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Russian team in Vancouver will be clean promises anti-doping chief
February 9 - Russia will not be involved in any doping scandals here at the Winter Olympics, the head of the country's anti-drugs organisation Aleksandr Derevoedov promised today after fears were raised with the President Dmitry Medvedev (pictured) that the problem of doping is out-of-hand there.
Read more: Russian team in Vancouver will be clean promises anti-doping chief
Rogge claims Lee has been properly punished
By Duncan Mackay in Vancouver
February 8 - Lee Kun-hee, the convicted South Korean criminal who the International Olympic Committee (IOC) yesterday reinstated as a member, has been treated just as harshly as an athlete who tests positive for banned drugs, Jacques Rogge (pictured) claimed here today.
Irish bobsleigh omission would be bigger crime than Henry handball claims Hickey
By Duncan Mackay in Vancouver
Read more: Irish bobsleigh omission would be bigger crime than Henry handball claims Hickey
February 8 - Ireland's women's bobsleigh team, here preparing for the start of the Olympics, are anxiously awaiting the result of a meeting that could prevent them from competing - a decision which would be worse than the Thierry Henry handball that knocked the country out of the World Cup, it is claimed.
Coe to receive Olympic torch from Schwarzenegger
February 8 - Sebastian Coe is to carry the Olympic torch on Friday as it heads towards the opening ceremony of the Winter Games here and will receive it from former Hollywood actor and now Californian Governor Arnold Schwarzenegger (pictured).
Geoff Capes stripped of coaching role after athletes refuse drugs tests
By Duncan Mackay
Read more: Geoff Capes stripped of coaching role after athletes refuse drugs tests
February 8 - UK Athletics today revealed that Kieren Kelly and Jamie Stevenson, who are coached by Britain's best known shot putter Geoff Capes (pictured), have been provisionally suspended from all competition after being charged by UK Anti-Doping (UKAD) following their refusal to take drugs tests.
Audi sign up as German Olympic sponsor for Vancouver and London
February 8 - Car manufacturer Audi has signed up to be a partner of the German Olympic Sports Confederation (DSOB) and a national promoter of the German National Paralympic Committee for the Vancouver and London Games, it has been announced.
Read more: Audi sign up as German Olympic sponsor for Vancouver and London
Warning landmark High Court case could force coaches to stay away from athletics
By Steven Downes
Read more: Warning landmark High Court case could force coaches to stay away from athletics
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February 8 - Last week’s High Court case in which a top track athlete is seeking a six-figure compensation figure from his former coach could scare thousands of volunteer coaches away from the sport, according to a leading figure in athletics.
Equality and Diversity Award for Olympic Park
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February 8 - The design of the London 2012 Olympic Park has been praised for its inclusivity and accessibility, and highlighted as potentially changing the way future developments are designed.
Australian boxing kangaroo delivers KO blow to opponents
By Duncan Mackay in Vancouver
Read more: Australian boxing kangaroo delivers KO blow to opponents
February 7 - The Australian team will be able to fly a giant flag of a boxing kangaroo from its balconies in the Olympic Village here, after striking a deal with the International Olympic Committee (IOC).
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British short track speed skater Jon Eley travelled to the Winter Olympics in Turin in 2006 as an outsider but this year he is determined to bring back a medal from Vancouver, as he exclusively tells Mike Rowbottom
