Olympics
Lu Xiaojun sets snatch world record
China's Lu Xiaojun set a snatch world record in the men's 77-kilogram weightlifting competition on Wednesday.
Tour champion Wiggins wins Olympic time trial
There was no more fitting place for Bradley Wiggins to end up than the former royal residence of Hampton Court Palace.
Federer-Wawrinka lose in Olympic doubles
Roger Federer and Stanislas Wawrinka joyfully embraced four years ago in Beijing, where they won the gold medal in doubles. This year's Olympics brought an early exit.
New rule makes first bolt from blocks a no-no
Warning: At these Olympics, sprinters will get no warnings.
US Olympic soccer coach would never try to lose
The coach of the U.S. women's soccer team said Wednesday she would never order her team to try not to win _ as Japan's coach did in its final group game at the Olympics.
France and South Korea take judo golds
Lucie Decosse of France finally got an Olympic gold.
Olympic pool brings much-needed facility to UK
From the outside, it's a flying saucer with wings. From the inside, the underbelly of a whale. Perhaps a stingray, if you ask the man who oversaw its construction.
British cyclist in tears after Olympic time trial
British cyclist Emma Pooley has burst into tears following her disappointing sixth-place finish in the Olympic time trial in southwest London.
5 mental tricks to help you soar like an Olympian
Some mental tricks from the experts on how to improve your game:
London mayor Boris gets stuck on zip wire (VIDEO)
Some are calling it the best moment at the Olympics so far: London Mayor Boris Johnson stuck on a zip wire.
Paul Weller proud to be Wiggins inspiration
Musician Paul Weller says it feels "great" to have inspired an Olympian _ cycling gold medalist Bradley Wiggins of Britain.
Phelps the greatest? Not for Sebastian Coe
With 19 medals, Michael Phelps is the most decorated Olympian. But the greatest?
FIFA clears Japan coach for playing for draw
FIFA says Japan women's soccer coach Norio Sasaki won't be disciplined for instructing his players to avoid winning a match at the London Olympics.
Venus Williams loses in 3rd round of Olympics
Venus Williams squandered a lead in each set Wednesday and lost her third-round match at the Olympics to No. 7-seeded Angelique Kerber of Germany, 7-6 (5), 7-6 (5).
16 years in the making, US savors gymnastics gold
Jordyn Wieber woke up and immediately shoved her hand under her pillow.
Armstrong wins 2nd straight time trial gold
Kristin Armstrong knew she was the favorite to win time trial gold in cycling at the Beijing Olympics. But when she looked at the start list in London, she counted nine riders with a shot.
Daniele Molmenti of Italy wins men's kayak slalom
Daniele Molmenti gave himself a gold medal as a birthday present.
Rim wins North Korea's 3rd weightlifting gold
Rim Jong Sim won North Korea's third weightlifting gold medal in the London Olympics when she clinched the women's 69-kilogram class Wednesday in a dramatic finish.
Blake aims to extend run of success against Bolt
When Yohan Blake sprinted to the most recent major 100-meter title, at last year's world championships, Usain Bolt was banished from the starting blocks because of a false start.
Song Dae-nam wins men's 90K Olympic judo gold
Song Dae-nam of South Korea won the Olympic gold medal Wednesday in the men's 90-kilogram category of judo after a closely contested final that went into overtime.
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