Spain's Sporting Supremacy

Nadal, Gasol, Sastre, a European Cup-winning Soccer team. Why does a country suddenly produce so many sporting champions?

The Flag Man Stands Down

Lopez Lomong, the Sudanese refugee who carried the US flag into the Opening Ceremonies, hasn't spoken out against China's ties with Sudan. Why he deserves a pass

Beijing Opens the 2008 Olympics

The host city begins the Games with a spectacular display of color and light

Troubles for the US Gymnastics Team

Two members of the gymnastics squad have to step down from key events because of injuries, putting the team's prospects in doubt

Sarkozy Backpedals to Beijing

Not only has the French president backed down on threats to boycott the Olympics opening ceremony, he's also called off a meeting with the Dalai Lama

A Long History of Olympic Politics

Since the world's nations started to come together in 1896 to compete, politics have rarely stayed out of the Olympic arena

Made in China

More and more Olympic athletes are putting their trust in Chinese coaches to get them ready for the Games

China To Athlete Activist: Stay Out!

Three days before the opening ceremonies, Beijing revoked the visa of Joey Cheek, a former Olympian and Darfur activist. How badly can China bungle its own p.r.?

Jihad in China's Far West

Chinese authorities say the attack was a plot by two fanatics. But unhappiness with Beijing is never far below the surface

Should Chess Be an Olympic Sport?

For over a decade, chess and bridge enthusiasts have lobbied the IOC to allow them to compete in the Games. Will they ever succeed?

Just Your Average Olympian

A close encounter with the Thai Olympic weightlifting team reminds one TIME reporter that most of the world's best athletes are not mega stars

Chinese Border Attack Kills 16

The incident will undoubtedly cast a pall over the beginning of the Olympic Games and has also underlined fears of further such events taking place

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