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Italian bid edges Swedish rival in 2026 Olympic host study

Friday, 24 May 2019, 16:57 Last update: about 7 years ago Associated Press

The Italian bid to host the 2026 Winter Olympics in Milan and Cortina d'Ampezzo looked stronger than the Stockholm-Are project in an IOC analysis of the candidates published Friday. Polling by...

Cycling: Benedetti wins 12th stage; Polanc takes Giro lead

Thursday, 23 May 2019, 17:47 Last update: about 7 years ago Associated Press

Cesare Benedetti won the 12th stage of the Giro d'Italia on Thursday for his first victory as a professional while Jan Polanc took the overall leader's pink jersey from UAE Emirates teammate Valerio...

IOC wants to remove boxing body AIBA from Tokyo Olympics

Wednesday, 22 May 2019, 18:21 Last update: about 7 years ago Associated Press

Dealing a blow to Olympic boxing officials after months of investigations, the IOC has set up a vote next month on removing the sport's governing body AIBA from organizing bouts at the 2020 Tokyo...

Cycling: Ewan wins Stage 11; Conti keeps pink jersey in Giro

Wednesday, 22 May 2019, 18:04 Last update: about 7 years ago Associated Press

Caleb Ewan of Australia sprinted to victory on the 11th stage of the Giro d'Italia on Wednesday, while Italian cyclist Valerio Conti remained the overall leader. Ewan, who rides for Lotto-Soudal,...

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