NBC posts $223 million first-quarter loss on Olympics; ratings 14 percent higher than Turin
April 16th, 2010 NBC posts $223 million 1Q loss on Winter OlympicsLOS ANGELES — The tally is in: NBC lost $223 million on the Winter Olympics in the first quarter. That’s slightly better than the most recent estimate of $250 million in losses.
London 2012 organizers plan for record 5,000 doping tests at the 2012 Olympics
April 7th, 2010 London 2012 plans for record 5,000 doping testsLONDON — London Olympic organizers say a record 5,000 doping tests will be carried out at the 2012 Games. The local organizing committee has signed a memorandum of understanding with Britain’s anti-doping body and will implement the testing program under the authority of the International Olympic Committee.
Medal Count 2010 Winter Olympics
March 2nd, 2010 more imagesmore imagesVancouver (GaeaTimes.com) – The 2010 Winter Olympics at Vancouver have now come to an end and all the 258 medals were presented to the winners from 25 participating countries. The host country of Canada started slowly but came to a strong position as the competition came to the end.
A list of the top 20 prime-time programs in the Nielsen ratings for Feb. 22-28
March 2nd, 2010 Nielsen top 20 prime-time programs for Feb. 22-28Prime-time viewership numbers compiled by the Nielsen co.
A list of the top 20 prime-time programs in the Nielsen ratings for Feb. 15-21
February 23rd, 2010 Nielsen top 20 prime-time programs for Feb. 15-21Prime-time viewership numbers compiled by the Nielsen co.
February 20th, 2010 VANCOUVER – no competitors at the winter Olympics have been tested positive in more than 1,300 doping tests as the Games reach the halfway mark. The figures were welcomed Friday by Olympic officials who have stepped up the amount and quality of testing at the Games.
IOC hears of positive doping tests ahead of Games
February 11th, 2010 VANCOUVER – The International Olympic Committee (IOC) has been told that more than 30 athletes won’t be competing at the Vancouver Games because they have been tested positive in doping controls. The IOC Session, meeting in Vancouver, was given the figure by the World Anti-Doping Agency (WADA) president John Fahey Wednesday.
WADA chief Fahey confirms more than 30 athletes excluded from Vancouver for doping violations
February 11th, 2010 WADA confirms more than 30 excluded from OlympicsVANCOUVER, British Columbia — with more than 30 athletes already prevented from competing in Vancouver, World Anti-Doping Agency chief John Fahey predicts cheats are more likely than ever to be caught out at these Olympics. Fahey confirmed Thursday that more than 30 athletes had been excluded for breaking anti-doping rules over recent months and that the cases include a mixture of positive samples and failure to comply with testing protocols.
China heads to Vancouver with low profile, downplaying expectations after medal haul in 2008
January 28th, 2010 more imagesChina downplays expectations for Vancouver GamesBEIJING — after dominating the Summer Olympics in Beijing two years ago, China downplayed expectations Thursday for a similarly strong performance at the upcoming Winter Games in Vancouver. Winter sports have been slower to catch on in China, though Chinese women were expected to have strong showings in freestyle skiing, snowboarding halfpipe, speedskating and curling.
Britain’s terrorism minister says 2012 Olympics biggest security risk since World War II
November 13th, 2009 2012 Games pose biggest security risk in decadesLONDON — Britain’s security minister says London faces the largest security challenge since World War II when it hosts the 2012 Olympics. Alan West told a London conference on Friday that the British capital will almost certainly be at higher risk of a terrorist attack during the games.
Dope is more harmful for cricketers, says ICC expert
November 4th, 2009 NEW DELHI – Cricket and tennis thought to be the sports where performance-enhancing drugs would not work. The myth has been broken in tennis and cricket, too, has had its share of doping cases leading to the International Cricket Council (ICC) signing the re-drafted World Anti-Doping Agency (WADA) code in January.
State media says Chinese cities will not bid for 2018 Winter Olympics
October 14th, 2009 no bid from China for 2018 Winter OlympicsBEIJING — China will not submit a bid to host the Winter Olympics in 2018. State media said Wednesday that both Harbin and Changchun in the northeast of the country had been ruled out as possible bidders.
Abhinav Bindra shoots down cricketers’ concern about WADA code
August 2nd, 2009 NEW DELHI – Indian cricketers have strong reservation about the “wherabouts” clause of World Anti-Doping Agency (WADA), but Olympic gold medallist Abhinav Bindra, who is part of WADA’s testing pool, says “it’s no big deal.” Bindra said lack of knowledge among the cricketers about the procedure might have led to so much of fuss on the issue. “It’s no big deal.
Report: Niners’ stadium in Santa Clara would have significant impacts on noise, traffic
July 31st, 2009 Report outlines impact of new Santa Clara stadiumSANTA CLARA, Calif. — Santa Clara city leaders will have some more things to think about as they consider a new stadium for the San Francisco 49ers.
WADA asks sports court to impose lifetime ban on cyclist Tyler Hamilton for 2nd doping offense
July 16th, 2009 WADA asks court to ban cyclist Hamilton for lifeLAUSANNE, Switzerland — The World Anti-Doping Agency has asked the sport’s highest court to ban U.S. cyclist Tyler Hamilton for life for doping.
WADA recommends increase in EPO tests for higher-risk sports at Winter Olympics
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