David TrifunovAugust 3, 2012 13:26

Nadja Drygalla adds new reason to get kicked out of Olympics (VIDEO)

Nasty tweets, drunk coaches, badminton cheaters ... and now racist rower Nadja Drygalla?

Gone are the days when only dopers and drug cheats were kicked out of the Olympics.

Allison JacksonAugust 3, 2012 13:19

Ye Shiwen says US swim coach John Leonard is unprofessional (VIDEO)

Chinese swimmer Ye Shiwen said US swim coach John Leonard was unprofessional for suggesting she was doped.

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Chinese swimmer Ye Shiwen poses on the podium with her gold medal after winning the women's 200-meter individual medley final at the London Olympics on July 31, 2012. (AFP/Getty Images)

"If a foreign swimmer achieved this result they may say it is a miracle. I won't be affected by any accusations."

David TrifunovAugust 3, 2012 10:16

Saudi judo athlete's Olympic debut ends in 82 seconds

Wojdan Shaherkani’s debut a first for Saudi Arabia's female athletes.

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Saudi Arabia's Wojdan Shaherkani (white) competes with Puerto Rico's Melissa Mojica (blue) during their women's +78kg judo contest match of the London 2012 Olympic Games on August 3, 2012 at the ExCel arena in London. (TOSHIFUMI KITAMURA/AFP/Getty Images)

Wearing an improvised Islamic hijab, Shaherkani looked overwhelmed by the Olympic stage, her first international meet.

Allison JacksonAugust 3, 2012 09:47

Ryan Lochte's mom says one-night stand comment misquoted

Ike Lochte, the mother of Olympic swimmer Ryan Lochte, says her son only has time for one-night stands.

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Silver medallist Ryan Lochte poses on the podium during the medal ceremony for the Men's 200m Individual Medley on August 2, 2012, after losing to Michael Phelps (again). (Adam Pretty/Getty Images)

“He’s not able to give fully to a relationship because he’s always on the go.”

Stacey LeascaAugust 3, 2012 11:23

British man sends fourth place medal to Olympians who missed the podium

Every Olympian is a winner in David Mitchell's book, including those who miss the gold, silver and even bronze.

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David Mitchell, seen here in this BBC video, created special medals just for fourth place finishers. (BBC/BBC)

Every Olympian is a winner in David Mitchell's book, including those who miss the gold, silver and even bronze.

London Olympic bus kills cyclist

Amy SilversteinAugust 2, 2012 18:28

The victim was just 28.

Louder, funnier, needier: Olympic parents reach for gold

Barry NeildAugust 3, 2012 06:00

LONDON — If parenting were an Olympic sport, this year’s games would probably see several world records broken.

Sarah WolfeAugust 2, 2012 16:45

Michael Phelps, Ryan Lochte win gold, silver in 200 IM

Michael Phelps won a record 20th Olympic medal in the 200 IM, while Ryan Lochte finished a close second.

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Michael Phelps gestures "three" with his fingers after winning gold in the men's 200m individual medley final at the London 2012 Olympic Games on Aug. 2, 2012 in London. Phelps won his 20th career Olympic medal and completed a historic third consecutive 200m IM olympic win. (LEON NEAL/AFP/Getty Images)

Michael Phelps added to his record Olympic medal collection Thursday with a gold in the 200-meter IM, edging out teammate Ryan Lochte.

Sarah WolfeAugust 2, 2012 13:47

US gymnast Gabby Douglas wins all-around gold medal

Gabby Douglas is the first African-American to claim the Olympics all-around title.

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Gabrielle Douglas of the United States competes on the balance beam in the Gymnastics Women's Individual All-Around final on Day 6 of the London 2012 Olympic Games at North Greenwich Arena. (Streeter Lecka/Getty Images)

US gymnast Gabby Douglas won the women's individual all-around gold medal Thursday, becoming the first woman of color to claim the Olympic title.

Judoka Kayla Harrison wins first ever gold for US

Kaitlin FunaroAugust 2, 2012 12:55

Kayla Harrison knocked out Great Britain's Gemma Gibbons to win the gold.