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- Stevens wins Exergy, stakes claim to Olympic berth Posted: May 28, 3:56p ET | Updated: May 28, 3:56p ET
Evelyn Stevens won the Exergy Tour following a final-stage breakaway, firmly cementing her claim to a berth on the U.S. Olympic team for the London Games.
- Soni beats Hardy in Olympic tune-up meetPosted: May 26, 11:57a ET | Updated: May 26, 12:00p ET
Rebecca Soni beat Jessica Hardy to win the 100-meter breaststroke at the Speedo Grand Challenge on Friday while Hardy returned to win the 50 freestyle, and 40-year-old Janet Evans finished fourth in a consolation final of the 400 freestyle.
- Hungary claims four gold medals at Swimming EurosPosted: May 24, 3:43p ET | Updated: May 24, 3:43p ET
Led by recent university graduate Katinka Hosszu, host Hungary cleaned up with four golds and eight medals overall at the European swimming championships on Thursday.
- 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.
- 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.
- Krzyzewski doesn't plan to coach 2016 Olympic teamPosted: May 14, 2:58p ET | Updated: May 14, 6:27p ET
Mike Krzyzewski says he thinks the London Olympics will be his last coaching the United States.
- U.S. men's hoops squad to be named July 7Posted: May 14, 2:13p ET | Updated: May 14, 2:13p ET
USA Basketball chairman Jerry Colangelo considers about 10 men's Olympic team spots set "on paper," with the rest to be determined over two days of practice before the squad is announced July 7.
- Bosh strains abdominal; roster deadline extendedPosted: May 14, 1:58p ET | Updated: May 14, 6:59p ET
Add Chris Bosh to the already long list of injuries plaguing USA Hoops after he strained his abdominal in a Heat playoff game Sunday. A new July 7 roster deadline from the USOC offers some hope, though.
- Charlotte UltraSwim: What we learnedPosted: May 14, 11:04a ET | Updated: May 14, 11:04a ET
Did you miss any of our coverage of the Charlotte UltraSwim? Here are a few highlights from the four-day Grand Prix meet.
- UltraSwim notes: Phelps' retirement, Soni's speedPosted: May 12, 9:33p ET | Updated: May 12, 10:25p ET
Is Michael Phelps really going to retire after the London Olympics? Think what you want, but his press conference Saturday night pretty much proved that he is leaning toward hanging up his cap and goggles after his last final in London.
- Phelps finishes second in 200m fly in CharlottePosted: May 12, 7:14p ET | Updated: May 12, 10:14p ET
Michael Phelps settled for another runner-up finish at the Charlotte Grand Prix when he was edged by China's Wu Peng in the 200-meter butterfly on Saturday.
- UltraSwim notes: Berens wins Phelps-Lochte duel in CharlottePosted: May 11, 10:08p ET | Updated: May 11, 10:11p ET
Friday night’s finals at the Charlotte UltraSwim featured surprises, world-leading times and some bright colors. Here are a few takeaways.
- Five for Friday: Olympic NewcomersPosted: May 11, 1:50p ET | Updated: May 11, 7:38p ET
Some Olympians are lucky enough to compete in the Games multiple times (Ian Millar is going for 10) but athletes will tell you there's nothing quite like your first time. Here's our Five for Friday of favorite Olympic newcomers.
- Sutton, LaTourette earn gold in CharlottePosted: May 10, 7:58p ET | Updated: May 10, 7:58p ET
Chloe Sutton won the 1,500-meter freestyle and Chad LaTourette took the 800 free on opening night of the Charlotte UltraSwim Grand Prix meet.
- 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.
- Five things to watch at the Charlotte UltraSwimPosted: May 9, | Updated: May 11, 5:50a ET
There’s not a whole lot at stake at these USA Swimming Grand Prix meets (besides a few bucks for winning races and breaking records), and the results will not say much in the grand scheme. Still, there are some interesting matchups and storylines at the four-day meet, which starts tonight.
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