LONDON (AP) — The lords of the rings are in town to check on the last-minute preparations for the London Games and examine several doping cases dating back to previous Olympics in 2004 and 2000.

Just days ahead of next Friday's opening ceremony, the International Olympic Committee executive board meets Saturday following a week of blaring headlines in Britain about problems with security, transportation, wet weather and possible strikes.

The IOC has expressed full confidence in London organizers, who will seek to provide the board with further reassurances that everything is under control.

IOC vice president Thomas Bach tells The Associated Press "we expect great games."