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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.
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.
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.
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.
An American dream set to take center stagePosted: May 1, 3:24p ET | Updated: May 1, 4:26p ET
America's best chance of winning its first ever gold in women's wrestling comes with 25-year-old Elena Pirozhkova (center), an athlete whose story is filled with sacrifice and strength.
Getting to know Alicia SacramonePosted: May 1, 3:00p ET | Updated: May 1, 3:43p ET
2008 Beijing Olympian Alicia Sacramone returned to gymnastics in 2010 and won the world title on vault. Despite tearing her Achilles at 2011 Worlds, she is back in the gym and training for a spot on the 2012 London Team.
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.
Jay-Z, Rihanna London BoundPosted: Apr 26, 6:51p ET | Updated: Apr 27, 4:34p ET
London 2012 welcomes an extravaganza of arts events including performances from Grammy award-winning artists.
World floor champ to miss EuropeansPosted: Apr 24, 12:08p ET | Updated: Apr 24, 12:14p ET
Ksenia Afanasyeva will not participate in next month’s European Championships. The world floor champion has been sick and Russia's team coach wants to avoid further complications.