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• January 27th 2012 - Ugur Erdener thinks the tourism and the economy are right this time for Istanbul 2020
• January 23rd 2012 - Baku 2020: Nationwide poll shows 95% in support for Olympic bid
• January 23rd 2012 - Innsbruck 2012: First winter Youth Olympic Games a resounding success
• January 19th 2012 - Istanbul 2020 team inspired by youth activities at the YOG
• January 19th 2012 - WWII aerial bomb causes postponement of YOG medals ceremony
• January 13th 2012 - Burger giant McDonalds renews TOP Sponsorship through 2020 Games
• January 12th 2012 - Innsbruck 2012 winter Youth Olympic Games get off the ground tomorrow
• January 9th 2012 - ROME 2020: Public opinion poll and economic impact study to be released
• January 4th 2012 - NEIL WILSON: What price an Olympic Games in your backyard?
• December 21st 2011 - Innsbruck 2012: Sidney Crosby latest to sign on as Youth Olympic Games Ambassador
• December 7th 2011 - Olympic city Lillehammer to host 2nd winter YOG in 2016
• November 16th 2011 - Nanjing 2014 to launch Youth Olympics slogan at 1000 day countdown
• November 10th 2011 - IOC gives Rio 2016 good report card on preparations progress
• August 16th 2011 - Choi: Gangwon has all the weapons to become the winter sports hub of Asia
• August 12th 2011 - Final Chef de Mission seminar for London 2012 comes to a close
• August 11th 2011 - Gangwon gets the ball rolling for PyeongChang 2018 Olympics
• August 11th 2011 - JOHN GOODBODY: Questions raised about Modern Pentathlon laser shooting technology
• July 20th 2011 - NEIL WILSON: Should athletes have the right to march in the 2012 Olympics Opening Ceremony?
• July 4th 2011 - Johnson says London is already a big winner as 'Olympic effect' weighs in
• June 29th 2011 - NEIL WILSON: 2012 football mess illustrates wrong Olympic priorities
• May 28th 2011 - Royal connection for Samsung as Zara Phillips joins Beckham on its 2012 team
• May 26th 2011 - Olympic depression for Durban as government rules out South African 2020 bid
• May 23rd 2011 - IOC starts the bidding dance for would-be hosts of 2020 Olympic Games
• May 18th 2011 - Land's End launch for the 8,000-mile, round-Britain 2012 Olympics torch relay
• May 4th 2011 - Beckham teams up with Samsung to press their London 2012 campaigns
• April 6th 2011 - Coe tribute to media role in keeping London 2012 project up to speed
• April 4th 2011 - The BOA v LOCOG: Never mind the money, what about the morality . . . ?
• April 2nd 2011 - Pressure building up on 'Lords of Conflict' to end their 2012 cash clash
• March 29th 2011 - JOHN GOODBODY: Reality bites for IOC as euphoria fades over Rio 2016
• March 28th 2011 - Minister urges London Olympics bodies to resolve cash row
• March 28th 2011 - Independent Welsh consider new twist to Olympic football argument
• March 15th 2011 - London 2012 tickets go on sale with Coe confident Games will prove sell-out
• March 9th 2011 - BOA pressing its case over funding dispute with London Games organisers
• March 3rd 2011 - Cape Town quits 2020 arena to leave African way clear for Durban
• February 28th 2011 - What's in a number? Iran threatens boycott over London 2012 logo
• February 27th 2011 - Olympic Games must now be heading for Africa, insists CAF boss Hayatou
• February 27th 2011 - Hoy hails golden prospects for British cycling after opening of Velodrome
• February 15th 2011 - JOHN GOODBODY: Balance the key to London 2012 timings and prices
• February 10th 2011 - Cavendish thrilled as new route for 2012 road race heads further south
• February 4th 2011 - 'New Crystal Palace' is Spurs' latest salvo in London Olympic Stadium tussle
