Bolt says his start will be key at London Olympics
(Wed, 23 May 2012 12:08:23 PDT)
OSTRAVA, Czech Republic (AP) Usain Bolt is hoping to turn his only weakness into a strength in time for the London Olympics.

Biedermann completes 200-400 sweep at swim Euros
(Wed, 23 May 2012 13:36:37 PDT)
DEBRECEN, Hungary (AP) Even without his super suit, Paul Biedermann showed he's a threat again by winning the 200-meter freestyle at the European Championship by a large margin Wednesday, following up a gold in the 400 two days earlier.

Archery hits pop culture's bull's eye with movie
(Wed, 23 May 2012 12:30:26 PDT)
Two-time Olympian Jennifer Nichols' eyes light up with she talks about her sport finally climbing out of the shadows.

Oscar Pistorius to run in New York City
(Tue, 22 May 2012 10:13:53 PDT)
NEW YORK (AP) Oscar Pistorius plans to race at the Adidas Grand Prix in New York City next month as he seeks to clinch a spot on South Africa's Olympic team.

Scozzoli dedicates 100 breast gold to Dale Oen
(Tue, 22 May 2012 11:23:13 PDT)
DEBRECEN, Hungary (AP) Fabio Scozzoli of Italy dedicated his 100-meter breaststroke title at the European Championships on Tuesday to two-time champion Alex Dale Oen, who died suddenly three weeks ago.

Bolt aims for 9.7 in 100 meters at Golden Spike
(Tue, 22 May 2012 06:39:33 PDT)
OSTRAVA, Czech Republic (AP) Usain Bolt will try to improve his season best in the 100 meters on Friday in his first race on the European continent before the London Olympics.

Black Eyed Peas will.i.am carries torch
(Mon, 21 May 2012 15:17:20 PDT)
LONDON (AP) Black Eyed Peas star will.i.am carried the Olympic flame on Monday, trotting and even moonwalking through the western English city of Taunton to the cheers of thousands.

Biedermann, Hosszu win gold to open swim Euros
(Mon, 21 May 2012 11:44:58 PDT)
DEBRECEN, Hungary (AP) World record holder Paul Biedermann of Germany and Katinka Hosszu of host Hungary claimed the first individual golds Monday on the opening night of a European swimming championship lacking in star power.

Organizers fall at final hurdle in Manchester
(Mon, 21 May 2012 11:58:31 PDT)
LONDON (AP) After the last hurdle, Jessica Ennis turned it on for the final stretch. A very, very long final stretch.

Martynov, Mikec close World Cup with golds
(Sun, 20 May 2012 13:10:32 PDT)
MILAN (AP) Sergei Martynov of Belarus won a fourth successive 50-meter rifle prone gold medal at the shooting World Cup on Sunday.