IOC blasts US over Games revenues in bid era clash
IOC officials accused the USOC of an immoral share of global Olympic revenues threatening Chicago's 2016 bid. They cited a 13 percent US TV rights and 20 percent global marketing cut, with payouts around 300 million to 450 million across periods, and urged renegotiation amid Chicago's finalist process.
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Big Brown Clears Hoof Worry Before Belmont Ride
Big Brown completed a final Belmont workout with trainer Rick Dutrow Jr. noting no hoof blood or issue on the left front hoof and relaying the good news to hoof specialist Ian McKinlay. Dutrow and co owner Michael Iavarone watched the 5 furlong drill in 1 00.03 as a potential Triple Crown bid looms Saturday.
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Eight Belles to be buried near Derby winners at museum
Churchill Downs will plant a tree to honor Eight Belles and inter her remains at the Kentucky Derby Museum courtyard near the graves of past Derby champions. The date will be set later.
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Owens signs big Cowboys extension and Pacman Jones debuts
Terrell Owens received a seven million dollar signing bonus and a three year extension worth about twenty seven million dollars with the Dallas Cowboys. Adam Pacman Jones, still suspended, practiced and intercepted a pass for an 80 yard TD on his first day with the team. Owens, delayed by travel, commented on the scene and joked about the celebratory popcorn.
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Free Fishing Weekend Carp Tournament Postponed
High water forces The Shack Tavern to postpone its 25th annual Free Fishing Weekend Carp Tournament planned for Saturday. It will be rescheduled once floodwaters recede. The event is free and open to all ages.
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Iowa and Iowa State Reach Football Contract Ruling
The Iowa ISU series contract extends stadium use with 15 000 seats fewer than Kinnick. Iowa pays ISU 580 935 after 2004 and 593 105 after 2006, 386 914 after 2005, with three more paychecks for away games. All payments due by Feb 1. Hosts manage TV rights. A $500 000 per game cancelation penalty applies. Ticket allotments include up to 4 000 for visiting team.
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Arizona State Wins First Women’s College World Series
Arizona State University dominated Texas A M 11 0 to claim the program’s inaugural WCWS title in Oklahoma City. Katie Burkhart allowed four hits and struck out 13, while Kaitlin Cochran hit a three run homer and Mindy Cowles added a three run shot as the Sun Devils built a big lead and sealed a lopsided championship.
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