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East Texan Reflects on '96 Bronze Medal

Kip Harkrider has lived in Carthage for most his life. He helped lead the USA Baseball team to a bronze medal in the 1996 Olympics.

Survey: Nearly 90 percent of people will partake in social media for the 2012 Olympics

A recent study by TechBargains.com showed that social media is expected to play a major role during the Summer 2012 London Olympics with 87 percent of people saying they will partake in social media or text friends about the Olympic events.

Why NOT make Olympic uniforms in China?

Patriotism, it has been said, is the last refuge of scoundrels.

British military to place missile sites around London during Olympics

Residents of a London Apartment tower addressed the court today regarding the British Military placing a surface-to-air missile site on their rooftop.

USA Basketball Names Olympic Roster

Nominated for the 2012 US Olympic Team were

USA Basketball Opens Camp

Hoops junkies rejoice: It’s been barely two weeks since the Miami Heat finished off Oklahoma City in the NBA Finals, and basketball is already back on the menu thanks to the Olympics.

MI5 director hopeful about 'stalemate' on Olympic security

News that European intelligence agencies are searching for a so-called "clean-skin" al Qaeda operative with a European passport should not be surprising.

Olympic Hopeful Has Fans, Family in East Texas

Lara Jackson is competing for a spot in the London Olympics. The swimmer is from El Paso, and has family in East Texas cheering her on.

Obama buys Olympic ad time

While Mitt Romney is expected to be a spectator at this summer's Olympic Games, those watching from home may see President Barack Obama, thanks to a large ad buy.

Lochte qualifies with best time in 400-meter individual, freestyle

Ryan Lochte and Peter Vanderkaay officially qualified for the Olympic swim team, winning the 400-meter individual and 400-meter freestyle respectively.

Diver Kelci Bryant looks for redemption in 2012 Olympics

Olympic diver, Kelci Bryant looks to medal in this summer’s London Olympics. Bryant barely missed medaling in the 2008 Beijing Olympics.

Track stars, brothers hope to qualify for London Olympics.

Former Stanford University track stars are hoping to qualify for this summer’s Olympics in London. Brothers, Elliot, and Garrett Heath compete stride for stride.

IOC investigating illegal ticket sales

Sebastian Coe, Chairman of the London Olympics organizing committee abhors reports of Olympic tickets being sold illegally.

London officials unveil design of Olympic stadium

The Design for London’s Olympic Opening ceremony was unveiled today. Artistic Director Danny Boyle revealed a rendering of what the stadium will look like during the festivities.

Australian Olympic swimmers in hot water after gun photo

Two Australian Olympic swimmers who posted pictures on Facebook of themselves brandishing weapons have been ordered to take them down by the country's swimming authorities.