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May 22nd 2013- CAS rules to dismiss Murofushi appeal against IOCMay 22nd 2013- Women worldwide called by Olympic softball icon to unite to showcase global girl power for 2020 GamesMay 20th 2013- PyeongChang 2018: Athletes are inspired by the significance of the new logoMay 19th 2013- Tokyo 2020 gearing up for key SportAccord presentationMay 16th 2013- Ser Miang Ng launches campaign for IOC Presidency with focus on youthMay 15th 2013- IOA on its way back to the Olympic Games after IOC recommends new road mapMay 15th 2013- JOHN GOODBODY: Will Vizer's plan sink Lapasset's chances at SportAccord?May 15th 2013- Founding Working Group concludes fourth meeting in Lausanne to fight illegal betting in sportMay 13th 2013- HRH Prince Philippe and HRH Princess Mathilde visit IOC headquartersMay 9th 2013- Thomas Bach 1st to officially throw his hat in the ring for IOC PresidencyMay 6th 2013- FILA to host Extraordinary Congress to make changes to wrestlingMay 1st 2013- Wrestling gets Hollywood treatment with help from Billy BaldwinApril 23rd 2013- Super TC 2000 draws more than one million spectators to Buenos AiresApril 21st 2013- IOC Chief Rogge to propose paychecks for the next leader of the RingsApril 18th 2013- International Olympic Committee, FC Barcelona partner to benefit OlympafricaApril 16th 2013- IOC plans for new headquartersApril 11th 2013- Medellin 2018 Youth Olympic Games bid submits their offer to the IOC Evaluation CommissionMarch 23rd 2013- America Movil acquires Latin America Olympics broadcasts rightsMarch 23rd 2013- IOC Executive Board to meet with eight candidate sports for Olympic Programme inclusionMarch 12th 2013- IOC Coordination Commission at Sochi 2014 for updates on final preparationsMarch 6th 2013- FILA Acting President to meet with IOC President RoggeMarch 6th 2013- JOHN GOODBODY: How to modernize the Games and maintain traditionMarch 5th 2013- Japanese Government committed to the Tokyo 2020 Summer OlympicsMarch 4th 2013- Tokyo 2020: IOC delegation received by Crown Prince Nahurito on Olympic Bid tourMarch 3rd 2013- Tokyo 2020: IOC Evaluation Commission visit started with official receptionMarch 1st 2013- Tokyo 2020: International Olympic Committee Evaluation Commission arrives in the city for site visitFebruary 26th 2013- Television and radio companies attend OBS Sochi 2014 World Broadcasters MeetingFebruary 21st 2013- IOC Coordination Commission pleased with Rio 2016 progress after visitFebruary 18th 2013- JOHN GOODBODY: IOC must sort out tensions in drugs summitFebruary 13th 2013- NEIL WILSON: Tradition out of the door with wrestlingFebruary 13th 2013- Infostrada Sports Group signs deal with IOCFebruary 13th 2013- IOC adopts new betting rules for Sochi GamesFebruary 13th 2013- Three cities make IOC 2018 Summer Youth Olympic Games shortlistFebruary 12th 2013- IOC Drops Wrestling From Olympic Games: A Slap In The Face To American Athletes And Their DreamsFebruary 12th 2013- FILA statement following the Recommendation of IOC Executive BoardFebruary 12th 2013- IOC EB recommends Wrestling as the sport to cut from 2020 summer OlympicsFebruary 2nd 2013- Korean President Lee and IOC Chief Jacques Rogge exchange honors on Olympic visitFebruary 1st 2013- Tokyo 2020 hires new International Communications DirectorFebruary 1st 2013- IOC President Rogge lauds progress and compactness of PyeongChang 2018 OlympicsJanuary 30th 2013- PyeongChang 2018 delegation with the IOC President and top level representativesJanuary 18th 2013- IOC statement regarding Lance ArmstrongJanuary 17th 2013- IOC recalls 2000 Olympic bronze medal from Lance ArmstrongJanuary 16th 2013- Sergey Bubka: One-of-a-kind!January 16th 2013- NEIL WILSON: Is it time for a woman's touch at the IOC?January 11th 2013- Istanbul 2020 proposes a series of groundbreaking firsts for the GamesJanuary 8th 2013- JOHN GOODBODY: If Armstrong were to be stripped of medal, then why not the equally-guilty East Germans?January 7th 2013- 2020 Olympic bid files all submitted for Istanbul, Madrid and TokyoDecember 19th 2012- 7 sports make the pitch to the IOC for 2020 Summer OlympicsDecember 5th 2012- NEIL WILSON: The lion of Lausanne finds its voiceDecember 4th 2012- IOC suspends Indian NOC over questionable election processNovember 30th 2012- NBC takes home three gold medals at IOC broadcasting awardsNovember 28th 2012- 2020 bid cities all fine tuning their approach to youth and educationNovember 28th 2012- Buenos Aires: 2018 YOG bid greets the First Sports Leaders CongressNovember 27th 2012- Rogge backs the Wada plan to stiffen drug penaltiesNovember 26th 2012- IOC to honor broadcasters with biennial Olympic Golden Rings AwardsNovember 26th 2012- Madrid targets a youth focus for the 2020 Olympic bidNovember 25th 2012- Istanbul 2020: Significant infrastructure investment will boost the Olympic bidNovember 21st 2012- IOC London 2012 debriefing wraps up in RioNovember 14th 2012- JOHN GOODBODY: IOC needs to take control of ticketing at future OlympicsNovember 11th 2012- Rome 2024: Will the Eternal City be back for another Olympic bid?October 17th 2012- Sportel: How will the legacy of London 2012 be impacting the sports media industryOctober 12th 2012- Sochi 2014: IOC gives thumbs up to progress and highlights the Olympic VillagesSeptember 24th 2012- Usain Bolt, Yohan Blake and more join athletes looking to overthrow advert ruleSeptember 8th 2012- Tokyo 2020: The Skytree was lit up in Olympic colors as bid celebrates one year outSeptember 6th 