Does Serena Williams deserve to be criticized for 'Crip Walking'?
Posted on August 7, 2012, at 3:25 PMWilliams celebrates her first Olympic gold medal with a once-controversial gang dance, eliciting a backlash from certain (arguably racist) quarters of the media
The London Olympics: 10 epic falls
Posted on August 6, 2012, at 3:32 PMWhether it's a minor stumble or a major face-plant, falling during the Olympic games usually means only one thing — goodbye gold.
How the BBC crushed NBC and brought Olympics coverage into the future
Posted on August 6, 2012, at 11:44 AMThe British broadcaster is using technology to cover every second of every event, a gold-medal effort that has left NBC struggling to get on the podium
Is Gabby Douglas as marketable as Michael Phelps?
Posted on August 3, 2012, at 4:01 PMWith praise from Beyonce and Oprah, and millions in endorsement deals likely headed her way, America's gold-medal gymnast could become a new icon of capitalism
Have the Olympics redeemed LeBron James?
Posted on August 3, 2012, at 3:16 PMThe star that NBA fans love to hate is the undisputed leader of Team USA, and his sparkling all-round play has awed even the most determined detractors
China's Olympics training program: Abusive?
Posted on August 2, 2012, at 5:57 PMThe country has become a sports powerhouse, but at a great cost to its athletes, many of whom are whisked from their families at a young age and kept in a brutal bubble
10 unintentionally funny Olympian faces: A slideshow
Posted on August 2, 2012, at 2:36 PMWhen prowling photographers are capturing an athlete's every expression, it's not always easy to radiate grace
Ann Romney's Olympic horse: A guide
Posted on August 2, 2012, at 7:54 AMThe Romneys have a big stake in the London Olympics: A pricey pet competing in a high-falutin horse dancing event
4 reasons the 'Fierce Five' are the greatest U.S. gymnastics team ever
Posted on August 1, 2012, at 6:17 PMThe American women put on a dominant display in London, steamrolling the competition on their way to the podium. But are they the best ever?
10 Olympians who reach out to God: A slideshow
Posted on August 1, 2012, at 3:45 PMWhether they're anxious before an event or victorious afterwards, these athletes take a moment to commune with a higher power
Will athletes ever stop breaking world records?
Posted on August 1, 2012, at 7:19 AMMany records seem to be shattered every couple of years, but scientists say we may soon reach a point when setting a benchmark will be a rarity
Is Ryan Lochte overrated?
Posted on July 31, 2012, at 5:30 PMThe new star of U.S. men's swimming came into London with big expectations, but has suffered some serious belly flops since
9 of the strangest Olympic events: A visual history
Posted on July 31, 2012, at 2:28 PMTug of war, pistol dueling, and live pigeon shooting — those are just some of the oddest events in Olympic history, a few of which still exist today
Is NBC botching its coverage of the London Olympics?
Posted on July 30, 2012, at 5:15 PMTape delays, spoilers, and questionable programming decisions have prompted a noisy chorus of Twitter users to bestow the network with an ignominious hashtag: #NBCFail
What happened to Michael Phelps? 5 theories
Posted on July 30, 2012, at 7:30 AMPhelps, perhaps the greatest swimmer ever, had a rough start in London. Here, possible explanations for the Beijing Olympics hero's early struggle
London Olympics: 7 must-see showdowns
Posted on July 27, 2012, at 5:47 PMWith hundreds of events, the Games can overwhelm even the most masochistic viewers. Here, a guide to the matchups you won't want to miss
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