http://www.mail.com/people/1455760-oscar-pistorius.html Mail.com - the best personalized free web-based Email en en http://sec-s.uicdn.com/mail.com/2.20/img/mailcom_logo_rss.png http://www.mail.com/people/1455760-oscar-pistorius.html http://www.mail.com/sports/basketball/1762462-column-1-athlete-year-2012-messi.html PARIS (AP) — 'Tis the season for making merry and for choosing our top sports men and women of the year, two distinctly separate annual rituals that in fact dovetail neatly, because part of the joy and merriment of following sports is debating who is best at them. This being an Olympic year, we were spoiled for choice in 2012. Oscar Pistorius is a temptin... Wed, 12 Dec 2012 21:03:00 GMT http://www.mail.com/sports/basketball/1762462-column-1-athlete-year-2012-messi.html 2012-12-12T21:03:00Z http://www.mail.com/entertainment/music/1551122-coldplay-rihanna-jay-z-close-london-paralympics.html LONDON (AP) — Farewell, London. Good luck matching that, Rio. Coldplay, Rihanna and Jay-Z rocked the Olympic Stadium on Sunday night to give the biggest-ever Paralympic Games a rousing send-off, wrapping up an unforgettable summer of sports in Britain. The three-hour party at the packed 80,000-seat arena in east London gave the world a chance to celebrate... Sun, 09 Sep 2012 20:50:00 GMT http://www.mail.com/entertainment/music/1551122-coldplay-rihanna-jay-z-close-london-paralympics.html 2012-09-09T20:50:00Z http://www.mail.com/sports/other/1550560-weir-wins-4th-gold-london-paralympics.html LONDON (AP) — Oscar Pistorius secured his status as the icon of the London Paralympics by winning gold in the final track event in the Olympic Stadium. As for the star of the games, look no further than British wheelchair racer David Weir. The man nicknamed the "Weirwolf of London" has become a household name in the host nation by winning the 800 meters, ... Sun, 09 Sep 2012 17:51:00 GMT http://www.mail.com/sports/other/1550560-weir-wins-4th-gold-london-paralympics.html 2012-09-09T17:51:00Z http://www.mail.com/sports/other/1549604-pistorius-ends-games-with-1st-individual-2012-gold.html LONDON (AP) — Oscar Pistorius completed his groundbreaking dual-games trip to London by finally winning an individual gold, defending his Paralympic 400 meters title in the last competition in the Olympic Stadium on Saturday. The original "Blade Runner" lost his 100 and 200 Paralympic titles this week, but eased to victory in his preferred 400 event in 46... Sat, 08 Sep 2012 19:48:00 GMT http://www.mail.com/sports/other/1549604-pistorius-ends-games-with-1st-individual-2012-gold.html 2012-09-08T19:48:00Z http://www.mail.com/sports/other/1544546-pistorius-surrenders-paralympic-title.html LONDON (AP) — Oscar Pistorius lost another of his Paralympic titles, finishing fourth in the 100-meter final. Jonny Peacock of Britain won the showpiece race in 10.90 seconds Thursday to loud cheers from the home crowd. Pistorius, the defending champion, had a time of 11.17. The "Blade Runner" came in second in the 200 final Sunday. Pistorius had complain... Thu, 06 Sep 2012 19:10:00 GMT http://www.mail.com/sports/other/1544546-pistorius-surrenders-paralympic-title.html 2012-09-06T19:10:00Z http://www.mail.com/sports/other/1542066-pistorius-wins-gold-400-relay.html LONDON (AP) — Oscar Pistorius captured his first gold medal of the London Paralympics, helping South Africa win the 400-meter relay in a world-record time at the Olympic Stadium on Wednesday. The double amputee, known as "Blade Runner," anchored the team home in a time of 41.78 seconds. South Africa set the previous record at 42.50 in February. It is Pist... Wed, 05 Sep 2012 19:48:00 GMT http://www.mail.com/sports/other/1542066-pistorius-wins-gold-400-relay.html 2012-09-05T19:48:00Z http://www.mail.com/sports/other/1536728-pistorius-apologizes-timing-complaints.html LONDON (AP) — Oscar Pistorius apologized Monday for the timing of his complaints about a rival's blades following his defeat in the Paralympic 200-meter final, but insisted that officials need to change the rules to prevent some runners from getting an unfair advantage. The