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  • OLY-PREVIEW-SPORT-ADV2/SPRINT T
    Start could determine finish for Bolt and Blake Reuters - 40 mins ago

    LONDON (Reuters) - Silence will envelop the Olympic stadium on the evening of August 5 while the world's eight swiftest men crouch in their blocks awaiting the starter's gun. What happens in the split … More »Start could determine finish for Bolt and Blake

    OLY-PREVIEW-SPORT-ADV2/SPRINT T

    LONDON (Reuters) - Silence will envelop the Olympic stadium on the evening of August 5 while the world's eight swiftest men crouch in their blocks awaiting the starter's gun. What happens in the split second after the gun fires and the stadium resounds to the clamor generated by 80,000 spectators will in all likelihood …

  • Handout image obtained from the London 2012 organising committee (LOCOG) shows the London 2012 Olympic medals
    London boasts most expensive Olympic medals AFP - 48 mins ago

    The eight tons of gold, silver and copper unearthed from mines in Mongolia and Utah and now under guard at the Tower of London is the largest ever haul used to make Olympic medals. More »London boasts most expensive Olympic medals

    Handout image obtained from the London 2012 organising committee (LOCOG) shows the London 2012 Olympic medals

    The eight tons of gold, silver and copper unearthed from mines in Mongolia and Utah and now under guard at the Tower of London is the largest ever haul used to make Olympic medals.

  • David Beckham
    Beckham to feature in opening ceremony AFP - 49 mins ago

    David Beckham has confirmed he will take part in Friday's Olympics opening ceremony following his shock snub from Britain's football team, it was reported Wednesday. More »Beckham to feature in opening ceremony

    David Beckham

    David Beckham has confirmed he will take part in Friday's Olympics opening ceremony following his shock snub from Britain's football team, it was reported Wednesday.

  • Arsenal's manager Wenger reacts before their English Premier League soccer match against Queens Park Rangers at Loftus Road in London
    Arsenal to bring in more new faces, says Wenger Reuters - 51 mins ago

    LONDON (Reuters) - Arsenal manager Arsene Wenger said on Wednesday the Premier League club are still active in the transfer market and will bring new players in to bolster their squad. Wenger, who has … More »Arsenal to bring in more new faces, says Wenger

    Arsenal's manager Wenger reacts before their English Premier League soccer match against Queens Park Rangers at Loftus Road in London

    LONDON (Reuters) - Arsenal manager Arsene Wenger said on Wednesday the Premier League club are still active in the transfer market and will bring new players in to bolster their squad. Wenger, who has added Lukas Podolski and Olivier Giroud during the off season, would not be drawn on specific targets after British media …

  • Ford reported profit in the quarter of $1.0 billion
    Ford Q2 profit dives on Europe, overseas losses AFP - 52 mins ago

    Ford, the second-largest US automaker, said Wednesday second-quarter profit dropped sharply, as losses in Europe and overseas cut into North American gains. More »Ford Q2 profit dives on Europe, overseas losses

    Ford reported profit in the quarter of $1.0 billion

    Ford, the second-largest US automaker, said Wednesday second-quarter profit dropped sharply, as losses in Europe and overseas cut into North American gains.

  • A couple pauses at the foot of a statue with the Olympic rings hung in the rafters of St. Pancras Station prior to the 2012 Summer Olympics, Tuesday, July 24, 2012, in London. The opening ceremonies for the 2012 London Olympics will be held Friday, July 27. (AP Photo/Charles Krupa)
    EYES ON LONDON: Elevated queen, giving up Twitter AP - 53 mins ago

    Around the 2012 Olympics and its host city with journalists from The Associated Press bringing the flavor and details of the games to you: More »EYES ON LONDON: Elevated queen, giving up Twitter

    A couple pauses at the foot of a statue with the Olympic rings hung in the rafters of St. Pancras Station prior to the 2012 Summer Olympics, Tuesday, July 24, 2012, in London. The opening ceremonies for the 2012 London Olympics will be held Friday, July 27. (AP Photo/Charles Krupa)

    Around the 2012 Olympics and its host city with journalists from The Associated Press bringing the flavor and details of the games to you:

  • Japan's Uchimura fights Australia's Khalil during 58kg taekwondo in Beijing
    Love is a kick in the head for Aussie couple Reuters - 56 mins ago

    LONDON (Reuters) - Taekwondo fighters Carmen Marton and Safwan Khalil are planning to cap their Olympic year by getting married after the Games - if their relationship survives sometimes intense sparring … More »Love is a kick in the head for Aussie couple

    Japan's Uchimura fights Australia's Khalil during 58kg taekwondo in Beijing

    LONDON (Reuters) - Taekwondo fighters Carmen Marton and Safwan Khalil are planning to cap their Olympic year by getting married after the Games - if their relationship survives sometimes intense sparring in the run-up to London. Marton, a second time Olympian who will fight in the welterweight category, and Khalil, who …

  • U.S. Olympic basketball player James challenges Spain's Gasol during an exhibition game ahead of the 2012 London Olympic Games in Barcelona
    Spain coach sees positives in defeat to U.S. Reuters - 57 mins ago

    BARCELONA (Reuters) - Spain gained some useful pointers as to how they might overcome the United States if they meet at the London Olympics despite Tuesday's drubbing at the hands of the 2008 gold medalists, … More »Spain coach sees positives in defeat to U.S.

