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Branagh, Youngs clinch No. 2 women's Olympic spot Posted Saturday, July 5, 2008 11:09 AM ET
Nicole Branagh and Elaine Youngs didn't need to win the FIVB event in Moscow to clinch an Olympic spot, and they didn't. But they took second, which secured the No. 2 U.S. women's berth for Beijing.
Watch Trials Live Posted Thursday, July 3, 2008 11:44 AM ET
How many events will Michael Phelps qualify for? Will Wallace Spearmon take home the top spot in the 200m? NBCOlympics.com will stream the Olympic Trials for swimming and track and field through July 6. Click here to watch LIVE.
Olympic medals turned over to Beijing organizers Posted Thursday, July 3, 2008 4:56 AM ET By By the Associated Press
BEIJING(AP) - The gold, silver and bronze medals that will hang around the necks of athletes at next month's Olympics were formally handed over Thursday to the organizers of the Beijing Games.
Blanchard, Estrada nominated to team Posted Wednesday, July 2, 2008 3:15 PM ET By USA Gymnastics Erin Blanchard of Lafayette, La., and Chris Estrada of Colorado Springs, were nominated to the U.S. Olympic Trampoline Team, pending U.S. Olympic Committee approval, at the conclusion of the final selection event in Kansas City, Mo.
Speaking with Nicole Branagh and Elaine Youngs Posted Wednesday, July 2, 2008 2:55 PM ET Elaine Youngs won a bronze medal at the 2004 Olympics with Holly McPeak, but in 2006 teamed with Nicole Branagh. The new duo has found success against the world's best, and has strong medal hopes for Beijing.
From Durango to the beach Posted Wednesday, July 2, 2008 2:02 PM ET Despite playing against the some of the best female beach volleyball teams in the world, Durango's Elaine Youngs and her partner Nicole Branagh think they have a shot.
Small start, big finish Posted Wednesday, July 2, 2008 1:11 PM ET By John Walters, NBCOlympics.com In January 2007, Ryan Hall, who turned to running as a teenager because he was too small to play basketball, won the U.S. Half Marathon Championship, kicking off a career that will take him to the Beijing Olympics this summer.
Wade to return for second Olympics in Beijing Posted Wednesday, July 2, 2008 0:10 PM ET Despite off-season surgery, Dwayne Wade will be heading to Beijing this summer as a member of Team USA. Wade's selection was confirmed by inside sources prior to Monday's official announcement.
League sources: Prince earns Olympic spot Posted Wednesday, July 2, 2008 0:10 PM ET Tayshaun Prince of the Detroit Pistons has earned a spot on the USA men's basketball team for the 2008 Games according to league sources. The defensive wizard will make his Olympic debut in Beijing.
Cycling: What to expect Posted Wednesday, July 2, 2008 9:32 AM ET By Andy Silver
BMX makes its debut, "The Cricket" looks to defend road race gold, likely European domination on the mountain, and Sarah Hammer's comeback comes full circle. Here are some storylines to follow in Beijing.
Dwyane Wade will periodically take a behind the scenes look at the U.S. men's Olympic team in a first-person diary. Posted Wednesday, July 2, 2008 9:02 AM ET By By the Associated Press
LAS VEGAS(AP) - Welcome to inside the mind of a 2008 Olympian, Dwyane Wade. I'm speaking of myself in third person, but I want to give you guys the inside track about what's coming up for the team and how we spent our first weekend together in Vegas.
James, Bryant to lead U.S. team in Beijing Posted Wednesday, July 2, 2008 7:02 AM ET
The suspense and speculation is over, as the 12 players expected to return the U.S. men to international basketball glory are known. LeBron James and Kobe Bryant highlight a stacked Olympic squad.
Olympic Trials: Men's preview Posted Wednesday, July 2, 2008 7:01 AM ET By Joe Battaglia, NBCOlympics.com Over the next two weeks, the best male track and field athletes in the country will vie for a chance to represent the U.S. at the Beijing Olympics. NBC Olympics breaks down the contenders in each event.
From Vegas to Beijing Posted Wednesday, July 2, 2008 7:01 AM ET By Nate Herpich, NBCOlympics.com The last five members of the U.S. Olympic judo team were determined on June 14. Ten will go to Beijing in all, including mom Valerie Gotay, the Bronx's Taraje Williams-Murray, and 2000-2004 alternate Ryan Reser.
Olympic Trials this weekend Posted Wednesday, July 2, 2008 7:01 AM ET By Nate Herpich, NBCOlympics.com This weekend in Las Vegas, 10 Olympic spots will be up for grabs at the U.S. Judo Trials. Here are several storylines to follow on Friday and Saturday that are set to unfold from the Thomas & Mack Center.
Beijing: What to expect Posted Wednesday, July 2, 2008 7:01 AM ET By Lee Ann Gschwind and Nate Herpich While the Americans are still looking for their first Olympic judo gold, Japan won eight at the 2004 Games alone. Can the rest of the world close the gap on judo's native land?
Team USA begins final trek toward Beijing Posted Wednesday, July 2, 2008 6:31 AM ET
With gold as its mission, the 2008 U.S. Olympic men's basketball team began its first practices in preparation for the Beijing Games. Though a few players have lingering injuries, the loaded U.S. team is the favorite.
Lomong takes next step on long journey Posted Wednesday, July 2, 2008 3:11 AM ET By By the Associated Press
EUGENE, Ore.(AP) - The song has driven Lopez Lomong for eight years, from a life ravaged by war and fear to one where hope and triumph are only a mile away.
Fireworks, acrobats to highlight Olympics opening Posted Wednesday, July 2, 2008 2:44 AM ET By By the Associated Press
BEIJING(AP) - Lavish fireworks, colorful dancing by ethnic groups and performances portraying 5,000 years of Chinese history are among the highlights of the Beijing Olympics' opening ceremony, state media reported Wednesday.
Phinney finally official Posted Tuesday, July 1, 2008 1:11 PM ET By Associated Press Boulder natives Taylor Phinney and Christian Vande Velde were officially named to the U.S. Olympic cycling team on Tuesday.
Pistorius set for first Olympic qualifying race Posted Tuesday, July 1, 2008 10:13 AM ET By By the Associated Press
MILAN, Italy(AP) - Double-amputee sprinter Oscar Pistorius knows he's a long shot for the Beijing Olympic Games - but that won't stop him from giving his all when he competes in Milan on Wednesday in a bid to qualify.
Beach volleyball: What to expect Posted Tuesday, July 1, 2008 9:48 AM ET By Lee Ann Gschwind, NBCOlympics.com
Beach volleyball is among the many sports in which China has made great leaps forward leading up to the Beijing Games. Both the men and women are rising powers boasting teams with legitimate medal chances.
Barringer breaks Hayward record Posted Tuesday, July 1, 2008 9:33 AM ET University of Colorado senior-to-be Jenny Barringer set a Hayward Field record of 9 minutes, 48.50 seconds to advance to the finals in the 3,000m steeplechase at the U.S. Olympic Trials on Monday night.
Sacksen takes final U.S. spot in modern pentathlon Posted Tuesday, July 1, 2008 7:11 AM ET By The Associated Press
Sam Sacksen has been awarded the final American spot in modern pentathlon for the Beijing Olympics after an appeal by Dennis Bowsher was denied.
Weekend in review Posted Monday, June 30, 2008 3:11 PM ET The Baltimore duo dominated, Gay proved that he is a force to be reckoned with in the 100m dash and three swimming world records were broken. The excitement of the swimming and track and field trials only left us wanting more.