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Bulgaria's Wrestling Coach Starts Hunger Strike to Protest IOC Decision
Olympic gold medalist and Bulgaria's top wrestling coach Armen Nazaryan has started a hunger strike to protest the International Olympic Committee's move to drop the sport after the 2016 Olympics
Lakers Center Dwight Howard Eyes 2016 Olympics
Dwight Howard expressed his willingness to play for the US Olympic team in 2016. He won Olympic gold with the U.S. in the 2008 Beijing Games but had to miss the 2012 London Games
Mike Krzyzewski to Step Down as US Hoops Team Mentor
After helping restore USA Basketball to its old glory during his seven-year stint, Duke coach Mike Krzyzewski has announced that he will not return to mentor the national team after the Blue Devils' season
Mike Eruzione's 'Miracle On Ice' jersey and stick sold for almost $1 million
Mike Eruzione's jersey and stick that he used during the 1980 US hockey team's 'Miracle On Ice' victory over heavy favorite Russia have been sold for almost $1 million in an auction conducted by Heritage Auctions
'Blade Runner' Denies Murder Charges
South African Olympic star Oscar Pistorius appeared in court after being charged with murder of his girlfriend, Reeva Steenkamp, at his home. The Pistorius family issued a statement disputing the murder charge
South African Olympic Runner Charged with Murder
South African running star Oscar Pistorius -- the first double-amputee to run at the Olympics -- will appear in court on murder charges after a woman was shot dead at his residence
'Blade Runner' Oscar Pistorius Charged with Murder of Girlfriend
Oscar Pistorius, known as 'Blade Runner' for his use of carbon fiber prosthetic blades in Olympic competition, has been charged with murder for allegedly killing his girlfriend at his home
IOC Recommends Dropping Wrestling from Olympics
The days of wrestling in the Olympics are numbered as the International Olympic Committee executive board has recommended the sport's dropping from the Summer Olympic Games
Austria, Latvia, Slovenia Advance to 2014 Olympics Men's Hockey Event
The list of 12 qualifiers in men's hockey for the 2014 Sochi Winter Olympics is now complete after Austria, Latvia and Slovenia booked the last three spots
Olympian Suzy Hamilton Admits Working as Las Vegas Escort
In a shocking admission, three-time US Olympian Suzy Favor Hamilton revealed that she has been working as a $600-an-hour escort in the past year
British Sailing Duo Breaks Up Ahead of 2016 Rio Games
The British sailing pair of Luke Patience and Stuart Bithell has decided to break up the partnership that won a silver medal at the London Olympics and go their separate ways
Volleyball Federation Finalizes Criteria for 2016 Olympics
After its two-day annual meeting, the International Volleyball Federation (FIVB) Sports Events Council has finalized the qualification process for 12 teams that will see action in the 2016 Olympics
The Closing Ceremony of the 2012 Summer Olympic Games (Photo by: Paul Drinkwater/NBC)
London Throws World's Biggest Party at Closing Ceremony
Artistic Director Kim Gavin brought together Britain's biggest stars to perform in a Closing Ceremony that provided the soundtrack for the whole world to celebrate the the London 2012 Olympic Games
London Olympics Photos: Stunning Pictures from the Closing Ceremony
Check out the London 2012 Closing Ceremony photo gallery
London Olympics Closing Ceremony Nets Big Ratings for NBC
The closing ceremony of the London Olympics has made NBC a big ratings winner, with 31 million viewers watching nationally as curtains go down
Record-Breaking Olympic Games for Team USA
The 2012 London Olympics marked a record-breaking campaign for Team USA, which collected more gold medals than ever before on foreign soil. With 104 total medals the U.S. led the medal count
The Moments That Defined Team USA
Here's a look at the moments that defined the United States Olympic Team at the 2012 London Summer Olympic Games
Consider this: If Team USA's women competed as their own nation, they would rank an astounding third in the gold-medal count. The U.S. women won 58 of Team USA's 104 total medals
Team USA Men's Basketball: Defending Champs
Team USA's NBA all-stars linked arms and stepped onto the podium together to accept their Olympic gold medals, their back-to-back titles leaving no doubt about their status as the world's top team
Team USA Wraps Up Impressive London 2012 Games in Track and Field
With Its medal tally of 29 medals, Team USA scored its biggest Olympic medal collection in Track and Field since the 1992 Olympic Games in Barcelona
American Keflezighi Fourth in Men's Olympic Marathon
Eight years after his Olympic silver, Meb Keflezighi returned to the Olympic marathon at the age of 37 to finish in fourth place in 2:11:06
Russia Wins Gold; Brazil and Italy Get Silver and Bronze
In the Men's Olympic Volleyball final, Brazil could not capitalize to seal the deal against Russia. Italy won the bronze by edging Bulgaria 3-1
Russia Comes From Behind to Beat Brazil for Men's Volleyball Gold
After two and a half sets it looked like Brazil would cruise to their third Olympics title, but the Brazilians eventually missed out to Russia
USA Battles Spain for 107-100 Win to Capture Olympic Gold Medal
In a game that featured 16 lead changes and six ties, 30 points from Kevin Durant led a balanced attack that helped Team USA fight off Spain for a 107-100 win to capture the Olympic gold medal
Russian Dmitriy Muserskiy Sets Scoring Record on Way to Gold Medal
Russia's Dmitriy Muserskiy set a new scoring record of 31 points for an Olympic Games volleyball gold medal match
Zaytsev Hopes Bronze will Take Italy Back to Top of Men's Volleyball World
Italy's bronze medal at the London Olympics was their first in a major tournament since silver at Athens 2004 and the aim is to build a new period of dominance in men's volleyball
Italy Claims Men's Volleyball Bronze Medal vs Bulgaria
Italy could not fulfil their dream of gold in London but were still happy to claim their fifth Olympic medal after edging Bulgaria 3-1 in the Men's Volleyball Bronze Medal Match
Russian Sergey Kirdyapkin Wins Grueling Olympic 50km Walk Gold
The Russians may have been left behind in the medal race, but they came up with some exceptional feats like when Sergey Kirdyapkin clinched the grueling 50km race walk title with an Olympic-record
Jake Varner Wins Freestyle Wrestling Olympic Gold Medal
It was one of the last gold-medal moments for the USA on the final day of the 2012 Olympic Games. And it belonged to American Jake Varner and the freestyle wrestling team
Destinee Hooker Named Best Spiker at Olympic Games
U.S. Olympic Women's Volleyball Team opposite hitter Destinee Hooker (San Antonio, Texas) was selected as the Best Spiker of the 2012 Olympic Games women's volleyball competition
Team USA Women's Hoops: Olympic Reign
Team USA's victory over France cemented the women's fifth straight gold medal in basketball, an Olympic record for consecutive championships in a women's team sport
Krzyzewski's Team USA Goes for Gold
Restoring Team USA to a dominant position in international men's basketball existed all along, even as a series of embarrassing defeats made the triumphant Barcelona Games seem like a distant memory
Team USA Adds 1 Gold, 2 Silver as Medals Count Surges to 29
A commanding victory in the women's 4x400 relay and thrilling silvers in the men's 4x100 and women's high jump on Saturday night made for an exciting conclusion to track competition at Olympic Stadium
David Boudia Wins Gold in Men's 10-Meter Platform Diving
David Boudia became the first American man to win an Olympic gold medal in 20 years when he won the men's 10-meter platform gold
Footballers Give Mexico First-Ever Olympic Gold; Top Brazil in Final
Striker Oribe Peralta scored twice and Mexico finally captured its first-ever Olympic gold medal with a 2-1 triumph over heavy favorite Brazil in the men's soccer finals at Wembley Stadium
USA Women Capture Historic 5th-Straight Gold Medal with Win Over France
The U.S. Olympic Women's Basketball Team blew the game wide open with a 19-0 run in the 3rd quarter that propelled the USA to a 86-50 win over France and a fifth-straight Olympic gold medal
Harrower Leads Australia to Bronze in Women's Basketball
