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Nicholas Delpopolo of the United States (left) and Nyam Ochir Sainjargal of Mongolia compete July 30, 2012, during the men's 73-kg judo competition at the 2012 Summer Olympics in London. (Associated Press)

London Olympics 2012: Nick Delpopolo expelled for doping

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London Olympics 2012: Drop that logo! Brand patrol on guard

By Paul Haven - Associated Press

China's Yu Yang, left, and Wang Xiaoli talk while playing against Jung Kyun-eun and Kim Ha-na, of South Korea, in a women's doubles badminton match at the 2012 Summer Olympics, Tuesday, July 31, 2012, in London. World doubles champions Wang and Yu, and their South Korean opponents were booed loudly at the Olympics on Tuesday for appearing to try and lose their group match to earn an easier draw. (AP Photo/Andres Leighton)

Olympics 2012: 8 badminton players tossed from Olympic doubles

By Rob Harris - Associated Press

Triple jumper Voula Papachristou was removed from the Greek team by the Hellenic Olympic Committee after she posted a racist joke on Twitter. (Associated Press)

SNYDER: Spirits need lifting before London Olympics begin

By Deron Snyder - The Washington Times

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Portsmouth, Va., native LaShawn Merritt, who defeated Jeremy Wariner for the gold medal in the 400 meters in Beijing, tested positive for two steroids found in a male-enhancement product.

Olympics 2012: For LaShawn Merritt, a $6 purchase turned into a costly mistake

By Nathan Fenno - The Washington Times

A scheduling nightmare of Olympic proportions

By DOUG FERGUSON - Associated Press

Officials face an immense challenge of pacifying Rio de Janeiro’s slums as the city prepares to take the global stage for the 2016 Olympics and the 2014 World Cup. Human rights groups have raised concerns about the evictions of thousands of families, especially in poor neighborhoods. (Associated Press)

Rio has a long way to go after the Olympic Torch is passed

By Tales Azzoni - Associated Press

St. Paul's Cathedral is seen in the distance as the Olympic rings hang from the Tower Bridge, Thursday, July 19, 2012 in London. Opening ceremonies for the 2012 London Olympics will be held Friday, July 27. (AP Photo/Charlie Riedel)

EDITORIAL: Olympic silence

By THE WASHINGTON TIMES - The Washington Times

**FILE** Members of a Saudi female soccer team, including captain Rawh Abdullah (left), Rana Al Khateeb (center) and American Mawada Chaballout, practice at a secret location in Riyadh, Saudi Arabia. (Associated Press)

Saudi female athletes fear crackdown after London

By Barbara Surk and Hassan Ammar - Associated Press

A man walks walk past the Cafe Lympic in Stratford, east London, on April 27, 2012. One day, the small espresso shop near the site of the London Games was the "Olympic" cafe. The next day, it was the "Lympic." So where did the "O" go? The manager won't say. (Associated Press)

Organizers: Don’t mess with the Olympic brand

By Danica Kirka - Associated Press

**FILE** Syrian President Bashar Assad and his wife Asma arrive July 13, 2008, for a formal dinner after a Mediterranean Summit meeting at the Petit Palais in Paris. (Associated Press)

Britain considers games ban for Syria Olympic head

By Rob Harris - Associated Press

In this undated photo, Reema Abdullah, striker of Jeddah Kings United all female team, poses in Jeddah, Saudi Arabia. Abdullah, Saudi Arabian female sports commentator and an amateur football player in the ultraconservative Muslim country, says she will be one of the 8,000 people who will carry the Olympic flame for the 2012 London Games. (Associated Press/Reema Abdullah)

Report: Saudis may not send women to Olympics

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Sports Briefs

By THE WASHINGTON TIMES

Column: With Havelange gone, what about the past?

By JOHN LEICESTER - Associated Press

Rome, Madrid among 6 cities bidding for 2020 Games

By Stephen Wilson - Associated Press

Report: Global cyberattack under way for 5 years

By BARBARA ORTUTAY - Associated Press

NBC’s new sports boss engineers an upset win

By DAVID BAUDER - Associated Press

AP Sources: NBC retains Olympic rights for 4 games

By STEPHEN WILSON - Associated Press

IOC may take next TV bid to cover four Olympics

By Stephen Wilson - Associated Press