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Forget 'going for the gold', Olympics are a hassle
David Weinberg Feb 22, 2013
The U.S. Olympic Committee has invited 35 mayors to bid for the 2024 Olympics, but the cost of just applying is more than most cities want to spend.
Remains of the London Olympic games
Stacey Vanek Smith Sep 12, 2012
If you find yourself still pining for the Olympic Games, never fear! Now you can own a piece of the games. Literally.
London businesses tally up sales after Olympics
Christopher Werth Aug 14, 2012
Now that the Games are over, small businesses in London are complaining of losses in their books.
The latest Olympic star: Kinesio tape
Mitchell Hartman Aug 13, 2012
Olympic athletes helped increase sales of colorful therapeutic tape.
Brits think the Games have gone maybe, sort of, OK
Christopher Werth Aug 10, 2012
London Olympics go smoothly despite trademark British glumness heading into them.
Usain Bolt worth more than just Olympic gold
Christopher Werth Aug 10, 2012
The Jamaican sprinter Usain Bolt won yet another Olympic gold medal last night in the 200 meter sprint. The 25-year-old has declared himself a "living legend."
With the Olympics, NBC gets a head start on fall promotion
Queena Kim Aug 6, 2012
Looks like NBC will sell enough ads to break even on the London summer games, which cost $1.3 billion. Its Olympic-sized audience is also a great place to tout NBC programming.
For China, the Olympics are more than a game
Rob Schmitz Aug 2, 2012
China's government sees winning gold medals as a key affirmation of the country's worth. Athletes who don't come first can get a frosty reception.
Despite online furor, NBC's Olympics ratings doing well
Amy Scott Aug 1, 2012
The network said today it's on track to break even on its Olympics coverage. NBC had expected to take a loss.
Dressage is not your average horse play
Dan Gorenstein Jul 31, 2012
Mitt and Ann Romney are bringing new attention to the elite sport and sport of the elite -- by co-owning an Olympic horse.
