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London Re-Calling: Ray Lumpp
Teal Bunbury’s goal: Make Olympic team
No time to play nice for US women's soccer team
VANCOUVER, British Columbia(AP) It's hard not to look like a bully when the final score is 14-0. The U.S. women's soccer team had never beaten anyone that badly, not even in the days of Mia Hamm, Michelle Akers, Julie Foudy and Brandi Chastain. Read More
Boxer could be second Queen in England
It’s your race, take the lead
Team USA athletes shared their stories with students at 17 college campuses in a joint program with Deloitte. The final stop was in New York and featured Olympic champions Mariel Zagunis, Nastia Liukin and Paralympic hopeful Mallory Weggemann. Read More
Aly Raisman is living the dream
Aly Raisman is living the dream of any gymnast, and with two world championship appearances and three world medals under her belt she is perhaps the closest there is to a shoe-in for the Olympic team. Read More
Testing, testing 1,2,3: London readies for Games
With the Olympic and Paralympic Games set for next summer, London has been busily testing its venues and scoring systems so everything is in place when the Games begin. Read More
Fifth time could be the charm
U.S. volleyball player Danielle Scott-Arruda is hoping to make a record fifth appearance in the Olympic Games in London. The 39-year-old new mother recently helped earn an Olympic berth for Team USA. Read More
Team USA dominates Dual in the Pool
U.S. Olympic champions won 22 of 30 events at the Dual in the Pool meet against the all-star Europeans. The meet provides a strong preview of things to come at the London 2012 Olympic Games. Read More
Women’s archery is on target
Khatuna Lorig, Miranda Leek, and Jennifer Nichols credit great teamwork for their successful 2011 season. As World Cup silver medalists, they are now aiming for the podium in London. Read More
Alice Coachman made high jump into history
Modern Pentathlon’s New Fan
Modern pentathlon has a new fan: three-time Olympic speedskating medalist Joey Cheek. Today, he was following the women’s event on Day 1 of the 2011 Pan Am Games from his home in New York City. Read More
Judo star Harrison is fired up to get back on top
Kayla Harrison became the first American woman to win a world title in judo in 26 years but this past summer, she took home a bronze. She is using that performance as fuel for next summer's London 2012 Olympic Games. Read More
Troy Nickerson draws inspiration from mother's strength
Troy Nickerson (above, left) has aspirations to qualify for the London Olympics next summer. But he knows he won't get there without his mother's support. Read More
Marine Corps boxer won’t quit at worlds
Jamel Herring wants to have a strong performance at the AIBA Men’s World Championships, which begin Sept. 25 in Azerbaijan, but the Marine Corps corporal hopes to keep on fighting next summer at the London 2012 Olympic Games. Read More
Fans kick into high gear for Team USA
More than 16,000 women’s soccer fans turned out in Kansas City, Kan., for the WNT Celebration Series to honor Team USA’s performance from the FIFA Women’s World Cup this summer. The team’s next stop is in Portland, Ore., on Thursday. Read More
Julie Zetlin hopes to find her rhythm
America’s top Olympic hope in rhythmic gymnastics is Julie Zetlin, who underwent knee surgery in May. This week she is in France competing in the 2011 World Rhythmic Gymnastics Championships, a qualifier for the London 2012 Olympic Games. Read More
London Re-Calling: A look back at 1908
As athletes around the world are preparing to compete in next summer’s London games, we take a look back at the first time the city played host. As part of our series, “London Re-Calling,” we will feature athletes and events from past London games. Read More
Olympic spirit on the open market
Olympians and fans alike share their passion for the Games at a five-day collectors’ fair held outside of Chicago earlier this month. Read More
Brendan Hansen: Comeback kid
Four-time Olympic medalist Brendan Hansen quit swimming after the 2008 Olympics, where he won only a relay medal. Now he’s back with one goal: to win gold in 2012. Read More
A Remarkable True Story
On July 4, Ben True won the US 10km road championships in Atlanta, Ga. But four years earlier, the runner and Dartmouth alum was sure his Olympic pursuit would be in Nordic skiing. Read More
12 reasons to get excited for London 2012
Getting excited about the London 2012 Olympic Games? Here are 12 things you might be interested in as the clock ticks down from 365 days to the Opening Ceremony in ’12. Read More
12 Little Known Facts About London and the Summer Games
With only one year to go until the Summer Olympics in London, how will you watch the Games? From the coach or the stands? If you go, here are some things you should know. Read More
Phelps excited to get in water at worlds
Here is the Phelps mantra, which he reiterated Saturday: If you work really hard at something, and don't let anyone tell you something is impossible, you can achieve anything. Read More
Armstrong, Neben, Stevens: Cycling's medal hopes
Kristin Armstrong is back with the goal of defending her Olympic gold in cycling’s time trial. With Amber Neben and Evelyn Stevens in the mix, the U.S. has a good chance of medaling again in women’s cycling. Read More
All-around world champ Chellsie Memmel is back with London in sight
Chellsie Memmel, who has been injured at all the wrong times, is returning to gymnastics this weekend. The 2008 Olympian and 2005 world all-around champion has her eyes set on an injury-free London. Read More
Cindy Chang named chief medical officer for 2012 U.S. Olympic Team
What’s Next for Lolo Jones?
