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Wednesday, February 13, 2013  Wrestling is dropped from 2020 Summer Games in a blow for a sport as old as the Olympics

Monday, August 06, 2012  Documents: Mother of US Olympic gymnast Gabby Douglas filed for bankruptcy in January

Thursday, August 02, 2012  Two-thirds of people questioned in a survey Sunday said they watch the prime-time Olympics telecast even if they know the results ahead of time.

Thursday, August 02, 2012  Olympic spoilers have people turning off phone alerts, hiding their iPads and shushing co-workers in search of simpler times, when screaming at the TV during nail-biting competition was a sport unto itself.

Monday, July 30, 2012  EYES ON LONDON: Sculls, a handball quote from Iceland and a beach-volleyball night shift

Wednesday, July 25, 2012  US beats Spain 100-78 in rematch of Olympic basketball gold-medal game

Tuesday, July 24, 2012  Britain's government opted Tuesday to deploy 1,200 more troops to protect Olympic venues

Monday, July 16, 2012  Heathrow airport handles record numbers of passengers on big day for the London Olympics

Thursday, July 12, 2012  UK lawmakers demand answers about Olympic security after 3,500 more troops are requested

Wednesday, July 11, 2012  Spate of terrorism arrests underline Britain's security jitters as it awaits Olympics

Wednesday, June 27, 2012  London Olympics stir massive security operation, experts from US, UK unite in terror hotspot

Monday, September 28, 2009  The International Olympic Committee is meeting in Copenhagen to select a host city for the 2016 Summer Games.

Tuesday, January 15, 2008  The city of Chicago's plan to host the 2016 Olympic Games will cost an estimated $900 million to build new and temporary venues.

Tuesday, September 04, 2007  Olympic organizers know the real competition is ahead now that Chicago is officially the American bid city for the 2016 Summer Games.