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Williams sisters join US Olympic team

2012-06-27 09:28:29

Serena and Venus Williams were among six players nominated for the US Olympic women's team to compete in next month's London Olympics, the US Tennis Association (USTA) said on Tuesday.

IOC says can keep London betting clean

2012-06-26 17:20:44

Organizers are confident that they can prevent gangs behind illegal gambling from fixing events at the Olympics in London next month.

A chance to learn more than fencing

2012-06-26 11:09:31

Lei Sheng, the London-bound Chinese foil fencer, is out to change the stereotype that athletes need to be brawny and simple-minded.

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.

Eaton sets decathlon world record at US trials

2012-06-25 17:26:17

Ashton Eaton set a glittering decathlon world record at the US Olympic trials on Saturday, riding the cheers of a thrilled home crowd to upstage a stellar cast of athletes.

Zhang Lin left out of Olympic squad

2012-06-25 09:55:40

Chinese swimmer Zhang Lin will not take part in the upcoming London Olympic Games because of his poor form in recent test events.

Nadal honored to carry flag for Spain

2012-06-24 15:37:07

Olympic tennis champion Rafael Nadal said he was honored to be asked to carry the Spanish flag at the London Olympics opening ceremony.

Nike, Adidas lead suppliers' battle for gold

2012-06-21 17:35:30

US market leader Nike and German rival Adidas are locked in their own Olympic battle to boost athletes' performance and squeeze maximum value out of the London Olympic Games.

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.

Airport unveils Olympic Rings for London Games

2012-06-21 15:18:46

Olympic Rings are revealed during an unveiling ceremony in the Terminal Five arrivals hall at Heathrow Airport, in preparation for the London 2012 Olympic Games in London.