Kristi Harrower buried five pressure-packed foul shots to help Australia weather a late rally by Russia to win, 83-74, the bronze medal in women's basketball
USA Men Shoot Down Argentina 109-83; Advance to Gold Medal Game
Once again 3-pointers sent the U.S Olympic Men's Basketball Team's opponent packing. Making 18-of-42 3-pointers, the USA finished off Argentina 109-83 to advance to the gold medal game
Usain Bolt Makes History with Golden Double
The fastest man on earth, Jamaican Usain Bolt, claimed a big slice of history when he became the first man in Olympic Games history claiming an unprecedented second consecutive sprint double
USA Women Take Silver After Loss to Brazil in Volleyball Final
The top-ranked U.S. Olympic Women's Volleyball Team fell one victory shy of winning its first-ever Olympic Games gold-medal for the second Olympics in a row
Brazil Stuns USA for Women's Volleyball Gold
After losing the opening set to Team USA, 25-11, Brazil rallied to win the next 3 sets for a come-from-behind 3-1 win to win their second consecutive Olympic Gold Medal
Japan Claims Women's Volleyball Bronze
Japan's dream of winning an Olympic medal finally turned into reality in London as the duo formed by Kimura and Sakoda played a superb match to edge Korea in straight sets
2012 Olympic Games Women's Volleyball Results
Complete game results for the 2012 London Olympics Women's Volleyball Tournament
Jordan Burroughs Delivers Wrestling Gold
America has a new golden boy in wrestling after Jordan Burroughs made history by fulfilling his dream by capturing an Olympic gold medal
Usain Bolt - Carl Lewis Spat Erupts
Even as Usain Bolt and Yohan Blake were involved in a healthy rivalry on the field, a vicious rivalry was unfolding behind the scenes, and it came to the fore after Bolt won the 200m gold
Destinee Hooker: Team USA Volleyball's Not-So-Secret Weapon
With a 43-inch vertical leap and 6 foot, 4 inch height, opposite-side hitter Destinee Hooker led the U.S. women's dominance in volleyball
Women's 4x100 Meters Relay: World-Record Pace
The U.S. women's 4x100-meter team set a world record that had stood since 1985, perfectly passing the baton from one sprinter to the next and crossing the line in 40.82
Team USA: Women Break 4x100 WR; Men Win 4x400 Silver
Annihilating a world record that had stood for 27 years, the U.S. women's 4x100-meter relay team put on a dominant performance that put the U.S. atop the sprint podium for the first time since 1996
Pau Gasol Leads Spain Past Russia, Into Gold Medal Game
Pau Gasol tallied 16 points and 12 rebounds and European champion Spain recovered from an 11-point halftime deficit to defeat Russia and advance to the final of the Olympic men's basketball final
Women's Volleyball Medal Round Preview: USA vs Brazil; Korea vs Japan
The United States and Brazil extend rivalry in Olympic Gold Medal Match; while Korea and Japan look for first medal in decades in Bronze Medal Match
Women's Volleyball Preview: USA vs Brazil Gold Medal Match
The 2012 Olympic Games women's volleyball gold-medal match has some striking similarities to the Beijing Games four years ago as the top two teams -- United States and Brazil -- meet once again
Russia And Brazil to Clash in Men's Olympic Volleyball Final
Russia and Brazil will cross paths for the first time in an Olympic Final after they edged Bulgaria and Italy respectively in the semis played on Friday at Earls Court
Brazil's World-Class Volleyball Outclasses Italy -- Advance to Olympic Final
Brazil played a spectacular game to down Italy in straight sets (25-21, 25-12, and 25-21) in what turned into a demonstration of world-class volleyball, confidence and fighting spirit
Russia Advances to Men's Volleyball Gold Medal Match
In what was a classic semi-final match, Russia advances after edging Bulgaria 3-1 (25-21, 25-15, 23-25, and 25-23). Russia will be playing Brazil in the Olympic Gold Medal Match
Team USA Prepares for Olympic Track Relays
The next two days of track and field at the Olympics will see finals of the men's and women's 4x100m and 4x400m relays as Team USA looks to continue building toward one of its highest medal totals ever
Hungary's Eva Risztov Wins Grueling 10km Open Water Race
The most grueling swimming event at the London Olympics Games, the women's open water race, was won by Hungary's Eva Risztov by an extremely narrow margin of 0.4 seconds
Just 0.4 seconds. That was the difference between the gold and silver medal. American Haley Anderson never finished a race that close until this 10-kilometer open water swim, where she won silver
Pistorius Pleased as South Africa Wins Appeal to Compete in 4x400M Relay Final
South Africa's Blade-runner, Oscar Pistorius, will get another shot at Olympic glory when he competes in the 4x400m relay final, after his team won a controversial appeal
USA Decathletes Ashton Eaton and Trey Hardee prepared to make Olympic history by meeting Olympic history. Pulling on the motivation from those who came before them, Eaton and Hardee took gold and silver
Britain's Nicola Adams First Woman Boxer to Clinch Gold at Olympics
Great Britain's Nicola Adams made history when she became the first woman boxer to win Olympic boxing gold after beating China's Ren Cancan in the flyweight category
Claressa Shields Makes History, Lands Lone Boxing Gold for USA
Claressa Shields improved the Americans' mediocre performance in the boxing ring after pounding her way to a 19-12 victory over Nadezda Torlopova of Russia in the middleweight division
Probe Opened into German Rower After Boyfriend Ejected from Games
Days after a German Olympic rower was ejected from the Games Village on suspicion that her boyfriend was part of a 'far-right' group that allegedly attacked police personnel, investigations opened
USA Women's Soccer: Redemption
It was a game of redemption for Team USA. A chance to face again on the world stage the foes who outkicked them for the 2011 FIFA Women's World Cup title
Usain Bolt Retains 200 Meter Crown
Jamaica's Usain Bolt wins the 200 meters final to become the first athlete ever to win the 100m and 200m Olympic titles twice
Team USA Men Finish 1-2 in Decathlon and Triple Jump
Ashton Eaton and Trey Hardee went 1-2 in the decathlon, while Christian Taylor and Will Claye did the same in the triple jump as Team USA added four more medals in track competition Thursday night
Manteo Mitchell Breaks Leg During Relay Race, Finishes for Team
Running the first leg for Team USA in the 4x400m semifinal, Manteo Mitchell was pivotal in helping his team to the final. Without a doubt, it was the fastest time ever by a runner who broke his leg
USA Women Defeat Japan to Bag Soccer Gold Medal
Carli Lloyd scored two goals and the U.S. women's soccer team avenged its 2011 World Cup loss to Japan with a 2-1 victory to win the Olympic gold medal for the third straight time
USA Women Defeat Spain 8-5 for First-ever Water Polo Gold
The U.S. Olympic Women's Water Polo Team won their first-ever Olympic gold medal tonight with an 8-5 defeat of Spain in the championship match of the 2012 Olympic Games
USA Women Rally Past Australia Advance to Gold Medal Game
Trailing by four at the half, the U.S. Olympic Women's Basketball Team buckled down on defense in the 2nd half to rally for a hard-fought win against Australia to advance to the gold medal game
Bulgaria and Italy Have to Turn Odds in Men's Volleyball Semifinals
Everything is set for a terrific showdown in the Men's Olympic Volleyball semifinals, as Bulgaria and Russia open the program; followed by the much awaited clash between Italy and Brazil
Brazil and USA to Fight Once Again for Women's Volleyball Olympic Gold
In what will be a rematch of the 2008 Beijing Olympic finals, Team USA and Brazil will be fighting for gold after they dominated their respective semi-finals with Korea and Japan
Brazil Dominates Japan: Advances to Women's Volleybal Olympic Finals
The Brazilian Women's Volleyball team will try to prolong its supremacy by taking on Team USA in the Olympic final after downing Japan in straight sets in the semi-finals
USA Women Advance to Volleyball Final after Routing Korea in Straight Sets
Team USA advanced to the Women's Olympic Volleyball finals for the third time in history after routing Korea in three straight sets
Brink and Reckermann Win Men's Beach Volleyball Gold in Thriller
