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Olympics: CCTV quickly wears out its welcome with singing the country's praises

If you want an idea of how China is watching its Games, forget the live venues. Much better to settle down with a remote control and the fine state broadcast service that is China Central Television - somewhat unfortunately...

Blake of U.S. upsets Federer

Roger Federer of Switzerland lost to James Blake of the U.S. in the quarterfinals of the Beijing Olympics, wiping out any chance of a gold-medal match against Rafael Nadal. The 12-time Grand Slam tennis champion was eliminated...

Big net losses for Williamses, Federer

BEIJING - The world of tennis, as we know it, spun off its axis a bit here last night in front of thousands of enthusiastic Chinese spectators. This is the Beijing Olympics, not Wimbledon or another Grand Slam tournament. The...

Federer's going-away party includes the Williams sisters

BEIJING: Roger Federer walked off of Center Court at the Olympic Green Tennis Center to a quick burst of applause. James Blake of the United States beat the suddenly beatable Federer, 6-4, 7-6 (2) in the quarterfinals of the...

China on record-setting pace with 22 golds

Associated Press BEIJING -- From getting their first swimming gold in a world-record time to a long-awaited gold in men's gymnastics to golden redemption for a shooter, host China continued to amaze. That means the U.S. won't...

Swedish wrestler upset with bronze

Abrahamian throws medal to floor after losing controversial match Swedish wrestler Ara Abrahamian shouts at officials after losing a match to Italy's Andrea Minguzzi. Swedish wrestler Ara Abrahamian says he will quit the sport...

Liukin captures gold

United States finishes 1-2 as Johnson second in gymnastics all-around BEIJING — No runner-up finish to her friend and rival this time. Liukin edged teammate Shawn Johnson for the all-around gold in women's gymnastics today in...

Blake to rescue as USA draw gold blank

BEIJING: James Blake rescued a flagging United States at the Olympics on Thursday as Michael Phelps took a breather from his gold medal parade and superstar tennis sisters Venus and Serena Williams both crashed out of the...

Li marches on, Williams sisters out

The Williams sisters both crashed out of the Olympic singles tournament on Thursday, Venus losing to unseeded local hope Li Na in a shock defeat and Serena succumbing to Elena Dementieva. Venus Williams went down 7-5, 7-5 to...

Story Fuels Questions on Gymnast's Age

Just 9 Months Ago, China's State-Run News Agency Reported That Chinese Gymnast Was Underage By JOHN LEICESTER Associated Press Writer BEIJING August 14, 2008 (AP) Chinas Cheng Fei, Yang Yilin, Li Shanshan, He Kexin, Jiang...