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Sculpting for sport Posted Friday, July 18, 2008 9:11 AM ET A sculpture by an art professor at the University of North Carolina at Greensboro will be part of Olympic Fine Arts 2008, a cultural event at the event in Beijing.
Gamecocks repped in Beijing Posted Friday, July 18, 2008 8:22 AM ET
Former South Carolina goalkeeper Brad Guzan is joining the U.S. Olympic men's soccer team.
China to stop flights during Olympics opening Posted Friday, July 18, 2008 4:44 AM ET By the Associated Press
BEIJING(AP) - Airlines are being told to stay away from Beijing's airport during the opening ceremony of the Olympics and further scrutiny is being applied to foreign entertainers in the latest security moves ahead of next month's games.
Work on 2012 aquatics center starts early Posted Thursday, July 17, 2008 0:07 PM ET
LONDON(AP) - Construction on the aquatics center for the 2012 London Olympics has started two months ahead of schedule and before the design has been finalized.
New subway, rail lines to open for Beijing Games Posted Thursday, July 17, 2008 5:38 AM ET By Associated Press
BEIJING(AP) - Beijing's two new subway lines and a new rail line should be running Sunday and serving millions of passengers by the opening of the Olympics in three weeks.
Olympic Trials: Women's preview Posted Wednesday, July 16, 2008 3:37 PM ET By Joe Battaglia, NBCOlympics.com Over the next two weeks, the best female 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.
Kemper and Haskins qualify for Beijing Posted Wednesday, July 16, 2008 3:37 PM ET
Live streaming coverage of the Hy-vee Triathlon, from Des Moines, Iowa.
U.S. to appear in full in Beijing Posted Wednesday, July 16, 2008 3:37 PM ET By Nate Herpich The International Triathlon Union (ITU) has announced the top-ranked teams for Olympic competition, and the news is good for both the American men and American women.
Qualified triathletes Posted Wednesday, July 16, 2008 3:37 PM ET The Olympic triathlon will take place on August 18 and 19 from the Ming Tomb Reservoir in Beijing, with the women's race on the first day. Here are the athletes that have qualified for the Games, according to the International Triathlon Union.
Beijing Tourism Bureau: Many vacant rooms still remain for Beijing Olympics Posted Wednesday, July 16, 2008 5:57 AM ET
BEIJING(AP) - There are plenty of rooms available for the Beijing Olympics with domestic visitors being counted on to make up for an apparent absence of foreign guests.
Olympic chance may come from serendipity Posted Tuesday, July 15, 2008 8:20 AM ET
A little serendipity - and an eye socket busted in three places - may wind up helping send Stuart Holden to the Olympics.
Weekend in review Posted Monday, July 14, 2008 2:40 PM ET
U.S. MLB prospects suffered a blowing defeat to the World team, Usain Bolt showed dominance once again and A-Rod made headlines...Amy Rodriguez that is.
Working hours to shift for Olympics Posted Sunday, July 13, 2008 11:43 PM ET
BEIJING(AP) - Public institutions in Beijing will soon start work an hour later than normal in a plan to ease traffic congestion during the Olympic Games, state media said Monday.
Triathlete finds way to honor sister's memory Posted Friday, July 11, 2008 9:16 PM ET
Some athletes would be devastated to be an alternate on an Olympic team, considering it a failure after the long months - years, really - of training and sacrifice.
Former Olympic sports come right from playground Posted Friday, July 11, 2008 2:27 PM ET
If you've been swimming, you probably tried it at least once: dive into the water and see how far you can get without taking a stroke. Coast past 62 feet and you could have earned a gold medal at the 1904 Olympics.
Beijing holds Olympic opening rehearsal Posted Friday, July 11, 2008 2:20 PM ET
Beijing organizers have staged a full dress rehearsal of next month's Olympics Opening Ceremony under strict secrecy, state media reported Friday.
Dog meat off the menu during Beijing Olympics Posted Friday, July 11, 2008 4:21 AM ET
BEIJING(AP) - Canine cuisine is being sent to the doghouse during next month's Beijing Olympic Games.
China strives for clean games in polluted city Posted Thursday, July 10, 2008 6:41 PM ET
BEIJING(AP) - Take 2 million vehicles off the roads. Shut down heavily polluting factories. Suspend all construction in the Chinese capital.
Phelps and Hoff win 5 each at Trials; Hoelzer sets WR Posted Thursday, July 10, 2008 10:58 AM ET
Michael Phelps will get another shot at Mark Spitz's Olympic record in Beijing, while Katie Hoff locked up her fifth individual race. Gary Hall Jr. was denied a chance at his third Olympic gold in the 50m freestyle.
Torres makes fifth Olympics at age 41 Posted Thursday, July 10, 2008 10:58 AM ET
Michael Phelps set another world record. No surprise there. Dara Torres is going back to the Olympics. Who would've believed it?
Lezak, Weber-Gale set back-to-back American marks Posted Thursday, July 10, 2008 10:58 AM ET
Men's Swimming Trials: What to expect Posted Thursday, July 10, 2008 10:58 AM ET By Pamela Barone, NBCOlympics.com With the depth of the U.S. men's swim team, some events at Trials will be more competitive than at the Olympics.
Jones rockets to American record in 50m free Posted Thursday, July 10, 2008 9:57 AM ET Cullen Jones set an American record of 21.59 seconds in the 50m free prelims Friday at Olympic Trials, and later won his semifinal heat to advance to Saturday night's final with the second-fastest time.
Adrian's big break Posted Thursday, July 10, 2008 9:27 AM ET By Alan Abrahamson, NBCOlympics.com Nathan Adrian finished fourth in the 100m free at Olympic Trials, qualifying him for the 4x100m free relay in Beijing. But how he got the chance to swim the final is the real story, writes Alan Abrahamson.
Across the country, swimmers race to prepare for Trials Posted Thursday, July 10, 2008 9:27 AM ET By Pamela Barone The best swimmers in the U.S. are tuning up for Olympic Trials this weekend, the meet only weeks away. Four different meets will host Olympians and hopefuls as they make their final preparations to qualify for Beijing.