Zero Medals Raises Questions in Israel; World Cup Will Pave Way for Games, Says Minister
(ATR) IOC member in Israel says more government involvement not the answer ... Brazil’s deputy sports minister says timeline will benefit Rio 2016 ... London torch, auto racing plaque from Paris 1900 up for auction ... More inside this Olympic Newsdesk ...
Paralympic Flag Arrives in Rio; Russian Probe Uncovers Olympic Fraud
(ATR) Rio 2016 wastes no time getting Paraylmpic Flag back to Brazil ... Investigation reveals $629,000 in government funds stolen ahead of Vancouver 2010 ... Rory McIlroy clarifies Rio plans ... More inside this Olympic Newsdesk ...
Pin Points - Paul McGill Talks Olympic Sport Pin Collecting
(ATR) Paul McGill tackles sport pin collecting for the London 2012 Games in this week's installment of Pin Points ...
London Latest - Sochi Plans; IOC Ad; 1996 Reunion
(ATR) Olympics organizers unveil Russia.Sochi.Park in Kensington Gardens ... IOC mixes user-generated content with Beijing footage ... Officials from Atlanta 1996 reunite ... ISAF confirms 63 countries for Games regatta ... Pin Points ...
Romney to London; SportAccord to St. Petersburg; Costas, Seacrest for NBC
(ATR) Former Salt Lake City Olympics CEO plans trip to 2012 Games ... SportAccord 2013 moves from Sochi to Saint Petersburg ... Bob Costas, Ryan Seacrest headline NBC's team for London ... More inside ...
Pin Points - 100 Days to Go; Spiridon Louis Cup; Upcoming Shows, Auctions
(ATR) One-of-a-kind trophy awarded to Spiridon Louis for winning the first Olympic marathon fetches a record price ... London 2012's countdown pins prove popular ...More from ATR memorabilia expert Karen Rosen in this edition of Pin Points ...
Prized Pins Star London Olympic Mascots
(ATR) London pin specialist Paul McGill points the spotlight onto some of the 2012 Games mascot pins starring Wenlock and Mandeville. On your marks – get set – collect!
"Internal" Pins Prove Popular Among London Collectors
(ATR) Paul McGill, our London pins expert, returns with his monthly feature "Pin Points" exclusively for Around the Rings. This month, his focus switches to "internal" pins only distributed to select groups of LOCOG and ODA staff and guests ...
Pin Points - Collectors Fair Plans Unaffected by Greek Riots
(ATR) The Greek financial crisis as well as violent rioting and protests have not disrupted plans for the 18th World Olympic Collectors Fair in Athens. ATR's Karen Rosen reports.
British Tourism Promotion; Praise for Sochi Ski Venue; Key Qatari World Cup Contract
(ATR) Largest tourism promotion in British history ahead ... Bode Miller says he likes Rosa Khutor ... UK Athletics chief to lead London 2017 ... Qatar 2022 makes milestone appointment ... Pin Points ...
