In a statement to the AP, Michael Phelps confirms a photo of him with a bong that was published by Star magazine and the British newspaper News of the World.
Ron Judd, of the Seattle Times, what the consequences for Michael Phelps will be after a British newspaper printed a photo of the swimmer with a bong.
Brazil, not known for its prowess in winter sports, is challenging the US Curling team to a match. The New York Times has a profile on the event.
The UK’s Index on Censorship has an article suggesting the Olympics could bring “Big Brother” to the UK.
Followthemedia.com says theIOC and Olympic broadcasters continue to “talk past each other” during their rights negotiations.
Reuters reports on the French national Olympic committee using the upcoming Alpine skiing world championships in Val d'Isere to boost its chances of hosting the 2018 winter Olympics.
Some skiers are upset at the International Ski Federation. According to a report in the Denver Post, some skiers are accusing the federation of hurting thesport of ski-cross, just be getting involved in the event.
Radio Free Europe has a story on Tajikstan’s first Olympic medalist and how is now a Moscow taxi driver.
A report in the UK’s the Independent newspaper says taxpayers may get a bigger bill for the London Olympics.
A letter to the editor in the Surrey Leader calls the Olympics, specifically the Vancouver ones, “a waste of money.”
Now that the USOC ruled out a 2018 Winter Olympic bid, what is does the future hold for Denver in the world of international sports? The Rocky Mountain News sat down with Andrew Ryan, director of the Association of Summer Olympic International Federations to find out.
Bloomberg has a story about Vancouverites growing concern over increases in Vancouver Olympic costs.
Vage Gregorian, the Saint Louis Post’s Sports Editor has a piece about the Gateway City’s benefit from the Chicago Olympics.
The Associated Press says that number one women’s skier in the world, Lindsey Vonn is using the upcoming skiing world championships to help her prepare for the Winter Olympics.
London 2012 will be spending part of the contingency fund, according to Mihir Bose of the BBC.
Looks like no left overs for Vanoc, according to Jeff Lee of the Vancouver Sun.
In an article written by Vicki Hall of the Calgary Herald, freestyle aerialist Ryan Blais looks to bounce back after not qualifying for 2006 Canadian Olympic team.
In a blog written by Blair Kamin she talks about Chicago’s 2016 bid for the Olympics and how it could affect the preservation of Chicago places.
According to Laurie Robinson of the Oregonian, many local die hard Olympic fans are visiting Olympic sites now.
2010 Winter Olympics are right on schedule with success of test events and near completion of Olympic Village, according to Walt Roessing freelance writer for the Dallas Morning News.
Written by David Brunson and Ed Hula III.