Seattle Times (Free subscription) | 8 hours ago
Don't doubt this U.S. men's basketball team — and sure don't challenge them, either. Especially if it's going to make Kobe Bryant...
Seattle Times (Free subscription) | 8 hours ago
Lyudmila Blonska of Ukraine is under investigation for a positive doping test and could be stripped of her silver medal in the Olympic heptathlon...
Seattle Times (Free subscription) | 8 hours ago
The championship banners and trophies from the Sonics' best days will be staying in Seattle. But the flat-screen TV in the coaches' locker room, that's going to Oklahoma City.
The Washington Times (Free subscription) | 57 minutes ago
Losing for the first time since 2000, the U.S. softball team was denied a chance for a fourth straight gold medal Thursday, beaten 3-1 by Japan in the sport's last appearance in the Olympics for at least eight years _ and maybe for good.
SI.com (Free subscription) | 1 hour ago
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MSNBC.com (Free subscription) | 2 hours ago
BEIJING (AP) - IOC president Jacques Rogge criticized Jamaican sprinter on Thursday for showing a lack of respect to other competitors after his record-breaking gold medal performances in the 100 and 200 meters. Usain Bolt sets another world record in the 200m final. Americans Shawn Crawford and Walter Dix get silver and bronze, respectively. "That's not the way we perceive being a champion," Rogge...
San Diego Union (Free subscription) | 4 hours ago
BEIJING – People wondered what might happen if Usain Bolt ran an entire race, if the lanky Jamaican sprinter powered through the finish line with steeled focus. Here's what happens: 19.30. Bolt was so fast in the Olympic men's 200-meter final yesterday at the Bird's Nest stadium – into a slight headwind, no less – that the clock couldn't even keep up with him. Initially, it showed a time of 19.31 seconds...
Seattle Times (Free subscription) | 7 hours ago
This time he ran every meter of the race. He didn't sightsee. He didn't showboat. He didn't prance. This time Jamaica's Usain Bolt drove through the finish, waiting until he crossed the line to start the party.
Fox News (Free subscription) | 1 hour ago
Losing for the first time since 2000, the U.S. softball team was denied its fourth straight gold medal, falling 3-1 to Japan on Thursday as the sport bowed out of the Olympics for at least eight years - and maybe for good. Yukiko Ueno, Japan's remarkably resilient right-hander, shut down the Americans and handed them their first loss since Sept. 21, 2000, at the Sydney Games. The U.S. had won 22 straight...
LA Times (Free subscription) | 1 hour ago
Americans are denied a fourth consecutive Olympic title with a 3-1 loss. The U.S. Olympic softball team was denied a fourth straight gold medal, losing 3-1 on Thursday to Japan in the sport's final appearance in the Summer Games for at least eight years.
The Washington Times (Free subscription) | 6 hours ago
Only when Usain Bolt began his celebration Wednesday night after winning the men's 200 meters at the Bird's Nest in world record-setting time did the real chaos begin.
The Washington Times (Free subscription) | 6 hours ago
NASCAR's latest attempt to reel in the rule-breakers aimed at an unfamiliar target: the normally squeaky-clean Joe Gibbs Racing.
Seattle Times (Free subscription) | 8 hours ago
Don't get me wrong, I feel privileged to have seen what I've seen so far at these Olympics. Michael Phelps. Usain Bolt. Anna Cummins. Mary Whipple. Still, I've...
Seattle Times (Free subscription) | 8 hours ago
If you want to see what rock bottom looks like for the Mariners, check out a video of Wednesday's 15-3 loss to the White Sox at U.S. Cellular Field. Then burn...
MSNBC.com (Free subscription) | 3 hours ago
Hall of Fame player and longtime NFL Players Association executive director Gene Upshaw has died, according to a report citing unnamed sources by Clear Channel Online.
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mangalamraj | yesterday
Mothers of the world, stand up and applaud British marathon runner Paula Radcliffe and US swimmer Dara Torres who both competed at the Olympics in Beijing on Sunday. [ Read the Story ]
icelebz | 08/19/2008
Jennifer Lopez has vowed to complete her upcoming triathlon, even if she has to "crawl across the finish line." The "Jenny From The Block" singer - who gave birth to twins Max and Emme in February - has been training intensively for the grueling challenge, which involves running, cycling and swimming. Read Full Story
rockport | 08/19/2008
The Olympics are sexy.Pole-vault world record holder Yelena Isinbayeva of Russia has taken the art of flirting with the crowd to new heights. Others like American swimmer Amanda Beard have simply taken their clothes off.
