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Detailed itinerary of Prince William and Kate’s Canadian tour released An itinerary of William and Kate’s Canadian tour has been released. Some highlights: Read more on The Canadian Press via Yahoo! Canada News Kate takes crash course in French ahead of royal visit to Quebec After saying “Yes” to Prince William, the Duchess of Cambridge wants to be able to say “Oui” to Quebecers. Read more on Canada.com

Chicago Red Stars Engen, Loyden, Rapinoe Named to U.S. WNT Roster CHICAGO (Sept. 7, 2010) – U.S. Women’s National Team head coach Pia Sundhage has named 30 players to a preliminary roster for two matches against China, taking place on Oct. 2 at the Kennesaw State University Soccer Stadium in Kennesaw, Ga. (6 p.m. ET), and on Oct. 6 at PPL Park in Chester, Pa. (7 p.m. ET on ESPN2)….

Westchester YMCA Orcas finish long course swim season with Junior Olympics meet The Westchester YMCA Orcas swim team completed its Southern California Swimming long course season early this month with the Junior Olympics competition at the Samuelson Aquatics Center in Thousand Oaks. Read more on The Argonaut Oliver Duggins dies: educator competed in Sr. Olympics with a walker Oliver Duggins raced with Jesse Owens, worked with FBI DirectorJ. Edgar Hoover…

Jack Nicklaus, Annika Sorenstam make co-bid for Olympic course Jack Nicklaus and Annika Sorenstam, asked to be “global ambassadors” during golf’s all-out sales pitch to be part of the Olympics, want to build the course in Brazil where the Olympics will be played in 2016. Read more on ESPN Special athletes prepared to take center stage Some might not think Special Olympics qualify as sports. Read more on Wisconsin Rapids…

They must have gotten all the troupes and had them perform there. and of course, Riverdance is so cool, it gets TWO people to do introductions before it starts. And oh my GOD, Lynn Hillary (sp?) is a good singer. FACT: This was Breandan De Gallai’s last performance with Riverdance. ENJOY!!!

The olympics for a long time were only for amateur athletes, and professionals were not allowed to compete. This has changed of course. What year did this change occur, allowing professionals to compete in the olympic games?