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Monday, July 16, 2012  Obama, Biden to attend tune-up games for Olympic basketball teams

Tuesday, July 13, 2010  Fresh from its successful hosting of Africa's first World Cup, South Africa said Tuesday it will bid to bring the Olympics to Africa for the first time in 2020.

Monday, May 17, 2010  The former president will serve as honorary chairman of the nation's bid to host the 2018 or 2022 World Cup. The United States submitted the paperwork for the bid to FIFA last week.

Friday, January 08, 2010  Hiroshima, Nagasaki not put off by IOC resistance to 2020 joint Olympic bid

Thursday, November 12, 2009  After 4 failed Olympic bids, Istanbul to try for 2020 Games

Tuesday, October 06, 2009  Conservative talk radio host Rush Limbaugh, Blues owner Dave Checketts join up in bid for Rams

Friday, October 02, 2009  Stunned silence, sadness in Chicago as 2016 Olympics bid goes elsewhere

Wednesday, September 30, 2009  First lady Michelle Obama arrives in Copenhagen ahead of IOC vote on 2016 Olympic host

Tuesday, September 29, 2009  Color it green: Tokyo wants to make athletes, environment the focus of 2016 Olympics

Tuesday, September 22, 2009  President Obama sends letters to IOC members promising 'spectacular' 2016 Olympics in Chicago

Thursday, September 17, 2009  Rogge: USOC issues won't harm Chicago's 2016 bid in expected close vote in October

Wednesday, September 16, 2009  Obama drums up support for Chicago Olympic bid, says city would 'make the world proud'

Wednesday, September 09, 2009  Reservation, please. Chicago 2016 still waiting to hear if Obama will go to Copenhagen

Monday, August 10, 2009  USOC says focus on Chicago 2016; no other cities being considered for future bids

Wednesday, June 17, 2009  Chicago, 3 other cities bidding for 2016 Olympics take their case to IOC members