U.S. women beat France to win basketball gold, 86-50

U.S. women beat France to win basketball gold, 86-50

LONDON — With smiles on their faces and gold medals hanging from their necks, Diana Taurasi gathered Tamika Catchings and Sue Bird together late Saturday night at North Greenwich Arena.

Jake Herbert (blue of the United States competes against Ibrahim Bolukbasi of Turkey in the Men's Freestyle 84 kg Wrestling event.

No bronze-medal match for Herbert

LONDON --  Jake Herbert had to root for the man who beat him.

Jamaica's Usain Bolt celebrates after winning the men's 200m final at the athletics event during the London 2012 Olympic Games.

Fitting himself for a halo, Bolt diminishes its aura

LONDON – Maybe it was all part of the act.  Maybe Jamaican sprinter Usain Bolt was putting us all on by calling himself a legend countless times after making history Thursday night, the way Ali did by calling himself the greatest.  Maybe Bolt pre-planned it for maximum effect, the way he does the gestures and facial expressions that delight crowds around the world.

Olympic figure skating champion Evan Lysacek relaxes on the roof of the John Hancock Tower in Chicago, Feb. 22, 2011.

Once again, Lysacek says he is coming back

LONDON – For the second time in a year, reigning Olympic champion Evan Lysacek has announced his return to competitive skating with the intention of qualifying for a third straight Winter Games.

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