Olymic torch relay continues in Greece

The Olympic flame lit on Thursday for London Olympics continued its trip across Greece, sending the world the messages of peace and hope.

Cristiano Ronaldo and Irina watch tennis game

Real Madrid's Cristiano Ronaldo (L) and his girlfriend Irina Shayk kiss during the men's semi-final match between Roger Federer and Janko Tipsarevic.

Grizzlies earn Game 7

This time, the fourth quarter belonged to the Memphis Grizzlies.

The Week That Was

Brazil looks to flex its sailing might in London

Brazil is known as a soccer powerhouse. But if Olympic medals are any measure, it might just as well be known as the country of sailing.

Olympics love story that sparked a fashion empire

Mention the name Missoni, and most think of a fashion empire that revolutionized textile patterns, but none of it would have happened had it not been for the 1948 London Olympics.

Blake narrowly misses year's fastest 100m time

Jamaican world champion Yohan Blake missed the fastest 100 metres of the year by the blink of an eye on Wednesday, his 9.84 seconds a mere 0.02 behind world record holder and training partner Usain Bolt's mark.

Baku 2020 bid grows in strength: minister

Azeri capital Baku's 2020 summer Olympics bid is growing stronger by the day thanks to a billion-dollar investment in sport infrastructure fuelled by the country's large oil and natural reserves and the race's unexpected twists and turns, officials say.

No nostalgia for IOC's Rogge in Olympia last stand

There would be no trips down memory lane, nor pangs of nostalgia for Jacques Rogge after his last Games torch-lighting ceremony in ancient Olympia on Thursday, the International Olympic Committee President told Reuters.

London's Coe promises 'uplifting' torch relay

The London 2012 Olympics torch relay will inspire a generation and lift the spirits of people in Britain and the world, Games chief Sebastian Coe said on Thursday at the lighting of the torch and the start of the London relay.

British archer to compete in sixth Games

Alison Williamson will compete in her sixth successive Olympic Games this summer after being confirmed as a member of Team GB.

Russia foils alleged plot on Sochi Games

Ten weaponry caches for terrorist acts against Sochi Winter Olympics were found in Abkhazia, the Russian National Anti-Terror Committee (NAC) said Thursday.