Year to Go Until Brazil 2014
Wednesday marks one year to go until the 2014 FIFA World Cup.
Also this week, the 2013 Confederations Cup kicks off Saturday with Brazil facing Japan in Brasilia's Estadio Nacional.
Stay tuned to World Football INSIDER for complete coverage of the Road to Brazil 2014.
Moscow 2013 Test Event
Organizers of the 2013 World Championships in Athletics will be put to the test Tuesday at the Moscow Challenge.
Around 250 athletes from 35 countries will take part in the Moscow Challenge meeting in Luzhniki Stadium.
USOC Board Meets
The USOC Board of Directors holds its regular quarterly meeting Tuesday at McDonald's headquarters in Oak Brook, Illinois.
The did working groups will update the Board through presentations.
After the meeting, McDonald's will host Board members in their test kitchens.
ANOC Assembly
Around the Rings will be on the scene in Lausanne for Saturday’s Extraordinary General Assembly of the Association of National Olympic Committees.
Stay tuned to ATR throughout the week for publication of a special edition magazine for the occasion.
Written by Nicole Bennett
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