• January 24th 2011 - Tension eased over London Olympic Stadium after board delays decision
• January 20th 2011 - Football may be on way out of Olympic Games if season switch stands up
• January 19th 2011 - IOC member Reedie lines up against Clegg in London 2012 stadium battle
• January 15th 2011 - Roll up, roll up! 2012 London Olympics tickets going on sale from March 15
• January 13th 2011 - IOC happy World Cup work will help keep Rio up to speed for 2016
• January 13th 2011 - Innsbruck celebrates one year countdown to the first Winter Youth Games
• January 12th 2011 - All Olympic systems 'go' for launch of London 2012 ticket sales
• December 17th 2010 - Winter Youth Olympic Games for 2016 has only one candidate to play host
• November 24th 2010 - PyeongChang 2018 calls on sport to ease tensions after Korean skirmishes
• November 19th 2010 - Coe promises 2012 athletes no ticket-chasing distraction at London Games
• November 12th 2010 - Three weeks to get ready for London 2012? No problem for Wimbledon
• November 7th 2010 - Button attack serves as security reminder for Olympic and World Cup organisers
• October 14th 2010 - Boris Johnson faces 'doormat' jibe over London 2012 marathon route
• September 20th 2010 - We've learned Sochi lessons, says another Russian with Olympic dream
• September 4th 2010 - Maracana shutdown signals work in progress ahead of 2016 Rio Olympics
• August 31st 2010 - Bolt says 'No' to 400m but 'maybe' to long jump -- after London 2012 Olympics
• August 21st 2010 - Innsbruck 2012 so thrilled to be following in Singapore's successful footsteps
• August 21st 2010 - IOC: Youth Olympics success prompts bid war potential for future Games
• August 19th 2010 - PyeongChang 2018 is learning vital lessons from the Youth Olympics
• August 19th 2010 - Coaches deserve higher status for the sake of all sport, insists Bubka
• August 16th 2010 - First 'horse draw' means tough challenge for Youth Games medal rivals
• August 14th 2010 - Triathlon girl powers to historic first gold medal of Youth Olympic Games
• August 14th 2010 - Opening flame signals that Rogge's new Olympic baby has landed in Singapore
• August 14th 2010 - Guegan studies life from the other side of the track - with help from Annecy 2018
• August 13th 2010 - Inaugural Youth Olympic Games (YOG) Singapore 2010 set for grand opening
• July 28th 2010 - IOC brings whole new meaning to 'Olympic family' label with new sponsorship
• July 22nd 2010 - Korean Ministry backs PyeongChang potential with $1m investment
• July 20th 2010 - Britain on target for both medals and feelgood factor, says UK Sport boss
• July 10th 2010 - Blatter pledges backing for South African bid to host Olympics
• June 21st 2010 - JOHN GOODBODY: Sponsorship credibility not just a one-way street
• June 16th 2010 - IOC initiates Young Reporters program for budding sports journalists
• June 10th 2010 - FIFA congress hands over-age footballers the all-clear for London
• June 4th 2010 - Budapest studying Olympic bid feasibility for 2020 summer Games
• June 1st 2010 - Rome's mayor makes early pitch for green vote in 2010 Olympics race
• May 25th 2010 - JOHN GOODBODY: Tough decisions ahead as British sport faces up to brave new world of cost cuts
• May 11th 2010 - JOHN GOODBODY: How Rogge is building on Samaranch's financial legacy in Singapore
• May 5th 2010 - General Election result not in the balance where sport cash crash is concerned
• April 27th 2010 - Isinbayeva follows Phelps in taking up lead role for Youth Olympic effort
• April 26th 2010 - Dubai focuses its best minds on strength of bid for the 2020 Olympic Games
• April 14th 2010 - JOHN GOODBODY: Rugby numbers game doesn't add up for the Olympics