Germany's Julius Brink and Jonas Reckermann wasted three match points, but won gold with the fourth as they beat Brazil's Alison Cerutti and Emanuel Rego in a three-set thriller
Latvian Pair Beat Dutch Duo for Men's Beach Volleyball Bronze
Latvian duo Martins Plavins and Janis Smedins came from a set down to beat Dutch pair Richard Schuil and Reinder Nummerdor in the Men's Beach Volleyball bronze medal match
Brazil's Women's Volleyball Coach: 'We Deserve This'
"We deserve this. Being given a chance of passing the semifinal, we now want gold. Now we play USA and we can do good things"
Smooth Morning of Qualifying; Team USA Still Leading Decathlon
A packed crowd watched on as the U.S. men's 4x400m team rolled smoothly to the final, two U.S. women advanced to the high jump final, and Ashton Eaton and Trey Hardee maintained their lead in the decathlon
LeBron James Triple-Double Powers USA to Semis
LeBron James Tallies First Triple-Double In U.S. Olympic History To Power USA To Semifinals With 119-86 Win Against Australia
Kirilenko Stars as Russia Advances to Semifinals
Andrei Kirilenko scored 19 points to lift Russia past Lithuania, giving the Russians a chance to win their first Olympic men's basketball medal since the break-up of the Soviet Union
Team USA has Momentous, 7-Medal Night at the Track
Team USA won a staggering 7 medals in a 90-minute span at Olympic Stadium, winning three of four possible golds and 7 of 12 possible medals overall
Walsh and May-Treanor Win Third Olympic Gold in Women's Beach Volleyball
Kerri Walsh and Misty May-Treanor completed the Women's Beach Volleyball trifecta, earning their third gold medal in as many Olympic Games with a 2-0 victory over USA teammates April Ross and Jennifer Kessy
Women's Final Four Top Beach Volleyball Stats at London 2012 Olympic Games
As could be expected with the quality of the Beach Volleyball women's final four, the final stats reveal that each of the final four teams were the leaders in every statistical category
Women's Beach Volleyball Three-Peat
On a sand court in the same neighborhood as Buckingham Palace, at a beach volleyball final attended by Prince Harry, Misty May-Treanor and Kerri Walsh Jennings continued their Olympic reign
USA Men 1-2 in Decathlon after Morning Session
With two of the best decathletes in the world, it is no surprise that Team USA's Ashton Eaton and Trey Hardee sit in 1-2 after three events
Brazil's Juliana and Larissa Fight Back to Win Bronze in Women's Beach Volleyball
FIVB world champions Juliana and Larissa staged a second-set comeback to beat China's Chen Xue and Zhang Xi in the London 2012 Olympic Games bronze medal match
USA Men Halted by Croatia 8-2 in Water Polo Quarterfinals
The U.S. Olympic Men's Water Polo Team and their quest for a second consecutive Olympic Medal was halted by Croatia in the quarterfinals of the 2012 Olympic Games with an 8-2 loss
Brazil, Italy, Russia and Bulgaria Advance to Men's Volleyball Semis
The much awaited quarterfinals of the men's Olympic tournament eventually ended in four straight-set victories for Brazil, Italy, Russia and Bulgaria
Kessy and Ross Advance to Gold Medal Beach Volleyball Match
The U.S. women's beach volleyball team of Jen Kessy and April Ross set the stage for an all-American Olympic gold medal match by upsetting Brazil in the semifinals
USA Women's Volleyball Team Advances to 4th Straight Olympic Semifinal
The U.S. Olympic Women's Volleyball Team advanced to the Olympic semifinals for the fourth straight time with a victory over the Dominican Republic in the knockout quarterfinal round
Becky Hammon's Clutch Play Helps Russia Top Turkey
Becky Hammon scored 19 points including a crucial layup with 14 seconds left to guide Russia past Turkey, 66-63, in the women's basketball quarterfinals
Against two-time defending gold medalist Elena Isinbayeva of Russia, Jenn Suhr overcame swirling winds and intense emotions to claim the Women's Pole Vault gold medal
Melo on Groin Hit by Argentina Player: It was 'Cheap Shot'
Carmelo Anthony described as 'cheap shot' the hit in the groin that he took from Facundo Campazzo of Argentina. The hit happened after Anthony hit a three-pointer in the third quarter
Team USA Knocks Off Argentina 126-97, Advances to Quarterfinals as Top Seed
A 42-point third quarter that included five 3-pointers from Kevin Durant helped the U.S Olympic Men's Basketball Team take control and pave its way to a 126-97 win over rival Argentina
Jessica Ennis Brings Joy to Home Fans with Heptathlon Win
Jessica Ennis, became Britain's darling when she clinched gold in the heptathlon. Ennis set three personal bests in the seven-event discipline to beat Russia's Tatyana Chernova
Usain Bolt Eyes Tryout with Manchester United
Usain Bolt, the fastest man on the planet and the 100-m Olympic gold medalist, wants to bring his lightning-quick speed to the Manchester United
USA Olympic Men's Volleyball Team Falls to Italy in Quarterfinals
The U.S. Men's Volleyball Team -- ranked fifth in the world and defending Olympic Games champion -- had its dream of repeating history stopped with a loss to Italy in the quarterfinal round
Women's Volleyball Semifinal Preview: USA versus Korea
The U.S. Olympic Women's Volleyball Team -- ranked No. 1 in the world and 6-0 at the 2012 London Games -- faces a rematch with Korea in the semifinals
Azerbaijan: Boxing Ring Wackiness Reflecting Badly
Forget about the badminton scandal. Perhaps the most egregious behavior so far at these Olympic Games has been the boxing officiating
Gymnast Aly Raisman Wins Gold in Floor Exercise
Aly Raisman's day just kept getting better. Before she became the first U.S. gymnast in history to win a gold medal on floor exercise, Raisman took the bronze on the balance beam
Anthony Davis: Learning Experience
So far, Anthony Davis has 26 points, 14 rebounds, three blocks, one steal and the highest field goal percentage. Not bad for someone without any NBA experience on a team full of superstars
Water Polo: USA Women to Play for Gold
For the third time in program history, the U.S. Olympic Women's Water Polo Team will play for an Olympic Gold Medal. Team USA topped Australia 11-9 in overtime to advance to the final
Olympic Beach Volleyball: Gibb and Rosenthal Finish in Fifth
The U.S. men's beach volleyball team of Jake Gibb and Sean Rosenthal finished the 2012 Olympic Games in fifth place after falling to Martins Plavins and Janis Smedins of Latvia in the quarterfinals
Man Nabbed For Bottle Toss on Olympic Track Just Before 100M
With the world's eyes glued to the track to witness the rivalry between Usain Bolt and Yohan Blake, a man who had been shouting at Bolt, suddenly got up and threw a bottle on the track
Kenya's Kemboi's 'Trial By Fire' Earns Gold in 3000m Steeplechase
Facing a criminal trial back home and winning an Olympic gold in London --- this is the story of Kenya's Ezekiel Kemboi who won the men's 3000m steeplechase
Andy Murray a Hero After Toppling Federer in Olympic Tennis Final
Roger Federer has ruled Wimbledon like a king, but on a rainy and gloomy Sunday afternoon, it was local boy, Andy Murray, who came out of the shadow of the champion to win the Olympic men's singles title
Michael Phelps Caps Career with 4x100M Medley Relay Triumph
The day the curtains came down on the swimming events at the London Games, Michael Phelps too walked into the golden sunset, but not before he had clinched one final title
Shock as China's Liu Xiang Crashes out of 110m Hurdles
Celebrated Chinese hurdler, Liu Xiang, can well forget about Olympic Games glory in the future as he crashed out in the 110m hurdles qualification round after running into the first hurdle
Security Alert in Britain After Seven Cameroonian Athletes Disappear
A security alert was sounded in Great Britain after seven Cameroon athletes disappeared, possibly in search of a better life
Track and Field: Four-medal Night for Team USA
Team USA had its biggest day in Track & Field thus far at the 2012 Olympic Games, bringing home three silver medals and one bronze -- including some from unexpected sources
Misty May-Treanor and Kerri Walsh to Play for Gold Again
Misty May-Treanor and Kerri Walsh advanced to their third straight women's beach volleyball Olympic final after defeating China's Chen Xue and Xi Zhang in the semifinals
