2012 London Olympics news and photos from the Sacramento Bee

C.K. Wu confirmed Thursday he is running for president of the International Olympic Committee, becoming the fourth candidate and the second from Asia bidding to replace Jacques Rogge.

It appears Duke coach Mike Krzyzewski has decided to remain at the helm of the U.S. men's Olympic basketball squad.
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Mike Krzyzewski had decided to remain coach of the U.S. men's Olympic basketball team.
Carrion Candidacy
Richard Carrion of Puerto Rico entered the IOC presidential race Wednesday, promising to use his business experience to guide the Olympics through the world's troubled financial times and proposing to deploy IOC staff permanently in host cities to help organize the games.


Facing a wave of criticism from around the world, International Olympic Committee President Jacques Rogge will meet with the head of wrestling's governing body to discuss ways the sport can fight to save its place in the Olympics.


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Jacqueline Sahlberg, an intern for The Bee and a Yale senior who will graduate in December, will send updates and photos from the Summer Olympics in London.
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