2012 Summer Olympics

The United States won nine medals, including five golds, to take a commanding lead in the overall medal count at the 2012 Summer Olympics in London on Thursday. Here’s a recap of the day’s highlights:

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Led by seven medals from its track athletes, the United States ran past China into the lead in the overall medal count at the 2012 Summer Olympics in London on Wednesday. Here’s a recap of the day’s highlights:

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The spotlight turned to the track and field events at the 2012 Summer Olympics in London on Sunday. Here’s a recap of the day’s action:

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Michael Phelps extended his record as the Olympics’ most decorated athlete in London on Saturday, while the host country had its best night yet. Here’s a recap of the day’s events:

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US swimmers Michael Phelps and Missy Franklin added to their impressive medal collections on Friday at the 2012 Summer Olympics in London. Here’s a recap of the day’s action from the London Games:

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Though it was a light day for medals, there was still plenty of drama at the 2012 Summer Olympics in London on Monday. Here’s a recap of the day’s action:

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US Olympic gymnast Gabby Douglas won perhaps the most coveted title in her sport when she took the gold medal in the women's all-around competition on Thursday in London, becoming the first African-American female gymnast to ever win individual Olympic gold.

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Badminton scandal

LONDON (AP) - The Badminton World Federation has confirmed that 4 women's doubles pairs have been disqualified from the Olympics after trying to lose matches to receive a more favorable place in the field

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