Defense Stars for USA Women in 91-48 Rout of Canada
Stifling defense from the U.S. Olympic Women's Basketball Team held Canada to just 30.2 percent shooting as the USA cruised to a 91-48 win to move on to the semifinals
Long the best pole vaulter in the United States, Jenn Suhr officially became the best pole vaulter in the world when she won the gold medal in a stirring competition
Gold For Italian Campriani in Rifle; Heartbreak For USA's Emmons
Italians ruled at the Royal Artillery Barracks with Niccolo Campriani winning the men's 50m rifle 3-positions gold with an Olympic record to boot
Morgan Lifts US Women's Soccer Team Past Canada, Into Finals
Alex Morgan headed in the game-winning goal in extra time to lift the United States women's soccer team to a 4-3 victory over Canada and into the gold-medal game at London Olympics
American Judoka Disqualified for Marijuana Use
The IOC has disqualified American judoka Nicholas Delpopolo from the 73-kilogram competition after allegedly testing positive for marijuana
Great Britain Crushes China, Nets First Olympic Basketball Win
Already out of the medal race, Great Britain gave its home fans something to be proud of, slaying basketball giant China, 90-58, for its first-ever win in Olympic men's basketball
Lin Dan Defends Badminton Crown as China Sweeps Olympic Event
For the badminton purists, there couldn't have been a much more entertaining match than between China's defending champion Lin Dan and his fearsome rival from Malaysia Lee Chong Wei
Usain Bolt Wins 2nd Consecutive Olympic 100 Gold
Usain Bolt pulled away from the pack with every long stride to win the men's 100-meter dash at the London Olympics
Men's 100-Meters: Race for the Ages
The men's 100-meters final had all the trappings of a five-way heavyweight title bout, with some of the greatest 100m men in history vying for the title of World's Fastest Human
Sanya Richards-Ross Finally Wins Elusive 400-meter Gold
Having waited four years for her golden moment, Sanya Richards-Ross, the world's top 400 meter runner, claimed the 400m Olympic gold medal she had long coveted
Williams Sisters Do It Again: Win Women's Tennis Doubles Gold
The Williams Sisters defeated Andrea Hlavackova and Lucie Hradecka of the Czech Republic in two sets to win their third Women's doubles overall
USA Women Top Italy 9-6; Advance to Water Polo Semifinals
The U.S. Olympic Women's Water Polo Team advanced to the semifinals with a 9-6 defeat of Italy. Melissa Seidemann scored three goals and Betsey Armstrong posted 13 saves in the victory
U.S. Women's Volleyball Team Finishes Pool Play Undefeated
The U.S. Olympic Women's Volleyball Team started slow and finished strong to defeat Turkey 27-25, 25-16, 25-19 to finish the Olympic Games Pool B undefeated
Serena Williams Achieves Golden Slam
Serena Williams achieved the elusive 'Golden Slam' -- winning all four major tournaments plus the Olympic gold medal -- with the most dominating singles win in Games history
Gibb and Rosenthal Chart Win over Russia in Men's Beach Volleyball
The U.S. men's beach volleyball team of Jake Gibb and Sean Rosenthal defeated Konstantin Semenov and Serguei Prokopiev of Russia in the first round of single elimination
May-Treanor and Walsh Overwhelm Italy to Advance to Semi-Finals
The U.S. women's beach volleyball team of Misty May-Treanor and Kerri Walsh overwhelmed Greta Cicolari Marta Menegatti in 33 minutes in the quarterfinals of the Olympic tournament
Kessy and Ross Make it to Olympic Beach Volleyball Semifinals
The U.S. women's beach volleyball team of Jen Kessy and April Ross advanced to the Olympic semifinals with a victory over the Czech Republic's Marketa Slukova and Kristyna Kolocova
Ben Ainslie Tops Finn Event, Becomes Most Decorated Sailor in History
Great Britain's Ben Ainslie became the most decorated Olympic sailor in history after topping the Finn event for a third straight time
May-Treanor and Walsh Continue to Dominate in Women's Beach Volleyball
The U.S. women's beach volleyball team of Misty May-Treanor and Kerri Walsh defeated Marleen Van Iersel and Sanne Keizer of the Netherlands in 30 minutes in the first elimination round
Tirunesh Dibaba Retains 10,000-Meter Gold in Grand Style
Ethiopian runners are known for their endurance and pluck. Tirunesh Dibaba proved it to be true when she won gold in 10,000m in 30min 20.75 seconds
Gymnast McKayla Maroney Settles for Silver in Vault
McKayla Maroney, the overwhelming favorite to win a gold medal on vault, stumbled on her second attempt to settle for silver at London Olympics
Andy Murray Beats Federer to Capture Olympic Gold
After 104 years of waiting, Great Britain finally had another Olympic gold medal in tennis after Andy Murray defeated top seed Roger Federer of Switzerland in the finals
Top Aussie Coach Comes Out in Embattled Ye Shiwen's Defense
A top Australian coach has come out in support of the embattled Chinese swimming sensation, 16-year-old Ye Shiwen, saying that her exploits at the London Olympic Games were not the result of any drug program
Bolt and Blake Cruise into 100M Semis; 'Blade-Runner' Stars in 400M
Defending Olympic champion and 100 meter world record holder Usain Bolt allayed all fears about a hamstring injury, virtually sleepwalking to the finish-line in first place in 10.09 seconds
Michael Phelps Goes Out a Champ
In his last race, Michael Phelps swam a fastest-in-the-field, 50.73-second 100 butterfly leg that gave the U.S. men the gold. Thus -- after his fourth Olympic Games -- retiring with 22 medals and his 18th gold
Since Beijing, Twitter has grown from approximately just over six million users to 175 million active accounts, and the London Games are becoming touted as the first 'social media Games'
London 2012 Olympics Week 1 Recap
Our panel recaps Week 1 of the London Olympic Games
Galen Rupp Wins Historic Silver in Men's 10,000 Meters
Not since Billy Mills' 1964 Olympic Games win has an American man graced the podium of the men's 10,000 meters. That changed when Galen Rupp made his own dash into history to take second
Team USA Blazes Through 100-Meter Sprint Heats
Justin Gatlin and Ryan Bailey ran two of the fastest times ever run for the 100-meters in preliminary heats to lead nine Team USA athletes on to the next round of competition
USA Men Suffer First Water Polo Setback with 11-6 Loss to Serbia
The U.S. Olympic Men's Water Polo Team suffered their first loss at the 2012 Olympic Games, an 11-6 defeat at the hands of Serbia
Leuris Pupo Brings Cheers to Medal-Starved Cuba
Leuris Pupo emerged the knight in shining armor for success-starved Cuba, clinching the communist country's first gold medal at the London Olympics
United States Women Pursue Soccer Gold After Crushing New Zealand
The United States Women's soccer team continues to carry forward their high standards. The team came up with a superb performance, beating New Zealand 2-0 to seal a semifinal berth
United States Overwhelms Czech Republic in Women's Basketball
Diana Taurasi scored 18 points, including four three-pointers, and the Americans hustled and defended their way to an 88-61 victory over the Czech Republic for their fourth win
American Olympic Boxer's Loss Overturned
American fighter Errol Spence has been given a shot at redemption as the International Boxing Association overturned his loss to Krishan Vikas in the welterweight division
Brits Strike It Rich in Olympic Cycling After Opening-Day Blunder
British athletes have finally struck a balance between their aspirations and home crowd expectations. British cyclists came into their own as Chris Hoy led his team to the sprint title
American swimmers won five medals, including three golds, one silver and one bronze to cap the seventh night of swimming. Overall, the U.S. has accumulated 28 medals in the pool to lead all nations
United States Olympic Men's Volleyball Team Falls to Russia
The U.S. Olympic Men's Volleyball Team lost to No. 2 Russia 27-29, 19-25, 26-24, 25-16, 15-8 after it held match point in the third set in a Pool B match
LeBron James Helps Rally USA Men to 99-94 Victory Over Lithuania
Trailing 82-80 in the fourth quarter, LeBron James scored nine points in the last four minutes to help Team USA outlast Lithuania in a hard-fought 99-94 win
Golden Run Continues: Michael Phelps Swells Medals Tally to 21
