Lightning Bolt
- AP Photo/Anja NiedringhausBolt has looked unbeatable in Beijing. He runs the 200 final Wednesday.
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Usain Bolt set a world record in the 100 without breaking a sweat. His sights are now set on the 200 and equaling Carl Lewis' double in 1984. Can anyone beat the Jamaican? An American trio will try. Pat Forde
• Felix leads American women in 200 | Forde: U.S.Agony on the track
• Redemption? American Lagat in 5,000 final | Medals | Beijing 2008
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Fantasy Football
Before you go into a fantasy draft thinking a "2SRBDS" is foolproof,
reconsider drafting two running backs during those first two rounds.
Why? The numbers don't lie. Ken Daube
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Baseball
Pujols. Sabathia. Utley. Each is NL MVP-worthy. But all possess a flaw that could give the award to someone else. That's Debatable: Rob Neyer
• Olney:
Is CC throwing too much? | Chat
• BBTN: Sabathia won't leave until job is done
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50 Fighters, 50 States
We all know Muhammad Ali's impact on the world. But why are we still fascinated by "The Greatest"? It's simple. William Dettloff
• Houston: Five mythical fight outcomes for Ali
• 50 Fighters, 50 States | Watch: Ali | Discuss
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E-mail | Archive Le Anne Schreiber: Ombudsman
Breaking down the bias in ESPN's coverage | Corrections | Report error
Two-Step Program
After a competitive first half, Team USA revved up and blew out Australia 116-85 in a quarterfinal. The Redeem Team is two wins from gold. Story• Discuss USA's latest victory | Sheridan: Just win
• Gasol, Spain top Croatia | Lithuania beats China
- Wagner (elbow) out indefinitely | Mets rally for win
- Unhappy Cardinals WR Boldin asks to be traded
- Umps boycott conference call on replay | Listen

- Extra effort: U.S. softball holds off Japan in 9th
- Maddux, Dodgers reunited for stretch | L.A. loses
- Numbness in hand delays Beckett | BoSox cruise
- Yastrzemski resting after undergoing triple bypass
- Peyton's goal: to start opener vs. Bears | Camps
- Rays rally in 8th | Upton sorry for 'mental lapse'
- Harsh conditions cited during Olympic rehearsals
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• Keown: Chad Johnson, take on Usain Bolt!
• Inside the brain of Kyle Orton
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National Voice: Rick Reilly
At the Beijing Games, you can't always believe your eyes. Upon closer inspection, beauty might be an illusion.Life of Reilly | Archive
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I feel like the [Team USA] dominance is 90 percent back. We just need to finish.
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