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US Olympian expelled after testing positive for marijuana he 'accidentally' ate

US judo fighter Nick Delpopolo was disqualified from the London Olympics after he failed a drug test and admitted he accidentally ate marijuana-laced food.
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Nicholas Delpopolo visits the USA House at the Royal College of Art on August 2, 2012 in London, England. (Joe Scarnici/Getty Images)
Delpopolo admitted he mistakenly ate marijuana-laced food after he failed a drug test.
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Oscar Pistorius eliminated in 400M semifinal at 2012 London Olympics

Blade Runner Oscar Pistorius will now focus on 4X400 relay with South Africa.
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Oscar Pistorius of South Africa hugs Kirani James of Grenada after the Men's 400m semifinal at the London 2012 Olympic Games on August 5, 2012 in London, England. (Alex Livesey/AFP/Getty Images)
Doctors amputated his legs below the knee when he was 11 months old because of a birth defect.
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Olympics officials face questions over $70,000 lunch bill in London

Did Olympic bosses splash out on a $28,000 bottle of 1853 Hennessy cognac over lunch in London?
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A copy of the receipt in question and the China Tang restaurant. (Screenshot/AFP/Getty Images)
Did Olympic bosses splash out on a $28,000 bottle of 1853 Hennessy cognac over lunch in London?
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Great Britain, horrible history of penalty shoot-outs

South Korea eliminates hosts from marquee men's soccer event at 2012 London Olympics.
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Daniel Sturridge reacts after missing a penalty kick at the Men's Football Quarter Final match between Great Britain and Korea, on Day 8 of the London 2012 Olympic Games at Millennium Stadium on August 4, 2012 in Cardiff, Wales. (Julian Finney/AFP/Getty Images)
English soccer supporters, perhaps they can only laugh because this marks the seventh time their team has lost in a penalty shootout at a major soccer tournament.
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Serena Williams wins women's gold for singles tennis at Olympics

Serena Williams became only the second woman to complete a career Golden Slam, winning the women's gold in tennis at the London Olympics.
Williams is the second woman to complete a career Golden Slam, winning the women's gold in tennis at the London Olympics.
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Oscar Pistorius, double amputee, makes history by advancing to 400m semifinals

Oscar Pistorius is the first ever double amputee runner to compete in the Olympics.
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Oscar Pistorius of South Africa wins the men's 200m at the Paralympic World Cup on May 22, 2012, in Manchester, England. (Michael Steele/AFP/Getty Images)
"I've worked for six years to get my chance," Pistorius said. "I found myself smiling in the starting block, which is very rare in the 400 meters."
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Elizabeth Cambage lifts Australia's Olympic spirits with slam dunk against Russia (VIDEO)

Australia's Elizabeth Cambage has become the first woman to slam dunk at an Olympics, unofficially at least.
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Australian center Elizabeth Cambage (C) vies with Russian centre Irina Osipova (L) with Liz Jackson (top R) standing by during the women's preliminary round group A basketball match of the London 2012 Olympic Games Russia vs. Australia on August 3, 2012 at the basketball arena in London. (MARK RALSTON/AFP/Getty Images)
Australia's Elizabeth Cambage has become the first woman to slam dunk at an Olympics, unofficially at least.
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15-year-old Katie Ledecky wins gold medal; more gold for Michael Phelps, Missy Franklin

15-year-old Katie Ledecky, the US swim team's youngest member, won a gold medal on Friday for her time in the 800-meter freestyle, while Missy Franklin set a world record and Michael Phelps added to his medal count.
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US swimmer Katie Ledecky poses on the podium with her gold medal after winning the women's 800-meter freestyle final during the swimming event at the London 2012 Olympic Games on August 3, 2012. (MARTIN BUREAU/AFP/Getty Images)

American Olympic swimmer Missy Franklin, 17, set a world-record Friday night for the 200-meter backstroke, winning her fourth medal and third gold of the games, USA Today reported.

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Give these guys a medal: Olympic fourth place finishes

The Olympics are hard. Really, really hard. And they've only gotten more difficult.

2012 London Olympic scandals: the new face of Games shame

Add Nadja Drygalla’s name to an ever-growing list that includes racist tweeters, drunk drivers and lazy badminton players.
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