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Fri, 20 Nov 2009 17:15:00 GMT

Chris Selley: In defence of the Olympics

Full Pundit, Chris Selley Of the many philosophical objections to the Olympic movement that I’ve come across over the years, my favourite came from my National Post colleague Terence Corcoran, when Toronto was in the final throes of its ill-fated bid
Fri, 20 Nov 2009 17:15:00 GMT

Wallace Spearmon For Usain Bolt`s 9.58 Super Party

The world`s fastest man, Usain St. Leo Bolt, is all set to host several International athletes at his 9.58 SuperParty on December 5 at Richmond Estate, St Ann. Among those confirmed to attend is American sprinter Wallace Spearmon, Bolts friendly rival
Fri, 20 Nov 2009 16:51:00 GMT

Will Usain Bolt Win World Athlete of the Year Honor Too?

Will the world`s fastest man add another honor to his already long list of accomplishments this weekend? Fans will have to wait as the top male and female World Athlete of the Year will be announced here in Monaco at the Salle des Etoiles of the Sporting
Fri, 20 Nov 2009 16:51:00 GMT

DoH dismisses NPfIT £10bn overrun claim

An argument has broken out over the TaxPayers' Alliance claim that the NHS National Programme for IT has greatly exceeded its budget The campaign group has placed NPfIT at the top of a list of overspending government projects , ahead of the Olympics.
Fri, 20 Nov 2009 16:47:00 GMT

Olympic Flame Travels on Chockle Cap Across Lunenburg Harbour

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Fri, 20 Nov 2009 16:23:00 GMT

Olympic lodging plan off because of rough economy

VANCOUVER, British Columbia --An Olympic housing plan in which thousands of visitors would have stayed on cruise ships has been called off because of the rough economy. As many as seven ships would have been used for fans and sponsors as part of the
Fri, 20 Nov 2009 16:16:00 GMT

Sources: 19-Year-Old Zach Bogosian Enters US Olympic Picture

by Christopher Botta Filed under: Thrashers , FanHouse Exclusive Zach Bogosian , the 19-year-old defenseman from the Atlanta Thrashers , has emerged as a serious candidate for the United States Olympic Team, a pair of sources have told FanHouse. The
Fri, 20 Nov 2009 15:35:00 GMT

Webster, Stoughton qualify for 2010 Olympic curling trials

THE CANADIAN PRESS PRINCE GEORGE, B.C. - Pat Simmons almost completed a sweep of the top three seeds at the Olympic curling pre-trail men's event. Instead, No. 1 Jeff Stoughton held on to beat Simmons upstart rink and earn a spot at next month's Olympic
Fri, 20 Nov 2009 15:31:00 GMT

Kiprop downcast over belated Olympic gold

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Fri, 20 Nov 2009 15:18:00 GMT

Team Canada narrows Olympic search

By Chris Johnston, THE CANADIAN PRESS Steve Yzerman smiles as he is officially named as the executive director of Canada's National Men's Olympic Team for the 2010 Olympic Winter Games. (CANADIAN PRESS/Sean Kilpatrick) Team Canada's management group
Fri, 20 Nov 2009 15:07:00 GMT

Eagle and Drake soar off to Canada

The winter season is now going strong, and athletes all over the world have a chance to show that their Winter Olympic ambitions are more than just talk. It is up to the GB team to prove, as the Winter Olympics is threatened with relegation from UK
Fri, 20 Nov 2009 14:42:00 GMT

BMW Olympic partner for London 2012

View Models: BMW Lord Sebastian Coe, chairman of the London Organising Committee of the Olympic Games and Paralympic Games (LOCOG) made the announcement. In official terms, it means BMW becomes a Tier One Partner and exclusive automotive sponsor of the
Fri, 20 Nov 2009 14:32:00 GMT

IAAF still in talks over Caster Semenya's future

MONACO - The IAAF said Friday it is still working behind the scenes with Caster Semenya and the South African government to resolve issues about the 18-year-old runner's gender identity and future career. The governing body of track said it cannot
Fri, 20 Nov 2009 14:26:00 GMT

Kazakhs pledge $22M to keep Astana running

ALMATY, Kazakhstan -- Kazakhstan's state sovereign fund pledged $22 million in financial backing to the Astana cycling team Friday, ensuring the squad stays alive and Tour de France champion Alberto Contador remains in its ranks. Astana's current racing
Fri, 20 Nov 2009 14:21:00 GMT

