Goalkeeper Briana Scurry of Dayton, Minn., reflects on the 10-year anniversary of the U.S. women's World Cup title.
Photo right: Briana Scurry
Backup "B" sample tests came back positive for 1,500-meter gold medalist Rashid Ramzi and four other athletes accused of blood doping at the Beijing Games, an Olympic official with knowledge of the results told The Associated Press on Wednesday.
The U.S. Olympic Committee's venture into the TV business is irritating some international Olympic leaders — not exactly the reaction the Americans were expecting when they decided to create a network solely devoted to promoting the movement.
Rene Capo: 1961-2009
Rene Capo used the leverage learned in judo to play college football, then returned to the sport to qualify as a U.S. Olympian in '88 and '96. He died Monday at age 48.
After more than two years of negotiations, the U.S. Olympic Committee is ready to introduce a network devoted solely to Olympic sports.
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Reporters Rachel Blount and Jim Souhan send their postcards home throughout the Summer Games.
Minnesota to Beijing: Meet the Minnesota athletes who are going for gold.
The Minnesota Profile: Shani Marks puts her life on hold to compete in the Games.
An Olympic dream: Proud, nervous China takes the Olympic stage.
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