so-called "Blade Runner" was surging to a third straight 200-meter gold Sunday nig... Mon, 03 Sep 2012 10:02:00 GMT http://www.mail.com/sports/other/1536728-pistorius-apologizes-timing-complaints.html 2012-09-03T10:02:00Z http://www.mail.com/sports/other/1535974-pistorius-stunned-200-final-paralympics.html LONDON (AP) — A month after his groundbreaking Olympic debut, Oscar Pistorius was reeling from a stunning upset Sunday in the London Paralympics. The "Blade Runner" had never been beaten over 200 meters until Brazilian sprinter Alan Oliveira came storming down the home straight to win by 0.07 seconds and dethrone the icon of the Paralympics. Pistorius lat... Sun, 02 Sep 2012 20:40:00 GMT http://www.mail.com/sports/other/1535974-pistorius-stunned-200-final-paralympics.html 2012-09-02T20:40:00Z http://www.mail.com/sports/other/1535998-ap-photos-scenes-paralympics-games.html LONDON (AP) — The images are inspiring as athletes from around the globe show their prowess on the track, in the pool and on the field with their talents far overshadowing their disabilities at the Paralympics Games. Brazilian Alan Oliveira overtakes Oscar Pistorius, the icon of the games, at the finish line to win the 200-meter gold. Djibouti's Houssein ... Sun, 02 Sep 2012 19:38:00 GMT http://www.mail.com/sports/other/1535998-ap-photos-scenes-paralympics-games.html 2012-09-02T19:38:00Z http://www.mail.com/sports/other/1528650-soldier-who-lost-leg-works-us-open-ballperson.html NEW YORK (AP) — The red, white and blue sticker that U.S. Open ballperson Ryan McIntosh wears on his carbon-fiber prosthetic right leg packs a meaningful message: "Freedom is not free, but it's worth fighting for." Yet if the time he spends chasing tennis balls and handing water and towels to the world's best players goes the way he hopes, hardly anyone w... Wed, 29 Aug 2012 22:14:00 GMT http://www.mail.com/sports/other/1528650-soldier-who-lost-leg-works-us-open-ballperson.html 2012-08-29T22:14:00Z http://www.mail.com/sports/other/1528120-spirit-motion-gala-opens-londons-paralympics.html LONDON (AP) — "Enlightenment" was the theme, physicist Stephen Hawking the guide and Olympic Stadium the venue Wednesday night as London welcomed 4,200 athletes from more than 160 nations to the 2012 Paralympic Games. Who better to greet Paralympians than a scientist who has shown the world that physical disabilities do not limit human potential? "The Par... Wed, 29 Aug 2012 20:52:00 GMT http://www.mail.com/sports/other/1528120-spirit-motion-gala-opens-londons-paralympics.html 2012-08-29T20:52:00Z http://www.mail.com/entertainment/lifestyle/1526648-artists-turn-prosthetic-limbs-artworks.html LONDON (AP) — Prosthetics can change the life of an amputee. But when an old limb no longer fits or just gets worn out, it can be hard to part ways with an item that offered the liberating chance to jump, dance or simply walk. Priscilla Sutton has a solution: turn these "pre-loved" limbs into artwork. The Australian curator came up with "Spare Parts Londo... Wed, 29 Aug 2012 08:46:00 GMT http://www.mail.com/entertainment/lifestyle/1526648-artists-turn-prosthetic-limbs-artworks.html 2012-08-29T08:46:00Z http://www.mail.com/sports/other/1524706-prosthetics-help-disabled-outdo-olympians.html LONDON (AP) — Oscar Pistorius made history last month when he became the first double-amputee to compete at the Olympics. While the South African "Blade Runner" didn't make the medals podium, it's probably only a matter of time before Pistorius or another disabled runner triumphs. Many experts predict Paralympians soon will be outperforming their able-bod... Tue, 28 Aug 2012 10:07:00 GMT http://www.mail.com/sports/other/1524706-prosthetics-help-disabled-outdo-olympians.html 2012-08-28T10:07:00Z http://www.mail.com/sports/other/1524682-prosthetics-to-help-disabled-outperform-olympians.html LONDON (AP) — Oscar Pistorius made history last month when he became the first double-amputee to compete at the Olympics. While the South African "Blade Runner" didn't make the medals podium, it's probably only a matter of time before Pistorius or another