The disappointment of the first couple of races firmly behind, Michael Phelps once again struck gold as the champion rallied to win the 100m butterfly title
Federer Escapes del Potro, Advances to Olympic Final vs Murray
Top seed Roger Federer outlasted eight-ranked Juan Martin del Potro, to advance to the men's tennis final against hometown boy Andy Murray
Michael Phelps: Triple Golds in the Pool
The final duel between Michael Phelps and Ryan Lochte ended with Phelps taking his first individual gold medal of the London Games
Gabby Douglas: America's Newest Sweetheart
With an infectious personality and a powerful belief in herself, Gabby Douglas, nicknamed the 'Flying Squirrel,' became the fourth U.S. woman to win the Olympic all-around title and the third in a row
Guor Marial Once Ran For His Life; Now He's Running For Gold
Although Guor Marial is proud to be South Sudanese, when he lines up for the Olympic marathon, he will be considered an independent athlete
Lithuanian Spectator Arrested for Nazi Salute
A 36-year-old Lithuanian spectator -- Petras Lescinskas -- was arrested during his country's basketball match against Nigeria for an offensive gesture
Spain Survives Great Britain in Men's Basketball
Jose Calderon sank two pressure-packed foul shots to help Spain survive a late charge by Great Britain en route to a 79-78 victory
Olympic Volleyball: U.S. Men Upset Brazil
The U.S. Olympic Men's Volleyball Team upset top-ranked Brazil 23-25, 27-25, 25-19, 25-17 in a battle of undefeated teams during an Olympic Games Pool B match
Michael Phelps Eclipses Overall Medal Count Record
Michael Phelps is now the most successful Olympian in history when the American team won the 4x200m freestyle relay gold. The win gives Phelps his 19th medal, one more than Soviet gymnast, Larisa Latynina
Federer and Wawrinka Stunned in Olympic Doubles
Roger Federer and his partner, Stanislas Wawrinka's bid to retain their Olympic doubles crown faltered when they were beaten by Israel's doubles specialists Jonathan Erlich and Andy Ram
Badminton Fixing Scandal Breaks Out at Olympics
A major match-fixing scandal rocked the London Olympic Games, when eight female badminton players were charged with throwing their matches in order to get favorable draws later in the tournament
Djokovic On Course for Olympic Showdown with Nemesis Federer
Smarting from the semifinal loss at Wimbledon, Serbia's former World No.1, Novak Djokovic, gave an indication that he meant business at the Olympics when he crushed Andy Roddick
Ruta Meilutyte Sets New Benchmark in Olympic Swimming
Lithuania's Ruta Meilutyte became the youngest athlete at the London Games to win a medal, attaining the feat when she won the 100m breaststroke gold
United States Women Gymnasts Capture First Team Gold Since 1996
The US women's gymnastics team defeated rival Russia to win its first team gold since 1996. The team -- Gabby Douglas, McKayla Maroney, Aly Raisman, Kyla Ross and Jordyn Wieber -- earned a total score of 183.596
Munich Massacre Survivor Remembers
Shulamit Nir-Toor remains haunted by that day at the 1972 Munich Olympics. Nir-Toor was one of just two women athletes who represented Israel
Marcus Browne Loss Snaps US Win Streak in Olympic Boxing
Marcus Browne's dream of winning Olympic gold came to a heartbreaking end in his first fight when he was outpointed by Australian Damien Hooper, 13-11 in the light heavyweight division
Thorburn Leads Canada Past Great Britain in Women's Basketball
Shona Thorburn scored eight points in the final four minutes to lead Canada past a tough Great Britain side, 73-65, for its first win in Olympic women's basketball play since 2000
World Champ Jordyn Wieber Disappoints in All-Around Gymnastics
The first day of the Olympic gymnastics competition ended in an unexpected turn as overwhelming favorite and American Jordyn Wieber failed to qualify in the all-around final in women's gymnastics
Kevin Durant Nets 22 Points as Team USA Clobbers France
Kevin Durant scored 22 points and led defending champion Team USA's breakaway in the second period en route to a convincing 98-71 victory over France in its opening game
Superb Skeet Shooter: Kimberly Rhode Shoots Way to Gold
Kimberly Rhode can sure shoot and that's an understatement if ever there was one. Rhode became the first American to capture an individual medal in five straight Olympics
Sharapova and Serena Battle for Olympic Tennis Gold
Maria Sharapova of Russia and Serena Williams of the United States have sealed their gold-medal showdown after defeating separate semifinal rivals in women's tennis
Brazil's Yane Marques Carrying a Dream of a Nation
When Yane Marques began modern pentathlon at the age of 19, she didn't have any running skills and had only seen fencing on TV. Nine years later, she is one of Brazil's Olympic medal hopefuls
Gabby Douglas Captures All-Around Event Gymnastics Gold
Gabby Douglas outperformed two Russian rivals to win gold in the women's gymnastics individual all-around event of the London Olympics
Misty May-Treanor and Kerri Walsh Win in 3
Misty May-Treanor and Kerri Walsh, lost their first-ever Olympic set as a team, but still closed out pool play with a win over Austria's Doris and Stefanie Schwaiger
Wiggins Clinches Time Trial Gold
Britain's Bradley Wiggins came up with a superlative performance to earn gold in the cycling time trial event at the London Olympics
France Trips Canada - Books Trip to Women's Basketball Quarterfinals
France booked a place in the quarterfinal round of Olympic women's basketball after beating Canada, 64-60, for its third win in as many games
Tancredi Scores Twice as Canada Moves on With Draw Against Sweden
Canada escaped from the fangs of defeat and eventual elimination thanks to the courageous effort by striker Melissa Tancredi, who struck two goals for a 2-2 draw with Sweden
Michael Phelps Equals Medals Mark
Little known South African Chad le Clos warded off Michael Phelps' challenge to clinch gold in 1:52.96 sec, while the champion swimmer settled for silver with a timing of 1:53.01
Djokovic Rips Roddick, Advances to Third Round at Olympics
Serbian Novak Djokovic needed just 54 minutes to beat American Andy Roddick, 6-2, 6-1, to advance to the third round of the Olympic tennis event against Lleyton Hewitt of Australia
Spain Routs Australia for Second Olympic Basketball Win
Spain recovered from a slow start by scoring 49 points in the second and third quarters en route to an 82-70 victory over Australia in Men's Olympic basketball
Swimmer Missy Franklin New Face of American Olympians
Missy Franklin, the 17-year-old girl from Colorado, grabbed headlines by winning gold in the 100-meter backstroke with just 15 minutes of rest after grabbing a spot in the 200-meter freestyle finals
China Drubs Croatia in Women's Olympics Basketball
Center Chen Nan asserted her might in the paint, scoring 28 points and grabbing 10 boards, to lead China to an impressive 83-58 drubbing of Croatia
Chastain to Solo: 'I'm Just Doing My Job' in Women's Soccer Squabble
Former US women's soccer defender and NBC Olympic commentator Brandi Chastain fired back at goalkeeper Hope Solo, saying she is doing her job as an 'honest and objective' Olympic analyst
Yi Siling Clinches First Gold at Games; Wins Shooting Event
Powerhouse China clinched the first gold medal at the London Olympic Games when their 10m air rifle shooter, Yi Siling, amassed a winning aggregate of 502.9 to leave her competitors in awe
Kazakhstan's Vinokourov Captures Gold in Road Racing
Kazakhstan's Alexandre Vinokourov is a little-known entity in road race circles, but he was involved in a 'road rage', which left the likes of Mark Cavendish and Bradley Wiggins bruised and battered
Albanian Weightlifter Expelled After Testing Positive for Stanozolol
On a day when the IOC issued a stern warning to dope cheats, the London Olympics saw its first athlete -- Albanian weightlifter Hysen Pulaku --- being expelled from the Olympics for steroids
Team USA Basketballers Draw Praise from Dream Team
The current Team USA has received accolades from several members of the original Dream Team after its 83-point rout of Nigeria in the qualifying round of men's basketball
Team USA Sets All-Time Olympic Scoring Record
Carmelo Anthony exploded for 37 points to lead Team USA to a record-breaking 156-73 victory against Nigeria in the preliminary round of men's basketball tournament at the 2012 Summer Olympics
