Topic: 2012 London Olympics

Wanna Buy a Super Bowl Ring?; London's Olympic Mascot Has His Eye on You

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Today in sports: Some rare memorabilia, the NHL readies for its next labor fight, and Wenlock is watching you!

By Adam Martin

May 17, 2012

Olympics Continues to Reject a Moment of Silence for Israeli Athletes Killed in Munich

Since 2012 is the 40th anniversary of the 1972 Munich Olympics massacre, Israel thought it had leverage in lobbying for a moment of silence, but as in previous years, the The International Olympic Committee rejected that request.

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By Dino Grandoni

Apr 23, 2012

Five Best Green Stories

No Warm Feelings for 'Frozen Planet'; Fish Labels Are Fishy

The New York Times on Frozen Planet, The Daily Beast on climate change, The Guardian on the 2012 Olympics, The Washington Post on fish labels, and the BBC on a white orca

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By Ray Gustini

Apr 13, 2012

Sacramento's NBA Hopes Dim; Rick Santorum, Fantasy Baseball Savant

The NBA in Sacramento looks unlikely, Rick Santorum talks up his fantasy baseball team, and Londoners worry long airport lines will ruin the Olympics.

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By Ray Gustini

Mar 30, 2012

Bountygate Will Never End; London Is Officially Ready For the Olympics

Today in sports: Sean Payton is appealing his Bountygate suspension, the IOC declares London fit to host the Olympics, and another snag in the NFL's plan to return to Los Angeles.

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By Ray Gustini

Feb 6, 2012

Gisele Plays the Super Bowl Blame Game; A Pro Bowl Ultimatum

Today in sports: Gisele Bündchen is already blaming husband Tom Brady's receivers for New England's loss, Seattle could be close to landing an NBA team, and expect slow Internet service in London during this summer's Olympics.

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