2012 Olympics | July 27 - August 12

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May 15
(Inside Olympic Sports): 'Rumble on the Rails,' a unique spectacle in New York City landmark
(Inside Olympic Sports): Nenad Lalovic hopes wrestling's changes will earn back spot in Olympics
May 9
(Inside Olympic Sports): Gianna Angelopoulos' advice for future Olympic bidders and organizers
April 26
(Inside Olympic Sports): Katarina Witt's rise to stardom depicted in documentary
April 24
(Inside Olympic Sports): Usain Bolt returns to competition in London, more Olympic notebook
(Inside Olympic Sports): Apolo Ohno to work for NBC in Sochi, 'pretty sure' he's retired
April 10
(Inside Olympic Sports): Agnes Zawadzki aiming for newly open spot at 2014 games
April 3
(Inside Olympic Sports): Wrestling's fall in Olympics self-inflicted
April 1
(Inside Olympic Sports): Examining the U.S./Canada women's hockey rivalry ahead of 2013 worlds
March 27
(Inside Olympic Sports): Kayla Harrison's golden streak continues; more Olympic notes
March 20
(Inside Olympic Sports): Kim Yu-na, Denis Ten dazzle at figure skating worlds; more Olympic notebook
March 16
(Inside Olympic Sports): Patrick Chan, Denis Ten finish closer than expected
March 15
(Inside Olympic Sports): Meryl Davis, Charlie White take lead at World Championships
March 7
(Inside Olympic Sports): Shaun White and Kelly Clark flying high, Swiss out for 2022, more notes
February 27
(Inside Olympic Sports): Chicago bowing out of 2024 Olympic bidding, wrestling fights back, more notebook
February 24
(Inside Olympic Sports): Eruzione's 'Miracle On Ice' keepsakes net $1.3M
February 22
(Inside Olympic Sports): Vonn discusses crash, vows return for 2014 Olympics
February 21
(Inside Olympic Sports): Ted Ligety, Mikaela Shiffrin shine at skiing world championships, more notebook
February 15
(Inside Olympic Sports): Ted Ligety's mastery of new giant slalom skis leads to world title
(Inside Olympic Sports): A look inside one of the greatest entry-level jobs in sports media
February 14
(Inside Olympic Sports): Oscar Pistorius' once-heartwarming story now interlaced with murder, violence
February 12
(Inside Olympic Sports): Will politics, lack of modernization lead to wrestling's Olympic exit?
February 6
(Inside Olympic Sports): 12 new events debuting at 2014 Winter Olympics
(Inside Olympic Sports): With Lindsey Vonn out, speculation surrounds U.S. alpine skiing medal chances in Sochi
(Inside Olympic Sports): Patrick Chan, Kim Yu-Na could rule the rink at Sochi Olympics
(Inside Olympic Sports): Germany set to be heavy favorite in sliding events at Sochi Games
(Inside Olympic Sports): U.S. poised for Sochi success in long track; short-track outlook hazy
February 5
(Inside Olympic Sports): Japan's judo team in crisis, U.S. holds their own at luge worlds, more notebook
February 1
(Inside Olympic Sports): U.S. Alpine skiers remain threat to match Vancouver haul
January 31
(Inside Olympic Sports): Snowboarder Lynn Ott trying for the fifth time to make the U.S. Olympic squad
January 29
(Inside Olympic Sports): Max Aaron surprises at nationals; Lolo Jones adds another bobsled title to resume
January 22
(Inside Olympic Sports): Julia Clukey's comeback, a home for pentathlon, more Olympic Notebook
January 16
(Inside Olympic Sports): Noelle Pikus-Pace's career on the way back up; more Olympic notebook
January 8
(Inside Olympic Sports): Mikaela Shiffrin skis into history, more Olympic notebook
December 27
(Inside Olympic Sports): My Olympic sports predictions for 2013
December 18
(Inside Olympic Sports): Gabby Douglas, Usain Bolt highlight my favorite moments from 2012 Olympics
December 10
(Inside Olympic Sports): Olympians Gabby Douglas and Herb Douglas connected by more than a last name
December 5
Tim Layden (Inside Olympic Sports): Nelson could get 2004 Olympic shot put gold after original winner tests positive
December 3
Brian Cazeneuve (Inside Olympic Sports): U.S. bobsledder Steven Holcomb discusses suicide attempt for first time
November 22
Brian Cazeneuve (Inside Olympic Sports): Rejuvenated and reinvented, Wagner back in Olympic skating mix
November 7
Nick Zaccardi (Inside Olympic Sports): Lolo Jones, Noelle Pikus-Pace lead bobsled and skeleton World Cup storylines
October 26
Tim Layden (Inside Olympic Sports): Vonn tops five Alpine season stories to watch
October 19
