Global drug problem acknowledged by Olympic officials
Sydney officials conceded that performance enhancing drug use is a worldwide issue after many of the 27 athletes dropped from China tested positive or showed suspicious results for EPO. Spokeswoman He Huixian blamed Ma Junren for several runners while noting drug use spans multiple nations.
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Olympic archer Needham nicked in Village bus crash
Australian archery venue incident leaves Simon Needham with a chin nick after a bus rammed a parked bus. A separate collision involved a bus sideswiping a parked car as Olympic transport woes continue in Sydney. Don Talbot confirms swimmers drug testing. seven Aussies tested this week. Former bobsledder Chuck Leonowicz, 42, dies after a heart attack while cycling for a triathlon training session in Saratoga Springs.
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IOC Controversy Grows Ahead of Sydney Games
The International Olympic Committee faces mounting criticism amid Salt Lake bribery fallout and doping scrutiny as Samaranch seeks Indonesian support for a strong Sydney team. Hasan case, Suharto links, and other suspected crime ties complicate prep for the XXVII Olympiad.
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NBC to tape Sydney Olympics coverage across NBC MSNBC CNBC
NBC plans 162 hours with 84 in prime time and on site coverage from Sydney. Katie Couric joins Costas for opening ceremony while Lauer hosts Today from Australia. NBC's schedule highlights gymnastics swimming track and field with prime time aims and live elements on some programs. MSNBC will focus on women's and team sports, including soccer opener versus Norway, while CNBC presents a mix of sports events.
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