I needed to hit rock bottom: pole vaulter Hooker
2012-05-16 17:14:19
Hitting rock bottom six months before the London Games was the best thing that could have happened to Steve Hooker, the Olympic pole vault champion said, after climbing out of an abyss of self-doubt to qualify last week.
Obama welcomes Beckham to the White House
2012-05-16 11:18:15
US first lady Michelle Obama (C) plays host to a Let's Move! soccer event with students from across the country and members of the reigning Major League Soccer champion LA Galaxy including David Beckham, in the state dining room at the White House in Washington, May 15, 2012.
Tevez sparks controversy with 'RIP Fergie' banner
2012-05-16 08:08:46
Carlos Tevez landed himself in fresh controversy on Monday when he was pictured waving a mock tombstone for Sir Alex Ferguson during Manchester City's Premier League title celebrations.
US set for battle to top London medal table
2012-05-16 13:57:10
The United States Olympic Committee's media summit wrapped up on Tuesday with no bold predictions but plenty of expectations as American athletes again look to top the medal table in London.
Mexican divers hope to put one over Chinese
2012-05-15 15:47:11
Mexico is counting on the youthful energy and ambition of teenager Carolina Mendoza to complement the experience of 2009 world champion Paola Espinosa as they bid to upstage China's divers at the 2012 Olympic Games.
World champions Japan turn to tall 'supergirl'
2012-05-15 15:46:29
World champions Japan have called up a towering goalkeeper to help them in their bid to win the women's soccer title at this year's London Olympics.
Aussie shooter Mark squirms under 'mankini' bet
2012-05-15 15:45:20
Australian Olympic shooting gold medallist Russell Mark is set to parade in a lime-green "mankini" made famous by the movie character "Borat" at the opening ceremony of the London Olympics as the penalty for losing a bet.
Multi-tasking Michel rides her way to London
2012-05-15 15:44:13
Being an excellent rider is not enough for Jessica Michel. For what is likely to be just a brief appearance at the London Olympics dressage competition, she has also had to prove herself as a horse trader and shrewd businesswoman for the past six years.
Golden girl Liukin enjoys grind of late London bid
2012-05-15 15:43:03
Olympic all-around gymnastics champion Nastia Liukin is relishing the exhaustion of intense training in her rushed bid to represent the United States at the London Games.
I needed to hit rock bottom: pole vaulter Hooker
2012-05-15 15:41:20
Hitting rock bottom six months before the London Games was the best thing that could have happened to Steve Hooker, the Olympic pole vault champion said, after climbing out of an abyss of self-doubt to qualify last week.
Michelle Obama gets US athletes and kids moving
2012-05-15 10:30:05
Michelle Obama offered a pep talk on Monday to US athletes who will be competing at the 2012 London Olympics while announcing a nationwide program to get more American children active.
Pendleton in great shape ahead of final fling
2012-05-15 09:49:00
Victoria Pendleton says the battle to defend her Olympic title has helped her get into the shape of her life for what is expected to be the Briton's last hurrah before retirement.