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Saudi women allowed to compete, but will fear keep them home?Saudi Arabia is under pressure to allow women to compete at the London Olympics. But Saudi women say they fear a backlash at home.
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 slips past Ryan Locht in 200 trialsMichael Phelps and Ryan Locht provided a sneak peak of what's sure to be an exciting rivalry at the London Summer Olympics.
Ryan Lochte beats Michael Phelps in 200-meter freestyleRyan Lochte was faster than Michael Phelps in Tuesday's semifinals. Lochte and Phelps meet again Wednesday night in the finals of the 200-meter freestyle.
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.
15 biggest moments for women in the Olympics Since 1900, when women first began competing in the Olympic Games, there have been many unforgettable moments.
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.
Saudi Arabia to allow women to compete for the first timeSaudi Arabia's embassy in London says Saudi women will be allowed to compete in the 2012 London Summer Olympics.
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.
NBC to live stream events at London OlympicsIn addition to live television broadcasts, NBC and its cable subsidiaries will present many Olympic events live over the Internet this summer.
Japanese Olympic cyclist trying to energize evacuees of quake-ravaged townKazunari Watanabe comes from the Japanese coastal town of Futaba, near the earthquake and tsunami-damaged Fukushima Daiichi nuclear power plant. His fellow residents remain refugees over a year after the disaster.
New Zealand rower overcomes injury to compete in London and possibly beyondMahe Drysdale, a five-time world rowing champion, loves competition. That's why he's considering another Olympic run in 2016, following this summer's London Olympics.
Note to Olympics fans: London will be crowdedIn light of the large crowds for the Queen's Diamond Jubilee and Olympic torch relay, British Olympic organizers are allocating more funds for public safety and crowd control in London this summer.
US gymnastics hopeful's steady work impresses KarolyiMassachusetts resident Aly Raisman hopes to represent the US in gymnastics this summer at the London Olympics. She's made a positive impression on national team coordinator Martha Karolyi.