2012- Updated: Craig Reedie to lead IOC Evaluation Commission for 2020 summer Olympics bidsSeptember 5th 2012- Swiss government to get behind 2022 Davos-St Moritz bidSeptember 4th 2012- JOC statement on the appeal to CAS for IOC electionAugust 11th 2012- IOC: The Olympic athletes elect four new members with full powers at London 2012August 6th 2012- JOHN GOODBODY: Home advantage is the key to rising up the medals tableAugust 3rd 2012- PyeongChang 2018: IOC President Rogge attends Korea House celebrationJuly 25th 2012- PyeongChang 2018 to have all venues ready by 2016 to test extensivelyJuly 24th 2012- IOC pleased with new USOC revenue share agreement through 2040July 23rd 2012- Mario Pescante finalizes his resignation as IOC vice-presidentJuly 23rd 2012- JOHN GOODBODY: It is inappropriate to honour the murdered Israelis of 1972 with a minute of silenceJuly 18th 2012- BBC secures longtime run on Olympic TV rights through 2020 GamesJuly 12th 2012- Rogge Legacy: IOC attains historic all inclusion for women athletes at the GamesJuly 11th 2012- JOHN GOODBODY: IOC pulled off coup in selling TV rightsJuly 10th 2012- JOHN GOODBODY: Thomas Bach is front-runner to become IOC President but the race is still to ramp upJune 29th 2012- Lillehammer 2016: IOC head Rogge visits second winter YOG Olympic cityJune 19th 2012- ANOC statement supports IOC decision to investigate ticket allegationsJune 17th 2012- 54 countries: IOC investigates illegal London 2012 ticket scam involving a fourth of the Olympic MovementJune 6th 2012- IOC making Olympics more accessible in Asia and Africa through You TubeJune 6th 2012- South Africa thinking 2024 bid for the summer OlympicsJune 6th 2012- NEIL WILSON: Why is the IOC running scared?June 4th 2012- Rio 2016: IOC Coordination Commission is in town this week for 3rd visitJune 1st 2012- Buenos Aires 2018: Youth Olympic Games will boost grassroots sportMay 24th 2012- SportAccord: USOC and IOC finally reach epic revenue share agreementMay 24th 2012- SportAccord: Three elated cities now prepare for new candidaturesMay 23rd 2012- 2020 Games: IOC goes with Istanbul, Madrid and TokyoMay 22nd 2012- Istanbul 2020: Turkey is totally behind the Olympic bidMay 22nd 2012- Madrid 2020: Getting the Games would jump start the economy and create jobsMay 22nd 2012- 10th anniversary of SportAccord kicks off in QuebecMay 17th 2012- The AJC calls on IOC to reconsider moment of silence on 40yr anniversaryMay 16th 2012- JOHN GOODBODY: IOC faces awkward decisions for 2020 Summer GamesMay 15th 2012- IOC chief Jacques Rogge visits Italian president Giorgio Napolitano in RomeMay 7th 2012- IOC member Prince Feisal to join the board of the International Olympic Truce FoundationMay 7th 2012- Putin sworn in as Russian President and immediately meets IOC chief Jacques RoggeMay 2nd 2012- JOHN GOODBODY: The WADA is the real loser in the Olympics eligibility caseApril 24th 2012- JOHN GOODBODY: Bookmaker odds on the 2020 Olympic sportsApril 3rd 2012- Sochi 2014 Olympic Teacher contest launched for 3rd yearApril 2nd 2012- 2020 bid cities facing first major IOC exam with conference callsApril 2nd 2012- UPDATED: IOC member and Olympian Pal Schmitt resigns as Hungarian PresidentMarch 21st 2012- PyeongChang 2018 gets thumbs up from IOC Commission chief Gunilla LindbergMarch 19th 2012- Japanese Olympic Committee hosts day of sports for kids in earthquake hit regionMarch 16th 2012- Buenos Aires kicks off the 2018 summer YOG bid campaignMarch 16th 2012- NEIL WILSON: The thorny issue of athletes changing nationalityMarch 6th 2012- 2016 Rio golf course designer to be revealedMarch 5th 2012- 2020 bid cities will face new Q&A videoconference testMarch 3rd 2012- Ser Miang Ng weighing his chances for the IOC presidential raceMarch 2nd 2012- YOG draws six cities bidding to host the 2018 summer GamesMarch 1st 2012- IOC executive board due to meet March 13-14February 24th 2012- Samaranch Foundation to be launched in Beijing and possible IOC EB campaignFebruary 22nd 2012- Pescante resigns as IOC VP and Italian sport takes one more big step backwardsFebruary 22nd 2012- JOHN GOODBODY: Pressure mounts on Saudi Arabia to include women in Olympic teamsFebruary 19th 2012- Zabell: This time the sportsmen are on the front line for Madrid 2020February 19th 2012- IOC Women and Sport: Breaking through the gender barrierFebruary 16th 2012- NEIL WILSON: Games Without Wars - A Truce With TeethFebruary 16th 2012- 2020 Summer Games bid process and key dates on the calendarFebruary 14th 2012- Madrid 2020: Hoping on third time luck charm for SpainFebruary 13th 2012- Tokyo 2020: New technical plans in the bid file for the IOCJanuary 13th 2012- Burger giant McDonalds renews TOP Sponsorship through 2020 GamesJanuary 13th 2012- Procter & Gamble and IOC launch Thank You Mom campaign for London 2012 GamesJanuary 12th 2012- Innsbruck 2012 winter Youth Olympic Games get off the ground tomorrowJanuary 11th 2012- IOC and USOC talks to continue at Innsbruck 2012 YOGJanuary 11th 2012- IOC and Procter & Gamble set to announce new phase of London 2012 sponsorshipJanuary 10th 2012- McDonald's and IOC close to finalizing four Games eight year contractJanuary 8th 2012- Princess Haya and Sheikh Mohammed welcome a baby boyDecember 29th 2011- Four-time Olympian Angela Ruggiero retires to focus on IOCDecember 28th 2011- JOHN GOODBODY: India - Olympic under-achievers and now shamed by drug scandalsDecember 21st 2011- London 2012 rings adorn the entrance to the Channel Tunnel crossingDecember 15th 2011- JOHN GOODBODY: Olympic bosses show the way to behaveDecember 8th 2011- IOC issues reprimand to Hayatou and warns Diack over ISL marketing scandalDecember 7th 2011- Olympic city Lillehammer to host 2nd winter YOG in 2016December 4th 2011- Former FIFA boss Havelange resigns IOC over ISL case investigationDecember 2nd 2011- USOC and IOC still not on the same page on revenue shareDecember 2nd 2011- IOC uncovers internal embezzlement case for over $1.6 millionNovember 29th 2011- JOHN GOODBODY: The spectre of boycotts can always return to the Olympic GamesNovember 23rd 2011- NEIL WILSON: Rogge facing a curveball for ChristmasNovember 11th 2011- Tokyo 2020: Mizuno fine tuning the bid after IOC conferenceNovember 10th 2011- IOC gives Rio 2016 good report card on preparations progressNovember 3rd 2011- 2020 Olympic Bids convene at the IOC headquarters for full emersion think tankNovember 2nd 2011- IOC: Kevin Rolland joins Yuna Kim to promote the Innsbruck 2012 YOGNovember 1st 2011- Capralos: Bid secret is building strong foundations with stakeholdersNovember 1st 2011- IOC: Bidding seminar gathers 25 nations interested in hosting Olympic eventsOctober 31st 2011- IOC: Bidding for the Games kicks off in Lausanne at the Olympic MuseumOctober 28th 2011- IOC continuing to facilitate talks between Israel and PalestineOctober 17th 2011- UN: Olympic Truce gets backing from all UN nations for London 2012October 11th 2011- SPORTEL: IOC President Rogge will probably have internet TV soon himselfOctober 11th 2011- IOC Athletes Forum calls for lifetime bans on doping offences and penalties for doctors and coachesOctober 6th 2011- CAS declares the Osaka Rule invalid: Anti-doping takes a step backwardOctober 5th 2011- Figure skater Yu-Na Kim is new Youth Olympic Games Ambassador for Innsbruck 2012October 4th 2011- JOHN GOODBODY: Huge question mark on CAS ruling with Merritt case on ThursdaySeptember 26th 2011- Choi: Gangwon is looking to customize the tourism experience for the PyeongChang 2018 GamesSeptember 22nd 2011- JOHN GOODBODY: FIFA needs IOC lessons to deal with corruption issuesSeptember 2nd 2011- Doha thrilled to bid again for 2020 and first Middle East GamesSeptember 2nd 2011- Six cities vying to host the 2020 Summer Olympic GamesSeptember 1st 2011- PyeongChang 2018 completes successful first step in Olympic preparationsSeptember 1st 2011- Baku jumps into 2020 Olympics bid raceAugust 29th 2011- PyeongChang 2018 Olympics get off the ground with IOC visitAugust 26th 2011- Doha launches 2020 Olympics campaign for Middle East GamesAugust 25th 2011- Qatar 2020 Olympic hopes hinging on discussions this afternoonAugust 24th 2011- JOHN GOODBODY: Disappointment for no South African bid for the 2020 summer OlympicsAugust 22nd 2011- USOC not bidding for 2020 summer Olympics focusing on revenue share insteadAugust 19th 2011- Disgraced ski coach Walter Mayer still believes he is the victim of a plotAugust 11th 2011- Swiss NOC likes Davos-St. Moritz for 2022 winter bid campaignAugust 11th 2011- Gangwon gets the ball rolling for PyeongChang 2018 OlympicsAugust 11th 2011- Mayor of London adds 50 million pound investment for regeneration of damaged areasAugust 11th 2011- JOHN GOODBODY: Questions raised about Modern Pentathlon laser shooting technologyAugust 5th 2011- IOC board member Gunilla Lindberg to head PyeongChang 2018 coordination commissionAugust 2nd 2011- PyeongChang 2018 issues first stamp to commemorate the GamesAugust 1st 2011- South Africa and USA still considering joining the campaignJuly 29th 2011- 2020 summer Games bid race passes first deadline todayJuly 27th 2011- Chinese Olympic champion Li Ning donates USD 1 million to Olympic MuseumJuly 20th 2011- NEIL WILSON: Should athletes have the right to march in the 2012 Olympics Opening Ceremony?July 18th 2011- Terrence Burns: Olympic bidding key is to create a compelling new identity for the cityJuly 15th 2011- IOC marks a decade under Rogge leadershipJuly 13th 2011- Rome, Madrid, Istanbul, Doha, Tokyo: 2020 Olympics race heating up as deadlines loomJuly 12th 2011- 2020: Madrid coming back for third Olympic bid?July 9th 2011- Gunilla Lindberg elected for second term on IOC executive boardJuly 7th 2011- PyeongChang grateful to IOC for backing 2018 winter GamesJuly 6th 2011- Follow SportsFeatures.com on Twitter for 2018 Olympic bidsJuly 5th 2011- JOHN GOODBODY: Brazil finding out all about the cost of doubling upJuly 3rd 2011- Munich Mayor nails his colours to the green mast in run-up to 2018 voteJune 26th 2011- Munich 2018 focusing on NOC outreach programJune 25th 2011- JOHN GOODBODY: It's an ill ticketing wind which blows nobody any goodJune 24th 2011- 2018 Olympics: Stacking IOC votes for the host cityJune 24th 2011- Women and Sport Awards honor contributions to the women's sports movementJune 23rd 2011- IOC celebrating Olympic Day with social media youth outreachJune 21st 2011- Former bid chief Grospiron coming to Durban to support Annecy 2018June 21st 2011- Munich to focus on green goals for the Olympics in 2018June 15th 2011- Rogge sustains there is no clear favorite for 2018 GamesJune 10th 2011- Yu-Na Kim set to support PyeongChang 2018 bid at ANOCAJune 7th 2011- JOHN GOODBODY: IOC and sponsors should tell FIFA some home truthsJune 7th 2011- Rio 2016 hosts its second IOC coordination evaluationJune 7th 2011- IOC and NBC seal benchmark TV rights deal for US$4.38bnJune 7th 2011- AP sources: IOC stays with NBC network for US TV rights bid for over $4bnJune 3rd 2011- SASCOC celebrates countdown to welcome the IOC in DurbanMay 