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Para-Olympian from Plymouth competes in 2012 games

After having won two gold medals for swimming in past Paralympic Games, Justin Zook of Plymouth, Minn. is in London this week to compete in the 2012 games.
by Jon Collins

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BBC: Inside Paralympics technology

The BBC's Gareth Mitchell looks at the technology behind the Paralympics and finds out how new products are designed and developed.

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Armstrong's fall from grace may help cycling

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.

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USADA strips 7 Tour titles from Lance Armstrong

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.

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Anti-doping agency wants to strip Armstrong of 7 tour 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.

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Armstrong won't fight drug charges

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.

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BBC: Inside the Paralympics

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.

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Bowl game or bust? Gophs believe they'll get there

The start of the season always brings optimism.

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Lynx gold-medal winners back home

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.
by Martin Moylan

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