Best, worst of London
From podium celebrations to stylized grill work, Chad Finn rounds up our list of London's best and worst moments.
- Pictures America's gold medalists | Closing Ceremony scenes | Pictures Day 16
- OBF A few final thoughts on the Olympics | Kiprotich wins marathon
Basketball
Gold for Team USA
The US men's basketball team completed its perfect run in the Olympics with a win over Spain.
On the Olympics
Golden age
An investment in women's sports paid off for the US, which led the medals largely because of female success.
Pictures
Final day photos
Medals were awarded in the marathon as well as men's basketball and mountain biking. See the scenes.
- Pictures Thrill of Olympic victory
- Pictures Agony of Olympic defeat
- Interactive Which Olympic sport is right for you?
Golden girl

Gymnast Aly Raisman stole the show on the final day of events
Meet Team USA

The United States is sending more than 500 athletes to London
New England's Olympians

Many New England athletes are competing in London
Olympic venues

A look at the competition sites for the games
Gymnastics explained

Take a look at the sport and the athletes to watch in London
Sports explained

A closer look at the sports in the Summer Games
Medals leaders

A look at yearly totals by country and the top individuals
Photo galleries

Boston University covers the Olympics


Favorite Olympic moments
People from all over the world shared their thoughts on which moments from the London Games will be the most memorable.
- At national Olympic houses, civic and athletic pride on display
- UMass-Lowell's Sanca relishes Olympic experience
- How I scored Olympics tickets on the cheap
- Video Women's marathon tours historic London
- Fans respect judo winner | Video London welcomes Games
- Video London reacts to gymnastics all-around final
- Video Torch completes 70-day journey
- Video Security tight in London | Olympics arrive, locals depart
- Video Let the Games begin | Pictures London shows its spirit
- Boston University Olympics web site
New England's Paralympians
Take a look at New Englanders who are competing in the
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