As the 2010 Vancouver Olympics Gears Up, MAGIX Gets an Early Taste of Gold

The Olympic Games are just around the corner, and MAGIX has found itself on a podium of its own with TopTenREVIEWS bestowing us their coveted Gold Award in their photo slideshow category for Xtreme PhotoStory on CD and DVD 8 delux.
Fri, 20 Nov 2009 14:14:00 GMT

Kiprop downcast over belated Olympic gold

ELDORET, Kenya (Reuters) - Kenya's new Olympic 1,500 metres champion Asbel Kipruto Kiprop says his pleasure and pride at being awarded the gold medal retrospectively has been tainted by the circumstances of his victory. The International Olympic
Fri, 20 Nov 2009 14:09:00 GMT

Ramzi stripped of Olympic gold for doping

Hamburg, Nov 18 (DPA) Olympic 1,500-metre champion Rashid Ramzi has been stripped of his gold medal by the International Olympic Committee (IOC) after testing positive for the banned blood-booster CERA. Ramzi, who won Bahrain's first ever Olympic gold
Fri, 20 Nov 2009 13:58:00 GMT

Brits' turn to scale Olympic heights

SOMEWHERE in the sock drawer of Australia's sporting psyche lies a dented, neglected medal that once denoted our nation's Olympic dominance. Or so it would seem rifling through the reactions and rhetoric following the release of the Crawford report, the
Fri, 20 Nov 2009 13:13:00 GMT

Kookaburras out to avenge Olympic loss (AAP)

The Kookaburras will attempt to gain a small slice of revenge when they tackle fellow powerhouse Spain in a two-Test hockey series in Perth this weekend.Spain knocked Australia out of gold medal contention at the 2008 Beijing Olympics and star
Fri, 20 Nov 2009 12:35:00 GMT

2010 Youth Olympic Games: Become a Fan of Reach-4-The-Top Training Program

From now on, Reach-4-The-Top will be generic. All Windsurfing Classes are now fully behind the initiative so whatever your favorite discipline, Reach-4-The-Top is for you whether you be Racing a Techno 293 Competing in IFCA Slalom Freestyling to stardom
Fri, 20 Nov 2009 11:51:00 GMT

Hockey: Canada's sledge team tops Norway

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Fri, 20 Nov 2009 10:19:00 GMT

IOC Nabs Beijing EPO 5: No Swimmers

The International Olympic Committee (IOC) today announced sanctions against five athletes who participated in the 2008 Olympic Games in Beijing for having committed anti-doping violations. The IOC states: 'These five athletes tested positive for
Fri, 20 Nov 2009 09:25:00 GMT

Gay, Richards both win 2nd Jesse Owens Award

INDIANAPOLIS -- Tyson Gay and Sanya Richards have both won the Jesse Owens Award for a second time. The winners were announced on Thursday. Gay also earned USA Track & Field's highest honor in 2007, and Richards won it in 2006. They will receive their
Fri, 20 Nov 2009 09:21:00 GMT

Loppet organizers hope to tap into Olympic fever

Organizers of the country's largest cross-country ski race are promising 2010 will be the 'year of the games' in Canada and in Gatineau. While the country's top athletes will be competing for gold at the Vancouver Olympis in February, the Gatineau Loppet
Fri, 20 Nov 2009 08:42:00 GMT

Fans Can Design Vonn's Olympic Helmet

Olympic helmet of World Champion Lindsey Vonn. NBCOlympics.com is inviting fans to join in the Countdown to Vancouver and participate in the 'Design Lindsey's Helmet' contest, beginning Nov. 23. Vonn, one of the most successful alpine skiers in U.S.
Fri, 20 Nov 2009 08:33:00 GMT

Fishing lodge to be a False Creek floating hotel during Vancouver Olympics

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Fri, 20 Nov 2009 08:25:00 GMT

Whistler Sliding Centre already earning money, say Olympic officials

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Fri, 20 Nov 2009 08:24:00 GMT

Olympic mittens offer warm hands and hot lunches for inner-city kids

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Fri, 20 Nov 2009 08:23:00 GMT

Canadian history, Olympic flame collide at Annapolis Royal

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Fri, 20 Nov 2009 08:18:00 GMT

Sidney Crosby proud, humbled to carry Olympic torch

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Fri, 20 Nov 2009 08:17:00 GMT