    U.S. Olympic basketball player James challenges Spain's Gasol during an exhibition game ahead of the 2012 London Olympic Games in Barcelona

    BARCELONA (Reuters) - Spain gained some useful pointers as to how they might overcome the United States if they meet at the London Olympics despite Tuesday's drubbing at the hands of the 2008 gold medalists, coach Sergio Scariolo said. Led by towering forwards Pau Gasol and Serge Ibaka, the Spanish surged into a nine-point …

  • Giant Olympic rings are pictured on a barge floating on the River Thames in London
    Olympics to kick off with women's football AFP - 1 hr 2 mins ago

    Women's football kicks off the London 2012 Olympics Wednesday -- two days before the official start -- as athletes pour into the country and organisers put the final touches on the opening ceremony. More »Olympics to kick off with women's football

    Giant Olympic rings are pictured on a barge floating on the River Thames in London

    Women's football kicks off the London 2012 Olympics Wednesday -- two days before the official start -- as athletes pour into the country and organisers put the final touches on the opening ceremony.

  • IOC President Jacques Rogge attends the Opening Ceremony of the 124th IOC Session, prior to the start of the London 2012 Olympic Games at The Royal Opera House on Monday, July 23, 2012, in London.  (AP Photo/Daniel Berehulak, IOPP Pool)
    Munich widows call for Olympic ceremony protest AP - 1 hr 5 mins ago

    Widows of two Israeli Olympians killed by Palestinian gunmen at the 1972 Munich Olympics are calling on spectators to stage a silent protest during the opening of the London games. More »Munich widows call for Olympic ceremony protest

    IOC President Jacques Rogge attends the Opening Ceremony of the 124th IOC Session, prior to the start of the London 2012 Olympic Games at The Royal Opera House on Monday, July 23, 2012, in London.  (AP Photo/Daniel Berehulak, IOPP Pool)

    Widows of two Israeli Olympians killed by Palestinian gunmen at the 1972 Munich Olympics are calling on spectators to stage a silent protest during the opening of the London games.

  • Olympic-themed decorations adorn the escalator leading down to the London underground in Hyde Park at the 2012 Summer Olympics, Tuesday, July 24, 2012, in London. (AP Photo/Marcio Jose Sanchez)
    EYES ON LONDON: Giving up Twitter, peeking in AP - 1 hr 5 mins ago

    Around the 2012 Olympics and its host city with journalists from The Associated Press bringing the flavor and details of the games to you: More »EYES ON LONDON: Giving up Twitter, peeking in

    Olympic-themed decorations adorn the escalator leading down to the London underground in Hyde Park at the 2012 Summer Olympics, Tuesday, July 24, 2012, in London. (AP Photo/Marcio Jose Sanchez)

    Around the 2012 Olympics and its host city with journalists from The Associated Press bringing the flavor and details of the games to you:

  • An Olympic tactical recognition flash on an army uniform is seen in the temporary Army barracks at Tobacco Dock, a former shopping centre in east London
    Border guards call off pre-Games strike Reuters - 1 hr 9 mins ago

    LONDON (Reuters) - Immigration staff including workers at Heathrow airport who had threatened a 24-hour strike on the eve of the Olympic Games called off their action on Wednesday, just before the government … More »Border guards call off pre-Games strike

    An Olympic tactical recognition flash on an army uniform is seen in the temporary Army barracks at Tobacco Dock, a former shopping centre in east London

    LONDON (Reuters) - Immigration staff including workers at Heathrow airport who had threatened a 24-hour strike on the eve of the Olympic Games called off their action on Wednesday, just before the government was due to apply for an injunction against them in court. Mark Serwotka, General Secretary of the Public and Commercial …

  • Francesca Capcich and Michele Regolo of the Italian Olympic sailing squad arrive at Heathrow airport, London
    Heathrow to cope with growing Olympics influx: CEO Reuters - 1 hr 12 mins ago

    LONDON (Reuters) - Heathrow airport operator BAA has coped well with the influx of passengers flying into London for the Olympics and is confident it will handle the busiest day of Games flight arrivals … More »Heathrow to cope with growing Olympics influx: CEO

