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LAUSANNE, Switzerland (AP) -- IOC leaders dropped wrestling from the Olympic program on Tuesday, a surprise decision that removes one of the oldest Olympic sports from the 2020 Games. The...

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The Olympics of London 2012 started Friday night with the Opening Ceremonies in royal and rock fashion. In the trickery of stage craft, England's Queen Elizabeth II parachuted into the...

Ralph Lauren plans to produce future uniforms in America At the next Olympics, the team from the USA will wear uniforms made in the USA. Designer Ralph Lauren announced Friday...

LONDON (AP) -- It's a bird, it's a plane - it's a plane that looks a bit like a bird. British Airways has unveiled the first in a flock of...

SPICER -- Polar Plunge events this year raised a record $2.85 million for Minnesota Special Olympics. More than 14,000 people participated in 17 events and raised money by accepting the...

Polar Plunge events this year raised a record $2.85 million for Minnesota Special Olympics. More than 14,000 people participated in 17 events and raised money by accepting the challenge to...

MADRID (AP) -- Leaders of Madrid's 2020 Olympic candidacy say Spain's financial crisis will not affect the city's third consecutive bid and believe hosting the games could help the country...

DURBAN, South Africa -- The South Korean city of Pyeongchang was awarded the 2018 Winter Olympics today after failing in two previous attempts. Pyeongchang defeated rivals Munich and Annecy, France,...

The Willmar Junior Olympic tryouts will be held on Sunday at the Willmar Middle School. Tryouts for 12's will be from 12:30-1:30 p.m., for 14's from 1:30-3 p.m. and for...