2012 Olympics

Regis Jesuit honors Olympic hero Missy Franklin with plenty of cheer

Regis Jesuit honors Olympic hero Missy Franklin with plenty of cheer

AURORA | Missy Franklin's personal time seems to diminish by the day, but she uses it to write in a journal.

Olympics: Missy Franklin, other Colorado Olympians to be honored by governor

Olympics: Missy Franklin, other Colorado Olympians to be honored by governor

DENVER | Gov. John Hickenlooper’s office announced a celebration for Colorado athletes who completed in the Olympics on Saturday, which will include an appearance by …

Olympian Missy Franklin heads back to school

DENVER | Missy Franklin is headed back to school after winning four gold medals at the Olympics. Franklin is beginning her senior year at Regis …

This Monday, Aug. 13, 2012 photo released by NBC shows first lady Michelle Obama, left, olympic gold medalist Gabby Douglas and host Jay Leno during a taping of "The Tonight Show with Jay Leno," in Burbank, Calif. (AP Photo/NBC, Margaret Norton)

Gabby Douglas is golden in ‘Tonight’ appearance

The 16-year-old looked like a winner, dressed in a gold metallic skirt and a fitted, black motorcycle jacket.

And now…onto Rio! London puts out Olympic flame

And now…onto Rio! London puts out Olympic flame

LONDON | And now, on to Rio! London brought the curtain down on a hugely entertaining Olympics with a sensational rock ‘n roll nostalgia tour …

Olympics: Franklin starts ‘path’ with four gold medals

Olympics: Franklin starts ‘path’ with four gold medals

Dubbed the “Female Phelps,” Missy Franklin put herself on the road to that nickname in her Olympic debut. On the same day in London that …

Felipe Perrone Rocha, right,  of Spain takes a shot at goal as Pietro Figlioli, center, and Christian Presciutti of Italy defend during their men's water polo preliminary round match at the 2012 Summer Olympics, Monday, Aug. 6, 2012, in London. (AP Photo/Alastair Grant)

Clueless fans inject fun into Olympic contests

"It's fun to come — just to take in the atmosphere," she said. "It's a girl's dream to see all these Greek Adonis-es in Speedos."

Olympics: Franklin, US women set world record to win medley relay

Olympics: Franklin, US women set world record to win medley relay

LONDON | On a night when the legendary Michael Phelps exited the world stage, Missy Franklin capped a brilliant Olympic debut by helping the U.S. …

Olympics: Franklin keeps Aurora in mind through entire performance in London

Olympics: Franklin keeps Aurora in mind through entire performance in London

"I hope this means a lot to them," Franklin says. "I have constantly been thinking about them throughout this whole time. Everything I did here is dedicated to them."

Olympics: Brazil beats Honduras 3-2, reaches men’s soccer semis

Olympics: Brazil beats Honduras 3-2, reaches men’s soccer semis

NEWCASTLE, England | Brazil narrowly escaped with a 3-2 victory over 10-man Honduras on Saturday, twice coming from behind to advance to the semifinals of …