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Aussie rower has something to crow about

2012-05-24 17:17:33

Australian rower Kim Crow only entered the single sculls at the final Olympic qualifying regatta to get some practice while her doubles partner was injured but ended up winning it and earning another London berth.

Revenue-sharing deal with US close: IOC

2012-05-24 15:45:39

An elusive revenue-sharing deal between the United States and the International Olympic Committee (IOC) is close to being finalised, officials said on Wednesday, ending a bitter dispute that has paralysed American efforts to host an Olympic Games.

2 riders banned after horses test positive

2012-05-24 15:37:41

Saudi Arabia will miss two top horsemen in the London Olympics equestrian event after their horses tested postive for banned substance, the International Equestrian Federation announced on Wednesday.

Doha, Baku out of running for 2020 Games

2012-05-24 15:35:09

The chase to host the 2020 Summer Games was reduced to a three horse race between Istanbul, Madrid and Tokyo after Doha and the Azerbaijan capital Baku were dropped from the running by the International Olympic Committee (IOC) on Wednesday.

EU gives Greek and Olypmic waters all clear

2012-05-24 13:05:57

Indebted Greeks and nervous Olympians could draw some relief from the latest European Union bathing report.

US men, women to face Brazil in London tune-up

2012-05-24 11:22:45

The American men's and women's basketball teams will tune up for the London Olympics by facing Brazil's squads in an exhibition double-header in July, USA Basketball said on Wednesday.

Ukrainian suspended amid ticket scandal

2012-05-24 08:11:39

Sergei Bubka, president of the Ukrainian Olympic Committee, said he had suspended the secretary-general of his NOC over claims he had sold tickets for the London Olympics on the black market.

Lapping up success

2012-05-24 08:11:39

Costa Rican Nery Brenes is burning up the track with a heavy training schedule as he seeks a third gold medal in 10 months when he competes at the London Olympic.

High jumper Vlasic doubtful for Olympics

2012-05-23 16:56:38

Blanka Vlasic, one of the world's best high jumpers, may miss the London Olympics because of health problems, the Croatian said on Tuesday.

Britain draw Argentina in men's hockey opener

2012-05-23 11:09:03

Britain's men's hockey team will play their opening match of the London Olympics against Argentina, one of whose players caused a controversy this month with a video filmed in the disputed Falkland islands.

Malaysia pedals hard for elusive Games gold

2012-05-23 10:25:43

Aspiring Malaysian track cyclists have had to contend with infrastructure issues and the national obsession with soccer and badminton.

Costa Rican Brenes out to prove a point

2012-05-23 10:11:24

Costa Rican Nery Brenes is burning up the track with a heavy training schedule as he seeks a third gold medal in 10 months when he competes at the London Olympic.