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Thursday, August 09, 2012  A rematch for redemption: US women's soccer team takes on Japan for Olympic title

Thursday, August 09, 2012  Attempting to return China to diving gold, Chen dominates 10-meter platform semifinals

Tuesday, August 07, 2012  In hopes of being equitable, organizers established a lottery system in which people blindly registered for tickets and handed over their credit cards before they knew what — if any — tickets they were getting.

Tuesday, August 07, 2012  Early start, easy finish for Usain Bolt in Olympic 200-meter qualifying at London Games

Monday, August 06, 2012  US men's basketball faces old rival Argentina before moving on to quarterfinal round

Friday, August 03, 2012  Going out in style: Phelps rallies to win last individual race of career for 17th gold medal

Friday, August 03, 2012  Big finale: Michael Phelps set to swim last individual Olympic race before retiring

Wednesday, August 01, 2012  Story updated with video: No. 19 and counting: Phelps earns a place in history, with more chances for medals ahead

Tuesday, July 31, 2012  Spoiler alert: Women's gymnastics results from the London Olympics revealed in this article.

Tuesday, July 31, 2012  Runner-up again: Phelps claims 18th career medal to tie Soviet gymnast, but blows the gold

Monday, July 30, 2012  US rallies after Agnel bests Lochte again, earning backstroke golds with Franklin, Grevers

Thursday, July 19, 2012  Boyle-ing point: Olympic organizers say 'creative tensions' exist between Boyle, TV company