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IOC temporarily bans Colombian, Brazil rower out

2012-08-04 20:45:50

Colombian 400 metres runner Diego Palomeque Echevarria has been temporarily banned from the London Games following a positive test for a prohibited substance, the International Olympic Committee confirmed on Saturday.

Denmark defies Asia, Russia hail bronze

2012-08-04 20:42:54

Denmark's Mathias Boe and Carsten Mogensen struck a thunderous blow for the West when they overhauled South Korea's second seeds Chung Jae-sung and Lee Yong-dae to reach the final of the men's badminton doubles at the London Games on Saturday.

Japan coach denies rule-bending

2012-08-04 17:47:48

Japan women's soccer coach Norio Sasaki hit back after being criticised for ordering the world champions not to win their final first-round game at the London Olympics.

Families at the London Olympic Games

2012-08-04 15:15:08

During the London Olympics, many atheletes have their family members come to cheer them up.

Federer wins epic, faces Murray for gold

2012-08-04 14:35:18

Switzerland's Roger Federer had to break yet another record to keep his Olympic dream alive and Andy Murray surfed a wave of British euphoria at Wimbledon on Friday to set up a mouthwatering showdown for a gold medal.

Phelps wins 21st medal as US overtakes China

2012-08-04 11:51:21

Michael Phelps won the men's 100m butterfly on Friday for his 17th Olympic gold and 21st medal overall, as the US overtook China on the top of the medals table.China appeals cycling decision Badminton mixed doubles gold Men's trampoline gold

Coach worried about Liu Xiang's foot injury

2012-08-04 11:34:47

Liu Xiang's coach said on Friday the 2004 Olympic hurdles champion is being troubled with foot injury.

Gold medal moments: Day Seven

2012-08-04 09:22:38

Moments of gold medalist celebrating their victories and showing their medals.

Powell complains over dope test wake-up call

2012-08-03 19:42:54

Jamaican sprinter Asafa Powell has complained to the International Olympic Committee (IOC) after being woken from his sleep for drug testing, the former 100 metres world record holder's manager said on Friday.

Germany wins Olympic gold in men's quad sculls

2012-08-03 19:37:27

Germany beat hot favorite Croatia to win gold in the men's quadruple sculls at the Olympic rowing regatta on Friday.

Germany wins Olympic gold in men's quad sculls

2012-08-03 19:31:08

Germany beat hot favorite Croatia to win gold in the men's quadruple sculls at the Olympic rowing regatta on Friday.

London transport faces big test as athletics starts

2012-08-03 19:18:56

Olympic spectators crammed into trains and formed long queues at London train stations on Friday on what is expected to be the busiest day for London's creaking transport system as track and field competitions begin at the main Olympic stadium.