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unprofessionalfoul.com - 3/24/2009
Quick Throw: 2016 Euro 2016 Bidders
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UEFA's Executive Committee confirmed (PDF warning) that France, Italy, Norway/Sweden and Turkey are the official bidders for Euro 2016. The Committee also acted to create a body to audit clubs to ensure the UEFA licenses were awarded appropriately as part of its financial fair play campaign [Ed. ...
universalsports.com - 3/24/2009
Chicago’s bid for 2016 Games has potential hurdles
— universalsports.com — More so than any of the three other bid cities, Chicago's quest for the 2016 Summer Games... has some potential minefields to traverse. (more) Chicago’s bid for 2016 Games has potential hurdles

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Obama plans to attend IOC meeting for 2016 Games
universalsports.com - 3/23/2009
Obama plans to attend IOC meeting for 2016 Games
— universalsports.com — The committee hoping to bring the 2016 Olympics to Chicago has an early commitment from President Barack... Obama to be in Copenhagen for its final presentation and the International Olympic Committee vote. (more) Obama plans to attend IOC meeting for 2016 Games

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universalsports.com - 3/28/2009
IOC will review 2016 sport hopefuls in August
— universalsports.com — The seven sports vying for inclusion in the 2016 Summer Games will know in August if they... made the short list. (more) IOC will review 2016 sport hopefuls in August

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