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Rio Games takes cue from World Cup
AFP, Published on 15/07/2014
» RIO DE JANEIRO - Citing a highly successful World Cup, 2016 Rio Olympics organizers claimed Monday that the event would take its cue from football and make South America's first Olympiad one to remember.
Thorpe's gay revelations earn praise, support
AFP, Published on 14/07/2014
» Swimming giant Ian Thorpe received support and glowing praise Monday for revealing he is gay in a move advocates believe will help remove the stigma of homophobia in sport.
Brazil leader hails World Cup as a success
AFP, Published on 12/07/2014
» BRASíLIA - Brazilian President Dilma Rousseff said the World Cup has been a success but acknowledged the host country's football team needs reform after its humiliating elimination from the tournament.
World Cup success eases Rio Olympics fears
AFP, Published on 12/07/2014
» RIO DE JANEIRO - The World Cup's success will help ease concerns over Rio de Janeiro's preparations for the 2016 Olympics, the city's mayor said Friday, promising that everything will be ready on time.
Japan's World Cup dream boosted by weekend golden treble
AFP, Published on 26/05/2014
» Japan's World Cup preparations were given a timely shot in the arm after their female counterparts captured the Asian Cup on a day of triple celebration for the country.