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

By K.C. Johnson , Tribune Olympic Bureau — Sat, 11 Aug 2012 18:19:00 PDT

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.

No bronze-medal match for Herbert

By Philip Hersh, Tribune Olympic Bureau — Sat, 11 Aug 2012 10:50:00 PDT

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

Fitting himself for a halo, Bolt diminishes its aura

Globetrotting by Philip Hersh — Fri, 10 Aug 2012 09:34:00 PDT

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.

Once again, Lysacek says he is coming back

Globetrotting by Philip Hersh — Fri, 10 Aug 2012 06:52:00 PDT

Skating champ feels better prepared

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.