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Haile Gebrselassie fails to qualify for Olympic 10,000m in HengeloPosted: May 27, 4:28p ET | Updated: May 27, 4:28p ET
Haile Gebrselassie failed to qualify for the 10,000 meters at the London Games on Sunday, finishing outside the top two of the Ethiopian qualifiers at the FBK Games.
Liukin makes big impression in first meet backPosted: May 26, 8:14p ET | Updated: May 26, 10:49p ET
A few more nights like this, and the reigning queen of gymnastics might be queen of the comeback, too. Olympic champion Nastia Liukin tied for third on balance beam in her first competition in three years Saturday night.
Gymnasts' road to London begins at U.S. ClassicPosted: May 25, 7:01p ET | Updated: May 26, 11:55a ET
All eyes will be on Olympic champion Nastia Liukin at the U.S. Classic. Martha Karolyi, however, will be keeping close watch on everybody.
Five for Friday: Things about Lolo Jones that have nothing to do with her virginityPosted: May 25, 4:20p ET | Updated: May 26, 11:29a ET
There's been a lot of talk about Lolo Jones this week, but very little of it has anything to do with the track, hurdles, or the the upcoming Olympics. We wanted to let you know who Lolo was beyond relationship statuses. She's our Five for Friday.
Usain Bolt wins Ostrava 100m in 10.04Posted: May 25, 2:25p ET | Updated: May 25, 3:19p ET
Usain Bolt won the 100 meters at the Golden Spike meet on Friday, his first triumph in Europe ahead of the London Olympics.
Taekwondo star joins list of Olympic omissionsPosted: May 24, 6:15p ET | Updated: May 24, 10:46p ET
Aaron Cook is the European champion and world No. 1 at 80kg, so it absolutely makes sense to leave him off the Olympic team. Or maybe not. Barring appeal, Cook may join a growing list of disenfranchised athletes.
Ostrava Golden Spike: Story lines to followPosted: May 24, 8:04a ET | Updated: May 25, 8:29a ET
The Golden Spike meet in Ostrava annually features fields worthy of Diamond League inclusion. This year’s 51st edition of the meet is no different. Here are some of the story lines to follow.
Liukin's comeback headlines gymnastics' U.S. ClassicPosted: May 24, 12:24a ET | Updated: May 25, 10:43a ET
From the comeback of reigning Olympic champion Nastia Liukin, to new seniors gaining experience – Saturday’s U.S. Classic promises to be a taste of what’s to come at the 2012 Olympics.
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.
Two favorite stories from Shawn Johnson's new bookPosted: May 21, 12:10p ET | Updated: May 21, 1:47p ET
Gymnast Shawn Johnson's book "Winning Balance" hits stores on June 5. Here are a few of our favorite stories the Olympic gold medalist shares from her time in Beijing.
Coach casts further doubt on Johnson's Olympic bidPosted: May 18, 11:50a ET | Updated: May 18, 6:39p ET
While Shawn Johnson continues to emphasize that she is optimistic, but realistic about her chances of competing in London, her coach Liang Chow has further added to the rumor mill that a second Olympics may not be in her future.
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.
Nine current, former World champions headline U.S. ClassicPosted: May 15, 12:57p ET | Updated: May 15, 1:27p ET
Nine current and former World Championships gold medalists are expected to compete in the 2012 Secret U.S. Classic, including reigning World team and all-around champion Jordyn Wieber.
Why Shawn Johnson missed training campPosted: May 8, 5:21p ET | Updated: May 9, 12:21p ET
Shawn Johnson did not attend the final training camp at the Karolyi Ranch. We caught up with Johnson at NBC's Today show to find out why and also asked where she will make her Olympic season debut.
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.
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.