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Vancouver 2010 Olympic Games - Special Report
The Games:
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Wall Street trading is often described as a blood sport. But inside the great investment houses, the sport of the moment is, of all things, curling — that oddball of the Olympics that is sort of like shuffleboard on ice, the New York Times reported.
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CNBC's Michelle Caruso-Cabrera looks at what the gold medal itself is really worth.
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Hudson's Bay Company is the official outfitter of the Vancouver 2010 Olympic and Paralympic Winter Games, with Richard Baker, Hudson's Bay Trading Company chairman and CNBC's Michelle Caruso-Cabrera.
The Business:
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Insight on how the Olympic games have impacted business in Vancouver, with the city's mayor, Gregor Robertson.
The Business
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The window to cash in on marketing deals for Olympic athletes is very short, but another good games ensures that American speedskater Apolo Anton Ohno, who has so far won a silver and bronze, can be relevant for years to come.
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There’s an undercurrent of crankiness in Vancouver over the invasion of Olympic tourists, and apprehension over the legacy of debt.
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You’ll hear all about how everyone wants those red Canada mittens that had been on its way of selling out millions before Oprah mentioned it. But that’s not the best business to hit the Olympics.
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Atos Origin is the provider of the Olympics IT Network, with CNBC's Michelle Caruso-Cabrera.
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Why spending on the Olympics really is worthwhile for the host country, with CNBC's Michelle Caruso-Cabrera.
The Players
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Insight on how the images from the Olympics are licensed, with Jonathan Klein, Getty Images CEO/co-founder.
The Players
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Billy Kidd, the first America skier to win an Olympic medal, and Tara Lipinski, winner of the gold medal in figure skating, tell CNBC what they've been doing since their Olympic wins.
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There was so much hope behind American skier Lindsey Vonn that many of forgot about Julia Mancuso. But focus is now on the 25-year-old beauty after she finished behind Vonn in the downhill and also took the silver in the combined yesterday.
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Former Olympic figure skater Sarah Hughes discusses her life after the gold with CNBC.
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Before Bode Miller won the bronze in the downhill yesterday, we spoke with him about that "60 Minutes" interview, how people perceive him and what, if anything, he'll do to change it.
Slideshows
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Here's a look at some of the most high-profile athletes and the venues where they'll be competing. They are also among those with the richest endorsement deals.
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The selection of Olympic host cities can transform a metropolitan area. Click for 40 years of Olympic host cities, and the other candidates that were up for selection!
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When a company spends millions to put their company name on a major stadium, controversy often follows as the value of such an expenditure is difficult to track.
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In the world of illegal gambling, sporting events are far and away the biggest money maker. Click to see the top sports for illegal gambling.
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Recently, TopTenRealEstateDeals.com surveyed realtors and listings across the country to find the most spectacular golf homes and created their top 10 list. Check out the photos!
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Take a look at some of the new stadiums around the country that are in development, ordered by the year they plan to open.
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If you’re a golf enthusiast, or simply enjoy taking in the picturesque views over a majestic 18th green, click ahead to see the Top 15 Golf Communities of 2009!