    Francesca Capcich and Michele Regolo of the Italian Olympic sailing squad arrive at Heathrow airport, London

    LONDON (Reuters) - Heathrow airport operator BAA has coped well with the influx of passengers flying into London for the Olympics and is confident it will handle the busiest day of Games flight arrivals so far on Thursday, its CEO said. London Heathrow - Europe's busiest airport - expects to handle around 250,000 passengers …

  • A boat passes a set of Olympic Rings floating in the River Thames off of Battersea park Tuesday, July 24, 2012, in London. The city will host the 2012 London Olympics with opening ceremonies scheduled for Friday, July 27.  (AP Photo/Charlie Riedel)
    5 Olympic things to know for Wednesday AP - 1 hr 15 mins ago

    Here's what to watch for at the London Olympics on Wednesday: More »5 Olympic things to know for Wednesday

    A boat passes a set of Olympic Rings floating in the River Thames off of Battersea park Tuesday, July 24, 2012, in London. The city will host the 2012 London Olympics with opening ceremonies scheduled for Friday, July 27.  (AP Photo/Charlie Riedel)

    Here's what to watch for at the London Olympics on Wednesday:

  • A taxi passes alongside one of the official Olympic Lanes on a street in central London Monday, July 23, 2012, ahead of the 2012 Summer Olympics. (AP Photo/Ben Curtis)
    Olympic VIP lanes baffle, anger London drivers AP - 1 hr 16 mins ago

    Confusion, frustration and delays reigned on London's congested roads Wednesday, as lanes reserved for Olympic VIPs came into force two days before the start of the games. More »Olympic VIP lanes baffle, anger London drivers

    A taxi passes alongside one of the official Olympic Lanes on a street in central London Monday, July 23, 2012, ahead of the 2012 Summer Olympics. (AP Photo/Ben Curtis)

    Confusion, frustration and delays reigned on London's congested roads Wednesday, as lanes reserved for Olympic VIPs came into force two days before the start of the games.

  • Olympic-themed decorations adorn the escalator leading down to the London underground in Hyde Park at the 2012 Summer Olympics, Tuesday, July 24, 2012, in London. (AP Photo/Marcio Jose Sanchez)
    EYES ON LONDON: No immigration staff strike AP - 1 hr 19 mins ago

    Around the 2012 Olympics and its host city with journalists from The Associated Press bringing the flavor and details of the games to you: More »EYES ON LONDON: No immigration staff strike

    Olympic-themed decorations adorn the escalator leading down to the London underground in Hyde Park at the 2012 Summer Olympics, Tuesday, July 24, 2012, in London. (AP Photo/Marcio Jose Sanchez)

    Around the 2012 Olympics and its host city with journalists from The Associated Press bringing the flavor and details of the games to you:

  • FC Copenhagen's N'Doye celebrates after scoring against Sparta Prague during their Europa League soccer match in Prague
    FC Copenhagen sell N'Doye to Lokomotiv Moscow Reuters - 1 hr 19 mins ago

    COPENHAGEN (Reuters) - FC Copenhagen have agreed to sell Senegalese striker and all-time top-scorer Dame N'Doye to Lokomotiv Moscow for an undisclosed fee, the club said on Wednesday. The 27-year-old N'Doye, … More »FC Copenhagen sell N'Doye to Lokomotiv Moscow

    FC Copenhagen's N'Doye celebrates after scoring against Sparta Prague during their Europa League soccer match in Prague

    COPENHAGEN (Reuters) - FC Copenhagen have agreed to sell Senegalese striker and all-time top-scorer Dame N'Doye to Lokomotiv Moscow for an undisclosed fee, the club said on Wednesday. The 27-year-old N'Doye, who joined Copenhagen from OFI Crete in 2009, scored 82 goals in 150 matches for the capital side. Parken Sport & …

  • Olympic-themed decorations adorn the escalator leading down to the London underground in Hyde Park at the 2012 Summer Olympics, Tuesday, July 24, 2012, in London. (AP Photo/Marcio Jose Sanchez)
    EYES ON LONDON: Remembering Munich, and no strike AP - 1 hr 24 mins ago

    Around the 2012 Olympics and its host city with journalists from The Associated Press bringing the flavor and details of the games to you: More »EYES ON LONDON: Remembering Munich, and no strike

    Olympic-themed decorations adorn the escalator leading down to the London underground in Hyde Park at the 2012 Summer Olympics, Tuesday, July 24, 2012, in London. (AP Photo/Marcio Jose Sanchez)

    Around the 2012 Olympics and its host city with journalists from The Associated Press bringing the flavor and details of the games to you:

  • Ryan Nelsen
    Nelsen relishing New Zealand challenge AFP - 1 hr 29 mins ago

    New Zealand defender Ryan Nelsen is relishing the prospect of a reunion with former manager Mark Hughes after his second Olympic campaign with the All Whites. More »Nelsen relishing New Zealand challenge

    Ryan Nelsen

    New Zealand defender Ryan Nelsen is relishing the prospect of a reunion with former manager Mark Hughes after his second Olympic campaign with the All Whites.

