OLYMPIC GYMNASTICS
The two Americans, whose team came in second to the Chinese, are favorites in the all-around event.
OLYMPIC MEN'S BASKETBALL
The U.S. was defeated by Greece at the 2006 World Championships. 'We've been waiting for this game for the last two years,' Carmelo Anthony says of Thursday's rematch. >>
BILL PLASCHKE
The columnist discovers that China's national sport is much like basketball in the U.S. And he's got next. >>
After winning a medal in three consecutive Olympics, swimmer fails to make it past the qualifying heat in the 200-meter breaststroke. Rebecca Soni wins silver in the 100 breaststroke. >>
OLYMPIC WOMEN'S BASKETBALL
Americans keep it close before delivering expected blowout, 97-41. >>
SOCCER
Veteran midfielder Peter Vagenas says team has lost its identity. And now it has lost its coach and general manager as well. >>
SOCCER
Peter Nowak, the current Olympic team coach, is on a list of potentials, but would the Galaxy be interested in bringing back Sigi Schmid? >>
OLYMPIC TRACK AND FIELD
Olympic 100 meters sets up as one of the best of all time, with Usain Bolt and Asafa Powell of Jamaica against Tyson Gay of the U.S. >>
OLYMPICS / TRACK AND FIELD
The race carries a lasting pall because of the drug use of past champions. >>
HELENE ELLIOTT
Jeanette Bolden has been successful as an athlete and as a coach at UCLA by learning to control her condition. >>
OLYMPIC SOCCER
An early ejection and a late close call keep U.S. from quarterfinals. >>
COMMENTARY
You get to decide for yourself what represents reality and what distorts it. >>
JERRY CROWE
Text messages from press row . . . >>
OLYMPIC BASEBALL
Ninth-inning comeback falls short as South Korea capitalizes on fielding mistakes to win 8-7. >>
The possibility of a replay of the men's and women's Wimbledon finals rematch is still alive. The Williams sisters win their matches, and Roger Federer and Rafael Nadal also advance. >>
OLYMPIC BEACH VOLLEYBALL
They defeat a team from Argentina for their second consecutive victory following an opening round loss, to gain a spot in the round of 16. >>
OLYMPIC CYCLING
Kristin Armstrong overcomes arthritis to win first place in the women's road cycling individual time trial at the Beijing Games. >>
BEIJING JOURNAL
BEIJING -- The Games can't help but pass through the "Today" show set, situated in the heart of the Olympic complex. >>
OLYMPICS
Wilder and Yanez give U.S. a pair of boxing victories; women’s volleyball team defeats Venezuela. >>
BOXING
The fighters can't agree on the split of the purse from the proposed Dec. 6 fight at the MGM Grand in Las Vegas. >>
OUTDOORS
At 16, Zac Sunderland is trying to become the youngest sailor to solo-circumnavigate the globe. He is homesick and misses football at Grace Brethren but clings to knowledge this is his dream journey. >>
USC FOOTBALL
Many players fall victim to skin irritation, also known as jock itch. >>
UCLA FOOTBALL
Indications point to Craft, who has directed the first-team offense almost exclusively the last three practices. He has been competing with Chris Forcier to replace the injured Ben Olson. >>
COLLEGE FOOTBALL
Texas Tech moves up with Mike Leach's innovative offense. >>
BILL PLASCHKE
His water-filled goggles are something even novices can relate to, as he sets another world record and everyone is predicting he gets eight gold medals at these Games. >>
HELENE ELLIOTT
Gold-medal performance by effervescent women's gymnastic team adds fuel to rumors that some members are underage. >>
OLYMPIC SWIMMING
His victory in 200 butterfly is his 10th career gold medal, most in Olympic history. Then he adds another in relay. >>
OLYMPIC WOMEN'S GYMNASTICS
Americans settle for silver after a series of missteps. >>
DODGERS 4, PHILADELPHIA 3
Andre Ethier singles home Russell Martin with one out in the ninth to beat the Phillies, 4-3. Casey Blake drives in two runs, including tying run in eighth for L.A. >>
ANGELS 7, SEATTLE 3
Juan Rivera and Vladimir Guerrero hit home runs in a four-run fifth inning. >>
CROWE'S NEST
Major leagues single-season record holder for saves with 57 doesn't appear interested in talking about the Angels' Francisco Rodriguez chasing his mark. >>
UCLA FOOTBALL
UCLA hasn't had an offensive lineman drafted by the NFL since 1999, and this year's team has more fill-ins than standouts. >>
USC FOOTBALL FYI
With Aaron Corp and Mitch Mustain at the controls for the first time because of Mark Sanchez's injury, the offense scores only once in 11 series at scrimmage. >>
