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In US-Japan Olympic soccer final, a triumph for women's sportThe US beat Japan, 2-1, in the Olympic women's soccer final Thursday, avenging a loss to Japan in the World Cup final last year. But on this night, every medalist went away a winner.
Olympics medal count: US women's soccer, Usain Bolt gather more gold ThursdayThe US continues to lead the overall Olympic medal count, helped by efforts in women's water polo, decathlon, and women's boxing.
London 2012 slalom canoe: Can you 'Google' your way to the finish line?London 2012 slalom canoe: Google continues its Olympic-themed doodles during the London Games on Thursday.
London 2012 Olympics puts the glam into volunteeringThe popularity of London 2012's 'Games Makers' may boost volunteerism – and help the government's much-derided effort to encourage Britons to help out in austerity-hit areas.
Kobe Bryant awakens in Team USA's win over AustraliaThe Americans, after beating the Aussies in the men's basketball quarterfinals, will face Argentina once again for the chance to go for the gold.
Olympics soccer: Is Alex Morgan the next Mia Hamm? Teammates gush.Alex Morgan is the real deal, say coaches and teammates. She's a new breed of US women's soccer player and an integral part of the team's push for Olympic gold against Japan Thursday.
Oscar Pistorius, South Africa advance to Olympic relay finalPistorius, a double amputee, will get a chance to run for an Olympic medal after track officials awarded an extra spot in the final following a successful protest by South Africa.
London 2012 Olympics: Why Usain Bolt is bigger than Michael PhelpsAt the London 2012 Olympics, Michael Phelps is respected, but Usain Bolt is beloved for his flair and style.
Allyson Felix: Olympic gold at last for athlete of uncommon graceAllyson Felix had known only disappointment at previous Olympics. But in winning the 200 meters Wednesday, Felix found that the setbacks had led her to a place even more 'special.'
Spirit of London Olympics overcomes Falklands War saber-rattlingBritain and Argentina faced off on the hockey pitch for the second time at the Olympics Wednesday. Fans say the lingering acrimony over the Falklands War isn't an issue, despite rhetoric.
London Olympics 2012: US women wrestlers answer the doubtersThe four female wrestlers representing the US at the Olympic Games in London all grew up wrestling boys in high school, and have faced a lot of doubters in their years on the mat.
Olympic medal count: US back on topThe United States surpassed China in total medal count on Wednesday, racking up seven medals in track and field and two in beach volleyball.
US hurdler Lolo Jones responds to harsh media criticismThe US medal hopeful in the women's 100-meter hurdles went on NBC's 'Today' show and talked about a recent New York Times article.
Gold medal quotes from the London Olympics Athletes and others have their say before and during the 30th Olympiad of the modern era in England.
London 2012 basketball: Spain beats France in men's quarterfinalsIn an Olympic men's quarterfinal game that turned chippy at the end, the Spaniards advanced into the semifinals with a seven-point victory over the neighboring French in London.
London 2012 Olympics: 5 best venues The sports are the centerpiece of the London 2012 Olympics, but where they take place has been a big part of the spirit of the Games. Here are five of London's best and loudest venues.
London 2012 Olympics: Has Russian sports machine broken down?Russia's sports minister warned of 'disciplinary decisions' in response to a fifth-place overall standing at London 2012. About a fifth of Russians say the Olympics were a 'complete failure' for Russia.
London 2012 basketball: US men and women take on the AussiesLondon 2012 basketball: The US men's basketball team takes on Australia in Olympic quarterfinal action Wednesday. On Thursday, the American women also play the Aussies in their semifinals.
Olympic medal count: A day of ups and downs for the US womenTuesday, American women ran in the women's 100-meter hurdles, winning silver and bronze, and gymnast Aly Raisman walked away with gold and bronze medals. But other US women were left empty handed.
London 2012 Olympics: Does beach volleyball need the bikini?In one women's beach volleyball semifinal amid a driving rain at the London 2012 Olympics Tuesday, neither team wore just their bikinis. What women wear has been a big issue here.