• April 7th 2010 - Flooding not a problem when 2016 Olympics come to Rio, promises Lula
• April 6th 2010 - NEIL WILSON: Bidding business could generate one last teaser for Rogge
• April 6th 2010 - Gymnova signs up as latest partner to join forces ahead of London 2012
• April 6th 2010 - FIFA stands up for football law so Iranian girls miss Youth Olympics tournament
• March 24th 2010 - Greenwich Park handed all-clear as equestrian venue for 2012 London Games
• March 22nd 2010 - London 2012 fans flood in to register after LOCOG launches ticket site
• March 20th 2010 - Laureus winner Bolt insists he will not be tempted by lure of the 400m
• March 10th 2010 - PyeongChang signs off the applicant file as next step along road to 2018
• February 15th 2010 - Witt and Bach see double as Munich hunts down Olympic history
• February 15th 2010 - Annecy plays to its strengths in bid to prove 2018 winner . . . . by nature
• February 12th 2010 - Annecy close to hitting cash target to run 2018 winter Games bid
• February 10th 2010 - Nanjing beats Poznan by just five votes to win IOC vote for 2014 Youth Games
• February 9th 2010 - Rogge warns Russians to put their house in order over doping controls
• February 9th 2010 - Olympic sailors handed land-based solution to end 2012 accommodation issue
• February 6th 2010 - Archbishop Tutu inspired by legacy promise of London Olympic Games
• February 4th 2010 - Rio Games safety strategy incorporates bonus system for 2016 officers
• February 1st 2010 - London 2012 goes shopping as John Lewis joins the sponsor chain
• February 1st 2010 - Federer wants to keep on winning so that must also mean London 2012
• January 20th 2010 - New 2012 twist in debate over future of London's Olympic Stadium
• January 9th 2010 - Channel 4 wins domestic UK rights to screen London 2012 Paralympic action
• December 16th 2009 - London's Olympic Stadium picked in England's World Cup shortlist
• December 11th 2009 - Durban fired by Rio in chase for Olympic hosting gold
• December 3rd 2009 - Same again for football at London 2012 after FIFA backs down
• November 23rd 2009 - Squash urged to keep pushing for slot at the Olympic Games
• November 19th 2009 - Coe happy after 'top-up tests' catch five more Beijing dope cheats
• November 19th 2009 - BMW taking Olympic personnel along for the ride at London 2012
• November 18th 2009 - Poznan 2014 YOG bid gets government backing
• November 10th 2009 - Bid guru Mike Lee reveals winning blueprint for Rio and rugby
• November 7th 2009 - Dubai pressing project to join 2020 Olympic Games bid queue
• November 2nd 2009 - London 2012's new test -- to avoid even more torch relay torment
• November 1st 2009 - Firework display sets clock ticking for London's Olympic Games
• October 31st 2009 - History marker from Bannister as London starts 1,000-day countdown
• October 30th 2009 - London 2012 captured for all time in Portrait Gallery project
• October 30th 2009 - AIPS attacks Vancouver Games organisers over hotel charging
• October 28th 2009 - Brazilians back Olympic and World Cup promises with stadia cash
• October 26th 2009 - Chicago just history as Arnot signs up for operations role with London 2012
• October 22nd 2009 - Vancouver's Winter Games flame is off and running - in peace
• October 22nd 2009 - 2020 Olympic vision fuels new bid dreams in Italy, Africa and Japan
• October 20th 2009 - This day in the world of sport . . .
• October 19th 2009 - Rio mayor vows to toughen security after street violence
• October 19th 2009 - This day in the world of sport . . .
• October 18th 2009 - This day in the world of sport . . .
• October 12th 2009 - This day in the world of sport . . .