Gibb and Rosenthal Win Fast, Win Pool
The U.S. men's beach volleyball team of Jake Gibb and Sean Rosenthal ensured they would advance to the next round of the 2012 Olympic Games with a victory over Latvia
U.S. Women Trim China to Stay Undefeated
Destinee Hooker scored 22 points to lead the No. 1 U.S. Olympic Women's Volleyball Team to victory over No. 3 China in a battle of unbeaten Olympic Games Pool B
Army Sergeant Hancock Shoots Down Skeet Gold for Second Time
Hancock shot a 148 out of 150 to become the first skeet shooter in history to retain the skeet title he won at Beijing
Bradley Wiggins Firm Favorite in Olympic Cycling
He might have come a cropper in the road race a few days back but Britain's famous son, Bradley Wiggins, is confident of doing the honors for his country in time trial
Battered and Bruised Spain Overcomes Australia in Men's Olympic Basketball
Spain's hard-fought 82-70 victory over Australia in the Olympic basketball event might have given them a lot of confidence, but it also left their players bruised and battered
Diving Queen Wu Mingxia Nets Hat-Trick
China's Wu Mingxia keeps coming to the Olympic Games with monotonous regularity and nonchalantly walking away with the diving gold every time
Chinese Teen Swim Sensation Says She's Clean
After Chinese teen sensation, 16-year-old Ye Shiwen shattered the record in the women's 400m individual medley, shaving off more than a second, global media started raising suspicions
Olympic Tickets Sold Out Yet Stadiums Are Empty
A storm is brewing in London and at the center of the controversy are the swathes of empty seats at the various Olympic Games venues
Identity of 'Mystery' Woman with Indian Contingent Revealed
The identity of the mystery woman who had marched alongside the Indian contingent during the opening ceremony of the London Olympic Games was finally revealed
Rhode Rides On Determination to Clinch Gold in Skeet
Veteran American skeet shooter, Kim Rhode's perseverance is leading her to greater heights with each passing Olympic Games
Murray Tops Wawrinka at Summer Games; Radwanska Falls to Goerges
Britain's famous son, fourth seed Andy Murray, topped Switzerland's flag-bearer Stanislas Wawrinka in the first round in tennis action at the Summer Olympics. Agnieszka Radwanska fell to Julia Goerges
Big Letdown for Phelps as Lochte and Chinese Swimmers Take Limelight
Michael Phelps came to London with an air of invincibility. But just one 'race' in the pool and that unshakeable spirit has been shaken as he didn't even medal in the 400 individual medley
London Welcomes the World with Spectacular and Inclusive Opening Ceremony
The London 2012 Olympic Games Opening Ceremony welcomed the finest athletes from more than 200 nations for the start of the London 2012 Olympic Games
Breakdown of the London Olympics Opening Ceremony
A breakdown of sections of the 2012 London Olympic Games Opening Ceremony
London Olympics Photos: Stunning Pictures from the Opening Ceremony
Check out the London 2012 Summer Olympics Opening Ceremony photo gallery
London Olympics Kicks Off with Fireworks
Fireworks exploded in the sky over Olympic Park as part of the opening ceremony for the 2012 Summer Olympics
Dong-Hyun Eclipses own World-Record in Archery
Determination can move mountains -- and help erase a few records. That perhaps is the motto of South Korean archer, Im Dong-hyun, who eclipsed his 72-arrow world record at the hallowed Lord's cricket ground turf with a score of 699
United States and Brazil Favorites to Battle for Olympic Volleyball Gold
Even before the United States and Brazil begin their quest for Olympic glory in volleyball, one of them is virtually assured of gold, though this time around the event has been robbed off some of its sheen as Cuba failed to qualify
Greek Tragedy: Two Athletes Shipped Home from Olympics
Two Greek athletes were sent back from London after one tested positive for a banned steroid and the other made a racist remark on Twitter
London Games Organizers Apologize After Korean Flag Blunder
Following the outrage over the London Olympic Games organizers unfurling South Korea's flag instead of the communist North's before a women's soccer match, IOC president Jacques Rogge and LOGOC officials tender apology
Roger Federer and Fellow Tennis Stars Take Swing at Olympic Gold
Roger Federer, along with No. 2 Novak Djokovic, Stanislas Wawrinka, Jo Wilfried Tsonga and many more top tennis players at the London Olympics, will be having a feeling of deja vu
Malaysia Allows Its Olympians to Postpone Ramadan Fast
Malaysian athletes competing in the London Olympics have been allowed to postpone their Ramadan fast this year, said Malaysian Islamic and Olympic officials
Melo's Big First Half Sparks USA to Victory Over Spain
Carmelo Anthony came through with a big first half to steer Team USA to a 100-78 victory over Spain in a much anticipated tune up game
More Troops Called in for London Olympics
With only days left until the start of the 2012 Olympic Games, the London organizers brought in 1,200 more soldiers to increase security
Healthy Usain Could Also 'Bolt From Blue' in 4x400M Relay
A day after his doctor declared Usain Bolt fit for the Olympic Games, the Jamaican 100m world-record holder could gun for four track gold
Japan Shocks Spain in Olympic Soccer Opener
Japan produced the biggest shock so far in Olympic soccer as it edged World Cup and European Champion Spain, 1-0
Ben Ainslie, British Sailors to Launch Olympic Bid at Weymouth Beach
Sailors for Team Great Britain, including British star sailor Ben Ainslie, will embark on another projected successful Olympic bid at the opening ceremony at Weymouth Beach
Greek High Jumper Tests Positive for Steroids
World indoor high jump champion Dimitrios Chondrokoukis of Greece has pulled out of the Olympics after testing positive for anabolic steroids. Chondrokoukis is now facing a two-year ban
Olympic Mascots Have Important Place in Event History
Len Berman answers the burning question, when were Olympic mascots born. And why are they necessary?
Five Egyptian Rowers Head to London
Egypt will be represented by a record five rowers who have been preparing for months on the Nile
'Strong!' an Olympic weightlifting story
Olympic Weightlifting medal winner Cheryl Haworth and Julie Wyman, Director of "Strong!," discuss the PBS Independent Lens documentary
Michael Phelps Set to Swim for More Gold at London Games
Legendary American swimmer Michael Phelps is set to ring down curtains on an illustrious career spanning four Olympic Games
Greek Triple Jumper Expelled for Controversial Tweet
Greek triple jumper Voula Papachristou has been kicked off the Olympic team for mocking African immigrants on her Twitter account
Greece Carries Weight of Economic Crisis to London Olympics
Significantly reduced funds for training and equipment have diminished medal hopes for Greece
How to Be a Millionaire? Win Gold for Georgia
Olympics fans should expect Georgian athletes to fight madly for gold in London. Of all countries, it is the cash-strapped Caucasus nation of Georgia offering the most lavish prize for gold medals
Brazil Keeper Rafael Suffers Elbow Injury Out for Olympics
Brazil's hopes of winning its first Olympic gold medal have suffered a big blow as goalkeeper Rafael Cabral suffered a right elbow injury and was ruled out of the London Games
Believe it or not, the International Pole Sports Federation wants to be recognized by the Olympic Committee
Volleyball's Scott-Arruda, Haneef-Park Balance Motherhood and Olympics
After taking 2010 off to start their respective families, returning Olympians Danielle Scott-Arruda and Tayyiba Haneef-Park try to keep balance between motherhood and in helping Team USA's pursuit of the gold medal at the London Games
Terrorist Attack on Olympics Something To Be Concerned About
CBS News senior correspondent John Miller reports on the possibility of a terrorist attack by the Iranian revolutionary guard forces or the terrorist organization Hezbollah
United States Olympic Sailing Team Receives Huge Send-Off
The United States Olympic sailing team was given a huge send-off by more than 1,000 sailors, fans, friends and family before traveling to London to compete in the 2012 Olympics
London 2012: Greenest Olympic Games Ever?
