USOC is eyeing a possible bid for the 2016 Olympic Games?

USOC’S NEW INTERNATIONAL VISION@sportbusinessThe US Olympic Committee has moved to boost its attempts to bid for future Olympic Games by appointing IOC member Bob Ctvrtlik as its new international vice president.

doping inquiry into Australian weightlifting

Doping probe after items found@news.com.auTHE Australian Institute of Sport (AIS) in Canberra has ordered a doping investigation after discovering "material" in its visitors' accommodation that it suspects is related to performance-enhancing drugs.

Singapore's funding system

Singapore Sports Council's New National Sports Association Funding Model@SSCSports Council introduces outcome-based funding for NSAs @channel news asiaSINGAPORE : National Sports Associations (NSAs) will now get their funding based on what they can do rather than on what they have achieved.

Singapore launches new career scheme for elite athletes

S'pore Sports Council launches new career scheme for elite athletes @channel news asiaProgramme for Elite Athlete's Career (PEAC): top athletes are placed in participating companies where they enjoy a flexible work environment that allows them to continue their elite sports training and participation in competitions.

sleep position gives personality clue

sleep position gives personality clue@BBCIf you want an insight into somebody's true personality, then try to catch a glimpse of the way they sleep.

52-year-old US professor in Turin 2006 Winter Olympics

Luge and the Lab@the scientistAs director of the Human Performance Lab at Boise State University and the author of nine fitness and wellness books, kinesiologist Werner Hoeger understands body movement. This month in Torino, Italy, the 52-year-old professor will put his theories to the test: He’ll be competing in luge at the 2006 Olympic Games.?

UK Sport funding strategy

UK Sport releases 2012 Funding submission@UK sportUK Sport has today released its submission to the Government on options for increased funding for elite athletes in the run up to London 2012. The submission is based on the agency’s ‘no compromise’ approach to delivering performance success.