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From tragedy to triumph: U.S. wins gold

Sat, 23 Aug 2008 20:58:00 GMT

The U.S. volleyball men have captured Olympic gold for the first time in 20 years. Team USA defeated Brazil 3-1 and celebrated with coach Hugh McCutcheon, whose father-in-law had been killed in Beijing.

Redemption achieved: U.S. men win gold

Sun, 24 Aug 2008 01:54:00 GMT

Order is restored in international basketball. The United States is back on top, but not by that much anymore.

Rogge: Paperwork shows Chinese gymnasts are not underage

Sat, 23 Aug 2008 11:48:00 GMT

International Olympic Committee president Jacques Rogge said paperwork appears to support what China has been saying all along: that all six members of its gold medal women's gymnastics team were old enough to compete at the Beijing Games.

Kicked out: Cuban banned for life

Sat, 23 Aug 2008 05:42:00 GMT

A Cuban taekwondo athlete attacked the referee, bloodying his face, after losing his bronze-medal match in Beijing Saturday. Angel Matos was banned from the Olympics.

Eight moments to remember

Sun, 24 Aug 2008 03:38:00 GMT

The magic of the Olympics is in those moments that make memories. In the spirit of the 2008 Games and the number that's said to be auspicious in Chinese culture, here are eight to take away from Beijing.

Gold-medal glory goes to Hungary

Sun, 24 Aug 2008 00:52:00 GMT

Hungary has won a third consecutive gold medal in men's water polo, spoiling the USA's bid to win its first gold medal since 1904.

Kenya's Wanjiru wins men's marathon

Sat, 23 Aug 2008 16:31:00 GMT

Samuel Wanjiru of Kenya won the men's marathon Sunday morning in an Olympic-record time of 2:06.32. Americans Dathan Ritzenhein and Ryan Hall finished ninth and 10th, respectively.

Phelps looks to add events for 2012 Games

Sun, 24 Aug 2008 07:17:00 GMT

Look out London, Michael Phelps is coming to the 2012 Games and he's thinking about adding events to his repertoire.

James emerges as leader for US men's basketball

Sat, 23 Aug 2008 06:13:00 GMT

Barely used in the 2004 Olympics, LeBron James has emerged four years later as the leader of one of the great teams in U.S. Olympic history.

Where is Bolt getting his spark?

Sat, 23 Aug 2008 09:59:00 GMT

Usain Bolt's performances at these Olympics have been legendary. Those of his Jamaican teammates have also been outstanding, which has skeptics wondering if they're doping. The team answer is no.

Richards runs down Russia in final leg

Sat, 23 Aug 2008 05:48:00 GMT

Wearing red singlets to honor the home country, the U.S. 4x400m teams owned the track Saturday on the final evening of track events. The men won convincingly; the women needed a rally leg from Sanya Richards.

Beijing winners and losers

Sun, 24 Aug 2008 03:26:00 GMT

Synchro: just try to get a ticket

Fri, 22 Aug 2008 10:56:00 GMT

It's a sport that requires as much strength, stamina and skill as any in Beijing, but -- fair or not -- still draws snickers.

The final count: China's gold rush

Sun, 24 Aug 2008 04:19:00 GMT

China invited the world over to play then the first-time Olympic host beat its guests across an array of sports, turning in a dominating performance. Still, the U.S., Britain and others found reasons to celebrate.

Omega finally releases Phelps' photo sequence

Sat, 23 Aug 2008 10:54:00 GMT

It really was that close between Michael Phelps and Milorad Cavic. Official timekeeper Omega released a digital photo sequence of last week's riveting 100m butterfly finish at the Olympics.

Messi cleans up

Fri, 22 Aug 2008 22:56:00 GMT

Argentina successfully defended its men's Olympic soccer title Saturday afternoon, topping Nigeria 1-0 at the 'Bird's Nest' National Stadium in Beijing.

U.S. Track disappoints ... and boss knows it

Sat, 23 Aug 2008 08:09:00 GMT

A two-time Olympic medalist, Bernard Lagat's Achilles didn't allow him near the podium in Beijing. His melancholy finish to the Olympics summed up the entire U.S. track performance, writes Alan Abrahamson.

U.S. men rise to new heights, on court and off

Sun, 24 Aug 2008 03:20:00 GMT

Anything less than gold simply would not do. That was the mission. That was the mandate. Gold, and only gold, would redeem recent American failures -- the missteps that had reduced American stature in the game Americans had long dominated.

Headed straight four history: U.S. women golden again

Sat, 23 Aug 2008 08:36:00 GMT

With its third straight win over Australia in the Olympic gold medal game, the U.S. became the first women's team in history to win four straight Olympic gold medals. It won Saturday night, 92-65.

Lang's U.S. women just short of gold, lose 3-1

Sat, 23 Aug 2008 04:57:00 GMT

The U.S. volleyball women lost the Olympic gold medal match against Brazil in four sets. Jenny Lang Ping's team tied the match in the second set but was defeated 25-15, 18-25, 25-13, 25-21 to earn silver.