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• 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.

• 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.

• The latest news from the USOC - September 15

• 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.

• 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

• Isinbayeva breaks pole vault world record

  Russian Yelena Isinbayeva bettered her own world record in the pole vault with a leap of 5.06 meters at the Weltlklasse Zurich Golden League event Friday.

• The latest news from the USOC - August 25
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  Dave Barry: Bye-bye, Beijing

  I'm going to miss this crazy town. I have to go back to Miami, because my daughter starts school Monday. (Miami-Dade public schools start in mid-August, which seems insanely early, but it's the only way to guarantee that the school year will be disrupted by hurricanes.)

• Video | Ki-Itsu-Sai Judo

  One of South Florida's best-kept sports secrets hides in a nondescript Broward strip mall. It is called Ki-Itsu-Sai Judo, and it is a training club for Judo. The club is such a breeding ground for talent that USA Judo named it one of six official Olympic training sites. The club boasts the top-ranked U.S. judoka in five of 14 weight divisions. Take a look.

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