Olympics fans can check-in on Foursquare
Fans of the Olympic Games are now able to “check in” at significant historical locations across the world. The...
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To fast or not to fast, tough question for Muslim athletes
LONDON, England ● When Malaysian cyclist Azizulhasni Awang opted to postpone his Ramadan fast until after the London...
From camouflage to red, white and blue
FORT BENNING, Ga. ● Two soldiers from the U.S. Army Marksmanship Unit got a glimpse into their future as...
Olympic dream comes true for ‘ping pong girl’
Ariel Hsing was 8 when she wrote down her Olympic dream on a piece of paper. She rolled it...
Olympic hockeyschedule released
LONDON, England ● Britain’s men’s hockey team will play their opening match of the London Olympics against Argentina,...
High jumper Vlasic may miss Olympics
ZAGREB, Croatia ● Former world high jump champion Blanka Vlasic says she is doubtful for the London Olympic...
Ukrainian top-official suspended amid ticket scandal
QUEBEC CITY, Que ● The Ukraine National Olympic Committee launched an investigation on Tuesday and suspended a top official...
Badminton world #1 tears ankle tendon
WUHAN, China ● Badminton’s world number one Lee Chong Wei was put out for up to a month with...
London 2012 ticket design revealed
LONDON, England ● The design of the Olympic and Paralympic Games tickets has been revealed, as Olympic ticket holders...
Rmeileh first Palestinian to officially qualify
JERUSALEM ● A judo champion from east Jerusalem has become the first Palestinian to qualify on points for the...