• October 8th 2009 - Lomu takes cause to Copenhagen
• October 8th 2009 - England's 2018 World Cup bid learns Rio Olympic lessons
• October 5th 2009 - Samaranch: I warned Madrid it was on a loser bidding for 2016
• October 5th 2009 - Gondola vision for the 2020 Olympics
• October 4th 2009 - Boris Johnson opens London 2012 door to triumphant Rio
• October 3rd 2009 - Havelange back as a winner for Rio . . . and for the World Cup
• October 2nd 2009 - Nuzman explains how Rio came first off the learning curve
• October 2nd 2009 - Lula's tears tell their own tale of election triumph
• October 2nd 2009 - Rio de Janeiro triumphs in 2016 Olympic bid drama
• October 2nd 2009 - Madrid climax campaign with 'Olympic family special'
• October 2nd 2009 - Lula and Havelange promise an Olympic Games party in Rio
• October 2nd 2009 - Tokyo bids to project hidden passion
• October 2nd 2009 - Obama's 2016 vision: Restoring America's link with the world
• October 2nd 2009 - Chicago and Obama offer to make the IOC proud
• October 2nd 2009 - 2016 Olympic Games bid battle: It's the final countdown . . .
• October 1st 2009 - Madrid 2016 puts its faith in power of the Samaranch Effect
• October 1st 2009 - 'Green' Tokyo team makes IOC a once-in-a-lifetime offer
• October 1st 2009 - Obama's words make it to Copenhagen before he does
• October 1st 2009 - 2016 bid race is Rio's best chance ever, says busy President Lula
• September 29th 2009 - Blatter likes Rio de Janeiro's 2016 Olympic bid but . . .
• September 28th 2009 - Tokyo is 2016 favourite for Bookmaker.com
• September 28th 2009 - Japan's Prime Minister takes 2016 flight to Copenhagen for Tokyo
• September 26th 2009 - It has to be Madrid for 2016, says England boss
• September 25th 2009 - Madrid 2016 will be accessible to all, says Mercedes Coghen
• September 22nd 2009 - Cash concerns blamed by karate boss for Olympic vote defeat
• September 22nd 2009 - Rio 2016 supporters get on their bikes to back Olympic campaign
• September 18th 2009 - Rogge: 2016 vote may rest on two voters changing their minds
• September 18th 2009 - This day in the world of sport . . .
• September 17th 2009 - This day in the world of sport . . .
• September 14th 2009 - Tokyo 2016 underlines its commitment to youth legacy
• September 14th 2009 - UNEP backs Sochi 2014 in stepping up climate protection project
• September 11th 2009 - Dow Jones keeps Olympics future glowing
• September 10th 2009 - Obama Effect risks being lost on Chicago in 2016 voting
• September 8th 2009 - Gymnasts put spring into Tokyo 2016's Olympic step
• September 7th 2009 - Coghen underlines legacy as Madrid 2016 bids to turn clock back
• September 4th 2009 - Guadalajara, Nanjing and Poznan join bid race for YOG 2014
• September 2nd 2009 - Ryan takes pride in all possible positives for Chicago 2016
• September 2nd 2009 - Madrid 2016 team certain of reassuring IOC in Copenhagen run-up
• September 2nd 2009 - World Cup a help not hindrance, say Rio 2016 Olympic bid leaders
• September 2nd 2009 - 2016 Olympics: Tokyo confident it can meet 'all challenges'
• September 2nd 2009 - Madrid comes off worst from 2016 Olympic evaluation report
• September 2nd 2009 - 2016 Olympics: 'Happy' Rio says Lula will lead the way in Copenhagen
• September 2nd 2009 - 2016 Olympic cities praised for 'planning and strategies' by evaluation commission
• September 1st 2009 - 2016 Olympic host bidders await their report card
• August 31st 2009 - Madrid 2016 bid looks good to us, say Bolt and Ronaldo
• August 31st 2009 - Berlin stakes long-term claim to welcome back the Olympics
• August 31st 2009 - Political homework seen to pay off for Tokyo 2016 leaders
• August 27th 2009 - This day in the world of sport . . .
• August 26th 2009 - Tokyo 2016 celebrates IOC centenary of judo's founding father
• August 24th 2009 - World Kids' declaration matches up with Tokyo 2016 vision
• August 23rd 2009 - This day in the world of sport . . .
