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Health care reform emerges as new Olympian challenge

By Joe Eaton and Aaron Mehta

When a U.S. hockey player lays out a Canadian opponent, he need not worry about stitches, a concussion or knocked-out teeth. Unlike 46 milli

Who bankrolls the budget showdown players

By iWatch News

In the drama of Government Shutdown 2011, a handful of powerful congressmen vie for the leading role.

Pro-Romney super PAC donor part of Olympic scandal

By Michael Beckel

Donation to pro-Romney super PAC comes from company touched by scandal in 2002 Salt Lake games.

Excerpts from this story referencing "Sports":

"… Gross said the group does not discuss its donors. …"

"… es — a mess that Romney has been credited with cleaning up. Jet Set Sports Holding, L.P., which has offered luxury hospitality packages for the Olymp …"

"… ney’s presidency. It donated $100,000 to the group last November.Jet Set Sports’ connection to Romney doesn’t end there, though.Company founder and ch …"

"… argaret each donated $50,000 to Restore Our Future in January. And Jet Set Sports President Mark Lewis is working in his home state of Montana as a co-chair …"

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Former Olympians praise Romney in ad — and pony up contributions

By Michael Beckel

Super PAC ads backing Romney feature Kristi Yamaguchi, also a contributor to the candidate.

Excerpts from this story referencing "Sports":

"… Restore Our Future’s only ties to the Olympics.New Jersey-based Jet Set Sports, a company that provides luxury hospitality packages for the games, along …"

"… officials in hopes of securing a hospitality contract.Furthermore, Jet Set Sports President Mark Lewis is the co-chair of Romney’s finance team in Montana …"

NCAA spent $1.6 million on lobbying in past decade

By Michael Beckel

March Madness may be coming to an end, but the job of the NCAA's lobbyists is never done.

Mixed martial arts take fight to Capitol Hill

By Reity O'Brien

Mixed martial arts, upstart sports experiencing a surge in lobbying activity.

Excerpts from this story referencing "Sports":

"… ccording to Marie Hardin, associate director of the John Curley Center for Sports Journalism at Penn State University. “You have to wonder if part of thi …"