Olympics
2 Ukranian weightlifters withdraw from Olympics
Two Ukrainian super heavyweights have joined the swelling ranks of weightlifters dropping out of the London Olympics.
Britain makes history on Olympic 'Super Saturday'
In one unforgettable night for a nation, the Olympic Games and host Britain were the best they can be.
Britain's Ainslie becomes top Olympic sailor
Britain's Ben Ainslie crossed the finish line and pumped both fists, then stood up in his Finn dinghy and did it again.
Shooter Jin Jong-oh wins 2nd London Olympics gold
On his 10th and last shot of Sunday's 50-meter pistol final, Jin Jong-oh of South Korea finally overtook compatriot Choi Young-rae _ and he felt sorry for taking the Olympic gold medal away from him.
Lin beats Chong Wei to Olympic badminton gold
Lin Dan became the first man to retain the Olympic badminton singles title after winning a final that lived up to the hype.
Swedes beat Britain to win Star class Olympic gold
Sweden's Fredrik Loof and Max Salminen sailed across the finish line first, not knowing what color medal they'd won in the venerable Star class.
Too many VIPs? Some fans get first-class Olympics
It's hardly been an Olympian moment for the Smith family, who traveled from northeast England to London for a couple of days, living in hope they could stand beside a road and cheer Tour de France winner Bradley Wiggins in his quest for gold in a cycling race.
EYES ON LONDON: Sebastian Coe, golden UK joy
Around the 2012 Olympics and its host city with journalists from The Associated Press bringing the flavor and details of the games to you:
Fitting finale: Phelps retires with one last gold
Michael Phelps got up to leave his last news conference at the Olympic pool when his relay mates were asked if they thought he would really stay retired.
Police: Arrest made over stolen Olympic equipment
British police say they've caught up with one of two people suspected of stealing an Australian sprinter's shoes from a training center in southern England.
US firefighter becomes surprising sprint star
No wonder Jimmy Watkins is a fast sprinter. He's used to running up slopes with a hose to extinguish fires.
Wimbledon repeat: Federer-Murray face off in final
Roger Federer has "been around the block," as he puts it. The Swiss star has played for major titles, for the record books, for a place in tennis history.
Can British sailor make more Olympic history?
British sailing star Ben Ainslie would like add another historic note to Weymouth's waterfront.
US men's basketball gets test, and LeBron wins it
It's a collection of superstars with MVP trophies, scoring titles and all sorts of impressive statistics. And it wasn't until the U.S. men's basketball team was finally challenged that it found its leader.
Rule, Britannia!: Ennis and Co. seize Olympic gold
When Jessica Ennis slumped to the track, so happy she was sobbing, the stadium announcer proudly informed an ecstatic crowd that her heptathlon title was Britain's first Olympic track and field gold medal in London since 1908.
AP PHOTOS: A look at Michael Phelps' Olympic glory
Michael Phelps heads into retirement the only way imaginable _ with an 18th Olympic gold medal.
South Korea beats Britain 5-4 in Olympic shootout
South Korea beat Britain 5-4 in a penalty shootout on Saturday night, advancing to the semifinal of the men's soccer tournament at the London Games and eliminating the host nation.
Brits roll on, Indians cry foul in Olympic boxing
The British boxing team is on a remarkable roll at its home Olympics, and that's just one reason the Indian team is furious.
Olympics, one week in: Defining moments aplenty
There has, of course, been triumph _ sideburned British cyclist Bradley Wiggins and powerhouse Chinese swimmer Ye Shiwen stand out. And defeat in many forms, from the near miss of American gymnast Jordyn Wieber's first, anguishing appearance to the Saudi judoka wiped from the Olympic landscape in just 82 seconds.
So far, London Olympics doping cases are good news
At the midway point of the London Games, no competitor has been caught doping at their event. At least, not yet.
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