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Summer Olympics Boxing: 10 Boxing Terms to Know
Summer Olympics boxing is always fun to watch -- that is if you can find it buried down somewhere deep on the television schedule. Whether you're an occasional fan or you're entirely new to the sport of Olympic boxing, use the guide below to become familiar with some of what you'll be seeing and hearing during the competition.

Chinese most likely to miss work for sports: poll
NEW YORK (Reuters) - Americans may seem obsessed with football and Canadians are crazy about ice hockey, but it is nothing compared to China's devotion to basketball, according to a new poll released on Monday. An online survey of 9,500 workers in eight countries showed that Chinese workers were the most likely to call in sick to view a sporting match, or after a late night watching or attending ...

Olympic Games tickets: they're in the post
London 2012 organisers reveal design of Olympics tickets which are now being sent out to buyers London 2012 organisers will this week begin sending out millions of prized tickets to the Olympic Games after unveiling their brightly coloured design. The tickets contain a barcode, hologram and the name of the purchaser, to prevent counterfeiting and touting. Terms and conditions suggesting the ...

The Olympic torch sale: taking the magic out of sport | Mihir Bose
I have a replica torch, but I wouldn't dream of putting it on eBay. The buying and selling of Olympic products demeans the Games A few years ago a dear friend of mine celebrated his 50th birthday. For weeks I could not think of what to get him. Then I remembered that he had played for his school cricket team and his performances had featured in Wisden , the game's bible. My problem was solved. I ...

North Lake sport briefs: South Shore Steelheads seek 14U baseball players (copy)
Andrean holding sport camps this summer

Ryan Giggs reiterates Olympic desire despite Welsh FA concerns
• Giggs wants to renew partnership with David Beckham • Manchester United have given veteran permission to play Ryan Giggs has confirmed he wants to play for Team GB at the London Olympics even though his presence would disturb the Welsh Football Association. The association, in common with the governing bodies of Scotland and Northern Ireland, fears that a Great Britain side will undermine the ...

History of Boxing at the Olympics
The history of boxing at the Olympics stretches back to the history of the Olympics themselves. In this guide, you'll take a quick trip through time, learning more about boxing at the Olympics through its various stages, and the changes which have been implemented today.

New citizen Gunawan looking for USA's first badminton medal
Tony Gunawan has more Olympic medals in badminton than the United States has in its history. He's hoping to change that.

2012 London Olympics Blog: Longing for the Return of Dueling Pistol
As the Olympics has grown and modernized over the years, many events have fallen by the wayside. Here are the top 10 events that would be exciting to resurrect.