29th 2011- Pound suggests that breakaway may be the only solution to FIFA crisisMay 27th 2011- Tennis star Tsonga excited for the Olympic Dream of Annecy 2018May 26th 2011- Pernilla Wiberg: The IOC now has a tough choice to makeMay 26th 2011- Yu-Na Kim inspired by visit to the Olympic capitalMay 26th 2011- Olympic depression for Durban as government rules out South African 2020 bidMay 25th 2011- Korean official plays down PyeongChang as favorite in 2018 bid raceMay 23rd 2011- IOC starts the bidding dance for would-be hosts of 2020 Olympic GamesMay 18th 2011- Skater Yu-na Kim says PyeongChang 2018 is her new Olympic DreamMay 18th 2011- Jean-Claude Killy: Annecy 2018 promises new vision for the 2018 GamesMay 18th 2011- Munich 2018: Witt radiant after IOC briefing on Winter Games bid visionMay 11th 2011- Palestine and Israel respond to IOC by edging closer to sports understandingMay 11th 2011- IOC member Hayatou faces new attack over FIFA World Cup paymentsMay 10th 2011- PyeongChang 2018 'delighted' by assessment of history bidMay 10th 2011- Witt says Munich bid team is feeling 'very positive' after IOC reportMay 9th 2011- 2018 bid cities await their fate as IOC evaluation report is published tomorrowMay 9th 2011- OCA leader Sheikh Al-Sabah reconfirmed on Kuwait CabinetMay 6th 2011- Munich 2018 bid team braces itself for Sunday's Games referendum verdictMay 5th 2011- Triathlon survey backs Rogge concern about computer games generationMay 4th 2011- South Africa still looking ahead to launch 2020 Olympic Games bidMay 4th 2011- IOC targets Doha Declaration for future environmental strategyMay 4th 2011- Munich 2018 promotes multi-use of Olympiapark venues to be eco-friendlyMay 4th 2011- QOC earns IOC Sport and Environment award for green practicesMay 4th 2011- QOC and GORD team up to create cutting edge environmental venuesMay 4th 2011- PyeongChang 2018 looks to write a new page in sports historyMay 4th 2011- Beckham teams up with Samsung to press their London 2012 campaignsMay 3rd 2011- New Olympic hope for Palestine as angry Thais turn on Asian football bossesMay 3rd 2011- Bin Laden death makes no difference to Olympic security alert, says RoggeMay 1st 2011- Jacques Rogge: Sport is a tool for environmental changeApril 27th 2011- Merritt doping verdict on way after IOC and USOC take 'Osaka Rule' to CASApril 26th 2011- Doha prepares for the 9th World Conference on Sport and the EnvironmentApril 26th 2011- JOHN GOODBODY: London 2012 set for Olympic gold of its own in TV cash termsApril 20th 2011- NBA Spurs star Tony Parker backs Annecy 2018 in support of French sportsApril 19th 2011- SportAccord convention rises as 'the' launch pad for news and eventsApril 18th 2011- Olympics price tag: Ebersol and Comcast face offApril 14th 2011- Hickey launches plan for European Games to join the sports calendarApril 11th 2011- JOHN GOODBODY: New guidelines mean real test for Semenya is yet to comeApril 7th 2011- Rogge satisfied with revival of talks over London 2012 cash squabbleApril 7th 2011- IOC to hold seminar for cities interested in Olympic Games biddingApril 6th 2011- Campaign rewarded as women's ski jumping makes it to the Winter GamesApril 6th 2011- CAS claim suspended as BOA and LOCOG plan new 2012 cash talksApril 5th 2011- Salzburg could have been a more logical choice than Sochi, claims Helios bossApril 5th 2011- Christophe De Kepper named to succeed Lacotte as the IOC's director-generalApril 5th 2011- Rogge says London 2012 cash row must run its course all the way to CASApril 2nd 2011- Pressure building up on 'Lords of Conflict' to end their 2012 cash clashApril 2nd 2011- Bach confident that Garmisch will vote Yes to encourage Munich in 2018 bidMarch 29th 2011- JOHN GOODBODY: Reality bites for IOC as euphoria fades over Rio 2016March 28th 2011- Minister urges London Olympics bodies to resolve cash rowMarch 28th 2011- Independent Welsh consider new twist to Olympic football argumentMarch 23rd 2011- IOC and Killy give Sochi thumbs-up on progress towards 2014 GamesMarch 21st 2011- Pescante: Japan may have to give up its 2020 Olympic dreamMarch 21st 2011- Sochi 2014 opens up for fifth IOC coordination commission checkMarch 20th 2011- IOC's poll of support for Munich 2018 behind times, says German sports bossMarch 18th 2011- Funding row goes to CAS as 'alphabet war' sees IOC back LOCOG against BOAMarch 18th 2011- Healthy lifestyle takes Qatar priority as SOP points youngsters down Olympic wayMarch 15th 2011- London 2012 tickets go on sale with Coe confident Games will prove sell-outMarch 9th 2011- BOA pressing its case over funding dispute with London Games organisersMarch 4th 2011- Bach sees 2018 as perfect time for IOC to recharge batteries - in BavariaMarch 4th 2011- Lindberg owns up to finding Munich just as the IOC would have expectedMarch 4th 2011- New Minister up but not running in support of Munich's Winter Games bidMarch 1st 2011- Witt: If Munich fails in 2018 Olympic bid it won't be for lack of energy and effortMarch 1st 2011- IOC anti-corruption summit sets up task force for fightback on illegal bettingMarch 1st 2011- Verena's vision for 2018 is Paralympics with passion in MunichFebruary 27th 2011- Munich 2018 starts Durban countdown as IOC evaluation commission flies inFebruary 27th 2011- Olympic Games must now be heading for Africa, insists CAF boss HayatouFebruary 26th 2011- Munich 2018 starts Durban countdown on eve of IOC evaluation analysisFebruary 19th 2011- Lindberg talks up PyeongChang progress as IOC checks outFebruary 18th 2011- Prime