disabled runner triumphs. Many experts predict Paralympians will soon be outperforming their able-bod... Tue, 28 Aug 2012 09:29:00 GMT http://www.mail.com/sports/other/1524682-prosthetics-to-help-disabled-outperform-olympians.html 2012-08-28T09:29:00Z http://www.mail.com/sports/other/1521808-pistorius-to-again-this-time-paralympics.html LONDON (AP) — The Olympic rings have disappeared across London, and the Paralympic symbols hoisted in their place. Let the games begin — again. Thousands of athletes have already arrived for Wednesday's opening ceremony as the Paralympics return to their roots. The familiar face of Oscar Pistorius and his even more recognizable blades have helped to take ... Sun, 26 Aug 2012 16:51:00 GMT http://www.mail.com/sports/other/1521808-pistorius-to-again-this-time-paralympics.html 2012-08-26T16:51:00Z http://www.mail.com/sports/other/1516980-full-tv-coverage-paralympics-us.html LONDON (AP) — This year's Paralympics are expected to draw their largest ever live television audience — except in the United States, where events will receive only minimal coverage and won't be screened as they happen, prompting anger from some fans and campaigners. While viewers in countries including Brazil, China, Britain and Australia will enjoy seve... Thu, 23 Aug 2012 17:12:00 GMT http://www.mail.com/sports/other/1516980-full-tv-coverage-paralympics-us.html 2012-08-23T17:12:00Z http://www.mail.com/sports/other/1499136-column-london-done-prepare-circus-rio.html LONDON (AP) — IOC President Jacques Rogge still can't figure out what to call Usain Bolt, so here's hoping he gets another Olympics to sort it out. There's just something about his latest effort —"active performance legend" — that doesn't rise to a gold medal level. There's a lot of things we can call the London Olympics, and still not run out of superlat... Mon, 13 Aug 2012 16:33:00 GMT http://www.mail.com/sports/other/1499136-column-london-done-prepare-circus-rio.html 2012-08-13T16:33:00Z http://www.mail.com/sports/other/1497182-nowonto-rio-london-puts-olympic-flame.html LONDON (AP) — And now, on to Rio! London brought the curtain down on a hugely entertaining Olympics with a sensational rock 'n roll nostalgia tour of a closing ceremony that thrilled the London night with top-of-the-chart classics, supermodels and psychedelic mayhem. After a glorious two weeks of never-to-be-forgotten moments that left... Mon, 13 Aug 2012 02:05:00 GMT http://www.mail.com/sports/other/1497182-nowonto-rio-london-puts-olympic-flame.html 2012-08-13T02:05:00Z http://www.mail.com/sports/other/1497944-bolt-lights-up-olympic-track-what-2016.html LONDON (AP) — Toting his third gold medal of the London Games, Usain Bolt gave a little wave to 80,000 or so of his best friends in the Olympic Stadium stands. Almost immediately, the questions started: What did that mean? Was Bolt bidding adieu for good? Will he be back? Will the world get to watch him sprint on his sport's biggest stage again in 2016? "... Sun, 12 Aug 2012 19:51:00 GMT http://www.mail.com/sports/other/1497944-bolt-lights-up-olympic-track-what-2016.html 2012-08-12T19:51:00Z http://www.mail.com/news/world/1497644-top-10-memories-london-olympics.html LONDON (AP) — The top 10 memorable moments from the London Olympics: 1. CROWNING THE GREATEST OLYMPIC ATHLETE OF ALL TIME Michael Phelps ended his remarkable swimming career by winning four gold and two silver medals in London. He is now the most decorated Olympian ever, with a career total of 22 medals, 18 of them gold. In his final swim, he helped the U... Sun, 12 Aug 2012 16:54:00 GMT http://www.mail.com/news/world/1497644-top-10-memories-london-olympics.html 2012-08-12T16:54:00Z http://www.mail.com/sports/basketball/1496426-london-wraps-up-dazzling-olympics.html LONDON (AP) — Usain Bolt made himself a living legend — just ask him. Michael Phelps swam a last lap into history. A man ran on carbon blades. Two track stars and a long jumper produced perhaps the greatest night in British sports history. Take a victory lap, London. The nightmare that was supposed to be the 2012 Olympics — gridlock and chaos