London Latest -- Torch Relay Plans, More Budget Cuts Possible
(ATR) London unveils torch relay plans... More Olympic budget cuts possible... Venue confirmed...
Media Watch -- London 2012 Mascot Reaction
(ATR) Wenlock and Mandeville might have the love of school children but are receiving scathing feedback around the world. They have been compared to Smurfs, Teletubbies and cyclops.
ATR Q&A: Canadian Olympic Committee President Marcel Aubut
(ATR) New Canadian Olympic Committee President Marcel Aubut says he's assembled a "dream team" to lead the COC toward the London Olympics and wider influence on sport in Canada.
IOC Member Seeks to Address Conflicts as Consultant
(ATR) Concerns by the IOC over the appointment of Rania Elwani to a position with an influential consulting firm is leading to "adjustments" of her role in the new job, Around the Rings is told.
Rio Report -- Olympic Venue Changes Coming?
(ATR) Rio 2016 organizers are believed to be on the verge of seeking venue changes for four sports as well as media facilities.
Top Story Replay: Final Countdown for Youth Olympic Games, Isinbayeva Offers Inspiration
(ATR) Games ambassador Yelena Isinbayeva tells Around the Rings she wants to inspire young athletes...IOC Coordination Committee visits Singapore with 100 days until Youth Olympics...Originally published May 5.
Dubai Report -- IOC Counts on New Sponsor; Samaranch Memorial Date
(ATR) The IOC Executive Board meets in Dubai with summer and winter sports federations... A date set for a memorial service in Lausanne for the late Juan Antonio Samaranch...
Q&A: Michael Chambers "Far from Hanging up the Cleats"
(ATR) As Michael Chambers leaves his post as president of the Canadian Olympic Committee this week, he tells Around the Rings he is "far from hanging up the cleats."
Obama Greets Olympians, USOC Builds Relations with Congress
(ATR) President Obama welcomes Olympians to the White House while the U.S. Olympic Committee opens a new chapter in its dealings with Congress.
Olympic Newsdesk - Triathlon Championships; New Curling President; Billy Payne Scolds Tiger
(ATR) The triathlon world championship series begins Sunday... New president for curling federation... Ex Atlanta Olympics chief gives some advice for Tiger Woods.
