Topic: Olympics

NBC Prepares an Olympic Overload; NFL Players Are Suing Again

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Today in Sports: A new NFL lawsuit, Golden State is building a new home, and NBC is all-in on the Olympics.

By John Hudson

May 22, 2012

England Already Tiring of Celebrating Itself

The British have always chuckled at America's flamboyant patriotism and jingoistic self-love, but this summer the tiny island nation has two occasions that will test its modesty mettle: the London Summer Olympics and the Queen's Diamond Jubilee.

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By Adam Martin

May 3, 2012

Romney's China-Made Olympic Pins Are Ill-Timed Small Potatoes

Think Progress engaged in some of its more gentle criticism of Mitt Romney Wednesday when it pointed out that little "We Stand United" pins he had made for the 2002 Winter olympics in Salt Lake City were actually made in China.

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By Ray Gustini

Apr 23, 2012

Pro Basketball's Jersey Swan Song; Table Hockey Is Having a Moment

The Nets prepare for their final game in New Jersey, Metta World Peace lets out his inner-Ron Artest, and Roger Clemens scores a win on the first day of his perjury retrial.

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By Elspeth Reeve

Mar 2, 2012

Romney Was Once Proud to Be a Washington Insider

Mitt Romney has been attacking Rick Santorum for growing the government for weeks, but in 2002, back when Santorum was in Congress making those earmarks, Romney was bragging how good he was at securing them.

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By Elspeth Reeve

Aug 26, 2011

Doha to Bid for 2020 Olympics

Hosting games later in the year would allow cooler temperatures

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By Ray Gustini

Jun 7, 2011

The Next Four Olympic Games Will Be on NBC

Despite departure of Olympics guru Dick Ebersol, Comcast bids to keep the Games

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By Ray Gustini

May 19, 2011

By Ray Gustini

May 19, 2011

By Elspeth Reeve

Apr 18, 2011

NBC Might Not Fight for the London 2012 Olympics

New owner Comcast is less eager to pay huge sums to air the Games

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