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Olympic photo chief creates the image of the games

This Monday, July 4, 2011 file photo shows a competitor riding in the equestrian arena during the Greenwich Park Eventing international event, at Greenwich Park, London. Greenwich Park will host the London 2012 Olympic equestrian events.  Asking Bob Martin to choose between his photos is somewhat like asking a parent to decide which child they love the most. Does he like the rowers straining in the dawn mist, framed by the looming turrets of Windsor Castle? Or the thoroughbred leaping over an impossible barrier, set against the backdrop of Canary Wharf? Maybe the sunset over the beach volleyball court? "I love them all _ that's the problem," he said. Martin is the man laying the groundwork for perfect picture of the 2012 London Olympics. His job is to make it possible for 1,400 photographers to create memorable images _ and doing whatever it takes to make sure those shots are created. (AP Photo/Tom Hevezi, File)

LONDON (AP) — Asking Bob Martin to choose between his photos is like asking a parent to decide which child they love the most.

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Soccer star Beckham to bring Olympic torch to UK

LA Galaxy soccer player David Beckham speaks during a Let's Move! soccer event with students from across the country and the Major League Soccer champions LA Galaxy, Tuesday, May 15, 2012, in the State Dining Room of the White House in Washington. (AP Photo/Carolyn Kaster)

LONDON (AP) — Organizers of the 2012 Olympics say soccer star David Beckham is bringing the Olympic flame back from Greece as the torch begins an 8,000 mile (12,875km) tour across Britain.

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English soccer concerned about Euro 2012 racism

LONDON (AP) — The head of English soccer has raised concerns with UEFA President Michel Platini that players and fans could be racially abused at European Championship matches in Ukraine.

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Syria to send 10 athletes to London Olympics

In this Sunday, May 13, 2012 photo, The president of the Syrian Olympic Committee Gen. Mowaffak Joumaa speaks during an interview with The Associated Press in Damascus, Syria. Joumaa said 10 athletes have either qualified or received wild-card invitations to compete in swimming, track and field, weightlifting, boxing, equestrian and shooting during the games. (AP Photo/Bassem Tellawi)

DAMASCUS, Syria (AP) — Syria plans to send up to 10 athletes and 20 sports administrators to the London Olympics despite spiraling violence and a looming travel ban against top officials.

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Syria to send 10 athletes to London Olympics

In this Sunday, May 13, 2012 photo, The president of the Syrian Olympic Committee Gen. Mowaffak Joumaa speaks during an interview with The Associated Press in Damascus, Syria. Joumaa said 10 athletes have either qualified or received wild-card invitations to compete in swimming, track and field, weightlifting, boxing, equestrian and shooting during the games. (AP Photo/Bassem Tellawi)

DAMASCUS, Syria (AP) — Syria plans to send up to 10 athletes and 20 sports administrators to the London Olympics despite spiraling violence and a looming travel ban against top officials.

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