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Nov 05 2008

Canadian women's hockey team looks to end losing streak against US - The Canadian Press

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Vancouver Sun

Canadian women's hockey team looks to end losing streak against US
The Canadian Press, N.Y. - 3 hours ago
The US won the first Olympic gold medal awarded in women's hockey in 1998, but Canada has won the last two in 2002 and 2006. Canada is 46-30-1 all-time ...
Hockey teams to look for new Olympic logo Vancouver Sun
Logo squabble comes down to money Globe and Mail
Hockey Canada, COC Squabble Over New Olympic Hockey Logo SportsBusiness Daily (subscription)
Detroit Free Press - Vancouver Sun
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Nov 05 2008

Time to get in Olympic ticket requests - TheNewsTribune.com

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Time to get in Olympic ticket requests
TheNewsTribune.com, WA - 1 hour ago
The Vancouver Sun is reporting that Olympic organizers will spend more than the originally budgeted $175 million on security for the games. ...

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Nov 05 2008

Can Obama make Chicago's Olympics bid a winning one? - Los Angeles Times

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Times Online

Can Obama make Chicago's Olympics bid a winning one?
Los Angeles Times, CA - 4 hours ago
Will Barack Obama make a difference in Chicago's bid for the 2016 Summer Olympics? Philip Hersh, who covers Olympic sports for us and the Chicago Tribune, ...
Change is coming to sports, too, under Obama ESPN
Mayor Thinks Election Could Help Chicago Get the Olympics Chicago Public Radio
Japan concerned about Obama influence on Olympic bid Radio New Zealand
SportingNews.com - Japan Today
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Nov 05 2008

Obama win boosts Chicago's 2016 Olympic bid - International Herald Tribune

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Times Online

Obama win boosts Chicago's 2016 Olympic bid
International Herald Tribune, France - 2 hours ago
Chicago is competing against Tokyo, Madrid and Rio de Janeiro, with the host city to be chosen by the International Olympic Committee at its session in ...
Japanese Officials Fear Obama's Election Could Boost Chicago's ... Voice of America
Change is coming to sports, too, under Obama ESPN
Japan concerned about Obama influence on Olympic bid Radio New Zealand
Los Angeles Times - Japan Today
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Nov 05 2008

Canadian Olympic School Program Launches with New Resources - Canada NewsWire (press release)

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Vancouver Sun

Canadian Olympic School Program Launches with New Resources
Canada NewsWire (press release), Canada - 2 hours ago
5 /CNW/ - Now in its 20th year and funded by RBC, the Canadian Olympic School Program (COSP) today announced its fall educational resources, including four ...
Hockey teams to look for new Olympic logo Vancouver Sun
Hockey Canada, COC Squabble Over New Olympic Hockey Logo SportsBusiness Daily (subscription)
Logo squabble comes down to money Globe and Mail
Detroit Free Press - Vancouver Sun
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Nov 05 2008

Obama win boosts Chicago's 2016 Olympic bid - SI.com

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Obama win boosts Chicago's 2016 Olympic bid
SI.com - 5 minutes ago
LONDON (AP) -Barack Obama's election as US president could prove crucial in another campaign - the race for the 2016 Olympics. Obama's victory provides a ...

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Nov 05 2008

'Rhino' may one day charge down slopes - The Canberra Times

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LIVENEWS.com.au

'Rhino' may one day charge down slopes
The Canberra Times, Australia - 4 hours ago
The ACT Brumbies winger, known for his extraordinary leg power and speed, has attracted the interest of Australian Olympic bobsleigher Jeremy Rolleston. ...
Rathbone back for Brumbies - again Sydney Morning Herald
Rathbone's bobsleighing option ABC Online
Olympic offer bobs up for Rathbone Cooma Monaro Express
The Canberra Times
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Nov 05 2008

Barack Obama's election elevates Chicago's 2016 Olympic bid - Los Angeles Times

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Washington Post

Barack Obama's election elevates Chicago's 2016 Olympic bid
Los Angeles Times, CA - 1 hour ago
By Philip Hersh Chicago is making its final presentation before the International Olympic Committee chooses the host of the 2016 Summer Games. ...
Change is coming to sports, too, under Obama ESPN
Japan concerned about Obama influence on Olympic bid Radio New Zealand
Tokyo officials fear Obama could boost Chicago's 2016 bid Japan Today
Reuters - GamesBids.com
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Nov 05 2008

UPDATE 1-Greece lists firms interested in Olympic group - Reuters

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UPDATE 1-Greece lists firms interested in Olympic group
Reuters - 14 minutes ago
MC: Quote, Profile, Research, Stock Buzz) were among companies that had expressed an interest buying the state-run Olympic Airlines group. ...

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Nov 05 2008

Greece says 13 groups express interest in Olympic Air - Reuters

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Greece says 13 groups express interest in Olympic Air
Reuters - 1 hour ago
ATHENS, Nov 5 (Reuters) - Greece said on Wednesday 13 groups expressed interest in the sale of state-owned Olympic Airlines, and would now proceed to the ...
Greece lists firms interested in Olympic group Reuters
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