Nick Zaccardi (Inside Olympic Sports): Four storylines to watch as short track speedskating season kicks off
October 14
Tim Layden (Inside Olympic Sports): With London glory behind him, Bolt still hungry for what lies ahead
October 10
David Epstein (Inside Olympic Sports): USADA describes Lance Armstrong as driving the strategic doping operation
August 14
Chris Mannix (Inside Basketball): Picking Team USA's roster for Rio Olympics
August 13
Ian Thomsen (Inside Basketball): Colangelo facing period of transition for Team USA
Michael Farber (Inside Olympics): Bolt's star power is unmatched, but Phelps' numbers set him apart
Phil Taylor (Inside Olympics): Phelps' numbers are stellar, but Bolt eclipses all with his luminosity
Brian Cazeneuve (Inside Olympics): U.S. doesn't win anything for medal count, but benefits are apparent
August 12
David Epstein (Inside Track and Field): Records fall at alarming rates in Olympic track and field competition
Jon Wertheim (Inside Olympics): An epic Olympics: London Games cultivate pride as Great Britain thrives
Ian Thomsen (Inside Basketball): Battle-tested team returns U.S. to the top with second straight gold
Chris Mannix (Inside Basketball): James reaches next level of coronation as U.S. streaks to gold in London
Richard O'Brien (Inside Wrestling): Jake Varner's wrestling gold medal a family prodiction
Chris Mannix (Inside Basketball): Talented U.S. prevails, may only get better
Ann Killion (Inside Olympics): Amid 40th anniversary of Title IX, women set new standard in London
Nick Zaccardi (Inside Track and Field): Tough day for U.S. Olympic marathoners
S.L. Price (Inside Olympics): Political, cultural tensions return to Olympic stage in advance of Sochi
Richard Deitsch (Inside Olympics): Daily Olympic Briefing: Aug. 12
August 11
Kelli Anderson (Inside Basketball): U.S. women failed to generate buzz, but did generate fifth straight gold
Sarah Kwak (Inside Olympics): With a fresh perspective and calm demeanor, Boudia seizes gold
Richard O'Brien (Inside Track and Field): The final night of track and field at Olympic Stadium belonged to Mo
Tim Layden (Inside Track and Field): In a Games filled with memorable moments, few resonate like Bolt
Nick Zaccardi (Inside Track and Field): U.S. makes progress, but Bolt has last laugh in world-record relay
Michael Farber (Inside Basketball): Americans' path to gold proves gap is widening between U.S., world
David Epstein (Inside Track and Field): Silver medal in 800 meters offers no clarity in Semenya speculation
David Epstein (Inside Track and Field): Guor Marial's tragic, miraculous journey to the London Olympics
Jon Wertheim (Inside Volleyball): Americans' good vibes fall short against Brazil in volleyball final
Ian Thomsen (Inside Basketball): Spain banged-up but still a threat to U.S. in gold-medal contest
Austin Murphy (Inside Cycling): Georgia Gould gets U.S. back in Olympic mountain biking game
Grant Wahl (Inside Soccer): Thoughts on Mexico's greatest soccer win
Richard Deitsch (Inside Olympics): Daily Olympic Briefing: Aug. 11
August 10
Ian Thomsen (Inside Basketball): James sets off key run as U.S. rolls into gold-medal game
Tim Layden (Inside Track and Field): U.S. relays stun: earn world record gold and settle for first-ever silver
Chris Mannix (Inside Basketball): Depth key for U.S. in 109-83 win over Argentina and more thoughts
Michael Farber (Inside Wrestling): Jordan Burroughs lives up to Twitter handle and wins Olympic gold
Nick Zaccardi (Inside Track and Field): U.S. women erase embarrassment of 2008 with world record in 4x100
Ian Thomsen (Inside Basketball): Excited to stay with Lakers, Pau Gasol leads Spain past Russia
Kelli Anderson (Inside Basketball): U.S. women's basketball does not have a guaranteed win against France in final
Austin Murphy (Inside Cycling): Much to the delight of IOC, BMX features plenty of thrills and spills
Grant Wahl (Inside Soccer): Brazil, Mexico play for history in gold medal final
Richard Deitsch (Inside Olympics): NBC's Mark Lazarus talks Olympics ratings success, tape delays and more
S.L. Price (Inside Olympics): A doping free Olympics? Not in London -- and maybe never
Phil Taylor (Inside Olympics): Olympic glory doesn't always lead to clear futures for former athletes
David Epstein (Inside Track and Field): World record leaves us wondering, how low can Rudisha go in 800?
