Copenhagen

IOC says its concerned about London Olympic venuesCOPENHAGEN — The International Olympic Committee is concerned that organizers of the 2012 London Games have yet to finalize plans for all the sports venues.

Vancouver organizer pledges to balance budgetCOPENHAGEN — The organizers of the Vancouver Olympics are promising to balance the budget for the games, presenting a brighter financial outlook than previous estimates.

Organizers say Sochi construction on scheduleCOPENHAGEN — Construction for the 2014 Sochi Olympics is "well on schedule" and the Black Sea resort will be ready to host skiing competitions by the end of next year, organizers said Wednesday.

IOC reserve fund grows to $455 millionCOPENHAGEN — The International Olympic Committee's reserve fund is still growing despite the global financial crisis.

Rugby, golf prepare final Olympic sales pitchCOPENHAGEN — After years of sales pitches and lobbying, the officials backing golf and rugby are days away from finding out whether those sports will return to the Olympic program.