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• President in Denmark, makes pitch for Chicago Olympics

  Led by President Barack Obama, the United States made its pitch Friday to members of the International Olympic Committee and lobbied for Chicago to host the 2016 Summer Games.

• Rio de Janeiro awarded 2016 Olympics; Chicago eliminated first

  The 2016 Olympics will not be coming to the United States, as Chicago was the first city eliminated in voting by the International Olympic Committee.

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  An Olympic decision awaits IOC

  While bicycling along the Lake Michigan shoreline, I took in the panorama, swinging my head to the right to admire Chicago's magnificent skyscrapers and to the left to watch sailboats tacking in the breeze.

• An Olympian decision awaits IOC

  While bicycling along the Lake Michigan shoreline, I took in the panorama, swinging my head to the right to admire Chicago's magnificent skyscrapers and to the left to watch sailboats tacking in the breeze.

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  Gloves are off in quest to win 2016 Summer Olympics

  It's Chicago vs. Rio as President Obama and Brazil's Lula da Silva turn on the charm to lobby for the chance to host the 2016 Summer Games.

• The latest news from the USOC - September 29

• Obama going to Copenhagen to support Chicago 2016

  President Barack Obama will join the United States' delegation in Copenhagen this week in an effort to help Chicago land the 2016 Olympics.

• Bode Miller returns to U.S. ski team; tries for fourth Olympics

  Former Olympic medalist and World Cup champion Bode Miller announced his return to the U.S. ski team Thursday.

• The latest news from the USOC - September 23

• Bode Miller to disclose Olympic plans Thursday

  Former Olympic medalist and World Cup champion Bode Miller will disclose his plans Thursday on possibly attempting a run at the Olympics in Vancouver in 2010.

• Obama leads White House rally in support of Chicago Olympic bid

  President Barack Obama hosted an Olympic rally at the White House Wednesday, just over two weeks before Chicago is set to go against three other finalist cities in an attempt to land the 2016 Summer Games.

• Irish Olympian boxer Sutherland found dead

  Boxer Darren Sutherland, who captured the bronze medal for Ireland at the Beijing Olympics, was found dead at his apartment in south London on Monday.

• The latest news from the USOC - September 15

• First Lady heading to Copenhagen to support Chicago Olympic bid

  First Lady Michelle Obama is heading to Copenhagen next month to join the United States Olympic Committee delegation as it pushes for Chicago's efforts to get the winning bid for the 2016 Summer Games.

• Snowboarder prepares for Olympics, Dancing With The Stars

  With just five months until the Vancouver Games, U.S. snowboarder Louie Vito is transitioning from tricks in the halfpipe to moves on the dance floor.

• USOC hoping Obama goes to Copenhagen to close deal for Chicago

  Leaders from the United States Olympic Committee stated Thursday they are hoping President Barack Obama will join the American organization in Copenhagen next month to enhance Chicago's chances at landing the 2016 Summer Games.

• Jaquess wins Olympic Fair Play Award

  USA water ski athlete Regina Jaquess epitomizes the concept of sportsmanship, and on Wednesday she was named the winner of the 2009 Jack Kelly Fair Play Award.

• The latest news from the USOC - September 8

• IOC releases report on 2016 bid cities

  The International Olympic Committee has released its evaluation report of the four cities bidding to host the 2016 Summer Olympics.

• The latest news from the USOC - September 1

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