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Olympics, a week in: Defining moments still ahead
There has, of course, been triumph — sideburned British cyclist Bradley Wiggins and powerhouse Chinese swimmer Ye Shiwen stand out. And defeat in many ...
Expats search for home-country Olympics
From the Irish pubs of Stockholm to bustling Koreatown in Los Angeles, expat Olympic fans around the world are following — or trying to follow — their ...
Ryan Lochte's parents face foreclosure in Florida
The parents of U.S. Olympic swimmer Ryan Lochte are facing foreclosure in Florida. According to a lawsuit filed in May in Volusia County, CitiMortgage ...
Obama pays tribute to US Olympic team
President Barack Obama says he is proud of the hard work and sacrifice of the U.S. Olympic team competing at the London Games. Obama thanks the U.S.
EYES ON LONDON: Pistorius through, swans evicted
Around the 2012 Olympics and its host city with journalists from The Associated Press bringing the flavor and details of the games to you: ___ ...
Phelps looks to close career with 18th gold medal
One more race. Two more laps. And, in all likelihood, an 18th gold medal for Michael Phelps. His final Olympics is turning into quite a victory lap.
Olympic Viewing: NBC's poorly timed commercial
NBC says no offense was intended by a poorly timed promotional ad featuring a monkey on gymnastics rings that aired on the network directly following ...
EYES ON LONDON: A downpour - and who will medal?
___ IT'S RAINING, IT'S POURING Bound to happen. These Olympics are in London, after all. And the first serious rain of the athletics competition hit ...
Phelps to swim last individual Olympic race
Michael Phelps got off to a slow start in the London Games. Now the most decorated Olympian in history is set to sprint to the finish in the last ...
Olympic Viewing: NBC's parent cams
American gymnast Aly Raisman earned a gold medal for her athletic prowess in London. It's her mom who's gone viral. NBC's video of Lynn Raisman ...
5 Olympic things to know for Thursday
Here are the highlights of the London Olympics on Thursday: ___ 1. US GOLD: Gabby Douglas won gymnastics gold in the women's individual all-around. 2.
Phelps wins 200 IM for 20th career Olympic medal
Michael Phelps won the 200-meter individual medley Thursday for his first individual gold of the London Games, becoming the first man to win the same ...
Bolt, Blake could seize London Olympics spotlight
By the time Usain Bolt's showboating, record-breaking, gold-gobbling act on the track got revved up at the Beijing Games four years ago, Michael ...
EYES ON LONDON: Partying, and the Missile returns
Around the 2012 Olympics and its host city with journalists from The Associated Press bringing the flavor and details of the games to you: ___ ...
Avoiding Olympic spoilers is a sport of its own
Mandy Hauck turned 25 on Wednesday, but she's avoiding Facebook and her happy birthday messages to steer clear of Olympic spoilers about her favorite ...
London mayor defends Olympic invite for Murdoch
London Mayor Boris Johnson has defended his decision to invite media mogul Rupert Murdoch to watch Olympic swimming events Friday, describing Murdoch ...
Phelps has 19 medals, but is he the greatest?
The greatest? When it comes to Michael Phelps, the answer seems obvious with just a cursory glance of the medals table. The guy has won 15 golds — ...
Soni sets world record in 200 breast semifinals
Rebecca Soni of the United States set a world record in the 200-meter breaststroke semifinals at the London Olympics on Wednesday. Soni timed 2 ...
Adrian wins 100 free by smallest of margins
Nathan Adrian of the United States won the men's 100-meter freestyle by the smallest of margins at the London Olympics on Wednesday. Adrian clocked 47
Obama calls Phelps, women's gymnastics team
President Barack Obama congratulated the five members of the U.S. women's gymnastics team Wednesday on their Olympic victory — and he had some ...
NBC to break even, not lose money on Olympics
Viewer excitement about the Olympics is translating into gold for NBC: The broadcaster now expects to break even on the London Games rather than take ...
5 Olympic things to know for Wednesday
Here's what to watch for at the London Olympics on Wednesday: ___ 1. KICKED OUT: Eight female badminton doubles players have been disqualified after ...
It's No. 19 and counting for Michael Phelps
Michael Phelps has always said he wanted to do something that no one has ever done before. He's all by himself now, and ready to go for more.
Olympic viewing: no need for soccer tweet war
Hope Solo shouldn't be tweeting angry messages about NBC's Brandi Chastain after her most recent game. There was no reason to. The U.S. women's soccer ...