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Bidding Baseball Adieu

Another Summer Olympic Games have come and gone, and once again, the United States retained its position atop the medal count for the fourth year running. Although host China firmly walks away with the top tally for attaining gold, most America sentiments should be ones of pride and accomplishment. ...more

August 24, 2008

10 International Athletes To Follow

While most of the coverage U.S. media will provide during the Beijing Games likely will focus on American athletes, who are expected to top the medal count, there's plenty of international athletes and stories that are equally compelling to fans of the Games. Here's a look at 10 non-U.S. athletes to look out for, as well as some compelling stories that should unfold in Beijing: ...more

August 5, 2008

5 U.S. Story Lines To Follow

Can The U.S. Win The Total Medal Count?

With the help of the breakup of the Soviet Union, the United States has won the total medal count for the past three Summer Olympics. But the Americans are facing a host nation intent on taking over the No. 1 spot. The U.S. team is picked by many to top the medals table again, but China is expected to take the most gold medals and push the Americans for the overall lead. A lackluster showing by U.S. athletes - and a standout one by the home team - could make that happen. ...more