2012 Summer Olympics

Mexico's Oribe Peralta, middle, goes airborne in front of Brazil's Juan Jesus, right, as they pursue the ball during the men's soccer final at the 2012 Summer Olympics, Saturday, Aug. 11, 2012, in London. (AP Photo/Hussein Malla)

Mexico stuns Brazil for Olympic soccer gold medal

MEXICO CITY — Jubilant Mexicans celebrated their 2-1 Olympic gold medal soccer win over Brazil Saturday, waving flags and chanting in plazas and streets across the country.

Athletes with Utah ties go for the gold at the London Games

So who should you cheer for in the 2012 London Games?

Parker returns to Olympic trials -- as a doctor

James Parker has been in the medical tent at the Olympic Trials before, but this week as he heads there again, it will be in a different role.

London's West End optimistic about Olympics

LONDON -- London's theater industry is increasingly confident that culture won't suffer during a summer devoted to celebrating sports.

The ones to watch: medal hopefuls for London

LONDON -- Wednesday marks 100 days until the London Olympics, making it a good time to look at some of the athletes who will be thrilling sports fans on the biggest of stages this summer.

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