Semenya in Olympic debut
Three years after undergoing a gender test, South African middle distance runner Caster Semenya debuts in London
Wednesday, Aug 8, 2012 2:15 PM UTCAll Salon From the Wires, Caster Semenya
2012 Summer Olympics
All Salon From the Wires, Caster Semenya
No one cries for Lolo Jones
The most-hyped American athlete fails to medal in the 100m hurdles -- and somehow becomes more interesting
Wednesday, Aug 8, 2012 11:03 AM UTC 13Life 2012 Summer Olympics
Kvelling for Aly Raisman
What does Raisman, her gold, and "Hava Nagila" say about ethnicity and the Olympics?
Wednesday, Aug 8, 2012 3:38 AM UTC 19Entertainment 2012 Summer Olympics
Liu Xiang’s great fall
An Olympic stumble gives way to one of the most tear-jerking moments of the entire London games
Tuesday, Aug 7, 2012 8:05 PM UTCLife 2012 Summer Olympics, Olympics
McKayla Maroney isn’t a “mean girl”
The gymnast's been targeted online and called names for her chilly persona. But that doesn't make her a sore loser
Tuesday, Aug 7, 2012 3:45 PM UTC 116Life 2012 Summer Olympics
Women’s soccer earns World Cup rematch — barely
The U.S. women get "outscampered" by Canada, but survive to earn another shot at the Japanese
Tuesday, Aug 7, 2012 12:05 PM UTCLife 2012 Summer Olympics
Ryan Lochte: So sexy, so dumb
Do we hate Ryan Lochte because he's beautiful -- or because he exposes our own shallowness? #Jeah!
Monday, Aug 6, 2012 9:30 PM UTC 87Life Ryan Lochte, Olympics
Oscar Pistorius and McKayla Maroney: Beautiful losers
In defeat, Olympians Oscar Pistorius and McKayla Maroney showed more grace than most gold medalists
Monday, Aug 6, 2012 5:15 PM UTC 48Life 2012 Summer Olympics
NBC blows it again
The world watches Usain Bolt's brilliant 100m sprint, while we see horse jumping. Really, NBC?
Monday, Aug 6, 2012 11:59 AM UTC 62Life 2012 Summer Olympics
Politicizing black hair
Does the media's fascination with Gabby Douglas' hair mean we've finally accepted the way black women look?
Sunday, Aug 5, 2012 2:00 PM UTC 25Politics Feministing, Gabby Douglas
My amazing Olympics insight
I wanted to use Holley Mangold and Missy Franklin to inspire young girls to work hard. Why wouldn't they listen?
Saturday, Aug 4, 2012 4:01 PM UTC 12Life 2012 Summer Olympics
Athletes don’t wear heels
Women at the world's top sporting event are shaking off pressure to be feminine in the public eye
Saturday, Aug 4, 2012 3:00 PM UTC 20Entertainment The American Prospect
Jessica Ennis: Better than Michael Phelps?
Americans think the decorated swimmer has been the Games' star. The host country would say it's Jessica Ennis
Saturday, Aug 4, 2012 12:35 PM UTC 17Life 2012 Summer Olympics
Did God help Gabrielle Douglas win?
The gold medalist is a teenager of deep faith and gratitude -- and that can be a little unnerving
Friday, Aug 3, 2012 3:45 PM UTC 238Life 2012 Summer Olympics
Can’t a horse prance in peace?
Memo to those making hay out of my human employers: Hay is for horses, and we all do what we need to do
Friday, Aug 3, 2012 3:37 PM UTCEntertainment Rafalca, 2012 Summer Olympics
Hammer thrower caught doping
Hammer thrower Ivan Tsikhan of Belarus has been kicked out of the London Olympics for doping in Athens in 2004
Friday, Aug 3, 2012 3:16 PM UTCLife From the Wires, Ivan Tsikhan
Blood, gore, melody
The Olympics remind us that most national anthems celebrate war-like behavior -- and we all just sing along
Friday, Aug 3, 2012 2:54 PM UTC 12Life 2012 Summer Olympics
Aly deserved fourth
Gymnastics scoring is bizarre. But Raisman controlled her own destiny, decided to play it safe -- and paid for it
Friday, Aug 3, 2012 11:45 AM UTC 13Life 2012 Summer Olympics
Picture of the day
A gorgeous composition of an overlooked Olympic sport
Thursday, Aug 2, 2012 10:43 PM UTCLife sailing, 2012 Summer Olympics
Gabby Douglas wins gold in all-around
U.S. gymnast Gabrielle Douglas won gold in the all-around competition. Here's a look back at her road to the podium
Thursday, Aug 2, 2012 8:52 PM UTCLife Summer Olympics 2012
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