In just under two hours, U.S. gymnast Aly Raisman earned two of the last medals awarded in gymnastics at the London Games. But one of them almost wasn’t
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Ireland’s Best Hope for Gold: Boxer Katie Taylor Punches Her Way into Women’s Semifinal
With Ireland’s heavy expectations on her shoulders, the four-time world champion — who has already electrified the boxing ring in London — sets her sights on winning the ultimate prize
London in Full Bloom: Wildflowers Are Breakout Stars at Olympic Park
Olympic spectators can’t stop taking pictures of them. Passersby point when they see them. They’ve even generated fan mail. They’re British wildflowers, and they are earning golden reviews at Olympic Park.
Viewpoint: The Women’s Soccer Game That Broke This Canadian’s Heart
When Canada’s Christine Sinclair scored the first goal of the game in the first half against not only Canada’s biggest rivals, but also the best team in women’s soccer, I suddenly found myself caring about the sport.
The Most Exciting Team in American Sports: Women’s Soccer
The U.S. soccer team, after trailing three different times, beats Canada, 4-3, on a last-second goal by Alex Morgan. Next up: a gold-medal rematch against Japan
Japan’s Women Reach Soccer Final, Aiming to Add Olympic Gold to World Cup Title
After Golden Performances, Douglas Falters in Uneven-Bars Final
After riding a golden high that propelled her to two Olympic gold medals, one in the women’s gymnastics team event and another in the individual all-around competition, Gabrielle Douglas fell to last in the finals for the uneven bars.
Wimbledon Rematch: Andy Murray Routs Swiss Federer to Continue British Gold Rush
Tradition stands sacrosanct in Great Britain. But Andy Murray wasn’t letting a small thing like historical convention get to him. On Centre Court at the All England Club, four weeks to the day after Roger Federer downed him on …
Great Britain’s Olympic Golds Win Hope, Lift the Public Mood
A nation that has grown long accustomed to snatching defeat from the jaws of victory is feeling like a land of champions
‘We Got Willy Wonka’s Ticket’: Inside Britain’s Big Night at the Track
Within an hour, Jessica Ennis, Greg Rutherford, and Mo Farah won track and field golds for Great Britain, leaving the crowd, and the nation, gushing