The 2008 Beijing Olympics showcased China's reemergence on the world stage. In awarding those Games to China, the International Olympic Committee predicted the Olympics could improve human rights, and ...

If the thousands of free condoms handed out to Olympic athletes this year are any indication, even the sourest of Olympic experiences are expected to end with a smile. Maybe even a smoke. After all, ...

The Beijing Olympics is the biggest stage in world history, and thus far, athletes have been noticeably quiet about Sudan, Darfur, Tibet, Chinese human rights and any issue other than watery goggles ...

Jerry Colangelo still remembers all the meetings. They were in 2005 and 2006, sit-down sessions, often over breakfast, with the likes of Kobe Bryant, LeBron James, Dwyane Wade, Carmelo Anthony and ...

LONDON, April 18 (Reuters) - Following is the third and final part of a series detailing the most memorable moments of the Olympic Games. Sign up here. A massive celebration to demonstrate the ...

BEIJING -- With a carnival-themed extravaganza, China concluded its debut as Olympic host Sunday after 16 days of near-flawless logistics and superlative athletic achievement -- coexisting awkwardly ...

John Dane III is a lifelong sailor and has made millions as founder of the nation’s largest mega-yacht builder. But in August, at the age of 58, he’ll be making a run at a gold medal as the oldest ...

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