Lance Armstrong stripped of Olympic bronze medal

LONDON | On the day he went public with an admission of doping after years of denials, Olympic officials disclosed one more embarrassment for Lance Armstrong: He was stripped of a bronze medal won at the 2000 Sydney Games.

No deal: U.S., IOC still lack agreement on revenue

LONDON | Despite nearly a year of negotiations, international and U.S. Olympic leaders have been unable to resolve a long-running financial dispute that is blocking any American bid for the games.

Forte runs for 145 yards, Bears beat Bucs 24-18

WEMBLEY, England | A long journey across the Atlantic wasn't about to slow down Matt Forte.

London calling: One year to go until 2012 Olympics

The London Olympics will open just over a year from now, amid the stunning and historic backdrops of the Houses of Parliament, the Tower of London and Buckingham Palace — all the monuments that make this city one of the world's most popular destinations.

Olympic Countdown: 1 year to go to London Olympics

LONDON | The London Olympics will open just over a year from now, amid the stunning and historic backdrops of the Houses of Parliament, the Tower of London and Buckingham Palace — all the monuments that make this city one of the world's most popular destinations.

South Korea's Pyeongchang awarded 2018 Winter Olympics

DURBAN, South Africa | Persistence paid off for the South Korean city of Pyeongchang.

Nadal beats Murray in straight sets to reach final

WIMBLEDON, England | Rafael Nadal is back in the Wimbledon final for the fourth time in his last four appearances, while Britain's 74-year wait for a homegrown men's champion goes on.

IOC strips 2000 Games bronze from China, USA takes medal

DUBAI, United Arab Emirates | China was stripped of a bronze medal from the 2000 Sydney Olympics on Wednesday for fielding an underage gymnast, with that women's team medal now going to the United States.

Olympic luger from Georgia dies after crash

VANCOUVER, British Columbia | A men's Olympic luger from the country of Georgia died Friday after a high-speed crash on a track that is the world's fastest and has raised safety concerns among competitors. A tearful IOC president Jacques Rogge said the death hours before the opening ceremony…

Obama writes IOC members backing Chicago 2016 bid

LONDON | President Barack Obama has written to International Olympic Committee members promising the United States would "welcome the world with open arms" if Chicago is awarded the 2016 Summer Games.

The final stretch

BERLIN | Patrick Ryan has traveled tens of thousands of miles, crisscrossed time zones and wandered through countless hotel lobbies -- all in search of support for Chicago's bid for the 2016 Olympics.

Serena tops Venus in Wimbledon final

WIMBLEDON, England | Serena Williams fell to her knees on the grass, eyes closed, arms raised, and threw back her head. After six years, it was her turn to hold up the Venus Rosewater Dish again.

Chicago leads off presentations to IOC members

LAUSANNE, Switzerland | The four cities bidding for the 2016 Olympics took their case directly to the voters on Wednesday, stressing the backing of their government leaders and promising financial security for their multi-billion-dollar projects.

Obama win boosts Chicago's 2016 Olympic bid

LONDON | Barack Obama's election as president could prove crucial in another campaign -- the race for the 2016 Olympics.

More All England upsets as women's top seed out

WIMBLEDON, England | Top-seeded Ana Ivanovic was knocked out in the third round of Wimbledon on Friday by 133rd-ranked Zheng Jie of China, extending a spate of stunning upsets at the All England Club.

Chicago among 4 finalists for 2016 Summer Olympics

ATHENS, Greece | Getting to the final phase was one thing. Now, Chicago has some hard work ahead to overcome weaknesses in its bid for the 2016 Summer Olympics.

Will Chicago make Olympic shortlist?

ATHENS, GREECE | Just two months before the Beijing Games, the IOC is turning its attention to the Olympics eight years away.

Henman bows out in another 5-setter on Centre Court

WIMBLEDON, England | It's an annual rite of the British summer: Tim Henman battling in a five-set match on Centre Court. This time, it felt like the end of an era.

Venus Williams avoids upset bid

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Doping probes hit sports

LONDON | Cycling's newest champion. The Olympic men's 100-meter gold medalist. Baseball's record-setting slugger. What these American stars have in common is nothing to cheer about -- they're all under the cloud of doping.