China's Lin wins gold in badminton

Lin Dan of China overpowered Malaysia's Lee Chong Wei in straight sets Sunday to win the gold medal in men's singles at the Olympic badminton tournament. Top-seed Lin was in control from the outset and coasted to a 21-12, 21-8 win over the second-seeded Lee to give China its third gold medal in badminton. "I think tonight's match was one of the best I've played in my career," said Lin. "Before the games, I had many sleepless nights. Now I can sleep well." Lin took an 11-1 lead in the second game with Lee's only point coming on an unforced error by Lin. Lee was bidding for Malaysia's first gold medal in the Olympics but was no match for Lin, who won the match with a smash down the line that Lee returned into the net. After he won, Lin embraced coach Li Yongbo. He then took off his shoes and threw them into the crowd. Lin,... [read full story]