• August 21st 2009 - Japan's Olympic medallists lead swimathon race for Tokyo 2016
• August 21st 2009 - 'Bloodgate' scandal takes fizz out of rugby's 2016 Olympics champagne
• August 20th 2009 - Partners rush to sign up for Tokyo 2016
• August 17th 2009 - USOC in race against time to shore up Chicago 2016
• August 14th 2009 - Rogge hails revived youth appeal of track and field
• August 14th 2009 - This day in the world of sport . . .
• August 13th 2009 - Top golfers all back the Olympic 2016 dream, says Dawson
• August 13th 2009 - Golf and rugby win fight for right to seek IOC votes for 2016 Olympics
• August 10th 2009 - Aston Villa pull back from London 2012
• August 8th 2009 - Summers reiterates case for Chicago 2016
• August 7th 2009 - Mourinho reopens Bird's Nest . . . the Special One meets a White Elephant
• August 5th 2009 - This day in the world of sport . . .
• August 3rd 2009 - Indian cricketers urged to end battle with WADA on 'whereabouts'
• August 3rd 2009 - Transport police chief to take over Olympic security for London 2012
• July 28th 2009 - Rugby's decision-day double is powerful boost for 2016 Olympic bid
• July 24th 2009 - Confident Seb Coe insists on no 'white elephants' from London 2012
• July 23rd 2009 - Team GB off to fast start at youngsters' Olympic festival
• July 19th 2009 - Wiggins ready to put Tour ambitions before London 2012
• July 16th 2009 - Shadow Minister frets over London 2012 venues project
• July 14th 2009 - Legacy leader Ford rethinks stadium plan for London 2012
• July 13th 2009 - Tokyo 2016's own hero leads Olympic appeal to all the rest
• July 12th 2009 - Obama Effect not the key in 2016 Olympics bid race, says Rogge
• July 12th 2009 - Taguchi has another dream . . . for Tokyo 2016
• July 9th 2009 - Olympic legend Michael Johnson may have helpful hint for USOC over cash
• July 8th 2009 - World Cup king Pele scores for Rio 2016 at ANOCA assembly
• July 7th 2009 - Tokyo 2016 spells out its 'heroes' message to African NOCs
• July 3rd 2009 - OCA throws Asian weight behind Tokyo 2016
• June 26th 2009 - WSB makes history with boxing's first world team league
• June 22nd 2009 - Blatter: Hosting top events in Africa is sport's moral duty
• June 12th 2009 - African Olympic Games still way out of sight, says Blatter
• June 12th 2009 - Swan sails in for Rio 2016
• May 29th 2009 - Team GB handed 2012 football OK
• May 12th 2009 - Venue bonus for London swimmers
• May 6th 2009 - Bid leaders deny Madrid misfire
• April 30th 2009 - Isinbayeva aims higher still
• April 28th 2009 - Six face doping suspensions after Beijing Games re-testing
• April 27th 2009 - Agenda has changed, says Jowell
• April 23rd 2009 - High marks again for London 2012
• April 18th 2009 - Keeping the flame alive . . .
• April 18th 2009 - Getting to grips with reality
• April 17th 2009 - Happiness reigns here, says Tokyo
• April 15th 2009 - 2016: More questions than answers . . .
• April 15th 2009 - Prime Minister's Tokyo pledge
• April 15th 2009 - World Cup next target for Japan
• April 15th 2009 - Tokyo sets sail for 2016
• April 10th 2009 - London threat to Chicago 2016
• April 10th 2009 - Tokyo 2016 switches on to IOC
• April 8th 2009 - CowParade backs Madrid bid
• April 7th 2009 - Baseball plays female factor in 2016 bid
• April 6th 2009 - Chicago keeps 2016 show rolling
• April 4th 2009 - Obama talks up Chicago 2016
• April 3rd 2009 - Oprah to lead the fightback
• April 2nd 2009 - Three bid to host YOG 2014
• April 2nd 2009 - IOC checks out Chicago 2016
• March 30th 2009 - Rogge pointer on bid sports
• March 30th 2009 - 'World Cup can light torch'
• March 27th 2009 - Hunt names his own 2010 team
• March 27th 2009 - YOG to keep flame moving
• March 26th 2009 - Torch relay must stay home
• March 26th 2009 - Chicago cash relief in view
• March 26th 2009 - Bid rivals put their 2016 dreams into words
• March 25th 2009 - Beijing bonus for Olympic TV
• March 23rd 2009 - Fired up for Sportaccord
• March 19th 2009 - Chicago protesters target IOC
• March 18th 2009 - Obama effect lost on Chicago 2016?
