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The BBC's Gareth Mitchell looks at the technology behind the Paralympics and finds out how new products are designed and developed.
Armstrong's fall from grace may help cycling
Cycling supporters say that Lance Armstrong's fall from grace may actually benefit the sport by demonstrating to potential cheaters what can happen to them if they dope.
USADA strips 7 Tour titles from Lance Armstrong
The U.S. Anti-Doping Agency erased 14 years of Lance Armstrong's career Friday - including his record seven Tour de France titles.
Anti-doping agency wants to strip Armstrong of 7 tour titles
Never one to back away from a fight, Lance Armstrong is finally giving in and the cost of quitting is steep: His seven Tour de France titles could be gone as soon as Friday.
Lance Armstrong said Thursday night he is finished fighting a barrage of drug charges from the U.S. Anti-Doping Agency, putting his unprecedented string of seven Tour de France titles at risk along with his legacy as one of the greatest cyclists in history.
BBC: Inside the Paralympics
In 2000, the Spanish Paralympics basketball team was caught pretending to have mental disabilities during the Sydney Games, prompting the organization to ban athletes with learning disabilities. During this year's London games, the ban is lifted in swimming, table tennis and athletics.
The start of the season always brings optimism.
Lynx gold-medal winners back home
Three members of the Minnesota Lynx who helped the U.S. win an Olympic gold medal in women's basketball received a hearty welcome back Wednesday at a Minneapolis press conference.
The extra playoff spot in Major League Baseball this season has thickened the races, with several teams well within October's reach despite taking mediocre records into the stretch run.