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Reuters When it comes to the Games, the West Coast dominates.
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What Vancouver Gained By Hosting the Olympics
The Games have a lot of naysayers. But Vancouver's former planning chief says the 2010 games made his city stronger.
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London Heatwave Causes Problems for Olympics Tourists
Relatively high temperatures cause train problems and worsen ticket queues.
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For 'Fast Sausage and Mash,' a Cockney ATM
One company will offer Olympics visitors ATMs equipped with the East London dialect.
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Why Hosting the Olympics Is Bad for Cities
Don't count on gaining much from your moment in the sporting sun.
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What the London Grindr Outage Shows Us About Gay City Life
GPS-enabled apps have changed the going-out culture in the city.
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G4S Gets the Boot in Newcastle
Local vendors will replace the embattled Olympics security company at soccer venue St. James' Park.
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London vs. Beijing: The Pregames
Though the spectacle has been underwhelming, London may have an edge over the Chinese capital in long-term planning.
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London Mayor to Olympics Complainers: 'Put a Sock in It'
Boris Johnson hopes to quiet his naysayers.
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Olympics Attendees May Wear All the Non-Sponsor Apparel They Wish
Despite what the LOCOG chief said on the radio, Pepsi and Nike gear will not be banned at the London games.
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A Roof That Looks Like Water
The roof of the London Aquatic Center is an undulating wave of aluminum supported by Red Lauro timber and more than 3,000 tons of steel.
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How Cranky Are Londoners?
With a Twitter-based mood-measuring lightshow displayed on the London Eye, we're about to find out.
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London Olympics Opening Ceremonies Changes Tied to Transportation Concerns
A few scenes have been trimmed to ensure all attendees will be able to catch the last trains home.
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The Olympics Are Making the London Assembly Relevant
The left-leaning city council may have lost legislative power, but it is regaining its influence as the sole chink in Britain’s official policy of Olympic boosterism.
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How Regulations Are Stifling Olympic Architects
Rules meant to protect sponsors prevent architects from winning awards for their Olympic facilities.
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British Coastline Gets Set to Glow
Hundreds of "peace tents" will be illuminated to commemorate the ancient Olympic Truce.