When London won its bid to host the 2012 Olympics, organisers promised to put sustainability at the heart of the event
Ben Ainslie Eyes Fourth Olympic Gold in Finn Sailing Event
All eyes will be on Ben Ainslie of Great Britain as he guns for his fourth Olympic gold in the Finn sailing event of the London Games
Michael Phelps Cuts Swim Events to Seven for London Games
To focus his energy on relays for the U.S. team, 14-time Olympic gold medalist Michael Phelps decided to surrender his spot in the 200-meter freestyle
Swimmer Dara Torres Eyes Record Sixth Olympic Stint
Swimmer Dara Torres is eyeing a record sixth Olympic appearance as she participates in the 50-meter qualifying against women half her age at the Olympic trials
Designers in British Spirit for Summer Games
Famed British fashion designers have been getting into the spirit of the the highly anticipated 2012 Summer Olympic Games with an assortment of pleasingly patriotic creations
Australian Crews Gear Up for 2012 Olympics
Malcolm Page will be leading the Australian Sailing Team at the 470 World Championship. It is one of three World Championships the Aussie crews will compete in building up for the 2012 Games
Coach K to Step Down as Team USA Coach After London Games
Multi-titled coach Mike Krzyzewski has announced that he will step down as mentor of the USA Men's Basketball Team after the 2012 London Olympics
David Beckham's Olympic Dream Still Alive
David Beckham still has a chance to play for Great Britain at the 2012 Olympic Games
Female Beach Volleyball Players Can Shed Bikinis at 2012 Olympics
Female beach volleyball players can wear shorts and long sleeves during Olympic competitions instead of skimpy bikinis
United States Men's Soccer Team Fails In Olympic Qualifying Bid
The U.S. Men's National Team was eliminated from CONCACAF Olympic Qualifying after a 3-3 tie with El Salvador
Paul Drinkhall to Lead British Paddlers in 2012 London Games
Paul Drinkhall, who enjoyed much success at the junior level, winning numerous national championships at his age, and at levels above his own age, was named to Britain's table tennis squad for the 2012 Olympics in London
Military to Take Control of London Air Space for Summer Olympics
Britain's military has decided to take charge of London's airspace as the city is all set to host Olympic Games this July
Oscar Pistorius: Redefining What It Means to be 'Able'
Learn the name. Oscar Pistorius will be a man to watch at London's Summer 2012 Olympics. He's a South African runner who will challenge your view of what is means to be 'disabled'
United States Announces Final Basketball Roster for London Games
USA Basketball has announced the official 12-man 'athletic and versatile' roster that will defend the title in the London Olympics
The Olympics are All About Money
Gold goes to the sponsors: Mihir Bose describes how the Corinthian spirit of the Olympic Games has given way to a McDonalds-style franchise
Chris Bosh to Rest Abdominals and Skip Olympics
Miami Heat power forward Chris Bosh will not be playing for Team USA in the London Olympics after he was advised by doctors to rest to completely heal the lower abdominal strain
Reigning Decathlon Gold Medalist Bryan Clay Off Olympic Team
Reigning Olympic decathlon gold medalist Bryan Clay won't be able to defend the title that he won in Beijing four years ago after he was disqualified for missing the final hurdle in the 110-meter hurdles at the US track trials
Ben Ainslie in Cruise Control Despite Disappointing Olympic Warm-Up
Though he did not finish with flourish in the final event heading into London 2012, four-time Olympian Ben Ainslie remains a favorite in Britain's sailing medal hope this summer
Samsung and Visa Team Up for Limited Edition Galaxy S III
Samsung and Visa are joining forces for a limited time for a limited edition Galaxy S III that will available to Olympic atheltes and trialists competing in the 2012 London Summer Olympics
Michael Phelps to Retire After 2012 Summer Olympics
U.S. record making and record breaking swimmer Michael Phelps will retire after the 2012 Summer Games
Britain May Deploy Missiles for 2012 London Summer Olympics
Britain is thinking about deploying ground-to-air missile batteries in six of its cities to the east of London to protect the upcoming Olympic and Paralympic Games
Stella McCartney Unveils Adidas Line for London 2012 Olympics
Designer Stella McCartney is going for the gold with her latest designs for Britain's 2012 Summer Olympic athletes
New Zealand Women's Match-Racing Crew on Course for London Olympics
Though considered young compared to their key competitors, New Zealand's Jenna Hansen, Stephanie Hazard and Susannah Pyatt have remained undaunted in their bid for a sailing medal at the upcoming London Olympics
Olympic Brands Accused of Labor Abuse Scandal
Bangladesh sweatshops producing sportswear for Olympic sponsors Adidas, Nike and Puma repeatedly abuse their workers, an investigation by a British charity has uncovered
Swimmer Dara Torres Retires After Bid for Sixth Olympic Stint Fails
Veteran swimmer Dara Torres said it is finally time to leave the sport for good and let the young guns carry the fight for the United States
Jeneba Tarmoh Declines Run-Off in 100M, Gives Up Olympic Berth
Jeneba Tarmoh became the first athlete to surrender a possible Olympic berth, refusing to a run-off that will determine a spot on the U.S. team to the 2012 London Games
David Beckham Surprise Omission from Great Britain's Olympic Soccer Team
David Beckham helped bring the Olympics to London but he won't get to play in them. Beckham was left off the final 18-man squad
East London: Early Winner in the Olympics
Much of the revitalization is thanks to the 2012 Olympic Games, which will take place from July 27 to Aug. 12. But even after the summer games are safely tucked away in the record books, their legacy will live on in East London
Rivals Spat Spices Up Sailing Event in 2012 London Games
The competition between top sailors Paul Goodison and Tom Slingsby for medals at London 2012 took a new twist following a sailing incident at a key warm-up regatta
IOC Looks Into Alleged Violations in Ticket Sales for London Games
The International Olympic Committee has started looking into allegations that some national Olympic committee officials and authorized ticket resellers violated its rules on ticket sales to the 2012 London Games
Olympic-Bound Sailors Set Bearings Using Navy SEAL-Style Training
With widely varying conditions at the Olympic venue in Weymouth, England, the U.S. Sailing team is expected to bank on its experience from its U.S. Navy Seal-style training
Sailing Star Ben Ainslie on Course for 2012 London Olympics
After dominating the Finn class at the Palma World Cup regatta, British sailing superstar Ben Ainslie is now focusing on the upcoming 2012 Olympics as he tries to put his recent back problems behind him
The Somali Athletics Federation will select one female runner from a field of 10 to compete in the 400-metres at the 2012 London Olympics
Saudi Women on Their Way to London Olympics
Saudi Arabia has agreed to field female athletes in the 2012 Olympics for the first time, assuaging critics aboard, spurring controversy at home
Siblings Zach and Paige Railey Ready for Sailing Event at Olympics
Siblings Zach and Paige Railey, who each scored Olympics berths last year, have been preparing for the regatta event at the 2012 London Games
Teen Table Tennis Star Ariel Hsing Balancing School and Olympic Dream
Though she was impressive at the 2012 U.S. Olympic Table Tennis trials, Ariel Hsing needs another solid finish at the qualifying tournament as she strikes balance with school work and her Olympic dream
Saudis to Let Women Compete in Olympics
Saudi Arabia has agreed to let female athletes join their all-male delegation to the 2012 Olympics in a bid to block threats to bar them from the games if they didn't let women participate
Usain Bolt Eyes Four Golds at 2012 London Olympics
Fresh from capturing another Track and Field Athlete of the Year award, Usain Bolt has already set his sights on the upcoming 2012 London Olympics as he aims to capture four gold medals
2010 Vancouver Winter Olympics
The skies above BC Place go red as the patriotic coloured fireworks explode in the evening sky, marking an official end to the Winter Olympic Games in Vancouver, but also highlighting the history made in Canada.
Why Should Snowy Countries Have All The Fun?