One of America’s most famous hurdlers, Lolo Jones, is in limbo. After failing to make the outdoor world championship team for the second consecutive time, she discusses what’s next. Read More
Fireworks fly for Cejudo on Fourth
Olympic gold medalist wrestler Henry Cejudo had a lot to celebrate on the Fourth of July: His mother just became a U.S. citizen; he spent the holiday at Thomas Jefferson’s home and he met with wounded warriors during a Washington Nationals baseball game. Read More
U.S. Olympic Committee announces Teresa Edwards as Chef de Mission
Meet gymnastics coach Yin Alvarez
The enthusiastic Yin Alvarez, a former gymnast himself and now coach to hundreds of gymnasts, including his son Danell Leyva, has come a long way but says he has a lot more to accomplish. Read More
Evans’ training more enjoyable as mother
“Miss Perpetual Motion” is back. Four-time gold medalist Janet Evans is back in the pool with hopes of qualifying for Olympic trials and she is enjoying her training much more as a mother of two. Read More
Kastor Returns After 14 Months
This Saturday, the fastest female marathoner in the US, Deena Kastor, begins her comeback after a 14-month absence from racing and near-total dormancy during her pregnancy. Teamusa caught up with in New York City before the race. Read More
London's calling Mario & Sonic
SEGA® Corporation and Nintendo Co., Ltd. today announced that the record breaking partnership of Mario™ and Sonic™ will once again join forces on the Wii™ for the London 2012 Olympic Games. Read More
Triathlete Sarah Haskins — on a roll to London
Sarah Haskins has won three triathlons this season and is one of the favorites to qualify for the 2012 Olympics at the first Olympic trials race in August. But her secret is not training harder. Read More
Olympians with royal ties
With the Olympic Games a little more than a year away, and the royal wedding of Prince William and Kate Middleton early this morning, here is a look at Olympians with royal ties. Read More
Johnson back to Karolyi ranch, readies for London
Shawn Johnson spent so much time at the Karolyi ranch before the Beijing Olympics it may as well have been her second home. Read More
The Unstoppable Marlen Esparza
Meet Marlen Esparza of Houston, a five-time national boxing champion who dreams big, fights hard, and headlines the US squad at the Women’s World Boxing Championships in Barbados, Sept 9-18. Read More
Anschutz aims for targets not turkeys
Archer Erika Anschutz has won international gold medals, but there is one problem: compound archery is not part of the Olympic Games. In order to go to London 2012, she would have to take up recurve archery. Read More
Uhlaender's tale of two sports
Two-time Olympian Katie Uhlaender has decided to make a go for the Olympic weightlifting team, while continuing her skeleton career. If she succeeds, she could become the 10th American to qualify for both winter and summer Games. Read More
12 in '12: London hopeful Abby Wambach
With two years to go to the 2012 Games, part 12 of the 12 in '12 series features soccer player Abby Wambach, who broke her leg just before the Beijing Games and hopes to return to the Olympic scene in London. Read More
12 in '12: London hopefuls Dalhausser and Rogers
With two years to go to the 2012 Games, part eleven of the 12 in '12 series features beach volleyball partners Phil Dalhausser and Todd Rogers, who hope to win an unprecedented second consecutive gold medal in London. Read More
12 in '12: Women's Basketball Team
With two years to go to the 2012 Games, part nine of the 12 in '12 series features Women's National Basketball Team players Sue Bird and Tamika Catchings, who will go for their third gold medal together in London. Read More
12 in '12: London hopeful Steven Lopez
