Brazilian officials believe the 2014 World Cup and Rio’s vast experience in hosting international events such as Carnival will boost the city’s bid for the 2016 Olympics. Officials are trying to make their case to an International Olympic Committee Continue .. The Greek Olympic Committee has confirmed that one of their athletes tested positive for [...]

TXU Energy Teams with Special Olympics Texas – Business Wire (press release) TXU Energy Teams with Special Olympics TexasBusiness Wire (press release), CADALLAS–(BUSINESS WIRE)–Children and adults with intellectual disabilities will get help training and competing in year-round Olympic-type games every time customers choose TXU Energy. TXU Energy will donate $100 for a qualifying single-family … Source: [...]

East Valley Tribune Paralympic athletes enjoy competitionEast Valley Tribune, AZHe said he is the first Iraq war veteran to join the US Paralympics Team and placed fifth in the 2008 Paralympic Games in Beijing. “Just to be on a US team and wear a uniform again was a great honor,” Winkler said. He is in his [...]

Reaction to F1 Bahrain Qualifying – bbcQuick link to 606 sports —-Select a sport—- Football Cricket Rugby union Rugby league American Football Archery Athletics Australian Rules Badminton Baseball Basketball Bowls Boxing Canoeing Cycling Darts Disability Sport Equestrian Fencing Source: www.bbc.co.uk Share and Enjoy:

TOKYO (AP) — The chairwoman of the International Olympic Committee’s evaluation commission says its members were “most impressed” by Tokyo’s bid to host the 2016 Summer Games. Nawal el Moutawakel praised the city’s vision, concept and presentation Continue .. LONDON – The London Organising Committee of the Olympic Games and Paralympic Games has awarded McCann [...]

Northwest sophomore Olivia Ekponé transferred from Wootton in January. The national-level competitor has several club teammates who are now also classmates. On Feb. 17, Olivia Ekponé sprinted to the Class 4A 300-meter indoor state championship in Continue .. SIX athletes from the Beijing Olympics, including a male gold medallist, are reported to have tested positive [...]

SUPER KIDS: Paralympic ambition for ace swimmer ChloeThe Star, UKWATER babe Chloe Selman went from armbands to international competition in just two years – and now has the Paralympics firmly in her sights. The 13-year-old's medal haul would sink a ship, and includes seven golds in the Disability National … Continue….. Share and Enjoy:

Shannon Miller Expecting First Child – Celebrity Baby Blog Shannon Miller Expecting First ChildCelebrity Baby Blog, NYOlympic gymnast Shannon Miller and her husband John Falconetti are expecting their first child together, the mama-to-be announced to viewers during an appearance on Oklahoma's Channel 4 news. Revealing that her due date is November 5th, Shannon shares … Source: [...]

It’s over: Jazz live down to playoff expectations – Salt Lake TribuneLos Angeles » The first cracks started appearing early, when Deron Williams went down clutching his ankle in the preseason and Carlos Boozer limped off with a strained knee in November, setting the tone for an injury-dominated season for the Jazz Source: www.sltrib.com London’s [...]

China's Trade Decline Slows, Aiding Asian EconomiesBloombergStronger Chinese exports lift up other Asian economies because the nation needs their commodities and components for manufacturing. “China's exports are recovering from a very low base,” said Peng Wensheng, an economist with Barclays Capital in Hong … Continue….. China fund PwC' assets seen doubling in 3 yrs -pwcReuters"Some [...]

Chain Ring Sports (press release) New job ends competition for Olympic gymnastThe Associated PressHe was part of the US team that won the bronze medal at the Beijing Olympics. Bob Starkell, coach of the Illini women's team, was promoted to director of gymnastics. Former world champion Ivan Ivankov will now be assistant coach of the [...]

Liu Xiang donates Olympic torch to Beijing Olympic MuseumRussian Athletics, RussiaChinese 110m hurdlers former world record holder Liu Xiang donated his Olympic torch, which he received from Chinese President Hu Jintao, to the Beijing Olympic Museum. „It‘sa hard decision for me to take out the torch because it has accompanied me for … Continue….. Senior Olympics [...]

RIO DE JANEIRO (AP) – Members of the International Olympic Committee’s evaluation team have arrived in Rio to inspect the city’s bid for the 2016 Olympics. The IOC team will look at Rio’s sports venues and its plans for security, transportation and Continue .. STEVENS POINT, Wis. (AP) -Phill Drobnick and Wally Henry will coach [...]

Worcester University brothers hope to represent Bulgaria in London – Sophia EchoTwo brothers from Plovdiv, who study in England at the University of Worcester and represent Worcester in the British Universities and College Sports League swimming tournament, are also banking on representing the national team of Bulgaria Source: www.sofiaecho.com Drobnick to coach Olympic team – [...]

Putin's choice mayor in Olympic town – PRESS TV Boston Globe Putin's choice mayor in Olympic townPRESS TV, IranAs polls have closed in Russia's Olympic city of Sochi to elect a new mayor, initial results indicate the winning of a pro-Kremlin mayor. The election in the city, which is planned to host the 2014 winter Olympic [...]

China, Taiwan discuss economic cooperation – Gulf NewsBeijing: Envoys from rivals China and Taiwan began talks yesterday on a trade agreement and prepared to sign pacts to increase economic cooperation amid efforts by Taiwan’s president to improve relations with Beijing. Taiwanese President Ma Ying-jeou Source: www.gulfnews.com Fortescue eyeing Chinese capital – Skynews.comFortescue Metals may be [...]

Washington Post Drake Relays honor their best in preparation for 100th runningUSA TodayIt has since hosted some of the best athletes in the sport. Olympic champions Michael Johnson and Gwen Torrence were named the meet's op male and female athletes of its century against tough fields. In 1935 Jesse Owens ran a 9.5 100 yards [...]

US PARALYMPICS: Key Contributors in Paralympic Movement Honored … – Chain Ring Sports (press release) Chain Ring Sports (press release) US PARALYMPICS: Key Contributors in Paralympic Movement Honored …Chain Ring Sports (press release), New YorkUS Paralympics, a Division of the US Olympic Committee, presented its annual “Amazing Awards” to key contributors in the national Paralympic movement [...]

They call it Birkie Fever. It’s a chronic condition that lasts, apparently, a lifetime. It is dormant for most of the year, March to November, but when the snow flies, Birkie Fever makes a resurgence. It grows in intensity until it peaks the third Continue .. GIANTS LIVE ( www.giantslive.net ), an arena-based series of [...]

Swimmer coming to promote torch relayBrantford Expositor, CanadaParalympian Darda Sales is coming to Brantford on May 7 to help the downtown Royal Bank promote a contest where ordinary Canadians can carry the Olympic torch. Sales, who lost her right leg in a farming accident when she was two, is a two-time …Carrying a torch Chatham Daily [...]