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Wrestling makes big changes
As predicted here Friday, with former federation president Raphael Martinetti gone, wrestling made major changes to strengthen its chances of remaining on the Olympic program after 2016. The key moves at Saturday's extraoardinary FILA congress in...
Tags: Sports, International Olympic Committee, Wrestling
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Wrestling's governing body introduces rule, constitutional changes to keep sport in Olympics
MOSCOW (AP) — Wrestling's governing body has approved new rule and constitutional changes aimed at modernizing the sport and keeping it in the Olympics after 2016. A special congress Saturday of the federation, known by the acronym FILA, decreed...Tags: Sports, International Olympic Committee, Wrestling
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Iran's wrestling team abruptly decides to skip L.A. competition
On the eve of an international wrestling meet at the Sports Arena, American officials remain at a loss to explain why the Iranian team — making its first visit to the U.S. since 2003 — has unexpectedly withdrawn and flown home. Los Angeles...
Tags: Sports, International Olympic Committee, Government, Mahmoud Ahmadinejad, Grand Central Terminal
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Where to watch Barclays Premier League Survival Sunday matches in the U.S.
Channel Guide MagazineEvery year on the final day of the Barclays Premier League season — “Survival Sunday” — the 20 teams play each other in a frantic, 10-match race. The final day of the Barclays Premier League season has drama and passion for all... -
Wrestling boss takes the fall for good
Even as they were distracted by an Iranian team’s hasty departure from the United States, wrestling’s leaders got some good news a day before the international wrestling federation (FILA) has an extraordinary congress that needs to embody...
Tags: Sports, International Olympic Committee, Grand Central Terminal, Wrestling
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Fútbol en Boca: Alemania revela lista de convocados para partido amistoso ante Ecuador el 29
Con un elenco encabezado por el delantero Miroslav Klose y el mediocampista Lukas Podolski, la selección nacional de Alemania se enfrentará a la de Ecuador en un partido amistoso el próximo miércoles 29 de mayo en el estadio de la Florida Atlantic...
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Iran beats US 6-1 in wrestling exhibition at Grand Central Terminal
AP Sports WriterNEW YORK (AP) — Iran's wrestling team visited the United States for the first time in a decade and found a virtual home meet. The fans waving Iranian flags and stomping on the temporary bleachers were treated to a show of dominance by the wrestling...Tags: Times Square, Sports, International Olympic Committee, Jordan Burroughs, Grand Central Terminal
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AP Exclusive: Dick Pound's WADA report cites major failings in global drug-testing
AP Sports WriterLONDON (AP) — Former WADA president Dick Pound has written a report for the World Anti-Doping Agency assessing the current state of drug-testing. It doesn't paint a pretty picture. Despite increased testing and scientific advances to detect more...Tags: Erythropoietin, Sports, Drugs and Medicines, International Olympic Committee, Lance Armstrong
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Swiss to broaden anti-corruption laws, make bribery illegal in Olympic or World Cup host cases
GENEVA (AP) — The Swiss government wants to broaden its anti-corruption laws to make bribery a criminal offense in almost all cases. The move follows criticism from anti-graft advocates who claim Switzerland doesn't do enough to prevent bribery...Tags: Crime, Law and Justice, Corporate Crime, FIFA World Cup, Sports, Bribery
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Wrestling's odd alliance: US, Russia, Iran go to the mat in effort to keep sport in Olympics
AP Sports WriterUNITED NATIONS (AP) — In Iran, Olympic wrestling champion Jordan Burroughs felt like Justin Bieber, LeBron James and Tom Brady all rolled into one. Not so much in his home country, though the New Jersey native was greeted by more than a dozen...Tags: Sports, Times Square, International Olympic Committee, Government, Mahmoud Ahmadinejad
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FIFA President Blatter attacks small size of fine for Roma after fans' racial abuse
ZURICH (AP) — FIFA President Sepp Blatter says he will protest to Italian soccer authorities over a decision to only fine Roma the equivalent of $65,000 after their fans racially abused AC Milan players. Play was stopped for almost two minutes...Tags: Crime, Law and Justice, Civil Rights, Sports, Social Issues, Justice and Rights
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Roberto Mancini fired as Manchester City manager 1 year after Premier League title
AP Sports WriterLONDON (AP) — Manchester City fired manager Roberto Mancini on Monday, exactly one year after he delivered the club's first English league title in 44 years. The Italian coach, who had four years remaining on his contract, was dismissed just as...Tags: Sports, Lifestyle and Leisure, Norwich, Clubs and Associations, Manchester United F.C.
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