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'Happy And Glorious' Games Close In London

8:38 AM, Aug 13, 2012

The 2012 Summer Games, arguably the best-ever, came to a close Sunday night amid a big party at Olympic Stadium, a rock 'n roll show that reminded everyone everywhere that for all the solemnity and the gravitas, the Olympics are Games and games are fun.

PHOTOS: The Royals at Olympic events

8:38 AM, Aug 13, 2012

Photo gallery of the Royals attending Olympic events in London.

Natalia Ishchenko and Svetlana Romashina (RUS) perform their routine during synchronized swimming duet finals during the London 2012 Olympic Games at Aquatics Centre. Credit: Rob Schumacher-USA TODAY Sports

PHOTOS: London Olympics Fashion Faux Pas

8:37 AM, Aug 13, 2012

With all eyes on the 2012 Olympics, the Games serve as a runway for athletes, coaches, and fans to show off their fashion sense. Like in competition, while some give it their best, they often fail. Check out some of the major fashion faux pas in London.

Michael Phelps photo by Getty Images

PHOTOS: Olympic smooches

6:40 AM, Aug 13, 2012

Olympians are not shy of shelling out smooches, whether it be with their significant others, opponents, family members, the medals they won, or the competition apparatus.

McKayla Maroney photo by U.S. Presswire

PHOTOS: The many faces of McKayla Maroney

6:23 AM, Aug 13, 2012

Her disappointed expression during the vault medal ceremony was unforgettable, but gymnast McKayla Maroney is full of facial twists and turns. See our favorites.

PHOTOS: Closing ceremonies through the years

4:38 PM, Aug 12, 2012

Past photos of Closing Ceremonies at the Summer and Winter Olympics.

Lebron James photo by U.S. Presswire

US men take gold medal from Spain again

4:11 PM, Aug 12, 2012

The U.S. men's basketball team defended its title by fighting off another huge challenge from Spain, pulling away in the final minutes for a 107-100 victory on Sunday and its second straight Olympic championship.

Credit: Richard Mackson/US Presswire

PHOTOS: Women's basketball gold medal game

9:58 AM, Aug 12, 2012

Lyndsay Whalen and the rest of the Americans became the first women's team ever to win five straight Olympic gold medals.

Credit: Rob Schumacher/US Presswire

What to watch: Olympics Day 16

9:47 AM, Aug 12, 2012

Catch all the exciting action on this last day of Olympic competition.

David Boudia photo by Getty Images

American Boudia captures stunning diving gold

10:40 PM, Aug 11, 2012

After a less-than-stellar preliminary round that left him dead last before Saturday morning's 10m platform diving semifinal, American David Boudia got out of bed and acted like it never happened.

Lindsay Whalen

Perk's blog: Golden Night

10:32 PM, Aug 11, 2012

I've seen pictures of the O2 Arena in North Greenwich, England, but tonight I got to see the state of the art facility in person, and it was rather amazing.

Usain Bolt photo by U.S. Presswire

3 strikes: Usain Bolt leaves his mark

10:29 PM, Aug 11, 2012

This was one for the ages, a record-breaking performance so dominating it electrified everyone who saw it in person at Olympic Stadium, who watched on television around the world and who will watch it in the days and years to come.

Credit: Kirby Lee/US Presswire

John Drilling Blog: Editing the closer

8:53 PM, Aug 11, 2012

I will really miss the Olympics, working with Perk, the nice people of London, my television colleagues from Gannett, and the free Starbucks.

USA guard Sue Bird (6) drives past France center Sandrine Gruda (7) during the womens basketball gold medal game in the London 2012 Olympic Games at North Greenwich Arena. Credit: Richard Mackson-USA TODAY Sports

Fifth straight gold for US women's basketball team

5:35 PM, Aug 11, 2012

Candace Parker scored 21 points and the heavily favored U.S. women's basketball team won their fifth straight gold medal with an 86-50 victory over France on Saturday night.

Perk partakes in British tradition of tea

5:35 PM, Aug 11, 2012

Afternoon tea is a midday staple in England. At so many establishments throughout the U.K., it is custom to sit down and be social while sipping on a cup of hot tea.

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