9+ hour, 12+ min ago  (556+ words) The Games Independent Infrastructure and Coordination Authority took ownership of the inner city Victoria Park site from the Brisbane City Council at midnight, and temporary perimeter fencing was erected ahead of construction on the 3. 6 billion Australian dollar ($2. 6 billion) Brisbane Olympics…...

2+ day, 15+ hour ago  (230+ words) The dispute centers around Victoria Park, the site of the proposed 3. 6 billion Australian dollar ($2. 6 billion) Brisbane Olympics main stadium. The five people were taken into custody for obstructing and assaulting police officers, a police spokesperson said, adding that one of…...

3+ week, 3+ day ago  (185+ words) After winning the Stanley Cup back to back with the NHL's Florida Panthers and a gold medal at the Milan Cortina Olympics as part of the U. S. team, Tkachuk is set to play at the world championships later this month. Tkachuk…...

1+ mon, 2+ week ago  (265+ words) In a statement late Monday, Fischer said he made a "serious mistake in this matter" by traveling to Beijing with the Switzerland men's team using false paperwork. "I'm very sorry if I've disappointed people with this situation," Fischer said. "I…...

2+ mon, 1+ day ago  (238+ words) Taiwan's first Olympic boxing champion beat Thananya Somnuek of Thailand 5-0 in the round of 16 in the 60-kilogram division. That earned Lin a quarterfinal against division favorite Ayaka Taguchi of Japan. The 30-year-old Lin wasn't cleared to compete at the Asian…...

2+ mon, 5+ day ago  (650+ words) With a new haircut, Malinin showcased all that the spectators expected from the defending two-time world champion at O2 Arena. He will go to Saturday's free skate with a massive lead of more than nine points after a personal-best 111. 29 score in…...