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Russian oligarchs foot most of 2014 Sochi Olympics

Mon, 20 May 2013 11:50:15 -0400

SOCHI, Russia - The mountains of Sochi are now home to Potanin's slope, Gazprom's gondola lift and Sberbank's ski jump. The nicknames used by locals and an army of construction workers leave no doubt about who is paying for the 2014 Winter Games: Russia's business powerhouses.

'Sonic' video games coming to Nintendo

Fri, 17 May 2013 20:26:39 -0400

LOS ANGELES - Sonic the Hedgehog is rolling with Nintendo.

AP source: Amateur boxing head eyes IOC presidency

Fri, 17 May 2013 12:45:25 -0400

LONDON - Amateur boxing association chief C.K. Wu of Taiwan is entering the race for president of the International Olympic Committee.

US Olympic speedskating trials to be shown on TV

Wed, 15 May 2013 19:59:45 -0400

KEARNS, Utah - The U.S. Olympic speedskating trials will be shown on both network and cable TV for the first time this winter.

NHL confident players will go to Sochi Olympics

Fri, 10 May 2013 13:26:07 -0400

STOCKHOLM - NHL deputy commissioner Bill Daly says the league is "proceeding under the assumption" its players will take part in the 2014 Sochi Olympics.

Cameron promises British security help for Sochi

Fri, 10 May 2013 13:03:17 -0400

MOSCOW - British Prime Minister David Cameron says his country's special services will resume limited cooperation with Russia to boost security preparations for the Sochi Winter Olympics next year.

Claire DelNegro chosen interim CEO of USA Luge

Wed, 08 May 2013 11:30:33 -0400

LAKE PLACID, New York - Claire DelNegro has been appointed interim chief executive officer of USA Luge.

Twin Colo. biathletes looking toward 2014 Olympics

Mon, 06 May 2013 13:36:09 -0400

DURANGO, Colorado - Twins Lanny and Tracy Barnes of Durango are shooting to be the first American biathletes ever to medal at the Olympics.

Organizers: 2018 Games will promote Korean peace

Fri, 03 May 2013 13:57:04 -0400

SEOUL, South Korea - South Korean organizers say the 2018 Winter Olympics in Pyeongchang will help promote peace on the divided Korean peninsula.

Seth Wescott recovering from knee injury

Thu, 02 May 2013 17:29:54 -0400

PORTLAND, Maine - Two-time snowboardcross gold medalist Seth Wescott from Maine injured his knee but says there's enough time to recover before the Winter Olympics.

Georgia confirms Sochi Olympics participation

Thu, 02 May 2013 10:08:34 -0400

TBILISI, Georgia - Georgia has confirmed it will take part in next year's Winter Olympics in Russia.

San Diego-Tijuana Olympic bid dealt crippling blow

Tue, 30 Apr 2013 20:31:25 -0400

SAN DIEGO - A cross-border bid for San Diego and Tijuana, Mexico, to host the 2024 Summer Olympics appeared dead before arrival Tuesday when the U.S. Olympic Committee said international rules don't allow two countries to mount a joint candidacy.

Report: Arsenic found in former Russian official

Mon, 29 Apr 2013 16:19:18 -0400

MOSCOW - The Interfax news agency says the former Russian Olympic official who was forced to quit in a scandal over preparations for the 2014 Sochi Winter Games has been diagnosed with high levels of arsenic in his blood.

USOC: 10 cities interested in hosting 2024 Games

Sun, 28 Apr 2013 09:59:25 -0400

The U.S. Olympic Committee is talking to 10 cities about a possible bid for the 2024 Summer Games, including a joint proposal from San Diego and Mexican neighbor Tijuana.

Marathon deaths prompt review of security policy

Sun, 28 Apr 2013 09:58:06 -0400

Left unattended, no accessory looks as menacing these days as a backpack.

San Diego mayor wants Romney to lead Olympics bid

Sun, 28 Apr 2013 09:54:32 -0400

SAN DIEGO - San Diego Mayor Bob Filner says he wants Mitt Romney to lead a bid to bring the Olympic Games to the city and its Mexican neighbor, Tijuana.

2014 US Alpine Championships at Tahoe resort

Tue, 23 Apr 2013 16:54:56 -0400

RENO, Nevada - The U.S. Alpine Championships are returning to Lake Tahoe next year.

Billionaire owner of Sinclair Oil, Sun Valley dies

Sun, 21 Apr 2013 18:42:31 -0400

SALT LAKE CITY - Billionaire Robert Earl Holding, whose business empire included ownership of Sinclair Oil and two world-class ski resorts in the West, has died. He was 86.