Obama’s trip to Copenhagen cost $1 million or moreWASHINGTON — President Barack Obama’s failed bid to bring the 2016 Olympic Games to Chicago cost more than a bruised ego. Obama expresses disappointment about Chicago’s Olympics loss but pride in effortWASHINGTON — President Barack Obama had a message Friday for the many people — including himself — who put “heart and soul” into Chicago’s losing bid for the 2016 Olympic Games: “A” for effort. Madrid, Tokyo fall short in race for 2016 Olympics, lose to Rio de JaneiroCOPENHAGEN — When it came right down to it, Madrid and Tokyo could do nothing to sway IOC voters from the prospect of a South American Olympics. Obama expresses regret at Chicago’s Olympic loss, says it had best possible bidWASHINGTON — President Barack Obama had a message Friday for the many people — including himself — who put “heart and soul” into Chicago’s losing bid for the 2016 Olympic Games: “A” for effort. Home favorite Koistinen scores in shootout for Panthers, 4-3HELSINKI — Finnish defender Ville Koistinen scored the winning goal in the shootout, lifting the Florida Panthers past the Chicago Blackhawks 4-3 Friday in their season opener. International Olympic Committee’s final voting totals for 2016 OlympicsCOPENHAGEN — Final voting totals for the right to host the 2016 Olympics: Obama’s press secretary calls president ‘disappointed’ at Chicago missing 2016 Olympics GamesABOARD AIR FORCE ONE — President Barack Obama is “disappointed” Chicago missed getting the 2016 Olympic Games but doesn’t regret putting so much on the line to argue for it, his chief spokesman said Friday. Florida Panthers pick Randy Sexton to be GM after Jacques Martin’s summer departureHELSINKI — The Florida Panthers made Randy Sexton the team’s general manager on Friday, promoting the man responsible for the club’s numerous offseason moves. South America gets its first games: The 2016 Olympics are going to Rio de JaneiroCOPENHAGEN — Like sweet, sultry samba music, Rio hit all the right notes. Chicago had Barack Obama. Tokyo had $4 billion in the bank. Madrid had powerful friends. But none of that mattered. Rio de Janeiro had the enchanting story — of about 400 million sports-mad people on a giant untapped and vibrant continent yearning, hoping, that the Olympics finally might come to them. And the International Olympic Committee was hooked. Thousands lament Madrid’s Olympic fiesta that nearly was after losing to Rio de JaneiroMADRID — For thousands of Madrid supporters, the 2016 Olympics likely will be remembered as the fiesta that was nearly theirs. Rio erupts in celebration after announcement the city will host 2016 OlympicsRIO DE JANEIRO — Rio de Janeiro was ready to party Friday, and it had the best of reasons — winning the 2016 Olympics. Rio de Janeiro wins right to host 2016 Olympics, beating Madrid in final IOC voteCOPENHAGEN — The 2016 Olympics are going to Rio de Janeiro, putting the games in South America for the first time. Former world champion Chellsie Memmel withdraws from world championshipsHUNTSVILLE, Texas — Olympic team silver medalist Chellsie Memmel has withdrawn from the final selection process for the U.S. team for the 2009 World Gymnastics Championships. Rio, Madrid still in race to host 2016 Olympics; Chicago, Tokyo eliminatedCOPENHAGEN — Rio de Janeiro or Madrid — one of them will host the 2016 Olympics. Chicago is out — one of the most shocking defeats ever handed down by the International Olympic Committee — as President Barack Obama’s appeals for his adopted hometown failed. 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. 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. US entrepreneur Tim Barton says he’s still interested in buying Bari after Serie A seasonROME — Texas-based entrepreneur Tim Barton is still interested in buying Bari once the Serie A season is finished. 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. 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. 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.” 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. 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. 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. |
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