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• Liu-k Who's Back On Top

Sat, 19 May 2012 15:57:00 +0100 - For the first time since injury knocked him out of the Beijing Olympics, China's Liu Xiang dominated a high-class 110m hurdles race, winning in a world-leading 12.97 at the Diamond League in

• Life's Not A Beach At Pimlico

Sun, 20 May 2012 00:20:00 +0100 - Todd Rogers and Phil Dalhausser were expected to cruise in their only appearance on U.S. sand this summer, but the defending Olympic gold medalists were upset in the NVL final before the

• Confident Leyva Is 'Super Excited'

Fri, 18 May 2012 20:47:00 +0100 - U.S. gymnast Danell Leyva checks in from training camp, where he spilled the beans on everything from winning gold in London ("it's gonna happen") to his cooking talents (chicken parmesan). Watch

• Rhode's Target: History In London

Wed, 04 Apr 2012 14:20:00 +0100 - American shooter Kim Rhode hopes to win her fifth medal in five straight Olympics this summer, which would make her the first U.S. athlete to accomplish the feat. Can she do it? Here's our London

• Watch And Vote: Top Olympic Moments

Fri, 13 Apr 2012 05:18:00 +0100 - Leading off against defending champ Australia, Michael Phelps gave the U.S. the lead and Klete Keller held on to win the 4x200m free relay in Athens. Was this the greatest moment in NBC Olympics

• Veteran Armstrong Is A Keeper

Thu, 17 May 2012 15:12:00 +0100 - Goalkeeper Betsey Armstrong is the backbone of the U.S. women's water polo team, and many regard her as the best backstopper in the world. After what happened in Beijing, she's ready to win Olympic

• Ryan Lochte's Perfect Storm

Tue, 15 May 2012 14:47:00 +0100 - For Ryan Lochte, the perfect race would include Lil Wayne blaring, a pre-race stare-off with Michael Phelps, crushing the 200 IM world record, and celebrating with family wearing Lochte

• Putting Their Best Feet Forward

Thu, 17 May 2012 07:34:40 +0100 - If the U.S. women are to win a third straight gold medal this summer, Abby Wambach and Alex Morgan will likely have a lot to do with it. We break down the forwards fighting for a summer trip to

• Will It Be Valentina's Day?

Mon, 09 Apr 2012 14:01:00 +0100 - Italy's Valentina Vezzali will look to become the most decorated fencer in Olympic history. American Mariel Zagunis will gun for a third straight gold medal. These are just two storylines to follow

• Athletes' Appetites For Destruction

Mon, 14 May 2012 21:47:00 +0100 - Other than maybe supermodels, nobody obsesses more about their diets than athletes. Some of America's top Olympic hopefuls talk about fighting temptation, and what foods they have a weakness

• Stuck In The Middle With Who?

Wed, 16 May 2012 07:30:00 +0100 - Carli Lloyd carved out a place in U.S. Olympic and soccer history in 2008 and will likely be back for more in London. Who will join her in the midfield? We offer roster predictions at the U.S.'s

• Golden Dreams Remain Afloat

Mon, 09 Apr 2012 14:26:00 +0100 - After winning silver medals in Beijing, the goal for the U.S. men's and women's water polo at this summer's Olympics in London teams is quite simple: bring home that very first

• Getting Gold-Medal Glam

Mon, 14 May 2012 22:17:00 +0100 - Olympians rarely get style points during competition, but they all seem to know what accessories or items they need to score in every-day life. They shared some of their tips to rocking a good