Olympics
Column: History-maker Pistorius a hypocrite, too?
Imagine if an athlete checked into a clinic to get his legs artificially lengthened, then came back to beat Usain Bolt over 200 meters on surgically improved limbs. Is such a day far off?
Victims' relatives mark Munich attack anniversary
Relatives of Israelis slain in an attack by Palestinian gunmen during the 1972 Olympics in Munich marked its 40th anniversary on Wednesday with Israeli and German officials at the air base where most of the 12 victims died, even as bitterness lingers over authorities' botched response.
Ex-race car driver Zanardi wins gold in handcycle
Alex Zanardi just loves to race. But what he really likes to do is win.
Paralympics an inspiration to war-wounded athletes
The explosion that took away Brad Snyder's sight couldn't touch the Navy lieutenant's fighting spirit.
Phelps celebrates retirement with Vegas romp (VIDEO)
Swimming phenom Michael Phelps set up shop in Las Vegas recently to formally celebrate his official retirement from swimming.
Shark attack survivor wins bronze at Paralympics
Paralympic swimmer Achmat Hassiem uses special motivation to go fast: He imagines being chased by the great white shark that bit off his right leg.
Blind lawmaker criticizes Paralympics organizers
Organizers of the Paralympic Games say they are investigating after a blind lawmaker claimed he was denied access to his seat at the competition's opening ceremony.
Terror attack survivor becomes Paralympian
All eyes were on No. 7 when Britain played Ukraine on Friday in its first match of the Paralympic Games sitting volleyball tournament.
US swimmer allowed to compete at Paralympics
American swimmer Victoria Arlen is free to compete in the London Paralympics following an assessment of her impairment.
'Spirit in Motion' gala opens London's Paralympics
Volleys of fireworks lit up the night sky, Beverley Knight belted out "I am what I am," and Britain's first Paralympic gold medalist lit the cauldron to open the 2012 London Paralympic Games.
Crowds welcome Paralympic torch to London
Thousands of people lined Britain's streets on Wednesday to welcome the Paralympic flame as it arrived in London ahead of the games' opening ceremony.
Artists turn old prosthetic limbs into artworks
Prosthetics can change the life of an amputee. But when an old limb no longer fits or just gets worn out, it can be hard to part ways with an item that offered the liberating chance to jump, dance or simply walk.
Paralympic torch heads to British capital
The Paralympic torch is on its way to London and to what organizers hope will be the most successful Paralympics in history.
Security at Paralympics lighter but still tight
The no-fly zone has shrunk and the missiles have been put to bed, but security around London's upcoming Paralympic Games will still be tight.
Pioneering doctor remembered for Paralympic idea
The Olympics have Baron Pierre de Coubertin, the founder of the modern games. The Paralympics have Sir Ludwig Guttmann.
Prosthetics could help disabled outdo Olympians
Oscar Pistorius made history last month when he became the first double-amputee to compete at the Olympics.
Paralympic cauldron lit in central London
Paralyzed marathon participant Claire Lomas lit the Paralympic cauldron in central London on Friday, one of a slew of events meant to mark the coming of the Paralympic Games across the British capital.
Paralympic cauldron lit in central London
Partially paralyzed marathon participant Claire Lomas has lit the Paralympic cauldron in central London.
Full TV coverage for Paralympics, just not in US
This year's Paralympics are expected to draw their largest ever live television audience _ except in the United States, where events will receive only minimal coverage and won't be screened as they happen, prompting anger from some fans and campaigners.
UK retailers are among the losers during Olympics
A business survey suggests that British retailers were among the losers during the London 2012 Olympic Games.
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