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Aug 05 2008

After an Olympic lull, Beijing makes Games interesting again … - ESPN

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China Daily
After an Olympic lull, Beijing makes Games interesting again ...
ESPN - 1 hour ago
By Jim Caple At initial glance, you might think the International Olympic Committee blundered by awarding the 2008 Games to a city in a totalitarian country ...
Umbrellas, Not Phelps, Should Be Olympic Legacy: Scott Soshnick Bloomberg
Visiting Sportswriters Take Hard Look at China Wall Street Journal Blogs
Olympics Host China Comes Under Fire for Human Rights Concerns NewsHour
BBC News - Bangkok Post
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Aug 05 2008

Golfers sceptical about Olympic bid - The Press Association

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RTE.ie
Golfers sceptical about Olympic bid
The Press Association - 1 hour ago
Golf's bid to be included as an Olympic sport has been met with a divided response from some of the game's top players. The International Golf Federation ...
Olympic tennis rules allow also-rans to compete Canada.com
Olympic Fire and Rainer Los Angeles Times
ITF slam decison to let Schuettler compete at Olympics guardian.co.uk
CNN - Bangkok Post
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Aug 05 2008

The Recycling Bin: A Roundup of Green News, Olympic Edition - U.S. News & World Report

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NDTV.com
The Recycling Bin: A Roundup of Green News, Olympic Edition
U.S. News & World Report, DC - 57 minutes ago
As we prepare to cheer on Team America beginning Friday, here's a collection of green news about the Olympic Games. Concerned about air pollution, ...
Beijing Pollution Is Boon for Olympic Shooter, Bane for Cyclist Bloomberg
US Cyclists Arrive in Beijing Wearing Masks New York Times
Beijing could be a breathtaking trip Baltimore Sun
Telegraph.co.uk - Globe and Mail
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Aug 05 2008

May's killer quake in China quelled Canada's Olympic boycott mood … - Canada.com

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Canada.com
May's killer quake in China quelled Canada's Olympic boycott mood ...
Canada.com, Canada - 1 hour ago
Dick Pound, Canada's senior International Olympic Committee member:'Public opinion and political opinion was moving toward an actual boycott of the Games, ...
Olympic flame arrives in Beijing for pre-Games relay China Daily
Olympics-Games show China's strength, mask fragility Reuters South Africa
Olympics-Torch comes to Beijing, security tightened Reuters
RTE.ie - The Associated Press
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Aug 05 2008

Judge shutters Web site offering Olympic tickets - The Associated Press

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Los Angeles Times
Judge shutters Web site offering Olympic tickets
The Associated Press - 44 minutes ago
SAN FRANCISCO (AP) — A federal judge has temporarily shut down a Web site that Olympic officials say is defrauding patrons by falsely advertising tickets to ...
Olympic ticket websites close down Los Angeles Times
Judge may shutter Web site selling Olympics tix ESPN
Judge may shutter Web site selling Olympics tix CNN
Computerworld - SportsBusiness Daily (subscription)
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Aug 05 2008

IOC to Review Olympic Torch Relay Procedures - Voice of America

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Voice of America
IOC to Review Olympic Torch Relay Procedures
Voice of America - 1 hour ago
By VOA Sports The International Olympic Committee has announced it will review its procedures for the Olympic torch relay after a series of protests marred ...
Olympics should not miss out Iraq Xinhua
To change the Olympics, change the channel San Francisco Chronicle
Iraq's Olympic team arrives in Beijing Los Angeles Times
The Associated Press - Xinhua
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Aug 05 2008

US completes Olympic warm-up with 87-76 win over Australia - Xinhua

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National Post
US completes Olympic warm-up with 87-76 win over Australia
Xinhua, China - 11 hours ago
5 (Xinhua) -- The United States wrapped up Olympic warm-up trips in China by beating Australia 87-76 on Tuesday here. The Americans beat Turkey, ...
Basketball: US struggles past Australia Salt Lake Tribune
US Olympic Basketball Team Defeats Australia, 87-76 TransWorldNews (press release)
US survives toughest test, beats Aussies by 11 The Associated Press
National Post - NBA.com
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Aug 05 2008

Bush hopes China balances security and Olympic spirit - AFP

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Boston Globe
Bush hopes China balances security and Olympic spirit
AFP - 3 hours ago
WASHINGTON (AFP) — Ahead of his Beijing Olympics trip, US President George W. Bush said he hoped China would strike a fine balance between maintaining ...
Bush heads to Beijing for Olympics opening ceremony — your views Reuters India
Olympic Promises Broken: Freedom of the Press The Epoch Times
China, Wolf in Olympic Clothing, Needs Smooth Games: Interview Bloomberg
United Press International - Deutsche Welle
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Aug 05 2008

Sprinter Dix looks for Olympic double dip - CNN

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CBC.ca
Sprinter Dix looks for Olympic double dip
CNN - 4 hours ago
Nobody is coming to the Olympics saying Dix is faster than Tyson Gay, Asafa Powell or Usain Bolt. The numbers simply aren't there. Stronger? ...
Video: Bolt to Run the 100 and 200 in Beijing AssociatedPress
Tyson Gay insists he will be fit for the start of Olympic 100m on ... CNN International
And Now a Word (and More) From the Sponsors New York Times
Boston Herald - guardian.co.uk
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Aug 05 2008

Olympics should not miss out Iraq - Xinhua

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China Daily
Olympics should not miss out Iraq
Xinhua, China - 2 hours ago
"I have realized my dream of competing at the Olympics, and I am extremely happy to come to Beijing," said the 21-year-old sprinter who will compete in 100 ...
To change the Olympics, change the channel San Francisco Chronicle
Iraq's Olympic team arrives in Beijing Los Angeles Times
4 Iraqi athletes arrive in Beijing for Olympics The Associated Press
Xinhua - Xinhua
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