London 2012: Athletes start arriving for Olympic Games
Thousands of athletes and officials have begun arriving in London for the Olympic Games, as questions remain about recruitment of security staff. Preparations are intensifying...
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Teixeira’s homers power Yankees past Angels
(Reuters) – Mark Teixeira drove in five runs with two home runs and the New York Yankees beat the visiting Los Angeles Angels 6-5 behind...
Made-in-China U.S. Olympic uniforms spark political row
(Reuters) – Ralph Lauren’s stylish uniforms for the U.S. Olympic team, complete with a jaunty beret, have sparked a political row because the red, white...
Ex-baseball star Lenny Dykstra pleads guilty to bankruptcy fraud
(Reuters) – Onetime World Series hero Lenny Dykstra pleaded guilty on Friday to bankruptcy fraud and other charges stemming from a scheme to loot more...
High jumper Vlasic ruled out of Games
(Reuters) – Former high jump world champion Blanka Vlasic will not compete in the London Olympics due to injury problems, the Croatian said on her...
London 2012 Olympics: David Beckham rules out lighting Olympic flame at opening ceremony
David Beckham says he does not want to be considered for the role of lighting the Olympic flame to officially opening the Games on July...