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Olympic shadow looms large over Wimbledon

2012-06-25 17:27:04

For all its tradition and prestige, there is an unmistakable sense swirling round Wimbledon that this year's tournament is a dress rehearsal for a bigger sporting occasion.

Retired Yao still at the center

2012-06-25 10:37:37

Yao Ming, retired Chinese basketball player, smiles as he watches a China-Serbia basketball game from the sideline in Kunshang, East China's Jiangsu province, June 24, 2012.

Syrian general denies facing Olympic ban

2012-06-23 19:21:29

Head of Syria's National Olympic Committee General Mowaffak Joumaa said he has not received any official response from the British government about weather allowing or banning him from attending the upcoming Olympics.

Olympic torch relay reaches halfway mark

2012-06-23 10:07:10

The Olympic flame has been carried by 3529 torchbearers as the torch relay has reached the halfway mark of its 70 day journey around Britain.

UK police warn over online ticket scams

2012-06-21 15:35:02

British police are investigating around 30 unauthorised websites illegally selling tickets for the London Olympics and warned fans they risked being "ripped off" if they use them.

Beckham torch lights up auction site

2012-06-21 15:20:21

An Olympic torch carried by David Beckham has attracted bids of over 1,500 pounds ($2,400) after London organisers began an online auction of Games memorabilia.

LOCOG to auction Olympic torches

2012-06-21 09:03:13

London 2012 organizers LOCOG announced that authentic Olympic torches will be available from an official online auction throughout the Torch Relay.

Kiteboarding wrong choice for Olympics, says expert

2012-06-19 17:38:57

Kiteboarding is "10 times more dangerous" that windsurfing and the decision to include the sport in the 2016 Olympics is a big mistake.

Street route for London torch relay

2012-06-18 17:29:22

The LOCOG on Thursday announced the street route for the penultimate day of the Olympic torch relay in London.

IOC launches inquiry over ticket allegations

2012-06-18 16:11:27

The IOC is investigating a media report that National Olympic Committees and Authorized Ticket Resellers broke rules over the sale of London 2012 tickets.

London a tough terrorist target: ex-minister

2012-06-15 16:31:33

Any potential attacker planning to threaten the Olympic Games that begin next month will find London a "hard target" to penetrate, a former British security minister has said.