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Saturday May 25, 2013
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Denis Oswald becomes 5th candidate in race for IOC presidency
LONDON - The race for the IOC presidency is getting crowded, with Switzerland's Denis Oswald becoming the fifth declared candidate to succeed Jacques Rogge....
Sierra Leone Olympic Committee disputes suspension by country's sports minister
FREETOWN, Sierra Leone - The national Olympic committee of Sierra Leone says it has been suspended by the country's sports minister, even though it maintains he has "no such jurisdiction."...
AP Interview: Rogge says wrestling has 'reacted well' in bid to save Olympic status
LONDON - Wrestling's governing body has "reacted well" and made the necessary changes to give the sport a chance of saving its place in the Olympics, IOC President Jacques Rogge said....
With Coach K back, US expects some gold medallists to stay; will look at young players in July
With Mike Krzyzewski back as coach, the U.S. can turn its attention to players who could suit up for him over the next three years....
Duke's Krzyzewski returning to USA Basketball, 'perfect fit' to lead US men on Olympic run
DURHAM, N.C. - Duke coach Mike Krzyzewski just couldn't pass on "the ultimate honour" of representing his country again as the U.S. men's national team coach....
Sochi Olympic organizers says 2,500 doping tests planned at 2014 Winter Games
MOSCOW - Sochi's anti-doping director says 2,500 drug tests will be conducted at next year's Winter Olympics, about 350 more than at the 2010 Games in Vancouver....
