Host city’s success, through and through
LONDON — In summing up London 2012, the temptation is to deliver a panegyric. Such a discourse, filled with lofty expressions of praise, would reflect the ancient roots of the...
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Of all the competing images in my mind’s eye, Oscar Pistorius stands apart
LONDON — When they make the movie of Oscar Pistorius' life, I look forward to telling my son I was there for what could be a great opening scene. I...
No bronze-medal match for Herbert
LONDON -- Jake Herbert had to root for the man who beat him. The only chance for Northwestern's Herbert to wrestle for an Olympic medal in the 185-pound freestyle class...
Games have gone off without anything going off
LONDON — After a chaotic and embarrassing start, the Olympic security operation wraps up this weekend without major incident or much complaint. It looks to be a face-saving ending for...
DePaul coach Bruno on gold win: ‘Great honor’
LONDON -- One of the first people Doug Bruno hugged Saturday night after the U.S. women's basketball team's 86-50 victory over France was Tamika Catchings. One of the next was...
Michta sets a personal best time she won’t soon forget
LONDON — Steps across the line, Maria Michta checked her watch. Then the 20-kilometer race walker turned her attention to the giant scoreboard unfurling the times with each finish, and...
Games’ way to my heart is through my stomach
LONDON — Every day, the shuttle bus passes some iconic tourist attraction, Buckingham Palace or Tower Bridge. The weather has been pleasant. The organization has been fantastic. And locals are...
Usain Bolt adds 400-meter relay to his legend
LONDON -- Usain Bolt charmed the world during the Olympics and won his third gold medal Saturday by anchoring a world-record 400-meter relay performance, but still he was denied one...
For Durant, most important part is “Team” USA
LONDON — Kevin Durant is one of the more polite and accessible stars in the NBA. Thus, it didn't surprise when he patiently listened to a long-winded question from a...
Michta sets a personal best time she won’t soon forget
LONDON — Steps across the line, Maria Michta checked her watch. Then the 20-kilometer race walker turned her attention to the giant scoreboard unfurling the times with each finish, and...