opening ceremonyThe ceremony received predominantly positive reviews from the world's media.Media in the USA

By David GoldMay 4 - USA Boxing has selected Jerry Mayes, a former beverage industry executive, as its

development.USA Boxing's executive director Anthony Bartkowski said: "Jerry brings a wealth of experience to USA

Jerry will be a true asset to USA Boxing in helping us steer in a strategic manner through [Rio] 2016

order to help them achieve self-sufficiency and financial stability.Mayes will also be in charge of USA

I am now very proud and excited to be a part of the Olympic family in my new role with USA

By David GoldMay 1 - Ten new champions were crowned at the Indiana Convention Center, Indianapolis, as the 2011 United States National Golden Gloves Championships concluded.

first national title with victory over New Yorker Louis Cruz.Michael Reed, who won silver at the 2010 USA

By David GoldMay 1 - USA Weightlifting has announced that Poliquin Performance will sponsor Team USA's

By David GoldApril 30 - USA Canoe/Kayak has appointed Rafal Smolen (pictured), who previously served

slalom team, he will be looking to grow the sport across the country.Joe Jacobi, the chief executive of USA

Canoe/Kayak, said: "We are thrilled to have Rafal join our professional coaching staff at USA Canoe

April 28 - Orlando has launched a bid to host the 2015 World Gymnastics Championships at the Amway Center, the home of NBA side Orlando Magic, it has been announced.

International Gymnastics Federation (FIG) are to make a decision at its Council meeting in San Jose on May 21.USA

Doing it in the year before an Olympics allows us to do that," Steve Penny, the President of USA Gymnastics

By Mike RowbottomApril 28 - Aimee Mullins, the 1996 Paralympian who broke world records at 100 metres, 200m and the long jump, was today announced as Chef de Mission for the United States team at the London 2012 Paralymics.

Team USA will be well-served by these two extraordinary individuals, and on behalf of the USOC, I'd like

legs of a cheetah.She set world records in the 100m and 200m and the long jump, and represented Team USA

humbled and excited for the opportunity to share my experience and provide encouragement to fellow Team USA

athletes as Chef de Mission of Team USA for the Paralympic Games," said Mullins."

By Mike RowbottomApril 28 - Peter Vidmar, the double Olympic gymnastics champion, was today announced as Chef de Mission for the United States team at the London 2012 Games.

Team USA will be well-served by these two extraordinary individuals, and on behalf of the USOC, I'd like

At the 1984 Olympic Games in Los Angeles, Vidmar – currently chairman of the board of directors for USA

This role allows me to work with the USOC and National Governing Bodies to ensure that all Team USA athletes

Apart from his role at USA Gymnastics, which he has held since 2008, Vidmar is a professional speaker

USOC managing director of US Paralympics Joe Walsh will fill the role of Chef de Mission of Team USA

By Duncan MackayApril 18 - The United States Olympic Committee (USOC) has signed a $10 million (£6 million) deal with Kellogg less than three years after the company ended its associaion because of the economic downturn.

"We share Americans' enthusiasm for supporting Team USA."

forward to working with Kellogg to engage people across the country and create excitement for Team USA

challenge on Sunday (April 17) when she participates in a wheelchair fencing exhibition bout at the USA

By Mike RowbottomApril 15 - James Huckle, one of British shooting's best young prospects for London 2012, broke the longstanding British record in the men's Three Positions Rifle at the World Cup in Changwon, South Korea.

Athlete Scholarship Scheme, has two further World Cup events left in his 2011 calendar- Fort Benning, USA

By David GoldApril 13 - The United States and Mexico will go head to head on April 15 and 17 at a dual action wrestling event in Illinois.

Team USA will be lead out by flyweight Louie Byrd, Marlen Esparza, Queen Underwood, Pedro Sosa, Tiffanie

GoldApril 13 - US slalom paddlers will be competing for a place at London 2012 this weekend in the USA

By Duncan MackayApril 11 - Nike has extended its sponsorship of the United States Olympic and Paralympic teams until the 2016 Games in Rio de Janeiro, they announced today.

Nike also sponsors several national governing bodies, including USA Basketball, US Soccer Federation

and USA Track & Field, all of which will feature athletes competing in Nike kit at London 2012.After

Performance Products, creators of ROLA bike carriers, will continue to be a silver level sponsor of USA

Under the sponsorship package, USA Triathlon members will be entitled to a 20 per cent discount on