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USOC paid acting chief $1 million in 2009

By Alan Abrahamson, Universal Sports | Posted 12:12 AM ET, May 17, 2010 | Updated 12:05 AM ET, May 17, 2010

The USOC released its tax filing forms from 2009, which revealed that acting chief executive Stephanie Streeter's total USOC-related compensation totaled $1,006,336, more than half of which came in the form of bonuses -- not bad for a performance that must be deemed questionable at best.

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Samaranch: A great leader, a man who cared

By Alan Abrahamson, Universal Sports | Posted 12:34 AM ET, Apr 21, 2010 | Updated 12:34 AM ET, May 11, 2010

During his 21-year tenure as president of the IOC, Juan Antonio Samaranch transformed a nearly-bankrupt club of Europeans into a billion dollar enterprise. But Samaranch, who died Wednesday at the age of 89, was more than just the savviest figure in 20th century international sports. Alan Abrahamson writes that he was a man who cared about people.

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If it's 2020, are we in New Orleans?

By Alan Abrahamson, Universal Sports | Posted 12:38 AM ET, Apr 16, 2010 | Updated 12:49 AM ET, Apr 16, 2010

A number of U.S. cities could be considered contenders to land the 2020 Olympics. But would they get the nod? Alan Abrahamson has another city in mind.

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Location, location, location

Why international relations chief Robert Fasulo is leaving the USOC

By Alan Abrahamson | Posted 12:26 AM ET, Apr 5, 2010 | Updated 12:31 AM ET, Apr 5, 2010

Sometimes things really are as they seem. International relations chief Robert Fasulo is leaving of his own accord as the USOC prepares to move its offices, including its international relations staff, to new space in downtown Colorado Springs, Colo.

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Tagliabue suggests evolutionary refinements to USOC

By Alan Abrahamson, Universal Sports | Posted 12:47 AM ET, Mar 26, 2010 | Updated 12:47 AM ET, Mar 26, 2010

A committee, headed by former NFL commissioner Paul Tagliabue, has suggested a series of evolutionary refinements to be made by the U.S. Olympic Committee. Alan Abrahamson writes that while much of the Tagliabue report makes sense and that the time for change is right, no one should those adjustments to be implemented overnight.

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Doha rising

Qatar to host the Olympics or World Cup -- not if, but when?

By Alan Abrahamson | Posted 12:53 AM ET, Mar 15, 2010 | Updated 12:36 AM ET, Mar 15, 2010

The Middle Eastern nation already has incredible sports facilities, a point underscored by the first-rate organization of track and field's 2010 World Indoor Championships. It would seem inevitable -- one day, the World Cup or the Olympics are going to land here.

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A 60-meter hurdles race that lives up to its billing

Cuba's Dayron Robles comes out on top

Posted 12:10 AM ET, Mar 14, 2010 | Updated 12:31 AM ET, Mar 16, 2010

"We knew this would be the premier event," American Terrence Trammell says of the 60-meter hurdles at the Doha 2010 World Indoor Championships. And it was. Cuba's Dayron Robles wins, Trammell takes second, American David Oliver third. China's Liu Xiang -- seventh.

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Clay, Hardee lay framework for London sweep

Americans look to go 1-2-3 at 2012 decathlon after winning gold, silver in Doha heptathlon

By Alan Abrahamson, Universal Sports | Posted 12:40 AM ET, Mar 13, 2010 | Updated 12:10 AM ET, Mar 13, 2010

Attention, all of you who loved seeing the United States roar to 37 medals at the Vancouver Winter Games: Bryan Clay would like a word or two with you. Especially if you have a few dollars. Because he has a plan to win three medals for the United States in the decathlon at the Summer Games in London in 2012.

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Lesson for Marion: Truth has set Chambers free

By Alan Abrahamson, Universal Sports | Posted 12:29 AM ET, Mar 12, 2010 | Updated 12:29 AM ET, Mar 12, 2010

Two of the central figures in the BALCO scandal, Dwain Chambers and Marion Jones, have seen their careers since take drastically opposite turns. Chambers is a gold medal favorite in the 60m at the World Indoor Championships in Doha. Jones has been relegated to basketball purgatory in Tulsa. Alan Abrahamson writes the difference between the two is full disclosure.

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The Laureus awards and Brett Favre

He didn't win

By Alan Abrahamson | Posted 12:08 AM ET, Mar 10, 2010 | Updated 12:47 AM ET, Mar 10, 2010

The Laureus awards, mixing sports greats and Hollywood-style celebrity, spotlight the notion of using sport to help children around the world. It's a noble cause, and Laureus does good work. So why is it such a relatively minor entity in the United States?

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