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Cavic returns to form by winning Euro 100 flyPosted: May 26, 3:02p ET | Updated: May 26, 3:21p ET
Hoping to renew his rivalry with Michael Phelps at the London Olympics, Milorad Cavic marked his return to form after back surgery by winning the 100-meter butterfly at the European swimming championships Saturday.
Orozco a 'fighter' in new music videoPosted: May 23, 11:07p ET | Updated: May 23, 11:29p ET
We already know that John Orozco can sing, but the world bronze medalist made his music video debut on Wednesday night. Check it out here.
Missy Franklin's school and an NFL player wish her luckPosted: May 22, 10:30a ET | Updated: May 22, 11:10a ET
What do 800 screaming girls and a member of the Denver Broncos have in common? Missy Franklin, of course.
Olympic torch goes out briefly, quickly rekindledPosted: May 21, 2:58p ET | Updated: May 21, 2:58p ET
The Olympic torch was briefly snuffed out Monday during the relay leading up to the London 2012 Games.
London flame Britain boundPosted: May 18, 11:11a ET | Updated: May 18, 1:01p ET
The Olympic flame heads to Britain to light a 70-day torch relay leading to the opening of the 2012 London Games.
Parker wins 50m rifle 3 position at World CupPosted: May 17, 10:44a ET | Updated: May 17, 10:57a ET
An veteran American rifle shooter won the 50m rifle 3 position event at the World Cup Milan on Thursday, but it was not the name in the media spotlight. Jason Parker convincingly won his fifth World Cup gold.
Campriani, K. Emmons win 10m air rifle eventsPosted: May 15, 5:18p ET | Updated: May 16, 9:21a ET
Niccolo Campriani won the gold medal in the 10m men's air rifle on Tuesday at the World Cup Milan. Katherine Emmons won the 10m women's air rifle event on Tuesday.
World Cup begins Tuesday in MilanPosted: May 14, 4:52p ET | Updated: May 14, 4:52p ET
The World Cup Milan kicks off on Tuesday and eight gold medals are up for grabs between pistol and rifle shooters from across the world. Matt Emmons leads a group of 10 U.S. Olympians in the event.
New York gymnast makes unique journey to OlympicsPosted: May 10, 1:06p ET | Updated: May 10, 1:22p ET
John Orozco, the kid who used to do backflips in exchange for free Icees at a local pizzeria, is now a budding star focused on bringing home gymnastics gold in London this summer.
There's room at inn for Olympics...but it'll cost Posted: May 8, 9:14a ET | Updated: May 8, 9:55a ET
It's months before athletes hit the Olympic track, but time is running out for those in another fierce competition: The scramble for a place to stay in London.
Tube officials publish London Olympic travel mapPosted: May 7, 12:10p ET | Updated: May 7, 12:10p ET
Don't say we didn't tell you.
No shortage of gymnastics stories at London GamesPosted: May 7, 12:05p ET | Updated: May 7, 12:05p ET
China may not give an encore performance of its heavy metal show from Beijing at this summer's London Olympics, but there will be no shortage of stories as gymnastics prepares to take center stage at The O2 Arena. Aside from American medal contender Danell Leyva, here are a few of the athletes and angles worth watching this summer:
London stages final test events before OlympicsPosted: May 7, 12:05p ET | Updated: May 7, 12:05p ET
About 75,000 fans withstood rain and cold at Olympic Park on Saturday in the final test events before the Summer Games.
Kitesurfing replaces windsurfing at 2016 OlympicsPosted: May 7, 12:04p ET | Updated: May 7, 12:04p ET
Australian sailing officials are surprised by a decision to replace windsurfing with kitesurfing at the 2016 Olympics in Rio de Janeiro.
Orozco ready for Nationals, OlympicsPosted: May 7, 10:54a ET | Updated: May 7, 11:11a ET
John Orozco was the only world team member to perform on all six events in the Men’s Qualifier in Colorado Springs on Saturday, where he posted an impressive 91.750 to top the field.
No shortage of gymnastics stories at London GamesPosted: May 4, 3:59p ET | Updated: May 23, 11:28a ET
China may not give an encore performance of its heavy metal show from Beijing at this summer's London Olympics, but there will be no shortage of stories as gymnastics prepares to take center stage at The North Greenwich Arena.
Tired of Tebowing? Strike Usain Bolt's 'To Di World' posePosted: May 4, 1:30p ET | Updated: May 6, 9:15p ET
The IAAF is looking for the best impression of Olympic sprint champion Usain Bolt's "To Di World" pose, in which he leans back, his right arm cocked and the left extended skyward.
What to watch for pre-Games calendarPosted: May 2, 2:33p ET | Updated: May 24, 5:35p ET
With events happening across the country in the lead up to the Games of the XXX Olympiad, Americans will have a chance to cheer on their Olympians before they head across seas. Check out a month-by-month calendar of what to look for.
Looking at Britain's real austerity Olympics: 1948 Posted: May 1, 8:27a ET | Updated: May 1, 3:03p ET
When London hosted the Olympics in 1948, organizers did it on the cheap — and they made no apologies about it.
Duran Duran to headline outdoor Olympic concert Posted: May 1, 8:18a ET | Updated: May 1, 2:58p ET
There will be a retro feel at a concert to mark the start of the 2012 London Olympics, with 1980s heartthrobs Duran Duran among the headliners.