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Tension mounts, tempers fly ahead of 2016 Olympic host city vote

The International Olympic Committee is no stranger to tough decisions. It took the risk of sending the games to Beijing and said “No” to New York in the aftermath of 9/11. Yet, despite all of that accumulated experience, some IOC members are struggling with their latest conundrum: choosing the Olympic host for 2016.
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Man Utd overcome Wolfsburg test

Ryan Giggs and Michael Carrick score the goals as Manchester United come from behind to win at home against Wolfsburg.
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Apoel Nicosia 0-1 Chelsea

Chelsea make harder work than necessary of a second Champions League Group D win as they beat Apoel Nicosia.
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Hurricanes and Ward agree $37.8 million contract extension

RALEIGH, North Carolina (Reuters) – The Carolina Hurricanes and netminder Cam Ward have agreed a six-year $37.8 million contract extension, the NHL club said on Wednesday.

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Belgian Justine Henin to Announce Return to Womens Tennis

Former top-ranked player Justine Henin will announce her return to competitive tennis Tuesday, according to two top Belgian newspapers.
La Derniere Heure and Le Soir reported the comeback Monday
Her spokeswoman did not return phone calls and Henin’s Web site had no comment on the rumors.
Last year, Henin shocked the tennis world by announcing her retirement [...]

Meyers Claims Women’s U.S. National Bobsled Push Championship Title

Elana Meyers claimed the women’s U.S. national bobsled push championship title at Canada’s Olympic Park Ice House in Calgary, Canada today.
“We knew after last season that we had the most competitive group of push athletes for the women’s team heading into the Olympic year,” said Darrin Steele, U.S. Bobsled and Skeleton Federation CEO. [...]

Tigers maintain two-game lead over Twins

DETROIT (Reuters) – The Detroit Tigers restored their two-game lead over Minnesota in the American League Central after a workhorse effort from pitcher Justin Verlander guided them to a 6-5 win in the second game of a doubleheader Tuesday.

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Angry Benitez demands improvement

Liverpool manager Rafael Benitez vows his side will “never again” be as bad as during their 2-0 Champions League defeat at Fiorentina on Tuesday.
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Kroenke increases Arsenal stake

Arsenal director Stan Kroenke increases his shareholding in the London football club, raising his stake to 28.7%.
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Twins edge Tigers in doubleheader opener

DETROIT (Reuters) – The Minnesota Twins scored twice in the 10th inning for a dramatic 3-2 win over Detroit in the first half of a key doubleheader on Tuesday to cut the Tigers’ lead in the American League Central to one game.

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