Averting the worst United States finish in Olympic history, a dejected set of National Basketball Association players salvaged a bronze medal here Saturday by defeating Lithuania 104-96.
more...
David Stern came to town to watch this one. He came to watch the best his league could scrape together — from among the few NBA players who care about their image and reputation in the world — take on Argentina with a chance to advance to the Olympic gold-medal game.
more...
Officials had to separate the US and Spanish coaches when an argument erupted at the end of the game as the United States beat Spain 102-94 in the Olympic men's basketball quarter-finals Thursday.
more...
The Argentine men's soccer team continued its domination of the Olympics Tuesday, posting its fifth consecutive shutout in a 3-0 semifinal win over Italy in Athens.
more...
Matt Hemingway, who qualified for his first Olympics on his third try and once quit high jumping because he was "burned out," made sure his first Olympic experience was one to remember.
more...
American defender Steve Cherundolo scored the second goal of the game in the 53rd minute Sunday, helping Hannover 96 to a 3-0 victory at VfR Neumuenster in the first round of the German Cup.
more...
England fast bowler Steve Harmison has risen to the top of the test bowling rankings but believes his form overall in the 4-0 whitewash of West Indies was substandard
more...