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India travel update: New Delhi is a work in progress for Commonwealth Games
Los Angeles Times Travel | Daily Deal BlogVisitors to New Delhi face more than the usual chaos as the Indian capital prepares to host the Commonwealth Games, scheduled to open Oct. 3. For starters, workers are whitewashing street medians and installing sidewalk tile. Streets are torn up, and... -
Trained monkeys hired to protect athletes, visitors at Commonwealth Games
The Fabulous ForumOrganizers of this year's Commonwealth Games in New Delhi have had their share of problems, not the least of which are wild animals said to be infesting the stadiums and housing areas. Athletes and other visitors may take comfort in...... -
One-of-a-kind treasures in New Delhi’s markets
Reporting from New DelhiMy wife let me go to India on a cultural exchange program on one condition: Bring back plenty of presents. True to my word, I arrived home in California after a month in Delhi feeling like Santa — my giant duffel bag full of sparkly bangle...Tags: Hinduism, Services and Shopping, Shoes, Pet Supplies, Clothing, Accessories, and Shoes
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Who's in, who's not?
Signatories to the World Anti-Doping Code include the Olympic movement and 78 international sports governing bodies. Here is a partial list of athletic events subject to the code's regulations, along with some notable exceptions. Covered by WADA rules...Tags: Table Tennis, 2016 Olympic Games, Football, FIFA World Cup, Sports
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Athletes' unbeatable foe
Times Staff WriterFirst of two parts Click for part two The worldwide sports anti-doping program, created to fight performance-enhancing drug use in international athletics, imposes severe punishments for accidental or technical infractions, relies at times on disputed...Tags: Trials, Table Tennis, Arbitration, Health and Safety at School, Trade Policy
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Roanoke Inner City Athletic Association Youngsters Ready to Run in Commonwealth Games
Sports DirectorThe twenty second annual Commonwealth Games are scheduled to begin this Friday. For several athletes and coaches Southwest Virginia's big weekend of amateur sporting events is now a second generation celebration.Tags: Sports, Multi-Sport Events
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Commonwealth Games Get Underway with Senior Bowling Competition
Sports DirectorThe 22nd annual Coventry Commonwealth Games of Virginia officially get underway Friday night with opening ceremonies at the Roanoke Civic Center. But the games are already underway across the region. Some of the Games' oldest competitors,...Tags: Super Bowl, Sports, Multi-Sport Events
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According to a stat ESPN made up, Joe Flacco is pretty good
Because traditional statistics are no longer good enough for the Worldwide Leader, the folks over at ESPN have invented a new quarterback rating system that they will undoubtedly cram down our throats non-stop for the next six months. Get ready for a...Tags: Ryan Fitzpatrick, Matt Schaub, Drew Brees, Athletes, Michael Vick
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Phil Simms and Peter King weigh in on Joe Flacco
After suffering his share of criticism during the offseason, Joe Flacco is ready to prove himself on the field. But before he can do that, members of the media have one more month to share their opinions of the Ravens' fourth-year quarterback. And if...Tags: Athletes, Baltimore Ravens, Football, Sports, Cam Cameron
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Commonwealth game organizers release opening ceremony details
InternThe Coventry Commonwealth Games will continue its tradition of having Olympic athletes as part of the events. Paralympic track and field medalist John Register will speak at the opening ceremonies on July 15th. Pop singer Ashlyne Huff will give...Tags: Sports, Multi-Sport Events
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Lauren Jackson Signs Multi-Year Deal With Storm
Web ReporterThe Seattle Storm today re-signed two-time WNBA MVP Lauren Jackson to a multi-year contract Storm Head Coach and Director of Player Personnel Brian Agler announced. Per team policy, terms of the deal were not disclosed. "It is great news to announce that...Tags: Basketball, Ichiro Suzuki, American League, Football, Television
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