KURT STREETER
Shoe store owner Craig Chambers, a source of encouragement and knowledge in the running community, died of melanoma last week. >>
GOLF
His rehabilitation from reconstructive knee surgery could delay his return to the PGA Tour until after the Buick Invitational at Torrey Pines, the first week of February. >>
BILL DWYRE
Rarely do those who run the Games let nationalistic incidents, even wars, interfere with what they want to be the spirit of the Olympics. >>
OLYMPIC MEN'S BASKETBALL
But the tiny nation hangs tough with a Dream Team whose shooting woes continue. >>
OLYMPICS / TRACK AND FIELD
She faced many challenges before her career got off the ground. >>
SOCCER
Veteran midfielder Peter Vagenas says 'there's blood in the water' as team discusses resignation of coach and firing of general manager. >>
BOXING
The boxers have tentatively agreed to a non-title welterweight bout in December at the MGM Grand in Las Vegas. Their representatives are negotiating how to share the purse. >>
MORNING BRIEFING
The Ravens' Matt Stover makes a 48-yard field goal in practice, earning his fellow players an afternoon off. >>
The day in sports
Michael Cole will be placed on injured reserve after having surgery on his left knee last week. >>
DODGERS FYI
The struggling outfielder is bothered by patellar tendinitis in his left knee, according to the Dodgers, who use the roster spot to activate Nomar Garciaparra. >>
GAME OF THE DAY
DENVER -- Randy Johnson pitched six solid innings and singled in a run, Adam Dunn doubled in his Arizona debut and the Diamondbacks beat the Colorado Rockies, 4-2, Tuesday night. >>
NL RESULTS
After falling behind by three in the first inning, Florida rallies to beat St. Louis, 4-3. >>
ANGELS FYI
Third baseman, who led the American League with 62 stolen bases in 2005, says the opportunities haven't presented themselves. >>
AL GAME OF THE DAY
Boston blows a 10-run lead and then takes the lead back when Kevin Youkilis homers in the eighth inning. >>
AL RESULTS
After Rivera blows a save for the first time this season, New York rallies to win, 9-6, and end a four-game losing streak. >>
BASEBALL
The right-hander is 4-0 since the All-Star break. The Red Sox give up a player to be named or cash. >>
STEVE SPRINGER / ON THE MEDIA
The Olympic coverage has been generally evenhanded despite lapses into homerism and an instance of shortening U.S. to 'us.' >>
OLYMPIC SWIMMING
High-tech suits, new pool design and the inescapable doping question come to the forefront when so many marks are falling. >>
OLYMPIC MEN'S GYMNASTICS
The Texan acknowledges the competition, especially China's Yang Wei, is tough, but he thinks he's 'kind of on a roll' after effort at world championships. >>
OLYMPIC WOMEN'S SOCCER
Heather O'Reilly, a gold medal winner in 2004, scored the fastest goal in Olympic women's soccer history on Tuesday, and the U.S. went on to rout New Zealand, 4-0, gaining a place in the tournament quarterfinals. >>
SOFTBALL
They're not trying to top 2004 gold medalists, but trying to win one on their own. >>
OLYMPICS | DIVING
Tatiana Ortiz and Paola Espinosa give Mexico its first medal in the women's 10-meter synchronized diving. >>
OLYMPIC MEN'S BASKETBALL
The Clippers' U.S.-born center defends his patriotism and his decision to play for Germany in the Olympics even though his own dad won't root for him. >>
OLYMPIC SHOOTING
The Southern California native will have to do it in a different sport this time, going from double trap to international skeet. >>
OLYMPICS
She advances in individual competition. >>
OLYMPICS
A surprising day for U.S. badminton duo and trap shooter; a humdrum day for men's basketball team. >>
UCLA FOOTBALL
Bob Palcic continues to mix and match at practice, with the depth chart changing daily. >>
COLLEGE FOOTBALL
Don't look now, but expectations again are high for Arizona State >>
Sports: Latest AP News
Your Vote
Southern California Golf Guide
In the Blogs
A purple-and-gold fix from Andrew and Brian Kamenetzky.
Follow Big Blue all year long with the Kamenetzky brothers.
The Times is your guide down the road to the Olympics.
Adam Rose follows USC sports throughout the season.
Adam Rose follows UCLA sports throughout the year.
Times reporters get the scoop on the Southland high schools
Hike, surf, fish and get outdoors in Southern California.
On the good (and bad) life of sports figures
Dodgers' 50th anniversary
What's on TV?
Photo Gallery 
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
MORE NEWS FROM THE WEB