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Nichols and Hedstrom row to LondonPosted: May 27, 10:31a ET | Updated: May 27, 12:39p ET
Lightweight women's double sculls crew Julie Nichols and Kristin Hedstrom qualified for the U.S. Olympic team with a fourth place finish in the final round of the Samsung World Rowing Cup on Sunday.
Memmel doesn't qualify for national championshipsPosted: May 26, 10:59p ET | Updated: May 27, 12:21a ET
Chellsie Memmel's petition to compete next month in the national championships was rejected after she fell twice on balance beam and scored an 11.950 at the U.S. Classic on Saturday night.
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.
Women's eight set new record, LW2X can still qualify for LondonPosted: May 25, 2:20p ET | Updated: May 26, 2:25p ET
The U.S. women's eight broke a record Friday at the 2012 Samsung World Rowing Cup II. Ken Jurkowski missed his chance to qualify for London, but the lightweight women's pair has a chance on Sunday.
2 years after 1st tri, Jorgensen headed to London Posted: May 24, 2:16p ET | Updated: May 24, 2:16p ET
Gwen Jorgensen is making triathlon look easy. Less than 18 months after finishing her first triathlon, the former swimmer and All-American runner at Wisconsin qualified for the London Olympics.
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.
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.
Bulls asking Deng to pull out of Games?Posted: May 18, 9:58a ET | Updated: May 18, 4:12p ET
British baller Luol Deng saw his Bulls teammate Derrick Rose go down in a heap during the playoffs. Now his team might be suggesting he pull out of this hometown Olympic Games to avoid the same fate.
Six U.S. boats to compete in World Cup II, beginning FridayPosted: May 16, 7:09p ET | Updated: May 24, 2:24p ET
The Olympic rowing season will continue to heat up at the 2012 Samsung World Rowing Cup II, held May 25-27 in Lucerne, Switzerland, where the U.S. will have the chance to send three more athletes to London.
Cullen Jones still searching for elusive medalPosted: May 16, 10:08a ET | Updated: May 16, 10:08a ET
Cullen Jones has been waiting four years for a shot at redemption.
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.
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.
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.
U.S. men's team gets time to find answersPosted: May 10, 7:16p ET | Updated: May 10, 7:18p ET
The U.S. men's basketball team has more time to solve the problems caused by its injuries.
Robison stays true to his southern roots Posted: May 10, 8:44a ET | Updated: May 10, 10:23a ET
Around this time of year, recent college graduates around the country are heading home before embarking on their journey into the working world. One year out of college, U.S. National Team member Scot Robison is heading home as well, but right now the working world is the last thing on his mind.
Kemper chasing Olympic dreamsPosted: May 9, 4:37p ET | Updated: May 9, 4:37p ET
Three-time Olympian Hunter Kemper and 2008 fourth-place finisher Laura Bennett will be racing to make the London Olympic team this weekend at the ITU World Triathlon San Diego.