Richard Deitsch (Inside Olympics): Daily Olympic Briefing: Aug. 10
August 9
Austin Murphy (Inside Track and Field): Eaton lays claim to world's greatest athlete with decathlon gold
Tim Layden (Inside Track and Field): Bolt adds to his legend with second straight gold in the 200 meters
Grant Wahl (Inside Soccer): U.S. women's fourth gold medal a team effort in the truest sense
Richard O'Brien (Inside Track and Field): Taylor, Claye shine spotlight on field events with 1-2 triple jump finish
Ann Killion (Inside Soccer): Always controversial, Solo saves the day as U.S. wins soccer gold
Ian Thomsen (Inside Basketball): Once again, it's U.S. against Argentina for a chance at gold
Michael Farber (Inside Water Polo): Steffens gets into heady company with dominant gold-medal performance
Kelli Anderson (Inside Basketball): After being down at the half, U.S. storms back to hand Australia crushing loss
Chris Mannix (Inside Boxing): From Flint to Olympic gold, Claressa Shields makes good
Nick Zaccardi (Inside Track and Field): Bolt enters all-time debate with win in 200 meters, more track thoughts
Sarah Kwak (Inside Track and Field): Lolo Jones says she just wants the media firestorm to 'die down'
Grant Wahl (Inside Soccer): U.S. women take place in history with gold-medal win
David Epstein (Inside Track and Field): Caster Semenya subject to judgment whether she runs fast or slow in 800 meter final
Jon Wertheim (Inside Volleyball): Amid little fanfare, U.S. women's volleyball approaches history
Brian Cazeneuve (Inside Gymnastics): Gabby Douglas faces complicated life
Ian Thomsen (Inside Basketball): Source: Men's basketball age limit 'unlikely' for 2016 Olympics
August 8
Richard Deitsch (Inside Olympics): Daily Olympic Briefing: Aug. 9
Ian Thomsen (Inside Basketball): Bryant lifts U.S. in quarterfinals; Argentina stands as next test
Tim Layden (Inside Track and Field): Allyson Felix finally strikes gold on banner night for US track and field
Nick Zaccardi (Inside Track and Field): Dominant Reese leaves her mark with gold medal in long jump
Phil Taylor (Inside Beach Volleyball): For May-Treanor and Walsh, third straight gold is all about family
Chris Mannix (Inside Basketball): Three thoughts on U.S.-Australia
David Epstein (Inside Track and Field): Merritt finds perfectionism pays off with gold in 110m hurdles
Austin Murphy (Inside Volleyball): Team USA played its worst when it mattered most in quarterfinal loss
Chris Mannix (Inside Boxing): Ireland's Taylor may be most popular athlete at Olympics
Kelli Anderson (Inside Basketball): U.S. women must get through Australia before taking a shot at fifth straight gold
Ann Killion (Inside Soccer): Rampone anchors U.S.' quest for redemption
Ian Thomsen (Inside Basketball): Tensions flare as Spain ousts France in Olympic quarterfinals
Nick Zaccardi (Inside Track and Field): Felix's 200-meter gold headlines a big night on the track for U.S.
