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Chinese athletes dominate in diverse sports Posted Monday, August 25, 2008 11:25 AM ET By the Associated Press China earned an all-time best count of 100 medals - 51 gold - an amount that sprawled across the Olympic program into sports where China hadn't before distinguished itself. Only the United States had more medals with 110, and its 36 golds were a distant second to China's tally.
Castro defends athlete who kicked judge in face Posted Monday, August 25, 2008 10:21 AM ET By the Associated Press Fidel Castro on Monday defended the Cuban taekwondo athlete who kicked a judge in the face at the Beijing Olympics, saying Angel Matos was rightfully indignant over his disqualification from the bronze-medal match.
Long-term commitment key to maintaining basketball's success Posted Monday, August 25, 2008 10:00 AM ET By the Associated Press But if the United States wants to stay on top after fighting so hard to get back there, Jerry Colangelo - or whomever replaces him - better hope some players are serious about playing again and willing to make another long-term commitment. The Americans can no longer afford to send anyone but their best and expect to win.
Successful British Olympic team arrives in London Posted Monday, August 25, 2008 8:06 AM ET By the Associated Press
Historic performance captivates nation Posted Sunday, August 24, 2008 10:05 AM ET By the Associated Press As a 12-year-old boy, Iceland's president listened to the radio broadcast of his country's first Olympic silver medal. More than 50 years later, he watched his nation claim its second, losing to France in men's handball.
Phelps looks to add events for 2012 Games Posted Sunday, August 24, 2008 7:17 AM ET By the Associated Press Look out London, Michael Phelps is coming to the 2012 Games and he's thinking about adding events to his repertoire.
First baseball gold brings country pride Posted Sunday, August 24, 2008 6:42 AM ET
South Korea erupted in joy Saturday after the country claimed its first Olympic gold medal in baseball by beating perennial powerhouse Cuba in a nail-biting final to stay undefeated in Beijing.
The final count: China's gold rush Posted Sunday, August 24, 2008 4:19 AM ET By David Crary China invited the world over to play then the first-time Olympic host beat its guests across an array of sports, turning in a dominating performance. Still, the U.S., Britain and others found reasons to celebrate.
Mission Accomplished? Posted Sunday, August 24, 2008 4:12 AM ET By Douglas Allen Myers The 2008 Olympics were impressive in that China built a spectacular stage and ran a flawless show. But did we get to peek behind the curtain, and what's behind it?
Eight moments to remember Posted Sunday, August 24, 2008 3:38 AM ET By Alan Abrahamson, NBCOlympics.com The magic of the Olympics is in those moments that make memories. In the spirit of the 2008 Games and the number that's said to be auspicious in Chinese culture, here are eight to take away from Beijing.
Beijing winners and losers Posted Sunday, August 24, 2008 3:26 AM ET By Alan Abrahamson, NBCOlympics.com
Enkhbat wins first Mongolian boxing gold Posted Sunday, August 24, 2008 3:22 AM ET
Mongolia came to Beijing with no gold medals in a less-than-illustrious Olympic career. On Sunday, bantamweight Badar-Uugan Enkhbat beat Cuba's Yankiel Leon, 16-5, for the country's second gold.
U.S. men rise to new heights, on court and off Posted Sunday, August 24, 2008 3:20 AM ET By Alan Abrahamson, NBCOlympics.com Anything less than gold simply would not do. That was the mission. That was the mandate. Gold, and only gold, would redeem recent American failures -- the missteps that had reduced American stature in the game Americans had long dominated.
Serbia plays Montenegro without Sapic, Sefik Posted Sunday, August 24, 2008 3:00 AM ET By the Associated Press
BEIJING (AP) - Serbia was playing the bronze-medal game against Montenegro on Sunday without top scorer Aleksandar Sapic and goalkeeper Denis Sefik.
The 'take home' of the 2008 Games Posted Sunday, August 24, 2008 2:17 AM ET By Douglas Allen Myers
Beyond the historic performances of Phelps and Bolt, we'll remember two exceptional sportsmen who represented America well in China.
France wins final gold of Beijing Games Posted Sunday, August 24, 2008 2:16 AM ET By the Associated Press France has won the last gold medal of the Beijing Games, beating Iceland 28-23 in men's team handball to deny the small Nordic country its first gold in an Olympic event. Iceland earned its first handball silver medal.
Redemption achieved: U.S. men win gold Posted Sunday, August 24, 2008 1:54 AM ET By The Associated Press Order is restored in international basketball. The United States is back on top, but not by that much anymore.
Argentina earns bronze, beats Lithuania Posted Sunday, August 24, 2008 1:51 AM ET By The Associated Press
Carlos Delfino had 20 points and 10 rebounds as Argentina defeated Lithuania 87-75 on Sunday to win the Olympic bronze medal in men's basketball.
Kenya wins Africa's Olympic scramble Posted Sunday, August 24, 2008 1:22 AM ET By The Associated Press
The scramble for Africa's supremacy at the Olympics was decided when Ethiopia's Deriba Merga slowly wilted in the morning heat and Kenya's Samuel Wanjiru surged through to win the men's marathon.
Gold-medal glory goes to Hungary Posted Sunday, August 24, 2008 12:52 AM ET By the Associated Press Hungary has won a third consecutive gold medal in men's water polo, spoiling the USA's bid to win its first gold medal since 1904.