Lightning center and No. 1 overall draft pick Steven Stamkos is making the transition this season from junior star to NHL regular. Throughout the season, the 18-year-old from Markham, Ontario, will share his experiences with Tribune writer Erik Erlendsson to give readers an insight into a new way of life during his rookie journey. ...more

January 11, 2009

Five years after Charlie Wittmack trudged to the top of 29,035-foot Mount Everest, he's poised to complete a rare adventure sports double by swimming the English Channel. ...more

August 29, 2008

After cruising for two weeks at the Olympics, the U.S. was challenged for 40 minutes. ...more

August 25, 2008

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

August 24, 2008

Lisa Leslie and the U.S. women's basketball team once again were too good for Australia at the Olympics. ...more

August 24, 2008

Don't doubt this U.S. men's basketball team - and sure don't challenge them, either. ...more

August 21, 2008

The U.S. Olympic basketball team wrapped up its exhibition schedule with its toughest test, pulling away to beat Australia 87-76 Tuesday night in its final game before heading to Beijing. ...more

August 6, 2008

NEXT STOP: OLYMPICS Tina Thompson scored 18 points to help the United States qualify for the 2008 Olympics with a 101-71 victory against Cuba in the gold-medal game at the FIBA Americas tournament in Valdivia, Chile. ...more

October 1, 2007