Minister says 2018 Games would help ease tension with North KoreaFebruary 18th 2011- Koreans hit the right note - and hopefully sweet music for the IOC, tooFebruary 18th 2011- Han Seung-soo: This is the future . . . for PyeongChang, third time aroundFebruary 17th 2011- Solanum tuberosum: Latin connection which could be 2018 key for KoreansFebruary 16th 2011- PyeongChang shows IOC it follows through with Winter Games promisesFebruary 16th 2011- Gangneung leaves past behind as it looks forward to Olympic futureFebruary 15th 2011- Garmisch exhibition faces up to painful legacy of 1936 Winter GamesFebruary 15th 2011- JOHN GOODBODY: Balance the key to London 2012 timings and pricesFebruary 15th 2011- London 2012 dates firmed up for Bolt, Ennis and Britain's Olympic fansFebruary 15th 2011- Korean President proves 'hands-on' as IOC starts work in PyeongChangFebruary 14th 2011- IOC commission flies in for PyeongChang leg of 2018 Games checkFebruary 13th 2011- Jean-Claude Killy: Why I am happy at last to get behind Annecy bid for 2018February 13th 2011- Annecy 2018 has something to sing about at last in Winter Games raceFebruary 12th 2011- Sarkozy, Jouanno say France will bid for 2020 Olympics if Annecy failsFebruary 11th 2011- Jean-Claude Killy . . . on coming out of the 2018 Winter Games shadowsFebruary 11th 2011- No place like home says Masnada in plea to IOC over 2018 OlympicsFebruary 11th 2011- Sarkozy tells Annecy to take heart from his own election recoveryFebruary 11th 2011- Wiberg puts positive face on bid but Annecy has mountain to climbFebruary 9th 2011- Annecy on right track and picking up speed -- at La Plagne, anywayFebruary 6th 2011- ICC backs war on internet betting scams by banning Pakistani trioFebruary 6th 2011- Killy insists he and Drut are right behind Annecy bid to land 2018 GamesFebruary 4th 2011- JOHN GOODBODY: IOC makes start on Israel and Palestine . . . but it's only a startFebruary 4th 2011- Annecy powers up for IOC evaluation test with new money and expertiseJanuary 23rd 2011- Coe: London has moral obligation to see through Olympic legacy promiseJanuary 22nd 2011- Stade de France model could have averted London stadium battleJanuary 21st 2011- Israeli Olympic leaders pledge aid for Palestinians ahead of London 2012January 20th 2011- Football may be on way out of Olympic Games if season switch stands upJanuary 19th 2011- IOC member Reedie lines up against Clegg in London 2012 stadium battleJanuary 14th 2011- IOC suspends Ghana in hope of forcing action at last over sports lawJanuary 13th 2011- Rogge insists IOC will not intervene in row over London Olympics stadiumJanuary 12th 2011- Rest of the world 'should follow BOA lead' on Olympic life ban for drug cheatsJanuary 10th 2011- IOC gets the 2018 message as PyeongChang is first off mark with bid fileJanuary 7th 2011- IOC looking for record Olympics television rights deal with four GamesJanuary 6th 2011- PyeongChang 2018 bid signed, sealed and ready to be delivered to the IOCDecember 13th 2010- NEIL WILSON: How poisoned legacy of Dassler's power games lives onDecember 12th 2010- Grospiron quits lead role in Annecy bid to host 2018 Winter OlympicsDecember 7th 2010- JOHN GOODBODY: IOC holds the last key to unlocking those FIFA claimsNovember 30th 2010- IOC requests Hayatou evidence from BBC over ISL kickbacks claimsNovember 29th 2010- IOC member Hayatou named in BBC TV inquiry over ISL kickbacksNovember 26th 2010- 2018 Winter Games rivals put their cases to European Olympic assemblyNovember 9th 2010- JOHN GOODBODY: FIFA needs IOC's Excalibur to carve path to credibilityNovember 5th 2010- Local pride pays as Chernyshenko brings Sochi 2014's 'crazy' concept to lifeNovember 5th 2010- Exclusive: What IOC support means to the Palestinians' Prime MinisterNovember 4th 2010- PyeongChang 2018 bid reassures their respect to IOC rules in Olympic campaignNovember 3rd 2010- IOC issues statement on possible conflict of interestsOctober 30th 2010- PyeongChang 2018: Technical Committee preparing for key IOC evaluation visitOctober 27th 2010- JOHN GOODBODY: Should Merritt award mean a personal Olympic truce?October 26th 2010- Rogge stands by IOC rules in bidding process after FIFA vote-rigging scandalOctober 26th 2010- New rules set over time frame for candidates in Olympic bidding processOctober 25th 2010- Rogge will have final say on new sports events for Sochi 2014October 24th 2010- IOC looking ahead to set up illegal betting watchdog organizationOctober 24th 2010- London 2012 Olympic fireworks up for questionOctober 20th 2010- ANOC General Assembly kicks off in Acapulco with 2018 bidding on agendaOctober 15th 2010- Kids to benefit from special scheme as London 2012 sets Olympic ticket pricesOctober 14th 2010- So far so good for Sochi 2014 . . . but Killy flags up action points at halfway markOctober 14th 2010- Boris Johnson faces 'doormat' jibe over London 2012 marathon routeOctober 12th 2010- Identity a key factor for women in sport - on both sides of the TV camerasOctober 7th 2010- Rogge secures 'free travel' review from Israel's President and Prime MinisterOctober 6th 2010- Rogge sets up Lausanne 'summit' for Palestinian and Israeli Olympic leadersOctober 5th 2010- Rogge promises to press Palestinian 'freedom' issues with IsraelisOctober 4th 2010- Palestinian sport looks to Rogge for IOC message to scale the wallSeptember 22nd 2010- IOC/UN: Education for women and girls crucial for MDG effortsSeptember 21st 2010- Ban Ki-moon: Sports community and the UN need to be lasting alliesSeptember 