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2012 London Olympics Pose Biggest Security Risk In Decades

AP | DAVID STRINGER | Posted 11.13.2009 | Sports

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LONDON — London faces the largest security challenge since World War II when it hosts the 2012 Olympics, British security minister Alan West sai...

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Top 5 Sports Stories

Len Berman | Posted 11.10.2009 | New York

Read More: London Olympics, New York Yankees, Derek Jeter, George Steinbrenner, Melanie Oudin, New York News
Len Berman

I miss the good old days. George Steinbrenner calling out players. Hank Steinbrenner saying something dopey A-Rod making ridiculous headlines. These days it's just win win win. They're both good and boring.

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2016 Olympics Race Closer Than 2012: London Chairman

AP | STEPHEN WILSON | Posted 10.23.2009 | Chicago

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LONDON — Take it from a man who should know: The race for the 2016 Olympics is as close as can be. Sebastian Coe, who engineered London's narro...

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International Olympic Torch Relay Barred By I.O.C.

New York Times | Lynn Zinser | Posted 04.27.2009 | World

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After a protest-marred torch relay preceding the Beijing Games last summer, the International Olympic Committee has decided to bar future organizing c...

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Mount Olympus Dismounted

Roger I. Abrams | Posted 09.25.2008 | Entertainment

Read More: London Olympics, Goggles, Sport, Beijing, Blovatious, Michael Phelps, Olympics, Entertainment News
Roger I. Abrams

We all had a good opportunity over the past few weeks to get a sense of the sensibilities of the Chinese government. They are a touchy bunch!

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NBC's London 2012 Dilemma: Challenges Facing Network As It Sets Its Sights On Next Olympics

USA Today | Robert Bianco | Posted 09.25.2008 | Media

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For NBC, it's goodbye, Beijing; hello, London. The torch is out, the drums are stilled, and the network is off to Britain for the next Summer Olympic...

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Mixed legacy likely as China's Olympics conclude

AP | DAVID CRARY | Posted 09.24.2008 | Home

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BEIJING — With help from British star power, China concluded its debut as Olympic host Sunday after 16 days of near-flawless logistics and super...

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2008 Olympics Closing Ceremony: Passing The Torch To London

Posted 09.24.2008 | Home

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***Check back for updates*** The Guardian has a full writeup, with pictures, of the Beijing Olympics' spectacular closing ceremony, which passed the ...

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David Beckham, Jimmy Page Will Close Beijing Olympics

The Mirror | Posted 09.14.2008 | Entertainment

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David Beckham will star at the Olympics closing ceremony in Beijing as the handover to London 2012 gets under way. The spectacular event on August 24...

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London Fire Video: "It's Black In The Sky"

Sky News | Posted 03.28.2008 | Home

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Watch the video of a Sky News reporter from the scene of the London fire. Watch another video of the London fire from CNN. Read more about the L...

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London Fire Video

CNN | Posted 03.28.2008 | Home

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Watch the video on the London fire from CNN. Read more about the London fire here. ...

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London Fire In Pictures

BBC News | Posted 03.28.2008 | Home

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A big fire breaks out in east London close to the site of the proposed 2012 Olympic stadium. Click here to see a slideshow of the fire. Read more de...

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London Fire At 2012 Olympics Site Sends Cloud Of Smoke Over City

Posted 03.28.2008 | Home

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Fire at an east London warehouse on the 2012 Olympics site sent a towering column of black smoke over the British capital Monday, authorities said. T...

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Adidas To Invest 100 Mil pounds In 2012 London Olympics

Reuters | Posted 03.28.2008 | Business

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German sports goods maker Adidas (ADSG.DE: Quote, Profile, Research) said on Thursday it will invest 100 million pounds in the 2012 Olympic games in L...

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