Underground ... Sat, 11 Aug 2012 21:03:00 GMT http://www.mail.com/sports/basketball/1496426-london-wraps-up-dazzling-olympics.html 2012-08-11T21:03:00Z http://www.mail.com/sports/other/1495754-oscars-olympics-to-pistorius-paralympics.html LONDON (AP) — As he left Olympic Stadium, Oscar Pistorius stopped for a moment and looked back. The double-amputee runner turned to take in the crowd of 80,000 and reflect on his victory in a four-year fight to compete at the London Games against the world's best able-bodied athletes. ___ EDITOR'S NOTE: AP Sports Wr... Sat, 11 Aug 2012 14:59:00 GMT http://www.mail.com/sports/other/1495754-oscars-olympics-to-pistorius-paralympics.html 2012-08-11T14:59:00Z http://www.mail.com/news/us/1494778-blade-runner-reflects.html The "Blade Runner" did not win a medal, but that doesn't mean these Olympics were any less important. Oscar Pistorius set a precedent with his journey to and through the London Games, and he can add one more accomplishment: He was a finalist. A double-amputee who runs on carbon-fiber blades, Pistorius anchored the South Africa team in the 4x400-meter rela... Sat, 11 Aug 2012 04:36:00 GMT http://www.mail.com/news/us/1494778-blade-runner-reflects.html 2012-08-11T04:36:00Z http://www.mail.com/sports/basketball/1495014-olympic-viewing-commercial-crossover-nbc.html If you occasionally have trouble telling where NBC's Olympic programming ends and the commercials begin, that's no coincidence. Mark Levy, vice president and creative director for NBC Sports, heads a department responsible for the on-air look of the games, along with profiles of athletes and extended taped pieces such as NBC's feature on the 1996 women's ... Sat, 11 Aug 2012 01:32:00 GMT http://www.mail.com/sports/basketball/1495014-olympic-viewing-commercial-crossover-nbc.html 2012-08-11T01:32:00Z http://www.mail.com/sports/basketball/1494686-jeter-helps-us-break-world-record-olympics.html LONDON (AP) — Five things to know about Friday, Day 14 of the London Olympics: —Carmelita Jeter powers U.S. relay to world record. —Durant helps U.S. pull away from Argentina in hoops semi. —Pistorius, South Africa eighth in 4x400 men's relay. —Jordan Burroughs grabs wrestling gold for U.S. ... Fri, 10 Aug 2012 23:01:00 GMT http://www.mail.com/sports/basketball/1494686-jeter-helps-us-break-world-record-olympics.html 2012-08-10T23:01:00Z http://www.mail.com/sports/other/1494854-column-pistorius-wins-despite-olympic-medal.html LONDON (AP) — By the time Oscar Pistorius got the baton he was so far behind that he wasn't going to catch the pack on the final lap, even if the carbon-fiber blades he was running on had superchargers. He and his South African teammates had no chance for a medal in the 4x400 final, though on this night the Olympics for them were about more than just winning a gold. ... Fri, 10 Aug 2012 22:27:00 GMT http://www.mail.com/sports/other/1494854-column-pistorius-wins-despite-olympic-medal.html 2012-08-10T22:27:00Z http://www.mail.com/sports/other/1494296-bahamas-snaps-us-winnng-streak-mens-4x400.html LONDON (AP) — When it comes to the 4x400-meter Olympic relay, the American men aren't used to being overtaken at the end, the way Angelo Taylor was Friday night. Then again, they have never really run that race under these circumstances. The day after Manteo Mitchell finished out his preliminary lap on a broken leg, the banged-up U.S. team made sure he wo... Fri, 10 Aug 2012 21:00:00 GMT http://www.mail.com/sports/other/1494296-bahamas-snaps-us-winnng-streak-mens-4x400.html 2012-08-10T21:00:00Z http://www.mail.com/sports/basketball/1491236-bolt-leads-jamaican-sweep-200-meter-medals.html LONDON (AP) — Five things to know about Thursday, Day 13 of the London Olympics: —Still the man: Bolt leads Jamaican sweep in 200-meter final. —Solo saves the day as American women rack up medals. —U.S. takes top two spots in decathlon, men's triple jump. —Pistorius, South Africa get another chance in relay final. ... Thu, 09 Aug 2012 22:34:00 GMT http://www.mail.com/sports/basketball/1491236-bolt-leads-jamaican-sweep-200-meter-medals.html 2012-08-09T22:34:00Z