Beijing bid stirs Olympic debate amid human rights fears
IOC members and activists clash over staging the Games in China. Critics warn Olympic exposure could bolster a repressive regime while supporters argue the event can foster dialogue and gradual change. Prominent voices include Romney and Henderson opposing the bid, citing geopolitical tensions and the limits of sport to drive political reform.
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U S track officials blasted for faulty doping procedures
A harsh independent report criticizes USA Track & Field for not adhering to international guidelines and lax enforcement after doping controversies at the 2000 Games. It cites a positive steroid test that allowed an athlete to compete at the Pimps and calls for pre competition testing before the 2002 Winter Olympics. The commission urges stricter out of competition testing and full disclosure to the sport’s governing body.
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Golf Tour Schedule and Results From Major Opens
Golf schedule spans Brown Deer Park and Crestview Country Club with purses around 31 million and 6.9 million. Winners include Loren Roberts at 24 under 260 for the event, Scott Hoch at the Western Open with a 21 under 267, and Nelson defending Farmers Charity Classic by a stroke. TV coverage by ESPN, Fox Sports Net, ABC and The Golf Channel. Other notes reference Se Ri Pak’s major wins, Annika Sorenstam’s records, and Scotland’s Loch Lomond event with a 370 thousand purse.
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Gordon Eyes Inaugural Tropicana 400 at Joliet
Gordon leads the field for Joliet's Tropicana 400 on the 1.5 mile Chicagoland oval as fans note his past success at first time tracks. Dale Earnhardt Jr dominates Daytona while conspiracy theories swirl, and Gordon aims to translate his Goodyear test insights into victory with Crew Chief Robbie Loomis backing him.
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Stewart fined ten thousand dollars after post race incident
NASCAR fined Stewart ten thousand dollars and extended probation through August after he spun Jeff Gordon late in the race and argued with officials. He was penalized 65 points, dropping from sixth to 26th, further constraining his title bid behind series leader Gordon. Stewart apologized to reporter Mike Mulhern and racing fans.
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Auto Racing World at a Glance Schedule Friday Saturday
A cluttered recap lists qualifying and race times across tracks Chicagoland Kentucky and Toronto. It notes Daytona winners Dale Earnhardt Jr and Michael Waltrip in 400 races with varied standings and upcoming events at New Hampshire Loudon and Kansas Speedway.
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