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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.
Italy sweeps U.S. men at World LeaguePosted: May 20, 4:42p ET | Updated: May 21, 12:30p ET
The U.S., ranked No. 6 in the world, was swept by No. 3 Italy on Sunday in Florence, Italy (16-25, 20-25, 16-25), the squad's second loss in three matches during the event's opening weekend.
U.S. men fend off South Korea in World LeaguePosted: May 19, 2:30p ET | Updated: May 19, 2:32p ET
The Americans rallied to win three straight sets and fend off South Korea on Saturday in Florence, Italy (20-25, 18-25, 25-17, 25-23, 17-15).
U.S. falls to France in World League openerPosted: May 18, 5:11p ET | Updated: May 18, 5:33p ET
Less than a week after clinching its Olympic berth, the U.S. men's volleyball team dropped its opening match in the annual FIVB World League.
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.
U.S. men sweep Canada to earn trip to LondonPosted: May 13, 1:19a ET | Updated: May 13, 2:11a ET
The U.S. men's volleyball team is headed back to the Olympics.
U.S. men get past Cuba, to play Canada for Olympic spotPosted: May 12, 9:08a ET | Updated: May 12, 9:28a ET
The U.S. men's volleyball team will play Canada on Saturday night for a spot in the London Olympics.
U.S. men advance to semis at Olympic qualiferPosted: May 10, 11:59a ET | Updated: May 10, 12:13p ET
The U.S. men's volleyball team remained perfect at the NORCECA Continental Olympic Qualification Tournament in Long Beach, Calif., as it swept Mexico on Wednesday night (25-23, 25-19, 25-14) to complete pool play without dropping a set.
U.S. men start qualifier with dominating sweepPosted: May 8, 10:01a ET | Updated: May 8, 10:02a ET
The U.S. men's volleyball team began its quest to qualify for the London Games with a dominating win Monday night over Trinidad & Tobago.
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.
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.
U.S. men prep to qualify for LondonPosted: May 1, 6:39p ET | Updated: May 1, 6:42p ET
While the U.S. men's volleyball team hasn't yet secured a trip to London, no one is panicking.
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.