Sports News - Olympics
Cyclists want apology from USOC over mask flap
By TIM REYNOLDS - AP Sports Writer
The four American cyclists who arrived for last month's Beijing Games wearing black masks and were subsequently ordered to apologize for offending the host nation are seeking an apology from the U.S. Olympic Committee.
2 hammer throw medalists test positive
BRUSSELS, Belgium - Friday, 05 September 2008 15:17:38
By RAF CASERT - AP Sports Writer
The silver and bronze medalists from Belarus in the men's hammer throw at the Beijing Olympics were caught doping and could be stripped of their medals.
Hammer throw medalists test positive for doping
BRUSSELS, Belgium - Friday, 05 September 2008 15:16:21
By RAF CASERT - AP Sports Writer
The silver and bronze medalists from Belarus in the men's hammer throw at the Beijing Olympics were caught doping and could be stripped of their medals.
US boxing coach Dan Campbell retires
By GREG BEACHAM - AP Sports Writer
U.S. boxing coach Dan Campbell retired Friday after his attempt to remake the American team backfired in Beijing with its worst showing in Olympic history.
Former sprinter released from prison
SAN ANTONIO - Friday, 05 September 2008 09:22:00
Disgraced sprinter Marion Jones has been released from federal prison after completing her sentence for lying about her steroid use.
Olympic hammer throw medalists in doping probe
LAUSANNE, Switzerland - Thursday, 04 September 2008 03:37:49
The International Olympic Committee is investigating the silver and bronze medalists in the men's hammer throw in Beijing for suspected doping offenses.
Phelps pledges support for Chicago's Olympics bid
CHICAGO - Wednesday, 03 September 2008 17:48:01
By DEANNA BELLANDI - Associated Press Writer
The thought of wearing a skintight swimsuit in public makes many people cringe. But gold medal swimmer Michael Phelps said he wouldn't be surprised if he dons his Speedo when he hosts the Sept. 13 season premiere of "Saturday Night Live."
Phelps using $1M bonus to start swim foundation
NEW YORK - Tuesday, 02 September 2008 14:43:25
Michael Phelps will put his $1 million bonus to good use, announcing plans to start a foundation promoting water safety and youth swimming. Joe Gromek, president and CEO of Warnaco, Speedo's U.S. parent company, presented a check to Phelps on NBC's "Today" show Tuesday.
Olympic gymnast Liukin honored in hometown parade
PARKER, Texas - Saturday, 30 August 2008 08:19:54
By LINDA STEWART BALL - Associated Press Writer
Olympic gold-medalist Nastia Liukin has been greeted by flocks of fans at a welcome-home parade in her North Texas town.