18th 2010- Albavision brought on board London 2012 with free-to-air broadcastingSeptember 10th 2010- IOC and USOC agree $18m step on road to new cash-split dealSeptember 4th 2010- Sochi claims to be designing Olympic Games history with mascot contestAugust 28th 2010- IOC: Dutch judo gold medalist Anton Geesink diesAugust 26th 2010- IOC President Rogge gives first YOG his seal of approvalAugust 25th 2010- Bolt accelerates away on the sponsor front with record $15m contract extensionAugust 25th 2010- NEIL WILSON: Why playing with the 'O word' can prove a dangerous gameAugust 21st 2010- IOC: Youth Olympics success prompts bid war potential for future GamesAugust 17th 2010- JOHN GOODBODY: Youth Games may turn out to be Rogge's own major legacyAugust 14th 2010- Q&A: Social media holds key to YOG marketing success, says WieserAugust 13th 2010- Inaugural Youth Olympic Games (YOG) Singapore 2010 set for grand openingJuly 28th 2010- IOC official: Africa should target 2030 or 2040 Olympic bidJuly 13th 2010- South Africa wastes no time in launching bid to host 2020 OlympicsJuly 13th 2010- NEIL WILSON: Almost too good to be true for fast-learning LondonJuly 5th 2010- Downing Street call for IOC president Rogge as Cameron catches up on 2012June 23rd 2010- Rogge clarifies 2018 bid candidature status and possibilitiesJune 22nd 2010- IOC approves all three 2018 bid cities: Annecy has restrictionsJune 22nd 2010- IOC executive board meeting opens to debate 2018 bid city futuresJune 21st 2010- 2018 winter Games bid hopefuls play waiting game in LausanneJune 16th 2010- IOC initiates Young Reporters program for budding sports journalistsJune 10th 2010- Vancouver 2010 lessons useful for Sochi 2014 and future organizersJune 2nd 2010- NEIL WILSON: India is on a certain loser in challenging might of the IOCMay 21st 2010- IOC and UN strengthen partnership with new combined forumMay 20th 2010- IOC: Rio 2016 should waste no timeMay 13th 2010- Rogge encourages an African bid to move for 2020 summer GamesMay 13th 2010- Exclusive: IOC status ideal for my triathlon cause, Casado tells SportsFeatures.comMay 11th 2010- JOHN GOODBODY: How Rogge is building on Samaranch's financial legacy in SingaporeApril 27th 2010- JOHN GOODBODY: How Samaranch put both a smile and a frown on face of the OlympicsApril 26th 2010- Dubai focuses its best minds on strength of bid for the 2020 Olympic GamesApril 21st 2010- Olympic family mourns Juan Antonio Samaranch, the great moderniserApril 19th 2010- NEIL WILSON: Sky is the limit when TV focus returns to 'crown jewels'April 15th 2010- Next step for Chernyshenko is putting a smile on the face of Sochi GamesApril 14th 2010- JOHN GOODBODY: Rugby numbers game doesn't add up for the OlympicsApril 6th 2010- NEIL WILSON: Bidding business could generate one last teaser for RoggeMarch 30th 2010- JOHN GOODBODY: How London 2012 will pack historic punch with women's boxingMarch 23rd 2010- Rogge back in Singapore to praise YOG preparations as clock ticks downMarch 20th 2010- Vancouver closing ceremony ramps up pressure for London answers on ticketsMarch 15th 2010- JOHN GOODBODY: How London 2012 is coping with the old white elephant testFebruary 26th 2010- Pengilly turns out a winner for Team GB in IOC athletes' commission electionFebruary 22nd 2010- NEIL WILSON: When women's ice hockey produces the only avalanchesFebruary 20th 2010- Head of triathlon federation ITU joins IOC membershipFebruary 20th 2010- IOC members keeping a watch out for athletes through Games observer programmeFebruary 16th 2010- PyeongChang offers IOC stark choice in chasing Games for third timeFebruary 16th 2010- JOHN GOODBODY: Winter Games can benefit from a touch of summerFebruary 13th 2010- IOC elects new members representing NOCs, IFs and an athleteFebruary 12th 2010- Caution for Russian hockey star as IOC declares Vancouver war on dope cheatsFebruary 12th 2010- Sochi on track and even ahead of schedule, IOC told by ChernyshenkoFebruary 10th 2010- Nanjing beats Poznan by just five votes to win IOC vote for 2014 Youth GamesFebruary 9th 2010- Rogge warns Russians to put their house in order over doping controlsFebruary 8th 2010- IOC reinstates the former Samsung electronics head Lee Kun HeeJanuary 27th 2010- USOC getting tough on ambush marketing to protect the Olympic marksJanuary 23rd 2010- Guadalajara withdraws 2014 Youth Games bidJanuary 17th 2010- Fight against doping: beware future bid citiesJanuary 16th 2010- Semenya career still on hold: IOC goes indepth on gender testingJanuary 13th 2010- Rio 2016: Nawal El Moutawakel first women to chair coordination commissionDecember 28th 2009- IOC president Rogge rakes Woods for serial infidelityDecember 9th 2009- Olympic first: IOC rules no Sydney 100m gold after stripping Marion Jones of medalsDecember 9th 2009- IOC considers new members: Prince Feisal of Jordan on the listDecember 2nd 2009- IOC President Rogge meets with Russian Prime Minister Vladimir PutinNovember 30th 2009- IOC and FIFA welcome new dawn for sport under EU's Treaty of LisbonNovember 7th 2009- Dubai pressing project to join 2020 Olympic Games bid queueNovember 2nd 2009- London 2012's new test -- to avoid even more torch relay tormentOctober 30th 2009- Visa keeps its own Olympic flame alightOctober 28th 2009- Brazilians back Olympic and World Cup promises with stadia cashOctober 26th 2009- Chicago just history as Arnot signs up for operations role with London 2012October 22nd 2009- Vancouver's Winter Games flame is off and running - in peaceOctober 22nd 2009- 2020 