olympics 2012
American swimmer Michael Phelps, who made a name for his 22 Olympic medals, was suspended after he was arrested for driving under the influence (DUI). This is the second time that Phelps was arrested for the same violation.
Ever since the Spice Girls broke up, disbanded, fans and pop music pundits have never stopped speculating when the girls would stage another reunion. Now, it's suspected that there might be another one in the offing, if Emma "Baby Spice" Bunton's hints are to be believed.
Who would have ever thought that Super Bowl-winning linebacker Ray Lewis, of all people, would have helped inspire one of the greatest athletes of his generation to come back for another historic appearance at the Olympic Games?
ESPN story speaks to source pointing finger at Knicks star Anthony for Lin, Mike D'Antoni's exit from the Big Apple
Brazil's loss at the Olympic final against Mexico is not only an unexpected result, but also a damaging blow to this Brazilian squad.
In 2008, it was Jamaica's Nesta Carter, Michael Frater, Usain Bolt and Asafa Powell who not only earned the gold medal for the men's 4x100 meter relay but also established a new world record with 37.10 seconds.
Here it is. At 10 AM ETD on August 11, Mexico and Brazil face off for the gold medal at the 2012 London Olympics. One team will make history and the other will go home awaiting the next four years for another crack at the coveted gold.
This team is a match of heavyweight soccer countries with neither ever winning a gold medal. For Mexico this is their first ever crack at it. For Brazil, it is not the first try, but it is the most important and defining of their history.
Usain Bolt has done it again.
Brazil has been frustrating to watch throughout the tournament as their tremendous offensive output is not matched by an equally compelling display of defensive responsibility. Their opponents in the gold medal match have proven to be disciplined on the back throughout and present Brazil's toughest task.
But there are several reasons to believe that destiny is on their side and that they will prevail with their first ever gold medal. Here they are.
South African Swimmer Cameron van der Burgh admitted to cheating on the 100-meter breaststroke final in which he won the gold medal.
Mexico and Japan were tied 1-1 by halftime in a game that decides who advances to the gold medal match on August 11.
In a recent interview with CNN, Ryan Lochte, the American swimmer who just capped off a noteworthy performance at the London Olympics, told Piers Morgan about a woman he regarded as gorgeous.
Brazil and Honduras present what is likely to be the most anticipated match of the day. With Spain out of the picture, Brazil is the undisputed favorite of the tournament to win gold. Honduras will look to stop the party from happening.
The quarter finals of the men's soccer tournament at the Olympics get started on Saturday with a major showdown between Egypt and Japan. Which side has the edge in this contest?
Great Britain and Korea close out the final day of the quarter finals in a matchup that will have all of London anxious.
