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Shipping magnate Paul Soros dies in NYC at 87

Sat, 15 Jun 2013 19:47:13 -0400

NEW YORK - Paul Soros, a successful innovator in shipping, philanthropist and the older brother of billionaire financier George Soros, died in New York City on Saturday after a long bout with a host of illnesses, said his son Peter Soros. He was 87.

Police snooping suspected in death of ski champion

Mon, 10 Jun 2013 12:51:03 -0400

HELSINKI - Finland's top prosecutor has charged 90 police officers and other officials with snooping into the files of a former Olympic cross-country ski champion who died two years ago.

World ski body tightens rules on betting sponsors

Mon, 10 Jun 2013 11:41:13 -0400

DUBROVNIK, Croatia - The International Ski Federation has tightened its rules on accepting sponsorships by gambling operators.

IOC gripped by election frenzy, sports politics

Fri, 07 Jun 2013 13:30:57 -0400

As Jacques Rogge called the executive board meeting to order, signs of change were staring him right in the face.

US Skiing goes online in search of next daredevil

Thu, 06 Jun 2013 14:22:02 -0400

It's the ultimate Olympic reality game.

Lindsey Vonn goes from red carpet to drug testing

Wed, 05 Jun 2013 15:00:13 -0400

NEW YORK - Talk about your random testing.

Russian critic: Wide corruption at Sochi games

Thu, 30 May 2013 13:22:24 -0400

MOSCOW - Russian officials and businessmen have stolen billions of dollars during the years of preparations for the 2014 Winter Games in Sochi, a prominent Russian opposition figure claimed Thursday.