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Spanish tennis star Nadal pulls out of London OlympicsFrench Open men's champion Rafael Nadal says an injury will keep him from competing this month in London.
Obama takes in Olympic basketball, appears on stadium 'Kiss Cam'Obama and Vice President Joe Biden took their seats to chants of 'U-S-A' at a US men's Olympic basketball exhibition game against Brazil as the loudspeakers blared Bruce Springsteen's 'Born in the U.S.A.,' images that any president running for re-election would relish.
Olympic athletes come with lots of baggageAs the Olympic Games near Athletes begin to arrive in Heathrow with lots of luggage in tow.
Two weeks till the Olympics, and still a long to-do listIt's time to put on the finishing touches on Olympic Park; will it be a mad rush to finish before the opening ceremony?
Congress fumes over US Olympic uniforms 'Made in China'Ralph Lauren, an American company, designed US Olympic uniforms. But members of Congress are angry that the US Olympic uniforms were made in China.
Saudi Arabia to send first-ever female athletes to OlympicsSaudi Arabia will send two women to the London Olympics. For the first time in Olympic history, every country competing in the Summer Olympics will include women.
Britain puts 3,500 more troops on standby for OlympicsIn Britain's mammoth Olympics security operation, 7,500 troops are already being deployed at venues and 6,000 more had previously been put on stand-by to provide a range of security duties.
Hope Solo receives public warning from the US Anti-Doping AgencySolo's prescribed medication is classified as a specified substance by USADA that can result in a reduced sanction.
London Olympics: heightened vigilance leads to 7 more arrestsAhead of the London Olympics, seven men were arrested after a car-load of guns was found in northern England. The UK's national threat level warns of a 'strong possibility' of a terrorist attack.
Six missile sites to protect London OlympicsSix missile launchers will be positioned to protect the London Olympics from terrorist attacks. Two missile sites are to be located on the rooftops of London apartment buildings.
Usain Bolt: Still the world's fastest man?Usain Bolt lost two races to fellow Jamaican Yohan Blake this weekend. Can Usain Bolt regain his stride in time to win at the London Olympics?
Michael Phelps starts his push for London at US Olympic swim trialsOlympic gold medalist Michael Phelps continues his competition with US teammate Ryan Lochte Tuesday at the US Olympic swimming trials in Omaha.
Ashton Eaton savors new world record in decathlonAshton Eaton finished the US Olympic trials with 9,039 points and beat the 11-year-old world record in the decathlon by 13 points. Ashton Eaton joins Americans Bruce Jenner, Dan O'Brien, Bob Mathias, and Rafer Johnson as world record holders in the decathlon.
US track and field trials: Familiar names contend, but one event could end with a coin tossThere was a tie for 3rd place in the women's 100-meter sprint over the weekend. Both runners will choose between a runoff or a coin toss to determine the third team member to go to London.
Russians favored in wrestling at London Summer OlympicsRussia has long been dominant in wrestling at past Olympic Games and is expected to do so again this summer in London. But the US and other nations will be medal contenders, as well.
Sprinters Tyson Gay and Allyson Felix fight for tickets to LondonTyson Gay will be running the 100-meter against Michael Rodgers, Walter Dix, Justin Gatlin, and Darvis Patton. Allyson Felix has opted to run the 100-200 double.
Australian swimmer Magnussen has plenty of confidence before OlympicsAussie teammate Matt Targett says world champion James Magnussen reminds him of Brazilian Cesar Cielo.
Nadal to carry Spanish flag in opening ceremonies of London OlympicsRafael Nadal, fresh off his men's singles championship at the French Open, was selected by Spanish officials in an announcement on Wednesday.
British sailor looks to continue medal-winning ways at London GamesBen Ainslie will attempt to capture his 4th Olympic gold medal at the London Summer Games, which start next month.
Greece, Serbia deny black market Olympic ticket chargesOlympic officials in both Greece and Serbia are refuting charges that members of their respective national Olympic committees sold tickets for the upcoming London Games with large price increases.