With two years to go to the 2012 Games, part eight of the 12 in '12 series features taekwondo athlete Steven Lopez. After missing out on a third gold in Beijing, the five-time World Champion will look to redeem himself in London. Read More
12 in '12: London hopeful Zagunis
With two years to go to the 2012 Games, part eight of the 12 in '12 series features fencer Mariel Zagunis. As two-time Olympic champion in sabre fencing, Zagunis will go for her third gold medal in London. Read More
12 in '12: London hopeful David Boudia
With two years to go to the 2012 Games, part seven of the 12 in '12 series features diver David Boudia. With first-time nerves out of the way, he hopes to add an Olympic medal to his long list of international accolades in London. Read More
12 in '12: London hopeful Brenda Villa
With two years to go to the 2012 Games, part six of the 12 in '12 series features water polo player Brenda Villa. After winning two silvers and a bronze, she hopes to reach Olympic gold in her fourth and final Games in London. Read More
12 in '12: London hopeful Tunnicliffe
With two years to go to the 2012 Games, part five of the 12 in '12 series features sailor Anna Tunnicliffe. Tunnicliffe won gold in Beijing in Laser Radial and is looking to bring home more hardware in London for match racing. Read More
Hsing's London dream starts in Singapore
Table tennis up-and-comer Ariel Hsing hopes her serves and strikes are good enough to land her gold at the inaugural Youth Olympic Games in Singapore, preparing her for London in 2012. Read More
12 in '12: London hopeful Matt Emmons
With two years to go to the 2012 Games, part four of the 12 in '12 series features shooter Matt Emmons. After gold and silver medal performances in the past two Games, he hopes to continue his Olympic success in London. Read More
12 in '12: London hopeful Lolo Jones
With two years to go to the 2012 Games, part three of the 12 in '12 series features hurdler Lolo Jones. After clipping a hurdle in Beijing and missing out on her gold medal moment, all eyes will be on Jones in London. Read More
12 in '12: London hopeful Horton
With two years to go to the 2012 Games, part two of the 12 in '12 series features gymnast Jonathan Horton. Bronze and silver medals under his belt, Horton will be looking for his dream of team gold in London. Read More
12 in '12: London hopeful Coughlin
With exactly two years left to the London 2012 Games, the 12 in '12 series kicks off today with a profile of swimmer Natalie Coughlin. With 11 medals already, Coughlin could become the most-decorated female swimmer in London. Read More
Two years to go: London 2012
With exactly two years to go to the London 2012 Olympic Games, here is a look at everything there is to know about these Games, from the history and the venues to the sports and Team USA's hopefuls. Read More
Lambdin overcomes physical and financial struggles
Internationally recognized taekwondo athlete Stephen Lambdin is juggling a full class load, an internship, and overcoming potentially career-ending injuries for a shot at competing in London in 2012. Read More
London's new Olympic mascots not cute or cuddly
The London 2012 organizers unveiled their Olympic mascots Wednesday and so far, reviews on their appearance are mixed. Read More
A True Olympian: Mattern recognized for outstanding community service
To Cody Mattern, 2008 Olympic Games fencing coach and alternate, 2004 Olympian and Army World Class Athlete, being an Olympian goes beyond competition. Read More
USOC announces D.I.S.C. Sports and Spine Center as Official Medical Services Provider
The United States Olympic Committee (USOC) and D.I.S.C. Sports and Spine Center today officially announced a strategic partnership in which D.I.S.C. will become an Official Medical Services Provider through the 2012 Olympic Games. Read More
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