• March 18th 2009 - Rio lands US supporter
• March 16th 2009 - J.League flies Tokyo 2016 flag
• March 6th 2009 - Streeter under fire already
• March 5th 2009 - Scherr in shock USOC exit
• February 27th 2009 - Softball rejects 2016 bid with baseball
• February 26th 2009 - Schiller tempts softball on 2016
• February 18th 2009 - Busy Coe targets World Cup, too
• February 16th 2009 - Rio 2016 banks on X factor
• February 14th 2009 - Compact style suits Tokyo
• February 13th 2009 - New squash boss boosts bid
• February 11th 2009 - Madrid and Rio sign in for 2016
• February 10th 2009 - London lifts lid on 'Legacy 2012 '
• February 9th 2009 - Task force slams track and field
• February 9th 2009 - Tokyo happy with timing
• February 6th 2009 - Legacy is Tokyo 2016 target
• February 6th 2009 - Softball lands in IOC 'capital'
• February 4th 2009 - Tokyo 2016 sure of the finance
• February 4th 2009 - 2016 rivals discount Obama
• February 3rd 2009 - Six nations in the race for 2nd YOG
• February 3rd 2009 - YOG partner for Singapore
• February 1st 2009 - Our choice: Six Nations Miscellany
• February 1st 2009 - Squash stars get on board
• February 1st 2009 - Prime Minister adds his backing
• January 25th 2009 - Kick football out, says Smith
• January 24th 2009 - Nicol and Grainger play their parts
• January 24th 2009 - Madrid hotels sign up again
• January 24th 2009 - Sydney lessons for Rio
• January 4th 2009 - Rio takes its bid for a spin
• December 29th 2008 - Madrid says time is right
• December 29th 2008 - Spain bids for the world
• December 20th 2008 - Team GB given Games all-clear
• December 16th 2008 - Tokyo shares star billing
• December 15th 2008 - Baseball plays Europe card
• December 13th 2008 - Baseball reaches out to the world
• December 13th 2008 - France wants 'sports Harvard'
• December 12th 2008 - Innsbruck to launch winter YOG
• December 12th 2008 - Dow Jones looks to Vancouver
• December 10th 2008 - Star quality suits baseball
• December 9th 2008 - New Olympic dope tests for 500
• December 4th 2008 - 2014 YOG open for bids
• December 3rd 2008 - Hunt attacks 2012 funding
• November 27th 2008 - Golf playing the youth card
• November 15th 2008 - Madrid backs Tolerance Day
• November 13th 2008 - Capello joins the Olympic game
• November 3rd 2008 - Innsbruck and Kuopio for YOG 2012
• November 2nd 2008 - Rio wins -- with Hamilton
• November 1st 2008 - Youth Olympics ramping up
• October 31st 2008 - YOG Centre teaches Olympism
• October 30th 2008 - Bubka launches scholarship fund
• October 30th 2008 - Rogge to step up doping fight
• October 28th 2008 - Fox Turkey wins 2014 and 2016
• September 24th 2008 - France enters 2018 winter slalom
• September 22nd 2008 - Blazer attacks FIFA's Beijing justice
• September 21st 2008 - Brunei absence could prove painful
• September 16th 2008 - Coe praises Beijing hosts
• September 6th 2008 - Hammer throwers test positive
• September 2nd 2008 - Wiberg heads up Winter study
• September 1st 2008 - Tokyo thrills to Exchange Games
• August 30th 2008 - Golden repeat for Argentina