Tim Layden (Inside Track and Field): Usain Bolt regains confidence, but Yohan Blake will challenge him in 200 meters final
Grant Wahl (Inside Soccer): Respect at core of U.S.-Japan duel for gold
Chris Mannix (Inside Boxing): Three things we learned from Wednesday's women's boxing semifinals
Jon Wertheim (Inside Tennis): Mailbag to put Olympic tennis to bed
August 7
Richard Deitsch (Inside Olympics): Aug. 8
Tim Layden (Inside Track and Field): Jones misses glory in 100 hurdles, while Manzano wraps historic 1,500
Michael Farber (Inside Weightlifting): In a sport filled with strong men, Iran's Salimi now stands alone
Richard O'Brien (Inside Track and Field): Ukhov grabs gold in high jump as top seed falls again at Olympics
Austin Murphy (Inside Cycling): Not even close: Team Great Britain ends dominant track cycling run
Phil Taylor (Inside Beach Volleyball): Win or lose, beach's most prolific pair set to call it quits after final
Tim Layden (Inside Track and Field): Redemption in mind, Felix eyeing gold in 200-final in London
Chris Mannix (Inside Boxing): USA Boxing has work to do after worst Olympic performance in history
S.L. Price (Inside Track and Field): Liu Xiang awes peers, country with toughness, but returns to China emptyhanded
Nick Zaccardi (Inside Gymnastics): Explaining the inquiry system that has wreaked havoc on London gym
Ann Killion (Inside Water Polo): Coach's blunder nearly costs U.S. women shot at water polo gold
Brian Cazeneuve (Inside Gymnastics): Reversal of fortune leads to golden redemption on floor for Raisman
Grant Wahl (Inside Olympics): Mexico realizing its potential in beating Japan 3-1
Ian Thomsen (Inside Basketball): Paul pursues gold medal while awaiting birth of second child
Jon Wertheim (Inside Triathlon): Alistair, Jonathan Brownlee win gold, bronze respectively with help from U.K. teammate
Grant Wahl (Inside Soccer): U.S. Soccer hoping to find way to keep women's team home after Olympics
David Epstein (Inside Track and Field): Usain Bolt, Yohan Blake prepare for 200-meter final showdown
Ian Thomsen (Inside Basketball): Led by unlikely coach David Blatt, Russia is poised for an Olympic run
Richard Deitsch (Inside Olympics): Daily Olympic Briefing: Aug. 7
August 6
Ian Thomsen (Inside Basketball): James key in U.S. blowout of Argentina
S.L. Price (Inside Olympics): From gloom emerged a Games no one -- including Brits -- expected
Grant Wahl (Inside Soccer): Morgan's game-winner caps thrilling U.S. victory over Canada
Ann Killion (Inside Soccer): Loss leaves Canadians steaming
Nick Zaccardi (Inside Track and Field): Suhr vaults to unexpected gold
Phil Taylor (Inside Beach Volleyball): No longer unbeatable, Walsh, May-Treanor still own the sand
David Epstein (Inside Track and Field): America's 400 dynasty ends
Chris Mannix (Inside Basketball): Three thoughts on U.S.-Argentina
Chris Mannix (Inside Boxing): Having assured herself bronze, Flint teen Shields takes aim at gold
Grant Wahl (Inside Soccer): U.S. win over Canada a match to be long-remembered
Austin Murphy (Inside Cycling): U.S.' Sarah Hammer hoping to break trend of British dominance in cycling
Sarah Kwak (Inside Track and Field): Lolo Jones' openness with personal life has bred unfair backlash
Nick Zaccardi (Inside Gymnastics): Jordyn Wieber, Aly Raisman get one last chance for individual medals in event finals
Brian Cazeneuve (Inside Gymnastics): Douglas proves human on uneven bars; more notes from the gym
S.L. Price (Inside Olympics): With Syria fighting for its future, athletes continue to carry the flag
Alex Wolff (Inside Basketball): U.S., France among teams to watch in women's basketball medal round
Richard Deitsch (Inside Olympics): Daily Olympic Briefing: Aug. 6
August 5
Tim Layden (Inside Track and Field): Bolt adds to developing legacy with second straight gold in 100 meters
Phil Taylor (Inside Track and Field): Richards-Ross ends climb to glory with long-awaited gold in 400
