The important friendship between the United States and free Taiwan is undergoing a strain, possibly to placate the repressive mainland until the Olympics are over. ...more

August 12, 2008

Tampa resident James Blake, who makes his Olympic debut in Beijing, took time out while competing at the Cincinnati Masters to answer questions via e-mail: ...more

August 7, 2008

Time was, a decade ago, the United States, Norway and China dominated women's soccer without challenge. ...more

August 5, 2008

The Tribune continues its look at some of the local athletes participating in the Olympics. Here's the schedule: ...more

August 3, 2008

Dara Torres already knew she was going to the Olympics. That's not good enough anymore. ...more

July 7, 2008

OREGON - Sprinter Tyson Gay has a mild strain in a muscle in the back of his leg and he has been told to restrict himself to light physical activity for the next two weeks. ...more

July 6, 2008

Troy Dumais has become the first diver to make the U.S. Olympic team this year. ...more

June 22, 2008

This is a letter I received for Father's Day a few years back from my son, who was waiting for and received a lung transplant at the Ohio State Medical Center. He refers to himself as Number One Son, since he is the only son. Dear Dad, I love you and I know I'm number one son. The best times of my life were with you, hunting in the woods, and I thank God for letting me enjoy them with you. ...more

June 15, 2008

Regarding "2 Months After Flight, No Asylum, No Regret" (front page, May 27): ...more

May 29, 2008

Randy Curl is an authentic cowboy. He talks, walks and dresses like someone who walked off the set of a Western. He lives on a horse farm and makes a living horseshoeing. ...more

May 12, 2008