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The article reports on the establishment of a White House Office for Olympic, Paralympic and Youth Sport by U.S. President Barack Obama. It notes that the main purpose of the new office is to promote awareness on the Olympic movement by promoting its basic principles in the federal government. Moreover, the office will also advocate policies and programs that will enhance the sports participation of youth, especially those in urban areas.

The article reports on the decision of the USA Track & Field (USATF) to amend their rules which ban headphones in USAFT-sanctioned events in 2007. The rule amendment will reportedly allow race directors to make their own determination. The organization also noted that the rule had drawn passionate feedback from all sides, including those from runners.

The article recounts various professional sports events in the U.S. in 2008. It discusses the role of politics in sports such as the Beijing Olympics of the year. It highlights several achievements of the athletes who competed for defferent sports events, including 41-year-old swimmer Dara Torres and hoops star Candace Parker. It also cites several accomplishments of government and sports officials, and the role of solidarity in an administration.

The article focuses on the exploitation of professional sports by politicians during elections, particularly U.S. Vice-Presidential candidate Sarah Palin. It notes that association of politicians with sports is way for them to show voters they enjoy competition and fair play. It notes that in her campaign trail, Sarah Palin uses sports as her primary for of communication with voters. Palin's affiliation with sports as well as her sporting interest are also discussed.

Comments on the move of several U.S. legislators to conduct hearings on the use of steroids among baseball athletes in 2005. Overview of public attendance at baseball games after the first hearing; Benefits that television networks get from airing the games; Observation of the author on the perception of youth regarding baseball.

Presents the views of John Korff, a sports and entertainment marketer, on hosting the Olympic Games in Hawaii. Career background; Significance of sports to the economy of the state.

Discusses the impact of recreational sporting events on the economy of Tempe, Arizona. Plan of Tempe to host several sporting events; Information on the first annual P. F. Chang's Rock 'n' Roll Arizona Marathon event hosted by the Arizona Valley.

Discusses U.S. presidential candidates' use of sports in their 2004 electioneering campaigns. Inclusion of Bob Graham's sponsorship of a ride in the NASCAR Craftsman Truck series; Wesley Clark's wearing of a New England Patriots hat and sweatshirt in a television campaign commercial; Ways in which sports offer excellent venues for political candidates to talk to the masses.

Reports on the recommendations of a citizen's task force assigned by the city of San Diego, California, to probe into the city's negotiations with the San Diego Chargers football team. Cost of attracting a new football franchise into the city; Proposals of the team for a new stadium; Economic impact of maintaining the Chargers in the city.

Focuses on the techniques to detect performance-enhancement drugs in athletes in the United States. Polygraphing principles applied to athletes; Allocation on various sports personalities tested positive for drugs; Government policy on polygraphing.

Reports the request of the Salt Lake City Olympic Committee in Utah for the city to create a temporary Localized Alternative Sign Overlay District.

Comments on the conflict of opening schools during the 2002 Salt Lake City Olympic Games in Utah. Impact of the Olympic games on student concentration; Need for educators to find a formula to keep the schools open and enrich eduction while games are in progress; View on the proposals of the Salt Lake Organizing Committee on the issue.

Reports the decision of Stephanie Vega, a student in Houston, Texas, not to lead her classmates in prayer before a high school football games. Her fear of being expelled by the school; Ruling of the United States Court of Appeals for the fifth circuit on the public prayer in school.

Analyzes why United States President Bill Clinton has decided to remain silent about his sports favorites since 1994. Assumption that Clinton's open support for the Arkansas Razorback basketball team contributed to the defeat of Democratic legislators in 1994.

Focuses on presidential hopeful, New Jersey Senator, and former National Basketball Association player Bill Bradley. How he is using the lingo and experiences from his basketball career in his presidential race; His presence and comments at a 1999 Iowa Class I-A high school championship.

Reports on an illegal series of away games the Maidstoners, an East Hampton, New York bar league softball team, played in Cuba. Context of the Baltimore Orioles' March 28, 1999 legal game there; How the Talkhouse Bar team arrived at the idea and how they carried it out; Details of police response and the first game.

Presents a photograph of Baltimore, Maryland Mayor Kurt Schmoke with Baltimore Ravens owner Art Modell during a ceremony to announce the Baltimore National Football League (NFL) franchise will be known as the Ravens.

Reports on Lake Placid, New York Mayor T. James Strack's plan to bring the Winter Olympic Games in the year 2022 to the area.

Notes that television comedian Milton Berle has been named special adviser on fitness for older adults on President George Bush's Council on Physical Fitness and Sports. Why he was selected; First assignment taping a public service ad promoting regular exercise.

Comments on a news item published in the February 15, 1998 issue of the `Desert News' periodical which misquoted Utah Governor Mike Leavitt concerning the funding of the 2002 Winter Olympics to be held at Salt Lake City in the state. Funding policy of the state related to the 2002 Winter Olympics; Search for additional funding for the event.

The article focuses on the opening day of the U.S. baseball season in 1978. It is said that the presence of incumbent presidents brings special recognition to the opening day. It discusses the history behind the tradition of politicians attending opening days which is said to have been started by then President Howard Taft in 1910. It also relates how the Cracker Jack popcorn snack was created and associated with baseball.

States that the World Series champion Toronto Blue Jays baseball team appeared at receptions in Ottawa, Ontario and Washington, D.C. hosted by Canadian Governor General Ramon Hnatyshyn and United States President George Bush. Designated hitter Dave Winfield, 41, who last week signed a $5.2 million deal with the Minnesota Twins, did not take part.

Reports the creation of a second Quarterback Club in California. Community support to the football program; Fund raising activity for academic support of student athletes; Factors attributing to the national prominence of the sports program.

Presents news briefs across the United States as of December 2000. Findings of the state of Illinois on the impact of hosting sporting events to the development of the tourism industry of a state; Objective of the prison inmates in several U.S. states in training dogs inside the jail; Information on the lawsuit filed by at least 30 states against five international music labels regarding their pricing systems on compact discs.

The article provides information on the meeting of Sports Fans Coalition (SFC) with the staff of Federal Communication Commission of U.S. to discuss sports policy.

Comments on international politics associated with Olympics. Quality of Olympic events; Indication that these games are ludicrous, wasteful, and filled with petty feuding; Urge for American withdrawal from Olympics; Approach of the Soviet Union towards Olympics; Definition of amateur athletes.

Reports that lawmakers in Arizona are beginning to complain against the government's redirection of taxpayers' money to the state Tourism and Sports Authority (TSA), the issuer of $230 million of revenue bonds for an Arizona Cardinals football stadium. Reports released by the auditor general's office on the claim of the TSA on the general fund; Background on the functions of the TSA.

Focuses on the sponsorship of Automated Office Systems to Fresno State sports in California. Supply of needed accoutrements to local, regional and national press; Utility of photocopiers and fax machines at Bulldog Stadium and Selland Arena during home games; Claims of Fresno State's media relations department Chris Ramos on the sponsorship.