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Boston bombs raise worries for Olympics, World Cup

LONDON - From London to Sochi to Rio de Janeiro, the deadly bomb attacks on the Boston Marathon raised new concerns Tuesday over safety at major sports events around the world...

http://juneauempire.com/sports/2013-04-17/boston-bombs-raise-worries-olympics-wo
Sports
Next American gymnasts tumbling onto scene

...among the top contenders in the next generation of American women trying to follow up London gold with a repeat in Rio de Janeiro in 2016."I'm taking it year-by-year," Biles said. "But it is still in the back of my mind and I do think...

http://juneauempire.com/sports/2013-03-03/next-american-gymnasts-tumbling-scene
Sports
Welcoming a new spiritual leader

...several dozen Alaska young men and women, along with the three Alaskan bishops, are planning to travel this summer to Rio de Janeiro to celebrate World Youth Day with Pope Francis. I look forward to meeting Pope Francis in the future and extending to...

http://juneauempire.com/opinion/2013-03-17/welcoming-new-spiritual-leader
Opinion
Arts & Culture calendar

...from Brazil, is the story of Bianca, who manages a precarious living as a talented but underemployed actress in Rio de Janeiro. Troubled by the thought she has missed her chance at a "big break," she perseveres with single-minded dedication...

http://juneauempire.com/art/2012-11-29/art-events-music
Art
Federer hopes to play 2016 Games in Rio

...PAULO - Roger Federer says he won't play as often in the next few years but wants to compete in the 2016 Olympics in Rio de Janeiro. The 31-year-old Swiss star intends to be more mindful about the tournaments he plays to make sure he can keep...

http://juneauempire.com/sports/2012-12-07/federer-hopes-play-2016-games-rio
Sports
What lies ahead in 2013 AD

...young people from our diocese and the state of Alaska. This event will bring hundreds of thousands of young people to Rio de Janeiro, Brazil for a week-long international celebration of their faith with Pope Benedict XVI. Here in Alaska, a high...

http://juneauempire.com/opinion/2013-01-06/what-lies-ahead-2013-ad
Opinion
Jacques Rogge to meet with wrestling leader

...which remains on the program for the 2016 Olympics in Rio de Janeiro, still has a chance to stay on the list for 2020...said. "Wrestling will participate in the games in Rio de Janeiro. To the athletes who train now, I say, 'Continue...

http://juneauempire.com/sports/2013-02-14/jacques-rogge-meet-wrestling-leader
Sports
Sports Shorts

...to create a fresh new relationship" with the IOC.Wrestling will still be on the program at the 2016 Olympics in Rio de Janeiro.Pro soccer player Robbie Rogers says he is gay Robbie Rogers, a former player for the U.S. national team and...

http://juneauempire.com/sports/2013-02-17/sports-shorts
Sports
US, Iran find common ground: Olympic wrestling

...a special committee charged with seeking to save Olympic wrestling, which will remain in the 2016 Summer Games in Rio de Janeiro. But it must compete against seven other events - including squash, roller sports and wakeboarding - for one open...

http://juneauempire.com/sports/2013-02-20/us-iran-find-common-ground-olympic-wre
Sports
Douglas wins AP female athlete of the year honors

...Though her busy schedule hasn't left time to train, Douglas insists she still intends to compete through the Rio de Janeiro Olympics in 2016.No female Olympic champion has gone on to compete at the next Summer Games since Nadia Comaneci...

http://juneauempire.com/sports/2012-12-24/douglas-wins-ap-female-athlete-year-ho
Sports

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