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All eyes on Nadal, Djokovic as French Open nears Posted: May 24, 1:33p ET | Updated: May 24, 1:33p ET
When the draw for the year's second Grand Slam tournament is revealed Friday, much of the attention will be on the paths presented to two men: Rafael Nadal and Novak Djokovic.
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.
Team USA places third at Freestyle World CupPosted: May 14, 3:03p ET | Updated: May 14, 5:40p ET
The United States defeated Russia, 5-2 in the third-place match at the Freestyle World Cup on Sunday. As a nation, the USA finished the event with a strong 4-1 record.
Weekend Review: swimming shake-up, beach volleyball tie-upPosted: May 14, 11:02a ET | Updated: May 14, 12:18p ET
Phelps and Lochte who? Ricky Berens stole the show in Charlotte, beating both in their anticipated head-to-head match up. Not to be outdone, a few divers and beach volleyballers also made significant strides toward London.
Colwill dives to gold at Fort Lauderdale Grand PrixPosted: May 13, 4:16p ET | Updated: May 13, 5:39p ET
Christopher Colwill won the 3-meter springboard at the AT&T USA Diving Grand Prix meet on Sunday, scoring 475.30 points to beat Li Shixin of China.
American divers earn four medals in FloridaPosted: May 12, 6:03p ET | Updated: May 12, 6:32p ET
American divers medaled in all four finals held at the USA Diving Grand Prix on Saturday.
Colwill, Ishimatsu make finals at diving Grand PrixPosted: May 11, 5:43p ET | Updated: May 11, 6:11p ET
American divers Christopher Colwill and Haley Ishimatsu reached the finals of the USA Diving Grand Prix on Friday.
Delegates misunderstood kiteboard votePosted: May 11, 11:30a ET | Updated: May 11, 11:37a ET
The International Sailing Federation's (ISAF) decision to drop windsurfing from the Olympics in favor of kiteboarding likely came about because some delegates didn't realize what they were voting for, Israel's sailing chief said on Friday.
U.S. sailors meet SEALs on road to OlympicsPosted: May 8, 10:15a ET | Updated: May 8, 1:23p ET
This was not a typical day on the water for the U.S. Olympic sailing team, preparing for the London Games just two months away.
Who makes the cut?Posted: May 8, 10:05a ET | Updated: May 8, 6:13p ET
With less than three months to go until the London Olympics, there is considerable speculation as to who will be named to the U.S. Olympic tennis team and what, exactly, they have to do to be eligible.
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.
Kiteboarding takes wind out of surfers' sailsPosted: May 7, 12:23p ET | Updated: May 8, 3:07p ET
The surprise decision to chop windsurfing from the Olympic programme has prompted jeers from leading athletes, but is being hailed by kiteboarders whose discipline will be showcased for the first time at the Rio Olympics in 2016.
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.
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.