STEPHEN WILSON

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London working to finalize last 2 Olympic venues

London Olympic organizers are working to reduce the travel time for athletes in the two sports whose venue for the 2012 Games is being changed to save money.

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Rogge: US TV deal planned after Vancouver Games

Encouraged by the improving economy in the United States, the International Olympic Committee plans to begin negotiations on U.S. broadcast rights for the 2014 and 2016 Games next year.

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AP NewsBreak: IOC to hold meeting on gender cases

The International Olympic Committee will convene a special conference of medical experts to draw up guidelines for dealing with "ambiguous" gender cases in the wake of South African runner Caster Semenya's sex-test controversy.

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Patriots rout Buccaneers 35-7 at Wembley

A trans-Atlantic trip couldn't slow down Tom Brady and the New England Patriots.

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IAAF president calls off trip to South Africa

The leader of track and field's world governing body called off a visit to South Africa to discuss the results of 800-meter world champion Caster Semenya's gender tests.

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Jacques Rogge set for new 4-year term as IOC chief

Jacques Rogge has presided over four Olympics, led a determined fight against doping and steadied the ship after the worst ethics crisis in the movement's history.

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3 reasons why each Olympic bid can win or lose

Friday's vote by the International Olympic Committee in Copenhagen to select the host city for the 2016 Summer Games is too close to call.

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Close race to host 2016 Olympics nears finish

Close your eyes and imagine the possible scenarios in 2016.

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Japan's new PM writes IOC backing Tokyo 2016 bid

Japan's new prime minister has sent a letter to IOC members assuring them that government support for Tokyo's bid to host the 2016 Olympics "remains as strong as ever."

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Obama writes IOC members backing Chicago 2016 bid

President Barack Obama has written to International Olympic Committee members promising the United States would "welcome the world with open arms" if Chicago is awarded the 2016 Summer Games.

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Rogge doesn't expect Vancouver budget deficit

International Olympic Committee president Jacques Rogge is confident the 2010 Winter Games in Vancouver will break even despite a budget shortfall.

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Rogge: 2016 race will hinge on 'couple of votes'

IOC president Jacques Rogge expects the race for the 2016 Olympics to be decided by "a couple of votes" and says Chicago's chances shouldn't hinge on whether President Barack Obama goes to Denmark to push his home city's bid.

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Coe: 2016 Olympic race closer than 2012 contest

Take it from a man who should know: The race for the 2016 Olympics is as close as can be.

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IOC to speed up decision on Marion Jones' medals

The IOC has agreed to speed up the process of determining whether to redistribute the medals stripped from Marion Jones for doping at the 2000 Sydney Olympics.

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Golf makes cut, rugby in scrum for 2016 Olympics

Imagine the scene: Tiger Woods lining up a 20-foot putt on the final hole with an Olympic gold medal at stake.

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With 3 years to go, London Olympics still on track

This Olympic training went so well that the two star British athletes broke out in smiles.

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IOC criticizes USOC for launching network

The International Olympic Committee chastised U.S. Olympic officials on Thursday for "unilaterally" launching their own television network, warning the project could jeopardize relations with Olympic broadcaster NBC.

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AP source: Backup samples positive for 5 Olympians

Backup "B" sample tests came back positive for 1,500-meter gold medalist Rashid Ramzi and four other athletes accused of blood doping at the Beijing Games, an Olympic official with knowledge of the results told The Associated Press on Wednesday.

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Obama video highlights 2016 bid presentations

The four candidates for the 2016 Olympics took their campaign to Africa on Tuesday, with President Barack Obama renewing his support for Chicago's bid in a video message less than three months before the vote.

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Rio boost for 2016 Olympics

With 3 1/2 months to go, Rio de Janeiro has picked up significant momentum in the race for the 2016 Olympics.

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Rogge: Finance shouldn't drive 2016 Olympic vote

IOC president Jacques Rogge says a legacy for athletes should outweigh economics as the priority for voters when choosing which city will host the 2016 Olympics.

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Rogge: Finance shouldn't drive 2016 Olympic vote

IOC president Jacques Rogge says a legacy for athletes should outweigh economics as the priority for voters when choosing which city will host the 2016 Olympics.

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Rogge tells FIFA not to change Olympic age rules

The IOC is adamant on keeping the current age format for Olympic soccer and will cut back the size of the tournament if governing body FIFA changes the player eligibility rules.

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IOC reaches temporary agreement on revenue sharing

Olympic officials have agreed to a system to help resolve their contentious revenue-sharing agreement with the U.S. Olympic Committee.

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IOC could scrap revenue deal with US Olympic body

The International Olympic Committee could end its revenue-sharing deal with the U.S. Olympic body unless the Americans agree to a revised formula and smaller share of the money pie, according to a top official involved in the negotiations.

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