Olympics and Paralympics

Michael Phelps takes record 19th Olympic medal
Michael Phelps broke the Olympic medals record Tuesday with his 19th as the United States romped to a dominating win in 4x200-meter freestyle relay at the London Games.
Olympics to strain UK's Internet infrastructure
British Olympic Association chief executive Andy Hunt has predicted that the 2012 Olympics will be the "Twitter Games," and those responsible for London's network of fiber optic cables, phone masts and Wi-Fi hotspots are bracing for a data deluge as the events get under way.
An exuberant end to a bittersweet Olympics
An Olympics that began with the death of a luger ended Sunday with an exuberant celebration of Canada - reflecting a determined comeback by the host country's organizers and athletes.
Canada beats US for hockey gold, 3-2 in OT
The Canadian men's hockey team won the gold medal at the Vancouver Olympics Sunday afternoon, beating the US team 3-2 in overtime.
Vonn crashes, German takes super-combined title
Lindsey Vonn has lost her bid for a second Olympic title, missing a gate and falling in the slalom leg of the super-combined. Best friend and biggest rival Maria Riesch won the event.