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Aug. 8 2012, 4:39 pm
Rogge: London Olympics are ‘really very good’
Rogge says the successful Britain team has been “very important” in lifting the mood of fans in the host nation. Britain’s tally of 22 gold medals by …
Associated Press
Aug. 8 2012, 2:10 pm
Ambassador to UK concerned over situation with Ukrainian athletes
“I was not surprised with the incidents with our athletes at the Olympics. Athletes from Ukraine have always been subject to more intense scrutiny …
Interfax-Ukraine
Aug. 8 2012, 2:02 pm
A total of 155 athletes to represent Ukraine at London Paralympic
“Only a few weeks separate us from the beginning of the 14th Summer Paralympic Games, which will be held in the UK capital, London, from August 29 to …
Interfax-Ukraine
Aug. 8 2012, 1:45 pm
Golden mailbox for Olympic champ Ennis defaced
The Royal Mail has vowed to turn one of the distinctive red postboxes gold in the home town of every British gold medal winner. In some places the …
Associated Press
Aug. 8 2012, 12:10 pm
Expats search for home-country Olympics
At Mike’s Place, a popular hangout in downtown Jerusalem where the American, British and Canadian flags fly alongside that of Israel, Beto Capon took …
Interns
Aug. 8 2012, 10:56 am
Zimbo: Ukrainian synchronized swimmers kiss at Olympics
Interns
Aug. 8 2012, 8:52 am
Britain dominates Olympic track cycling program
Everyone associated with the most dominant program in track cycling, when asked for the secret to their success, says the exact same thing: It’s …
Associated Press
Aug. 8 2012, 8:34 am
Mile legend Bannister attends Olympic 1,500 final
So it was fitting that the first man to break the four-minute mile 58 years ago was front and center in the Olympic Stadium on Tuesday night to watch …
Associated Press
Aug. 8 2012, 8:07 am
Russia eyes another sweep in synchronized swimming
But it’s not working. It’s clear everyone else is playing for silver. Natalia Ishchenko and Svetlana Romashina had the crowd cheering before …
Interns
Aug. 7 2012, 10:00 pm
Yahoo: Ukrainian synchronized swimmers share kiss after routine
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Interns
Aug. 7 2012, 7:35 pm
Russian prosecutor seeks jail terms for Pussy Riot (updated)
The protest performed on the cathedral altar, which led to the three being charged with hooliganism motivated by religious hatred, outraged many …
Reuters
Aug. 7 2012, 7:05 pm
Clueless fans inject fun into Olympic contests
Like many spectators at the London Olympics, Stewart was watching with perplexed pleasure Monday as Australia beat Greece in the men’s preliminary …
Associated Press
Aug. 7 2012, 6:56 pm
Russia takes duet gold in Synchronised Swimming
Natalia Ishchenko and Svetlana Romashina – in costumes decorated with dolls, their eyes framed by toy-like eyelashes – took gold after scoring 98.9 …
Reuters
Aug. 7 2012, 4:55 pm
Spain’s Alabau wins women’s windsurfing gold
Alabau came into the medals race with a 14-point lead and preserved it by finishing first. Windsurfing got the heave-ho from the lineup for the 2016 …
Associated Press
Aug. 7 2012, 4:36 pm
Once-powerful Russia far behind in gold medal race
While some of Russia’s strongest events are still to come, the team is set to wind up outside the top three in golds for the first time since the …
Associated Press
Aug. 7 2012, 3:56 pm
London games get an Olympian musical soundtrack
A walk around Olympic Park is a non-stop musical mystery tour — all part of a boisterous music policy that aims to keep spectators pumped up. Songs …
Associated Press
Aug. 7 2012, 3:28 pm
Celebrities keeping a low profile at the Olympics
Mick Jagger has dropped by Olympic Stadium to watch some track and field. It didn’t help Britain’s medal count, but it reassured …
Associated Press
Aug. 7 2012, 2:34 pm
Bolt gets through Olympic 200 prelims in a breeze
The Jamaican, who won the 100 meters Sunday night in an Olympic-record 9.63 seconds, will race again Wednesday in the 200 semifinals. The final is …
Associated Press
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