Topic: Team USA

Olympic moms: 13 mothers compete for Team USA

The “Celebrating Moms” series of commercials by Proctor & Gamble during Olympic coverage is a tear-jerking ode to sacrifices mothers make to support their kids’ athletic careers. But what about athletes who are mothers, themselves?

Elite athlete moms have the same run-of-the-mill work/life balance as the rest of us. But these 13 Olympic moms do put parenting – both its challenges and rewards – in a new perspective.

Modern Parenthood
Danell Leyva and John Orozco: Fathers deserve medal in parenting

Danell Leyva and John Orozco have both received unwavering support from their fathers, who both set a standard for modern parents trying to connect with their kids through sport. Where's the gold medal for parenting?

Global News Blog
London Olympics: To foreign eyes, NBC is all about U-S-A, U-S-A

I am a German following the London Olympics from Boston. Or trying to, anyway.

Olympics medal count: Missy Franklin and US swimmers lead the medal haul

Missy Franklin, Ryan Lochte, and Matt Grevers have multiple medals, including a gold medal each. American swimmers have been scooping up medals and smashing records at the London 2012 Olympics. So far, swimming is the only sport where multiple US athletes have won multiple medals. 

Olympics outrage: Should Jordyn Wieber be in the all-around final?

Criticism mounts after favorite Jordyn Wieber failed to qualify for the all-around final at the Olympics despite a solid performance. Rules allow only two American gymnasts in the final. 

Olympics shocker: Jordyn Wieber, US all-around gymnast, fails to qualify

Jordyn Wieber, the 2011 gymnastics all-around world champion, failed to make the Olympics final. Her US teammates were too good. 

London 2012 archery: Italy takes gold, USA gets silver

London 2012 archery: The men's team archery competition was won by Italy. It was Italy's first-ever gold medal in archery. The USA came in second, and South Korea placed third.

London Olympics: What to watch today, beach volleyball and boxing (+video)

While swimming and gymnastics may take center stage, American athletes in other sports will also be in top form today.

Olympics swimming: 5 athletes to watch

Team USA and Team Australia traditionally dominate in the pool, and London should see a renewal of that rivalry. But there are also a few surprises:

London Olympics what to watch today: Women's soccer, USA vs. France

USA vs. France: Olympic soccer begins today. Watch USA women take on France at noon Wednesday.

Summer Olympics Soccer: 5 athletes to watch

The US men did not qualify for the tournament, but Team USA women are among the favorites, and the London Olympics promise a glimpse of some of the world's top stars.  

The Circle Bastiat
For shame: Who is really to blame in USOC uniforms spat?

In the face of political pressure regarding the use of Chinese manufacturers for Olympic uniforms, the USOC capitulated. But perhaps the more important question is, why is it so much more expensive to manufacture clothing domestically.

Stir It Up!
2012 World Pastry Championship

The Olympics of the pastry world was full of astonishing deserts and sometimes tragic results.

Obama and Cameron at G20 summit: At least the US-UK World Cup duel is over

When Obama and Britain's Cameron meet Saturday at the G20 summit, at least they won't have a World Cup matchup between their countries to tussle over. The need for more stimulus to propel the global economic recovery? That's another matter.

Editorial Board Blog
US soccer team: How far can it go in the 2010 World Cup?

Olympics blog
Top 12 inspiring moments we saw at the Vancouver Olympics

Vancouver Olympics correspondents Christa Case Bryant and Mark Sappenfield chronicle the Top 12 highlights: including Joannie Rochette's courage, US vs. Canada hockey, and Petra Majdic racing with broken ribs.

USA vs. Canada: the triumph of black-and-blue hockey

The USA vs. Canada hockey match for gold medal at the Vancouver Olympics is taking place because, in a tournament where many hockey prima donnas don't want to get their hands dirty, they did the yeoman work.

Olympics blog
Vancouver Olympics medal count: US chances for Saturday

The US will win a medal in the men's speedskating team pursuit and will likely do the same in the four-man bobsled at the Vancouver Olympics. Bode Miller could medal in slalom.

Olympics blog
Vancouver Olympics medal count: US chances for Day 15

The US may have to rely on short track to increase its Vancouver Olympics medal count on Day 15. But bobsled and men's hockey could take big steps toward medals today.

The toughest Winter Olympics event? The postrace interview.

At the Winter Olympics, developing the ability to speak thoughtfully on your feet like Gold medalist Evan Lysacek or downhill skier Lindsey Vonn is as important as training to shave off seconds and strokes.

Vancouver 2010: medal count as of Monday, March 1

Follow the latest Vancouver 2010 medal count results.

Track safer after Nodar Kumaritashvili death, but lugers unhappy

Five elite lugers said Saturday that they were OK with competing the day after Nodar Kumaritashvili's death. But they don't like using the women's start, though it made the track safer. Their comments show how deeply danger is sewn into the fabric of the Winter Olympics.

Ice Hockey

In Canada, where hockey isn’t so much a sport as a way of life, the hockey tournament is being billed by some as the Olympic event to watch. Look for a strong Canadian men's team and a resurgent US women's team.