Olympic vision fuels new bid dreams in Italy, Africa and JapanOctober 21st 2009- Political step forward for sport as UN grants observer status to IOCOctober 19th 2009- UN gives IOC observer status: honors Olympic TruceOctober 19th 2009- Rio mayor vows to toughen security after street violenceOctober 16th 2009- 2018: Annecy, Munich and PyeongChang enter the Olympic bid raceOctober 13th 2009- Samaranch suffers mild heart incident in MonacoOctober 11th 2009- Ueberroth opens up on Chicago, Rio, the Olympics . . . and the moneyOctober 9th 2009- IOC votes rugby sevens and golf into 2016 Rio GamesOctober 8th 2009- Lomu takes cause to CopenhagenOctober 6th 2009- The Rogge legacy: focus on youth and pursue the Olympic DreamOctober 5th 2009- Samaranch: I warned Madrid it was on a loser bidding for 2016October 5th 2009- How USOC let down Obama – and put US World Cup bid at riskOctober 4th 2009- Boris Johnson opens London 2012 door to triumphant RioOctober 3rd 2009- Ebersol: Obama and Chicago victims of USOC politics with IOCOctober 2nd 2009- Lula's tears tell their own tale of election triumphOctober 2nd 2009- Rio de Janeiro triumphs in 2016 Olympic bid dramaOctober 2nd 2009- IOC tells Obama: 'No, you can't!' as Chicago crashes in first roundOctober 2nd 2009- Lula and Havelange promise an Olympic Games party in RioOctober 2nd 2009- Tokyo bids to project hidden passionOctober 2nd 2009- Obama's 2016 vision: Restoring America's link with the worldOctober 1st 2009- Madrid 2016 puts its faith in power of the Samaranch EffectOctober 1st 2009- Chicago ambitions rest on Olympic partners with a differenceOctober 1st 2009- 2016 bid race is Rio's best chance ever, says busy President LulaSeptember 30th 2009- Rio hits back at Madrid as tempers flare on last lap of bid raceSeptember 30th 2009- First Lady looking to convince IOC membersSeptember 29th 2009- Blatter likes Rio de Janeiro's 2016 Olympic bid but . . .September 29th 2009- Michelle Obama has one main objective: IOC membersSeptember 28th 2009- Tokyo is 2016 favourite for Bookmaker.comSeptember 28th 2009- Japan's Prime Minister takes 2016 flight to Copenhagen for TokyoSeptember 26th 2009- It has to be Madrid for 2016, says England bossSeptember 24th 2009- Madrid 2016: Let the fiesta begin!September 22nd 2009- Critical 10-day countdown for 2016 Olympic bidsSeptember 22nd 2009- Rio 2016 supporters get on their bikes to back Olympic campaignSeptember 14th 2009- Tokyo 2016 underlines its commitment to youth legacySeptember 13th 2009- Austria out of Olympic bidding, says Sports Minister after cash scandalSeptember 12th 2009- Chicago 2016 and USOC pleased to have Michelle ObamaSeptember 11th 2009- Dow Jones keeps Olympics future glowingSeptember 11th 2009- Michelle Obama to compete for the 2016 rings in CopenhagenSeptember 10th 2009- Obama Effect risks being lost on Chicago in 2016 votingSeptember 7th 2009- Coghen underlines legacy as Madrid 2016 bids to turn clock backSeptember 7th 2009- Beckham targets active role at London Games in 2012September 6th 2009- 2016 Olympic host decision rests now on emotional elementSeptember 4th 2009- Guadalajara, Nanjing and Poznan join bid race for YOG 2014September 4th 2009- IOC member Leo Wallner quits Austrian NOC presidencySeptember 2nd 2009- Bid cash row threatens Austrian IOC memberSeptember 2nd 2009- Ryan takes pride in all possible positives for Chicago 2016September 2nd 2009- Madrid 2016 team certain of reassuring IOC in Copenhagen run-upSeptember 2nd 2009- World Cup a help not hindrance, say Rio 2016 Olympic bid leadersSeptember 2nd 2009- 2016 Olympics: Tokyo confident it can meet 'all challenges'September 2nd 2009- Madrid comes off worst from 2016 Olympic evaluation reportSeptember 2nd 2009- 2016 Olympics: 'Happy' Rio says Lula will lead the way in CopenhagenSeptember 2nd 2009- 2016 Olympic cities praised for 'planning and strategies' by evaluation commissionAugust 31st 2009- Madrid 2016 bid looks good to us, say Bolt and RonaldoAugust 24th 2009- World Kids' declaration matches up with Tokyo 2016 visionAugust 20th 2009- Partners rush to sign up for Tokyo 2016August 17th 2009- USOC in race against time to shore up Chicago 2016August 16th 2009- Relief for Chicago 2016 as USOC puts Olympic network on iceAugust 15th 2009- One year out to inaugural Youth Olympic GamesAugust 14th 2009- Rogge hails revived youth appeal of track and fieldAugust 13th 2009- Baseball and softball fail to make the Copenhagen cutAugust 13th 2009- Women's boxing given the Olympic all-clear for London 2012August 13th 2009- Rugby sevens first past the post in securing 2016 vote chanceAugust 13th 2009- Top golfers all back the Olympic 2016 dream, says DawsonAugust 13th 2009- Golf and rugby win fight for right to seek IOC votes for 2016 OlympicsAugust 12th 2009- We are here to win and nothing else, says Tokyo 2016 leaderAugust 11th 2009- Rogge pointers hint at bid sports decision - on lucky or unlucky 13thAugust 10th 2009- Streeter underlines USOC support for Chicago 2016 bidAugust 8th 2009- Summers reiterates case for Chicago 2016July 31st 2009- Bid process launched for 2018 OlympicsJuly 28th 2009- Rugby's decision-day double is powerful boost for 2016 Olympic bidJuly 17th 2009- Don't change Olympic football system for 2012, Rogge tells FIFAJuly 13th 2009- Tokyo 2016's own hero leads Olympic appeal to all the restJuly 12th 2009- Obama Effect not the key in 2016 Olympics bid race, says RoggeJuly 12th 2009- Taguchi has another dream . . . for Tokyo 2016July 9th 2009- Olympian skater Katarina Witt to lead