China Celebrates Success Of Olympic Games
Aug 25th, 2008 · As the Summer Olympics in Beijing end, Chinese citizens considers the event a resounding success, and national pride goes beyond the gold medals won by Chinese athletes.
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In Medals Contest, U.S. And China Are Tops
Aug 20th, 2008 · Like two sprinters leaving the rest of the field behind, the United States and China are neck-and-neck in total medals at the Summer Olympics in Beijing. The United States and the host country are tied, 79-79, in total medals. But China leads the U.S. in gold medals, 45-26.
Teammate Keeps Phelps' Olympic Gold Sweep Alive
Aug 11th, 2008 · Fellow U.S. swimmer Jason Lezak's rabbit-from-a-hat victory in the 400-meter freestyle relay kept Michael Phelps on his golden path in the Summer Olympics. And the all-star American men's basketball team chilled Yao Ming-led China on its home court.
The Political Games In Beijing
Aug 8th, 2008 · President Bush is among 80 world leaders attending the opening ceremony of the Summer Olympics in Beijing. NPR News Analyst Juan Williams and host Alex Chadwick discuss the who's who of leaders attending, and staying away from, the ceremony.
'Bird's Nest' Ballads: Olympic National Anthems *
Aug 7th, 2008 · As medal-winners step up to the podium in this year's Summer Olympics, commentator Miles Hoffman says, we're bound to hear quite a few national anthems, some of which come equipped with bad poetry and stilted music.
Soccer Fans Look to 2010 World Cup
Jul 10th, 2008 · International sports fans are looking forward to the upcoming Summer Olympics in August, but another global sporting event is also stirring its fair share of anticipation. The World Cup of soccer isn't until 2010, but countries are already competing to participate. Author Franklin Foer talks about what many describe as the World Cup fever.
NBC Plans Unprecedented Olympics Coverage
Jul 8th, 2008 · NBC will air the Summer Olympics in Beijing starting Aug. 8 and has announced an unprecedented amount of coverage.
U.S. Gymnasts Set to Vie for Beijing Trip
Jun 19th, 2008 · The U.S. Olympic gymnastics trials are getting under way in Philadelphia, as American athletes compete for a spot on the team that will go to Beijing for the Summer Olympics.
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