  • Australian Olympic swim team attend a news conference at the Media Press Centre in London 2012 Olympic Park in Stratford
    Aussie chief blasts Jones reports, whingeing athletes Reuters - 1 hr 29 mins ago

    LONDON (Reuters) - Australia's Chef de Mission Nick Green on Wednesday launched a scathing attack on what he described as 'disgraceful' media reports about the fitness of Olympic champion swimmer Leisel … More »Aussie chief blasts Jones reports, whingeing athletes

    Australian Olympic swim team attend a news conference at the Media Press Centre in London 2012 Olympic Park in Stratford

    LONDON (Reuters) - Australia's Chef de Mission Nick Green on Wednesday launched a scathing attack on what he described as 'disgraceful' media reports about the fitness of Olympic champion swimmer Leisel Jones. The former Olympic champion rower also responded to reports of another boycott threat from an Australian runner …

  • Harry Redknapp
    Redknapp says Portsmouth must be saved AFP - 1 hr 31 mins ago

    Former Portsmouth manager Harry Redknapp has said he will do all he can to save the embattled club from going out of business. More »Redknapp says Portsmouth must be saved

    Harry Redknapp

    Former Portsmouth manager Harry Redknapp has said he will do all he can to save the embattled club from going out of business.

  • Members of Sweden's Olympic team arrive at Heathrow Airport, in London on Tuesday, July 24, 2012.  The opening ceremonies of the Olympic Games are scheduled for Friday, July 27. (AP Photo/Steve Parsons, PA) UNITED KINGDOM OUT; NO SALES; NO ARCHIVE
    British union calls off pre-Olympics border strike AP - 1 hr 40 mins ago

    A union on Wednesday called off a pre-Olympics strike by immigration staff at London's Heathrow Airport, a relief to government officials who sued to try to stop it. More »British union calls off pre-Olympics border strike

    Members of Sweden's Olympic team arrive at Heathrow Airport, in London on Tuesday, July 24, 2012.  The opening ceremonies of the Olympic Games are scheduled for Friday, July 27. (AP Photo/Steve Parsons, PA) UNITED KINGDOM OUT; NO SALES; NO ARCHIVE

    A union on Wednesday called off a pre-Olympics strike by immigration staff at London's Heathrow Airport, a relief to government officials who sued to try to stop it.

  • PSA Peugeot Citroen announced it had suffered a first half net loss of 819 million euros
    France to boost clean cars as Peugeot details losses AFP - 1 hr 45 mins ago

    France will boost support for environmentally friendly cars as part of a recovery plan to be unveiled Wednesday amid growing concern for the country's crisis-hit auto industry and top carmaker Peugeot … More »France to boost clean cars as Peugeot details losses

    PSA Peugeot Citroen announced it had suffered a first half net loss of 819 million euros

    France will boost support for environmentally friendly cars as part of a recovery plan to be unveiled Wednesday amid growing concern for the country's crisis-hit auto industry and top carmaker Peugeot.

  • PCS union members at Heathrow in 2011. The union said it no longer has reason to proceed with industrial action
    Border guards call off Olympics eve strike AFP - 1 hr 52 mins ago

    Border officials have called off a strike planned for the day before the London Olympics officially open, their union said on Wednesday. More »Border guards call off Olympics eve strike

    PCS union members at Heathrow in 2011. The union said it no longer has reason to proceed with industrial action

    Border officials have called off a strike planned for the day before the London Olympics officially open, their union said on Wednesday.

  • Olympic-themed decorations adorn the escalator leading down to the London underground in Hyde Park at the 2012 Summer Olympics, Tuesday, July 24, 2012, in London. (AP Photo/Marcio Jose Sanchez)
    EYES ON LONDON: Map spat, Ali and Harry Potter AP - 1 hr 53 mins ago

    Around the 2012 Olympics and its host city with journalists from The Associated Press bringing the flavor and details of the games to you: More »EYES ON LONDON: Map spat, Ali and Harry Potter

    Olympic-themed decorations adorn the escalator leading down to the London underground in Hyde Park at the 2012 Summer Olympics, Tuesday, July 24, 2012, in London. (AP Photo/Marcio Jose Sanchez)

    Around the 2012 Olympics and its host city with journalists from The Associated Press bringing the flavor and details of the games to you:

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