In Beijing officials flicked on a giant switch turning on more than 2,000 decorative lights across the city.
Larry Smith reports on the Lopez family, which is sending four Olympians to Beijing.
AFL wrap up 26/07/2008.
The dugouts empty after a pitcher for the Peoria Chiefs hurls a ball into the Dayton Dragons' dugout. (July 25)
Sailor John Dane is 58. He will be the oldest member of the US Olympic Team in Beijing. After trying to qualify 7 times since 1968, he finally made it this year. We met him in Miami last spring.
The Mets are alone in first after beating the Phillies 3-1; Cubs break ten game losing streak vs. Marlins; Broncos receiver Rod Smith retires; Iraq banned from Olympics; Detroit Shock sign 50-year old Nancy Lieberman. (July 25)
Boston Red Sox catcher Jason Varitek explains what it was like to catch four no-hitters and manage the current pitching staff.
Yahoo! Sports catches Boston Red Sox catcher Jason Varitek off guard with something his teammate Manny Ramirez said about him.
Boston Red Sox catcher Jason Varitek talks about winning for New England and the responsibility of being the team captain.
Boston Red Sox catcher Jason Varitek explains what the rivalry and Red Sox nation means to the players.
Yahoo! Sports NFL writers tackle the biggest names and teams in the NFC in the 2008 season.
Yahoo! Sports NFL writers weigh in on the biggest names and teams in the AFC in the 2008 season.
Yahoo! Sports NFL writers look at which teams are ready to take it to the next level.
Which rookies could make an immediate impact? Yahoo! Sports NFL writers let you know.
Yahoo! Sports NFL writers look at which players could do well with their new teams.
Yahoo! Sports NFL writers break down if it's possible for the Giants to defend their title.
This is April 2007 file footage of swimmer Jessica Hardy who is now appealing her positive doping test following the U.S. Olympic trials.
NASCAR Sprint Cup Series drivers Jimmie Johnson, Matt Kenseth and Elliott Sadler take a look ahead to this week's race at the Indianapolis Motor Speedway, home to the Indy 500. (July 24)
FIA President Max Mosley wins a record payout for breach of privacy. CNN's Fionnuala Sweeney reports.
The success of Kenyan middle and long distance runners in the international arena is inspiring scores of youngsters to follow in their footsteps. The large majority of the country's athletics stars come from the Great Rift Valley area.
The Broncos are expecting semi-finals style football tomorrow night at Suncorp Stadium against the Sharks.
Ben Cousins is back in Melbourne and a step closer to a return to football.
A profile of American beach volleyball players Todd Rogers and Phil Dalhausser, in their own words.
A profile of American taekwondo athletes and siblings Steven Lopez and Diana Lopez, in their own words.
A profile of American pentathlete Sheila Taormina, in her own words.
A profile of American gymnast Shawn Johnson, in her own words.
A profile of American cyclist Sarah Hammer, in her own words.
A profile of American gymnasts Samantha Peszek and Bridget Sloan, in their own words.
A profile of American cyclist Taylor Phinney, in his own words.
A profile of American swimmer Ryan Lochte, in his own words.
A profile of American boxers Rau'shee Warren and Demetrius Andrade, in their own words.
The new head coach of the U.S. women's soccer team on her style, the team's makeup and challenges it will face in Beijing.
A profile of American equestrian rider Phillip Dutton, in his own words.
American beach volleyball players Nicole Branagh and Elaine Youngs, in their own words.
A profile of American swimmer Natalie Coughlin, in her own words.
A profile of American gymnast Nastia Liukin, in her own words.
A profile of American beach volleyball player Misty May-Treanor, in her own words.
A profile of American swimmer Michael Phelps, in his own words.