Grant Wahl (Inside Soccer): With Leroux, youth is served
Ian Thomsen (Inside Basketball): With quarterfinals on the horizon, U.S. isn't looking past Argentina
Austin Murphy (Inside Cycling): Britain ends streak of omnium dominance as Denmark's Hansen takes gold medal
Nick Zaccardi (Inside Track and Field): Bolt shows he's still the man to beat
Nick Zaccardi (Inside Gymnastics): Douglas returns to the gym, more things to watch at event finals
Chris Mannix (Inside Boxing): Underwood drops emotional but historic match for Olympic women's boxing
Brian Cazeneuve (Inside Gymnastics): Maroney's stumble on the vault headlines a wild day at the gym
Ann Killion (Inside Tennis): Despite loss to Murray, silver medal no joke for Federer in London
Michael Farber (Inside Tennis): It wasn't Wimbledon, but Murray will take it
Phil Taylor (Inside Swimming): Lochte embraces celebrity status, looks forward to Rio in 2016
Sarah Kwak (Inside Swimming): Future unclear for newly-retired Phelps
Jon Wertheim (Inside Tennis): 50 parting shots on Olympic tennis
Richard Deitsch (Inside Olympics): Daily Olympic Briefing: Aug. 5
August 4
Tim Layden (Inside Track and Field): Farah, Rupp make history with emotional 10k victories in London
Richard O'Brien (Inside Track and Field): Ennis, the face of the host nation, delivers on immense expectations
Ann Killion (Inside Swimming): American women close dominant Olympic Games with eye on future
David Epstein (Inside Track and Field): A unique style leads Fraser-Pryce to her second straight 100 title
Michael Farber (Inside Swimming): In passing the torch, Phelps caps career as most decorated Olympian
Ian Thomsen (Inside Basketball): Down but not out, U.S. survives sluggish outing to hold off Lithuania
David Epstein (Inside Track and Field): After sharing spotlight, Blake renews rivalry with Bolt in London
Jon Wertheim (Inside Tennis): Focused Serena dominant in gold medal victory over Sharapova
Nick Zaccardi (Inside Gymnastics): Previewing the apparatus finals
Nick Zaccardi (Inside Olympics): Daily Olympic Briefing: Aug. 4
August 3
Kelli Anderson (Inside Swimming): Phelps wraps career while Franklin, Ledecky show bright future
Tim Layden (Inside Track and Field): With trademark finish, Dibaba repeats as 10,000-meter champion
David Epstein (Inside Track and Field): Women's 100-meter preview
Phil Taylor (Inside Swimming): With youthful joy, Franklin leads next generation of U.S. swimmers
David Epstein (Inside Track and Field): Fair or foul? Experts split over whether Pistorius has advantage
Austin Murphy (Inside Cycling): Great Britain continues to break world records, win gold medals in the Pringle
Grant Wahl (Inside Soccer): Retooled defense has U.S. two steps from its third straight gold
Jon Wertheim (Inside Tennis): Serena's run to Olympic final showcases her power, dominance
Nick Zaccardi (Inside Swimming): Phelps surging toward end as new stars arise
Tim Layden (Inside Track and Field): Previewing the men's 100 meter race
Jon Wertheim (Inside Tennis): Federer wins marathon third set over Del Potro
Ian Thomsen (Inside Basketball): Olympic basketball tournament begins to take shape
Alex Wolff (Inside Cycling): Olympics further sparking British cycling boom, but concerns remain
Richard Deitsch (Inside Olympics): Daily Olympic Briefing: Aug. 3
August 2
Tim Layden (Inside Track and Field): 10 track and field stories to watch
Ian Thomsen (Inside Basketball): 'Melo, U.S. serve reminder to rest of field with record rout of Nigeria
Kelli Anderson (Inside Swimming): Phelps beats Lochte as swimming's best rivalry comes to an end
Austin Murphy (Inside Cycling): Fast track, hometown crowd help Team Great Britain win cycling gold
Ann Killion (Inside Swimming): Soni sets records, achieves life-long goal with breaststroke gold
 
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