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By: Tim Ellis
Most athletes live a spartan life in the pursuit of glory, so there is something compelling about sporting cheats. Deluded, deceitful or just plain daft, they defy belief more...
Disappointment After Madrid 2016 Olympic Flop
By: Gonzalo Torres
Doubts emerge on possible Madrid 2020 Olympic Bid amid rising public costs, as bitterness against alleged "guided vote" by the IOC prompts mayoral press conference. more...
By: Allison McNeely
Rio de Janeiro has beat out Madrid in the final round of voting to host the 2016 Summer Games, becoming the first South American city to host the Olympic Games. more...
By: Kristi Gray
Chicago's bid to host the 2016 Summer Olympics will live or die October 2, 2009 in Copenhagen. President Obama will be on hand for the final presentation and vote. more...
As the world readies for the London Olympics of 2012, previous British Olympics hosted in London are remembered. more...
Spotlight on All-American Goalie Jimmie Sandman
By: Rick Eymer
Jimmie Sandman may not be a household name just yet but he's an Olympian in the making. He's a senior men's water polo goalie at Stanford University with a bright future. more...
The Controversial Nazi Olympics of 1936
By: Maureen Zieber
The year was 1936. The world was beginning to question the actions of Germany's new leader, Adolf Hitler. With his new power, Hitler wanted to hold his own Olympics. more...
Bidding Cities For 2016 Summer Olympics
By: David Hein
Chicago, Madrid, Rio de Janeiro and Tokyo are the four cities bidding to host the 2016 Summer Olympics. The winner will be decided on October 2, 2009. more...
By: Patrick Hinton
Track cycling is a bike racing sport held on banked tracks called velodromes, on specially designed bikes known as track bikes. It is an Olympic event. more...
First 2012 Olympic Venue Unveiled
By: Luke Broadbent
The sailing venue for the 2012 London Olympics is the first Olympic venue to be showcased to the world as it is completed ahead of schedule. more...
Team Garmin-Chipotle in the Tour of Ireland
Although Garmin-Chipotle took a strong team to the Tour of Ireland, they couldn't compete with Team Columbia's firepower. more...
What was the significance of the 'Footprints of History' that traversed the city prior to the Opening Ceremony of the 2008 Beijing Olympics? Were these real? more...
By: Shounak Mondal
Abhinav Bindra's first solo gold brings a refreshing change in Indian sport. This feat is sure to bring more Olympic medals in future to a cricket crazy nation. more...
By: Nick Meyer
The question of who has been more impressive in the 2008 Beijing Olympics between the two biggest stars, Usain Bolt and Michael Phelps, is a difficult one. more...
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