Gay says he's 'injury-free, no pain'
BEIJING (AP) US sprinter Tyson Gay said he is "injury-free" after completing a workout yesterday in which he showed no obvious signs of discomfort from the hamstring he hurt last month....
Nine medals on the cards for Jamaica
IN a couple of days, all Jamaicans will be glued to their television sets as track and field events at the Beijing Olympics will start Friday night (local time). With expectations so high of Jamaica getting their most medals ever...
US beat China 101-70 in Olympic opener
BEIJING (AP) The United STATES men's Olympic basketball team and its all-star cast put on a dazzling show of soaring slams and tomahawk dunks, yesterday, drawing rousing ovations as it beat China 101-70...
Right time for Bolt to double, says Peart
BEIJING, China (CMC) Norman Peart, Jamaican sprinter Usain Bolt's agent, has backed the decision made by his coach Glen Mills to allow the sprinter to chase the sprint double at the 29th Olympiad.
Italy dominate South Korea 3-0
QINHUANGDAO, China (AP) Italy secured a spot in the quarter-finals of the men's Olympic football tournament yesterday, beating South Korea 3-0 on goals from Giuseppe Rossi, Tommaso Rocchi and Riccardo Montolivo.