The total 'Northern-ness' of the Winter Olympics. Apart from Canada and the United States, no other country in all of North, Central and South America took home a medal. Nor did any country in all of Africa, the Middle East, South and Southeast Asia, or the Pacific
IOC President Jacques Rogge's Closing Ceremony Speech of the XXI Olympic Winter Games in Vancouver
Dartmouth Claims Fame as Top Ivy League Producer of Olympic Talent
In an effort to stake its claim on a rarely discussed battlefield, Dartmouth University wants the world to know that it has the most Winter Olympians this year in Vancouver among the Ivies -- and the most ever to compete in the Winter Olympics among Ivy League schools, too.
Kim Yu-Na of South Korea Coronated with Gold
Kim Yu-Na of South Korea, the reigning world champion, won the ladies' figure skating gold at the 2010 Vancouver Olympic Winter Games, handily defeating Mao Asada of Japan and Joannie Rochette of Canada.
Canada Wins Bobsled Gold & Silver
Host nation Canada won the gold and silver medals in the women's bobsled at the 2010 Vancouver Olympic Winter Games. US women Erin Pac and Elana Meyers came in third earning the bronze.
Apolo Ohno
Apolo Ohno America's Most Decorated Winter Olympian
Apolo Ohno, already the most decorated US Winter Olympian ever, added to his medal haul by anchoring the US team that took bronze in the men's 5000 meter short track relay on the 15th day of the 2010 Vancouver Olympic Winter Games. Canada and South Korea won gold and silver, respectively.
History of the Winter Olympics
From Chamonix 1924 to Vancouver 2010 -- 86 years and 21 editions of the Winter Games.
Winter Olympics Nutrition Plan: What the Athletes Eat
You probably think the typical Olympic athlete's big nutritional concern is eating enough to make it through the day's workout. That's certainly true for some. However, an incredible diversity of nutritional need exists that depends on the athlete's sport, gender, competition conditions, and other factors.
Getting Up-close & Personal with Olympians
It's cold, dark and the snow is dumping, but that doesn't stop thousands from turning out at Park City Mountain Resort to cheer on snowboarding superstars Shaun White and Hannah Teter, as well as other world-class athletes as they strut their stuff in their competition before the 2010 Olympics.
Lysacek Outduels Plushenko for Gold
Evan Lysacek of the US won the gold medal in men's figure skating by outdueling defending Olympic champion Yevgeny Plushenko of Russia at the 2010 Vancouver Olympic Winter Games. Lysacek, who began the night in second place behind Plushenko, is the first member of Team USA to win gold in the event since Brian Boitano in 1988.
Joannie Rochette Courageously Skates On
Bob Costas interview with Canadian ladies figure skater Joannie Rochette, who won bronze despite the passing of her mother just days before the competition
Canada - Russia: Duel of the Hockey Giants
Swedes, Finns, Czechs, Americans, Slovaks and Swiss are among the big names found at each ice hockey major competition, where medals are won and legends are created. However, in the world of Olympic ice hockey, two nations stand out above the rest -- Russia and Canada, nations where ice hockey is king and which have given birth to some of the greatest players of all time.
A Ghost that Hovers Over the Icy Luge Track
In luge, There is a split second coming out of a curve, where the walls get low and where it is possible, if you lose control and are going too fast, that you could go airborne and fly out of the track. Which is what happened to Olympic luger Nodar Kumaritashvili of Georgia, during a training run, on the day the Vancouver Winter Games were to begin. He was only 21 years old.
Most-Watched Opening Ceremony Ever
67.5 Million Viewers Watched Opening Ceremony on NBC; 17 Million More than Torino and Nearly 6 Million More Than Tabloid-Fueled Lillehammer Games in '94
Opening Ceremony of the XXI Olympic Winter Games in Vancouver - Speech by the IOC President, Jacques Rogge
2008 Beijing Summer Olympics
Beijing Summer Olympics Most-Viewed Event in US TV History.
NBC Universal's Beijing Olympic coverage was viewed by more Americans than any event in U.S. television history, according to data provided by Nielsen Media Research. NBCU's coverage reached 214 million total viewers, shattering the previous mark set by the 1996 Atlanta Olympics (209M) by five million viewers and surpassing the 2004 Athens Games (203M) by 11 million viewers.
5 Lessons for Over-35 Athletes From Olympic Swimmer Dara Torres
Kenya's Samuel Kamau Wansiru Sets New Olympic Record to Win Beijing Olympics Marathon.
Olympics Women's Soccer: United States Defeats Brazil 1 - 0 to Capture Back-to-Back Olympic Golds
Marathoners Jaouad Gharib & Mubarak Hassan Shami Preview 2008 Beijing Summer Olympics Men's Marathon
Olympics Women's Gymnastics: American Nastia Liukin Leaves Beijing with 5 Medals
Germany's Britta Heidemann Shares her Impressions on Fencing Gold Medal
American Swimmer Michael Phelps Wins 8th Gold Medal
100-Meter Hurdles Silver Medalist Sally McLellan of Australia: 'It's Just so Exciting for Me'
Great Britain's Christine Ohuruogu Winning Women's Olympic 400-meter Gold Has Not Sunk in Yet
Great Britain's Cycling Gold Medalist Victoria Pendleton: "It's Something Completely Special"
Argentina vs. Nigeria 2008 Beijing Summer Olympics Soccer Finals
Spitz Comparisons Motivated Phelps to Achieve Record
Nelson Evora of Portugal Wins Men"s Triple Jump
Michael Phelps on Winning His 8 Gold Medals, the USA Swim Team, His Support & Motivation at Beijing
Russian Pole Vaulter Yelena Isinbayeva Wins Gold, Sets New World Record
100 Meter Sprinter Derrick Atkins of the Bahamas is 'Beyond Hungry' for Gold
2004 Olympic Men's 400 Meter Champion Jeremy Wariner is Excited to Get Closer to the First Round
American 100 Meter Sprinter Darvis Patton: "Usain Bolt is a Freak of Nature"
American Pole Vaulter Jennifer Stuczynski: "I Will Clear the Same Heights as Yelena Isinbayeva"
Olympic Record Breaking Britta Steffen: 'I Swam With my Eyes Closed'
100 Meters Sprinter Asafa Powell Looks to be Peaking Just in Time
French Cyclist Jeannie Longo Competing in Her 7th Olympics
Roger Federer Aiming for Gold in Olympics Tennis
Ian Thorpe, Australia, Mens Swimming
Britta Steffen, Germany, Women's Swimming
Martyn Rooney, Great Britain, Men's 400 Meters
The World's Fastest Men Speak Out Ahead of the Aviva London Grand Prix
Beijing Summer Olympics Men's Javelin Defending Olympics Champion Andreas Thorkildson
Beijing Summer Olympics Men's Triple Jump Favorite Nelson Evora
Games to Set New Standard for Anti-Doping Efforts
Team USA Track and Field Roster Set for Beijing
Yelena Isinbayeva Ready to Beat Her Pole Vault World Record in Beijing
NBC to Provide Unprecedented Coverage of the 2008 Beijing Summer Olympics
Sprinter Tyson Gay Shares His Expectations for the Beijing Olympics
100-Meter Record Holder, Jamaican Sprinter Usain Bolt, Prepares for Beijing Olympics
Since establishing the world record of 9.72 seconds in the 100-meter race at the Reebok Grand Prix on May 31, 2008, Jamaican sprinter Usain Bolt is one of the most eagerly-awaited athletes of the upcoming Beijing Olympics.
OLYMPICS
The "Olympic Program" is the Program of sports, disciplines and events decided by the IOC for the Games of the Olympiad and the Olympic Winter Games. The Games of the Olympiad must contain at least fifteen Olympic sports. No such minimum exists for the Olympic Winter Games, which are reserved for sports practiced on snow or ice.
To be included in the Program for the Olympic Games, an Olympic sport or discipline must fulfill the following criteria: for the Games of the Olympiad, only sports/disciplines widely practiced by men in at least 75 countries and on four continents, and by women in at least 40 countries and on three continents may be included; for the Olympic Winter Games, only sports/disciplines widely practiced in at least 25 countries and on three continents may be included.
Source: IOC