Scurry's World Cup memories linger

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 samples positive for five Olympians

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.

USOC surprised at IOC's complaints

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

U nose tackle became judo champ

Rene Capo

Rene Capo

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.

USOC Network to debut in 2010

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.

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