Afghan boxer Sadaf Rahimi’s path to London has ended after the International Boxing Association decided on July 18 that she could not compete, citing concerns that boxing against opponents of much higher standards might threaten …
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Q&A: Two-Time Olympic Gold Medalist Misty May-Treanor
May-Treanor and her long-time playing partner, Kerri Walsh, have helped popularized beach volleyball. Can they win a third straight gold?
London 2012: Kate Middleton’s Family Slammed for Cashing In on the Olympics
Lawyers representing the London Organising Committee for the Olympic Games (LOCOG) have asked the family of the Duchess of Cambridge to amend the web site to their online party business so that it complies with advertising laws …
Sexual Enhancement, A 7-11 Surprise, Beating the IOC: Inside LaShawn Merritt’s Strange Olympic Journey
The U.S. sprinter is a safe bet to repeat as 400-m champion. Why he almost didn’t make it to London
Can China’s Hurdler Liu Xiang Avoid Injury and Bring Home Gold?
In 2008, the gold-medal favorite disappointed the home nation when he pulled out of his race with an injury. In London, Liu Xiang is looking for redemption.
London 2012: G4S Chief Admits Olympic Security ‘a Humiliating Shambles’
The embattled head of security firm G4S faced tough questions before Parliament
British Military to Fill Embarrassing Security Gap at the London Olympics
News that the government’s security contractor has failed to meet its obligations to train 10,000 security guards—just 15 days before the opening ceremonies–has forced officials to enlist the help of the armed services
London 2012: All States Should Bow Down to Wyoming
On a per-capita basis, Wyoming has produced more 2012 Olympians than any other state. Sorry, California.
Is That a Missile System on Your Roof? Olympic Security Plan Irks Londoners
Policing the world’s biggest peacetime logistics operation is a herculean task, and Britain’s intelligence and military officials are preparing for every eventuality — even if it means festooning a few apartment buildings …
US Women’s Gymnastics Team Named, Minus Reigning Olympic Champ Nastia Liukin
It was goodbye to the reigning Olympic all-around champion and hello to the new faces of women’s gymnastics at the HP Pavilion in San Jose on Sunday night. And on both counts there were plenty of tears.