London wins 2012 Olympics bid over Paris in IOC vote
London defeated Paris 54-50 on the fourth IOC ballot in Singapore to host the 2012 Games. Prime Minister Blair and Prince William backed London's bid as Europe rebuilds after World War II, with Trafalgar Square and East London set to host the event.
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New York Loses Bid To Host 2012 Olympics
Singapore AP reports New York was eliminated in the second round of IOC voting for the 2012 Summer Games host city. Despite a last minute stadium plan and strong delegation led by Hillary Clinton and Peter Ueberroth, Moscow, Madrid, London and others advanced. Benjamin notes New York’s bid highlighted 9/11 resilience, but the city faced weak public support in an IOC survey.
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Helton and Francis lift Rockies past Dodgers at Coors Field
Todd Helton homered twice and collected three hits with three RBIs to tie the Rockies' franchise mark for career home runs. Jeff Francis continued his strong stretch, improving to 8-5 with 7 1 3 innings of one run allowed as Colorado beat Los Angeles 6-1. Francis tied for the major league rookie wins lead and extended a long scoreless streak by Rockies starters.
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Garden City Busters Begin Season Ranked No 24
The Garden City Broacbusters enter the 2005 football season as the preseason No 24 team in the NJCAA poll under new coach J J Eckert They sit fourth in the Jayhawk Conference behind Butler Coffeyville and Hutchinson with returning talent including Rod Windsor Marcus Cross Luke Drehling and Marcus Pittman The season opens August 27 at home versus Fort Scott.
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Royals snap scoring drought with 8-6 win over Mariners
Kansas City breaks a six week offensive funk with a second inning two run single by David DeJesus and an RBI double. Angel Berroa adds two RBIs as D.J. Carrasco earns the win over Gil Medhe, with Mike MacDougal closing for his 10th save in an 8-6 victory.
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