out of Sunday’s title game against archrival Canada, as long as it wouldn’t keep her out of the high-traffic areas. Potter scores twice, Schaus makes 27 saves as US beats Canada 4-2 in Hockey Canada CupVANCOUVER, British Columbia — Jenny Potter scored twice, and Molly Schaus made 27 saves to lead the United States to a 4-2 win over rival Canada in the final round-robin game of the Hockey Canada Cup on Thursday night. Vancouver Canucks goalie Roberto Luongo signs 12-year, $64 million contract extensionVANCOUVER, British Columbia — Goaltender Roberto Luongo chose to finish his career in Vancouver because he believes the Canucks can win a Stanley Cup. Canucks re-sign goalie Roberto Luongo to 12-year contract extensionVANCOUVER, British Columbia — The Vancouver Canucks and goalie Roberto Luongo agreed to a 12-year contract extension on Wednesday. Canada’s Olympic hockey veterans pushed by next generation for 2010CALGARY, Alberta — Coming off a disappointing finish three years ago in Italy, Canada’s hockey team will likely be counting on its next generation of talent for the 2010 Winter Olympics. IOC president: women’s ski jumping ‘not ready’ for Vancouver but to be included in Youth GamesLONDON — IOC president Jacques Rogge says women’s ski jumping will be included in the inaugural Winter Youth Olympics in 2012 and has a “very strong case” to be part of future Olympics. Female ski jumpers send letter to IOC president about inclusion in Vancouver GamesVANCOUVER, British Columbia — Women’s boxing is in. So how about women’s ski jumping in the Olympics? Olympic organizers sign Nike Canada as official supplier for 2010 GamesVANCOUVER, British Columbia — Vancouver Olympic organizers have signed sportswear giant Nike Canada as an official supplier for the 2010 Winter Games. NORAD plans air exercise to prepare for 2010 Winter Games in British ColumbiaPETERSON AIR FORCE BASE, Colo. — The North American Aerospace Defense Command will conduct an exercise over British Columbia and Washington state in preparation for the 2010 Winter Games in Vancouver, British Columbia. No, Canada: Michelle Kwan chooses school over competitive skating and shot at OlympicsMichelle Kwan chose school over skating. IOC launches two-year bidding contest to find host city for 2018 Winter OlympicsLAUSANNE, Switzerland — The International Olympic Committee launched the search Friday to find a host for the 2018 Winter Olympics. How do geese outperform world’s top athletes?VANCOUVER - Little bar-headed geese tame the world’s highest mountains of the Himalayas to fly between India, China and Mongolia annually. Canadian scientists now say they have found why these birds are able to outperform the world’s most accomplished athletes in stamina. Dufner leads rain-soaked Canadian Open, Calcavecchia birdies tour-record 9 straight holesOAKVILLE, Ontario — Jason Dufner threatened to shoot in the 50s, then settled for a 9-under 63. Mark Calcavecchia made a PGA Tour-recond nine straight birdies. And there were two more aces in perfect scoring conditions at the rainy Canadian Open. Montreal Canadiens sign goalie Curtis Sanford to 1-year dealMONTREAL — The Montreal Canadiens’ offseason makeover took another step with the signing of goalie Curtis Sanford to a one-year contract. Women ski jumpers lose court bid to be included in 2010 Winter OlympicsVANCOUVER, British Columbia — The British Columbia Supreme Court has ruled against a group of women ski jumpers fighting to be included in the 2010 Winter Olympics. USOC says IOC should be tuned in to Olympic network debuting after Vancouver GamesDENVER — The U.S. Olympic Committee’s venture into the TV business is irritating some international Olympic leaders — not exactly the reaction the Americans were expecting when they decided to create a network solely devoted to promoting the movement. USOC to launch “US Olympic Network” after Vancouver Games in 2010DENVER — After more than two years of negotiations, the U.S. Olympic Committee is ready to introduce a network devoted solely to Olympic sports. Person familiar with situation says longtime Avs captain Joe Sakic to retire ThursdayDENVER — Joe Sakic, the Colorado Avalanche’s longtime captain who led the team to two Stanley Cup titles, is retiring after a 20-year NHL career, a person familiar with the situation told The Associated Press on Tuesday. Canucks add goalie depth by signing former Avalanche netminder Andrew RaycroftVANCOUVER, British Columbia — The Vancouver Canucks added depth in the nets by signing free agent goalie Andrew Raycroft to a one-year deal on Monday worth $500,000. Phoenix Coyotes sign defenseman Shaun Heshka to 1-year contractGLENDALE, Ariz. — The Phoenix Coyotes signed defenseman Shaun Heshka to a one-year contract Friday. Vancouver Canucks sign free-agent winger Mikael Samuelsson to a 3-year contractVANCOUVER, British Columbia — Free agent forward Mikael Samuelsson signed a three-year contract with the Vancouver Canucks on Friday. NHL signing frenzy: Blackhawks get Hossa, Rangers ink Gaborik and Havlat goes to WildJust when the slowing global economy figured to put a crimp in spending for NHL free agents, Marian Hossa hit the open market again. What recession? NHL teams dole out big dollars on first day of free-agent shoppingJust when the slowing global economy figured to put a crimp in spending for NHL free agents, Marian Hossa hit the open market again. Former Vancouver defenseman Mattias Ohlund signs with Tampa Bay LightningTAMPA, Fla. — Free agent defenseman Mattias Ohlund has signed with the Tampa Bay Lightning. |
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