China tells critics to back off ahead of Olympics (Reuters)

Most Americans back holding Olympics in China (AP)
AP - Most Americans think staging the Olympics in China was a good decision despite China's human rights abuses, Beijing's smog and threats of...

IOC reverses ban, says Iraq can go to Olympics (AP)
AP - The International Olympic Committee says Iraq can take part in Beijing Games, lifting its previous ban.

IOC says Iraq won't be allowed at Olympics (AP)
AP - The International Olympic Committee says Iraq will not compete at the Beijing Games because of interference by its government in sport.

Alabama Boxer Charts Unlikely Path to Olympics
Deontay Wilder is an imposing force in the ring. The boxer is 6-foot-7, 200 pounds. He started boxing three years ago to help support his young...

Beijing marks 100-day countdown to Games (Reuters)
Reuters - Beijing on Wednesday marks the 100-day countdown to the Olympics with songs, a mass run and even prayers, hoping to put behind it the...