Munich 2018 bidJuly 9th 2009- Tessa Jowell sets out social challenge for Olympic movement beyond 2012July 8th 2009- World Cup king Pele scores for Rio 2016 at ANOCA assemblyJuly 1st 2009- Visa law eases path to Sochi 2014June 23rd 2009- Tokyo 2016 celebrates Olympic DayJune 23rd 2009- SportsFeatures.com wishes everyone a very Happy Olympic Day!June 20th 2009- 2016 bid cities . . . what's next? Part II: Rio de Janeiro and TokyoJune 17th 2009- IOC launches briefings on 2016 bid citiesJune 17th 2009- Rogge: Olympics not ruled by moneyJune 16th 2009- Sports compete in a bid race for 2016 OlympicsJune 15th 2009- IOC convenes to discuss 2016 bid cities and sportsJune 12th 2009- African Olympic Games still way out of sight, says BlatterJune 12th 2009- Swan sails in for Rio 2016June 12th 2009- Dow Jones keeps Olympics financial picture solidJune 5th 2009- Blatter heads off yet another London 2012 football rowJune 3rd 2009- Time for Coe to walk the walk - for Wembley and so much moreMay 29th 2009- Team GB handed 2012 football OKMay 28th 2009- Tunnelling launched along the road to Sochi 2014May 26th 2009- Rugby sevens values 2016 Olympic slot above world cup cashMay 13th 2009- Polls stack up for Tokyo 2016May 11th 2009- No hiding place now for drugs cheats, says WADA bossMay 6th 2009- Bid leaders deny Madrid misfireMay 3rd 2009- Tokyo 2016 polls growing supportMay 1st 2009- IOC tours the Rio 2016 venue sitesApril 28th 2009- IOC team lands in Rio for 2016 tourApril 28th 2009- Six face doping suspensions after Beijing Games re-testingApril 27th 2009- Agenda has changed, says JowellApril 27th 2009- 2018: Koreans yes, Swiss NoApril 27th 2009- Next stop . . . Rio 2016April 23rd 2009- High marks again for London 2012April 19th 2009- Tokyo makes 2016 cash pointApril 19th 2009- Reward in sight for StreeterApril 19th 2009- Games bid picks up speedApril 18th 2009- IOC told: Bank on Tokyo for 2016April 18th 2009- Getting to grips with realityApril 17th 2009- Happiness reigns here, says TokyoApril 15th 2009- Prime Minister's Tokyo pledgeApril 15th 2009- Tokyo sets sail for 2016April 10th 2009- Tokyo 2016 switches on to IOCApril 9th 2009- Brazil heads down the IOC roadApril 9th 2009- Chicago takes 2016 positivesApril 7th 2009- Baseball plays female factor in 2016 bidApril 6th 2009- Chicago keeps 2016 show rollingApril 4th 2009- Obama talks up Chicago 2016April 3rd 2009- Oprah to lead the fightbackApril 3rd 2009- Next stops for 2016 commissionApril 2nd 2009- IOC checks out Chicago 2016March 30th 2009- Rogge pointer on bid sportsMarch 30th 2009- Missing link in dope-test rowMarch 30th 2009- 'World Cup can light torch'March 29th 2009- Cashing in at sport's peril . . .March 27th 2009- Early exit for five bid sportsMarch 27th 2009- IOC reaches deal with USOCMarch 27th 2009- Rogge waits on 2012 footballMarch 26th 2009- Torch relay must stay homeMarch 26th 2009- Chicago cash relief in viewMarch 26th 2009- Bid rivals put their 2016 dreams into wordsMarch 25th 2009- Beijing bonus for Olympic TVMarch 23rd 2009- Fired up for SportaccordMarch 18th 2009- Obama effect lost on Chicago 2016?March 18th 2009- Oswald threat to USOC cashMarch 12th 2009- Dow Jones give the Olympics glowing financial reviewMarch 6th 2009- Streeter under fire alreadyMarch 3rd 2009- Squash names the 2016 DayFebruary 27th 2009- Softball rejects 2016 bid with baseballFebruary 26th 2009- Schiller tempts softball on 2016February 16th 2009- Rio 2016 banks on X factorFebruary 14th 2009- Compact style suits TokyoFebruary 12th 2009- Chicago and Tokyo weigh inFebruary 12th 2009- Rogge starts 2010 countdownFebruary 11th 2009- Madrid and Rio sign in for 2016February 9th 2009- Tokyo happy with timingFebruary 9th 2009- Aracu leads roller sports' Games pushFebruary 6th 2009- Legacy is Tokyo 2016 targetFebruary 6th 2009- Presidential promise for RioFebruary 6th 2009- Softball lands in IOC 'capital'February 6th 2009- Media award to Madrid MayorFebruary 4th 2009- Tokyo 2016 sure of the financeFebruary 3rd 2009- Six nations in the race for 2nd YOGJanuary 31st 2009- IOC gives Sochi the green lightJanuary 5th 2009- Question time for Olympic bid sportsJanuary 4th 2009- Rio takes its bid for a spinDecember 29th 2008- Spain bids for the worldDecember 15th 2008- Village hits minorities setbackDecember 15th 2008- Baseball plays Europe cardDecember 13th 2008- Baseball reaches out to the worldDecember 12th 2008- Innsbruck to launch winter YOGDecember 11th 2008- IOC looks for USOC compromiseDecember 11th 2008- IOC strips hammer medalsDecember 10th 2008- Star quality suits baseballDecember 8th 2008- USOC cash talks aheadNovember 27th 2008- Moynihan eases ticket fearsNovember 24th 2008- World Cup works for RioNovember 18th 2008- Golf winning its image battleNovember 14th 2008- 'B7' sets sports bid ball rollingNovember 13th 2008- Bid sports: How it will workNovember 13th 2008- Paraguay signs the pledgeNovember 11th 2008- Baseball back to the futureNovember 7th 2008- Charity begins with golfNovember 5th 2008- Yes you can, Mr PresidentNovember 5th 2008- Chicago embraces Obama effectNovember 4th 2008- Congress sets lifestyle focusNovember 1st 2008- Brazilian F1 supports RioNovember 1st 2008- WADA meets the mediaOctober 27th 2008- Blatter eyes sporting idealOctober 24th 2008- Rogge to stand againOctober 13th 2008- Lausanne hosts city exchangeOctober 8th 2008- IOC orders Beijing retestingOctober 7th 2008- IOC green light for Putin planSeptember 18th 2008- Nawal El Moutawakel leads on 2016August 30th 2008- Golden repeat for Argentina








