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IOC head questions McDonald's, Coke sponsorship
Jul 9, 2012
International Olympic Committee president Jacque Rogge is in a sticky spot. Asked whether he sees any problem with having McDonald's and Coke sponsor the world's biggest exposition of physical fitness, he admitted there could be issues with it.
Olympics to be broadcast on YouTube
Jun 8, 2012
The International Olympic Committee will provide live web coverage of the London games this summer to nations in Asia and Africa. If the online feed catches on, a television network might be interested in paying for future international rights.
Budget issues hurt Greece's 2012 Olympic plans
Apr 5, 2012
Today, the Greek Athletics Federation laid out what it sees as a "bleak future" for sports. The federation has suspended track and field events as part of budget cutbacks. That puts into question Greece's ability compete in the London Olympics this summer.
London unveils Olympic mascots
May 20, 2010
Two one-eyed, cyclops-like creatures -- with a modern twist -- have been unveiled as the mascots for the 2012 London Olympics and Paralympics....