Asafa Powell failed over two attempts to break Usain Bolt's world record in the 100 meters at the Rieti Grand Prix on Sunday. ...more

September 9, 2008

Serena Williams barely got the better of older sister Venus Williams in a U.S. Open quarterfinal that was fit for a final, coming back in each set to win 7-6 (6), 7-6 (7) Wednesday night and break a tie in their head-to-head series. ...more

September 4, 2008

In Rohullah Nikpai's war-torn country, fighting is a part of life. Living in tough conditions is a given. Training for the Olympics is a luxury few can afford, or even imagine. ...more

August 21, 2008

Brandon's Chris Colwill decided to leave it all in the pool of the Olympic men's 3-meter diving finals Tuesday night in Beijing. He did that by performing a list of six dives that, when combined, was the highest degree of difficulty in the competition. ...more

August 20, 2008

Brandon's Chris Colwill decided to leave it all in the pool of the Olympic men's 3-meter diving finals Tuesday night in Beijing by performing a list of six dives that, when combined, was the highest degree of difficulty of any of his competition. ...more

August 19, 2008

Jason Lezak outtouched Alain Bernard of France at the wall Monday to give the United States a victory in the 400-meter freestyle relay and keep alive Michael Phelps' bid for eight Olympic gold medals. ...more

August 11, 2008

The plan called for him to qualify for the U.S. Olympic track and field trials, gain some experience among America's top quarter-milers, and, after running a round or two, bow out gracefully and return to the University of Florida to begin his junior year. ...more

August 4, 2008

Former Wharton High track and field standout Teona Rodgers, who recently completed her freshman season at Florida State University, captured the gold medal in the women's 100-meter hurdles Saturday at the IAAF World Junior Championships in Bydgoszcz, Poland. ...more

July 13, 2008