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Prosecutor: Greek Olympians Should Be Convicted in Doping Scandal

ATHENS, Greece -- A prosecutor here called today for the conviction of two former Greek sprinters for staging a motorcycle accident and then lying about it to avoid a doping test at the 2004 Summer Olympics. Kostas Kenteris and Katerina Thanou, both medalists at the 2000 games in Sydney, Australia, are accused of...

Olympics Choreographer Says His Crayon Paintings Reveal Faces From 'Another Dimension'

It's the goal of every artist to have people view their paintings, but what happens when the paintings start watching you? It sounds bizarre, but crayon artist Doug Jack says that for the past few months, mysterious faces have been showing up in his paintings and staring at him. The faces aren't intentional. Jack says...

Iran Threatens to Boycott London Olympics Over 'Zion' Logo

LONDON -- When the logo for the London 2012 Olympics was unveiled four years ago, critics slammed the sign as a crime against design, with some saying the graffiti-style scrawl resembled a swastika and others arguing it looked like Lisa Simpson engaging in a sex act. Now the Iranian government has belatedly joined the...

ExtenZe Explainer: All About LaShawn Merritt's Male Enhancement Pills

(Oct. 19) -- LaShawn Merritt has admitted to seeking a pharmaceutical performance boost -- but not on the racing track. Instead, the Olympic champion sprinter has been suspended from competition for doping himself with a "male enhancement" product called ExtenZe. Merritt, who reigns supreme as the top Olympian and world...

Monkey Guards, Condom Clogs: 7 Bizarre Moments From the Commonwealth Games

(Oct. 15) -- The 2010 Commonwealth Games in New Delhi made more news for the bizarre mishaps that surrounded the event than any achievement in sport. But Indian officials are still holding onto their dream of one day hosting the Olympics. "I have a dream of bringing the Olympics, but when, I don't know," Suresh Kalmadi,...

Olympics News From the Web

05/30/12 Disabled visitors face high hurdles to London Olympics Source: MSNBC The Olympic and Paralympic Games â which London has promised will be the most accessible and inclusive ever â are just weeks away.
05/30/12 London 2012: Veteran Olympians Who Have Something to... Source: Bleacher Report We are now just 58 days from the beginning of the 2012 Summer Olympics in London.
05/30/12 Stanley Cup Finals 2012: 4 Reasons Fans of Other NHL... Source: Bleacher Report Kings goaltender Jonathan Quick saw no action when he joined Team USA for the 2010 Olympics in Vancouver.
05/30/12 London 2012: Biggest American Stars to Watch for... Source: Bleacher Report The 2012 Olympic Games are fast approaching, so for millions of people worldwide it is time to start dusting off the old flag and get prepared to cheer in the streets.
05/30/12 2012 Olympics to Provide Ideal Litmus Test for... Source: TMCnet The 2012 Summer Olympic Games in London will grab plenty of headlines over the next few months, with the majority stemming from the on-the-field actions of competitors.

Background on Olympics

The Olympic Games (French: les Jeux olympiques) (JO), is a major international event featuring summer and winter sports, in which thousands of athletes participate in a variety of competitions.

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