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 US Paralympians
 Sue for Equal
 Treatment

Complain about disparities with able-bodied Olympians

New York Times New York Times Sep 6, 08 4:07 PM CDT
(Newser) - When the Paralympics opened today in Beijing, American Tony Iniguez proudly wore his uniform—but he’s also suing the US Olympic Program that provided it. Iniguez, like many of his teammates, believes paralympians deserve the same benefits as their able-bodied counterparts. His suit, filed with two retired wheelchair racers, is headed for the Supreme Court after a frustrated lower court judge ruled for USOP, the New York Times reports. More »

More about:  Beijing • Team USA • Paralympics • US Olympic Committee

OLYMPICS

 US Men Back
 on Top With
 Basketball Gold

We're 'back on top,' boasts ecstatic LeBron James

Associated Press Associated Press Aug 24, 08 5:51 AM CDT
(Newser) - The US Men's Basketball Olympic team pulled off a hard-fought victory to beat Spain 118-107 today to grab the gold medal. The US team has won gold every Olympics but three, including embarrassing defeats in 2004. "Much respect to Spain, but the US is back on top again," boasted player LeBron James. The US women's basketball team nailed gold yesterday. Spain brought on a surprisingly tough game after being trounced by the Yanks earlier in the competition. More »

More about:  basketball • 2008 Beijing Olympics • LeBron James • Kobe Bryant • gold medal • Team USA • Dwayne Wade

US Finishes Strong,
Sweeps 1600 Relays


Associated Press Associated Press Aug 23, 08 8:59 AM CDT
(AP) - The US men's and women's teams swept the 1600-meter relays today, ending a string of frustrations for the Americans that included dropped batons in two earlier races. For the women, Sanya Richards anchored her team in a come-from-behind victory over Russia in 3:18.54, the world's fastest time since 1993. On the men's side, Jeremy Wariner crossed the line 12 strides ahead of Christopher Brown of the Bahamas, finishing in 2:55.39 to break the Olympic record by 0.35 second. More »

More about:  Russia • 2008 Beijing Olympics • United States • track and field • Jamaica • Team USA • athletics

Olympics

 US Men Take Gold
 in Beach Volleyball


Associated Press Associated Press Aug 22, 08 9:12 AM CDT
(AP) - The weather was more like California than China, and Todd Rogers and Phil Dalhausser played like they were right at home today in the Olympic beach volleyball final. In blazing sunshine at the Beijing Games venue nowhere near a real beach, Rogers and Dalhausser won the gold medal by beating Fabio and Marcio of Brazil 23-21, 17-21, 15-4. More »

More about:  2008 Beijing Olympics • Team USA • Beach volleyball

OLYMPICS

 US Relay Teams Drop Batons

Hand-off gaffes disqualify both men and women

Los Angeles Times Los Angeles Times Aug 21, 08 2:40 PM CDT
(Newser) - US track and field was hit by two nearly identical disasters today, when both the men’s and women’s teams flubbed the last handoff of the preliminary 400-meter relay, the Los Angeles Times reports. A wet, slippery night in the Bird’s Nest proved tough for the relay squads, with the British men’s team also blowing an exchange.  More »

More about:  2008 Beijing Olympics • race • Olympic Games • track and field • Team USA • Tyson Gay

Olympics

 Japan Upsets US
 for Softball Gold

Americans denied top prize for first time since sport's Olympic debut in 1996

Associated Press Associated Press Aug 21, 08 9:43 AM CDT
(AP) - The US softball team was denied a chance for a fourth consecutive Olympic gold medal today, beaten 3-1 by Japan in the sport's last appearance in the Olympics for at least 8 years. Japanese pitcher Yukiko Ueno shut down an American squad that ruled the sport since its Olympic debut in 1996, handing the US its first loss since 2000, in Sydney. More »

More about:  2008 Beijing Olympics • Japan • Team USA

 Phelps Grabs Gold No. 6


Associated Press Associated Press Aug 14, 08 9:53 PM CDT
(Newser) - Six for six. Michael Phelps swam to another gold medal with an easy win in the 200 individual medley, the AP reports. Phelps, who continued his perfect streak of world records, beat Hungary's Laszlo Czeh (silver) and fellow American Ryan Lochte (bronze). He's got two races remaining to set a record of 8 golds in a single Games—the 100 butterfly Friday night (10:10pm ET) and the 4x100 medley relay Saturday night (10:58pm ET). More »

More about:  2008 Beijing Olympics • Michael Phelps • gold medal • USA Swimming • Team USA

updated

 Phelps Makes History: 11 Golds 


Associated Press Associated Press Aug 12, 08 9:23 PM CDT
(AP) - Michael Phelps now has more gold medals than any athlete who's ever competed in the Olympics. The 23-year-old American swimmer won his fourth and fifth golds of the Beijing Games with world-record victories in the 200 butterfly and the 4x200 relay. He now has 11 gold medals in his career, two more than any other Olympian. He's not done yet, of course. Though he won't speak of it publicly, Phelps has a chance to win a record 8 golds in a single Olympiad. More »

More about:  2008 Beijing Olympics • Michael Phelps • gold medal • USA Swimming • Team USA

 LeBron Sprain
 Rattles Team USA 

Forward leaves Olympic practice after injuring right ankle

Los Angeles Times Los Angeles Times Jul 23, 08 2:12 AM CDT
(Newser) - Team USA got a shock last night when LeBron James sprained his right ankle in a practice scrimmage in a high school gym, reports the Los Angeles Times . Team officials said it was a minor injury, but the star will be carefully evaluated today. His Beijing-bound teammates were optimistic James would bounce back in time for Team USA's Olympic opener against China August 10. More »

As LA Stalls, Kobe Fumes

Playing with Kidd for Team USA underscores Bryant's mediocre supporting cast

ESPN ESPN Aug 6, 07 5:48 AM CDT
(Newser) - While Kobe Bryant has limited his public outbursts since his May 30 meltdown, Ric Bucher reports that he is angrier than ever at the Lakers, who have not made any major moves this off-season other than re-signings and bringing in an aging Derek Fisher. Bryant has been chafing over the lack of starpower in LA—and playing with Team USA point guard Jason Kidd has piqued his frustration. More »

More about:  basketball • NBA • Los Angeles Lakers • Kobe Bryant • Jason Kidd • Team USA

Colangelo, Cuban: Picks
To Buy Cubs

They' could both make long-suffering Cubs
fans very happy

Sports Illustrated Sports Illustrated Apr 5, 07 8:59 PM CDT
(Newser) - Team USA executive director Jerry Colangelo and Dallas Mavericks owner Mark Cuban are the two individuals most likely to buy the Cubs, argues Jon Heyman.  Both have track records of success, and Colangelo is a Chicago native. The zany renegade Cuban seems to be on the list beause he didn't  say "no" when asked by Jim Cramer if he was interested. More »

More about:  MLB • baseball • NBA • Chicago • sports • Chicago Cubs • Dallas Mavericks • Arizona Diamondbacks • Mark Cuban • Team USA • franchise • Jerry Colangelo

LeBron Tepid
On Team USA

He's been studying Mandarin, but may not be heading to Beijing

ESPN ESPN Apr 3, 07 10:23 PM CDT
(Newser) - In Beijing next year, basketball's Team USA may be missing one of the sport's most familiar faces.  For flaky-sounding reasons, LeBron James has let it be known that he is "50-50" for the upcoming Tournament of the Americas, an Olympic qualifier, and Jerry Colangelo, the man putting the team together, is not thrilled.  More »

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