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A week of mourning

By Bill Velasco | April 24, 2010 - 12:00am

This week, the sporting world mourned several losses, and each one dimming the brightness of the community’s color. We remember those who have finished their race, and recount their contributions to our enjoyment...

Sports

Juan Antonio Samaranch hailed as Olympic great

April 22, 2010 - 4:09pm

Juan Antonio Samaranch has been hailed as an IOC president who modernized the Olympics and made it a truly global event.

Politics blamed for Tokyo failure

October 5, 2009 - 12:00am

TOKYO – Tokyo governor Shintaro Ishihara blamed his city’s failure to win the right to host the 2016 Games on behind-the-scenes deals, saying Japanese sports officials must become more adept in dealing...

Sports

Tension in Athens air

By Joaquin M. Henson | August 17, 2004 - 12:00am

There is a feeling of anxiety among athletes, officials, journalists and spectators at the Athens Olympics. It isn’t only the thought that security may be compromised during the 16-day festivities. What is...

Sports

GMA cites Samaranch’s Olympic legacy

By Joey Villar | April 12, 2001 - 12:00am

President Arroyo conferred yesterday state honors to International Olympic Committee (IOC) president Juan Antonio Samaranch whom she cited for his outstanding accomplishments and contributions to sports that benefitted...

Sports

Hail to the Chief - SPORTING CHANCE by Joaquin M. Henson

April 10, 2001 - 12:00am

International Olympic Committee (IOC) President Juan Antonio Samaranch has been described as corrupt, despotic, extravagant, and devious by his harshest critics. But even those who make it a habit to harangue Samaranch...

Sports

Samaranch arrives tonight

April 10, 2001 - 12:00am

International Olympic Committee president Juan Antonio Samaranch arrives tonight on board a private jet from Palau Island for a one-day official visit to the Philippines. Samaranch and his party of five are scheduled...

Sports

IOC President Samaranch darating ngayon

April 10, 2001 - 12:00am

Darating ngayong gabi si International Olympic Committee President Juan Antonio Samaranch sakay ng private jet plane mula Palau island para sa isang araw na opisyal na pagbisita sa bansa.

PSN Palaro