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'Truly exceptional Games'

Sun, 24 Aug 2008 06:54:00 GMT

From the start, these Olympics were different. They opened in spectacular fashion and never slowed down. From the Water Cube to the Bird's Nest, these Games made history, Alan Abrahamson writes.

Eight moments to remember

Sun, 24 Aug 2008 03:38:00 GMT

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.

After victory, China plots next move

Sun, 24 Aug 2008 00:55:00 GMT

China's goal coming into the Beijing Games was clear: win the race for most gold medals. With a dominant victory in hand, China now faces questions about how to spread the athletic success across the nation.

Michael Phelps: What we learned

Sun, 17 Aug 2008 21:51:00 GMT

As the world watched, Michael Phelps captivated with dominating wins, close finishes and miracle comebacks. Now that it's all over, here's five things he revealed about himself in Beijing.

The final count: China's gold rush

Sun, 24 Aug 2008 04:19:00 GMT

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.

U.S. women top Brazil for soccer gold again

Thu, 21 Aug 2008 08:28:00 GMT

Carli Lloyd scored in the first period of extra time to give the U.S. a 1-0 victory over Brazil in the gold-medal match of the women's Olympic soccer tournament. The victory is the Americans' second-straight over Brazil in an Olympic final.

Kicked out: Cuban gets lifetime Games ban

Sat, 23 Aug 2008 05:42:00 GMT

A Cuban taekwondo athlete attacked the referee, bloodying his face, after losing his bronze-medal match in Beijing Saturday. Angel Matos was banned from the Olympics.

From tragedy to triumph: U.S. wins gold

Sat, 23 Aug 2008 20:58:00 GMT

The U.S. volleyball men have captured Olympic gold for the first time in 20 years. Team USA defeated Brazil 3-1 and celebrated with coach Hugh McCutcheon, whose father-in-law had been killed in Beijing.

IOC to investigate ages of China's gymnasts

Thu, 21 Aug 2008 18:00:00 GMT

The International Olympic Committee will investigate whether the Chinese women's gymnastics team that won the gold medal had underage athletes, saying "more information has come to light."

Hungary ends U.S. water polo's bid for gold

Sun, 24 Aug 2008 00:52:00 GMT

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.

Headed four history: U.S. women golden again

Sat, 23 Aug 2008 08:36:00 GMT

With its third straight win over Australia in the Olympic gold medal game, the U.S. became the first women's team in history to win four straight Olympic gold medals. It won Saturday night, 92-65.