Daily Archives: August 13, 2010

Rogge says Youth Olympics ready to go (AP)

Comparing himself to an expectant father, IOC president Jacques Rogge says he is optimistic the inaugural Youth Olympics will be a success but wants to see them get under way. Rogge says he is “thrilled” with the way Singapore has … Continue reading

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Rogge says Youth Olympics ready to go (AP)

Comparing himself to an expectant father, IOC president Jacques Rogge says he is optimistic the inaugural Youth Olympics will be a success but wants to see them get under way. Rogge says he is “thrilled” with the way Singapore has … Continue reading

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Rogge says Youth Olympics ready to go (AP)

Comparing himself to an expectant father, IOC president Jacques Rogge says he is optimistic the inaugural Youth Olympics will be a success but wants to see them get under way. Rogge says he is “thrilled” with the way Singapore has … Continue reading

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RT @SeattleMaven: FREE admission to Nat’l Parks all weekend: http://bit.ly/iOoOB Try a Nat’l Park! (& send photos, too!) #MtRainier #Olympic #NorthCascades

RT @SeattleMaven: FREE admission to Nat'l Parks all weekend: http://bit.ly/iOoOB Try a Nat'l Park! (& send photos, too!) #MtRainier #Olympic #NorthCascades

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Lightning sparked fire week ago in Olympic Nat’l Park, flared dramatically today. Visible from Seattle AERIALS: http://bit.ly/aRibsD

Lightning sparked fire week ago in Olympic Nat'l Park, flared dramatically today. Visible from Seattle AERIALS: http://bit.ly/aRibsD

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RT @Nattha_tvthai: Another big day for Singapore, Youth Olympic Games opening ceremony is this evening//Are you there to cover this event!

RT @Nattha_tvthai: Another big day for Singapore, Youth Olympic Games opening ceremony is this evening//Are you there to cover this event!

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FIBA launches 3-on-3 hoops game at Youth Olympics (AP)

Basketball’s governing body will launch its new 3-on-3 game Sunday at the Youth Olympics in Singapore. Taking beach volleyball’s success as a model, FIBA hopes the smaller, quick-shooting version of hoops will join the Summer Olympics as soon as 2020. … Continue reading

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Egyptian woman will make history at Youth Olympics (AP)

When Jihan El Midany leads the Egyptian delegation into Saturday’s opening ceremony of the inaugural Youth Olympics, it will be a historic moment for her country. The 18-year-old pentathlete will become the first woman from Egypt to serve as a … Continue reading

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Wimbledon waives all-white dress rule for Olympics (AP)

Wimbledon is brightening its wardrobe for the 2012 Olympics. Organizers of the venerable tournament said Friday the traditional all-white dress rule will be waived for the tennis competition at the London Games. Players must wear predominantly white clothing during the … Continue reading

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Wimbledon waives all-white dress rule for Olympics (AP)

Wimbledon is brightening its wardrobe for the 2012 Olympics. Organizers of the venerable tournament said Friday the traditional all-white dress rule will be waived for the tennis competition at the London Games. Players must wear predominantly white clothing during the … Continue reading

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