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Source: Swimmer Jessica Hardy tests positive

Jessica Hardy's first trip to the Olympics could be over before it began. The swimmer tested positive for a banned substance, leaving her just two weeks to pursue any appeals before the Beijing Games begin.

Person familiar with test: Hardy tests positive

Jessica Hardy's first trip to the Olympics could be over before it began. The swimmer tested positive for a banned substance, leaving her just two weeks to pursue any appeals before the Beijing Games begin.

Obama buys expensive ads for Olympics

Barack Obama is going for the gold.

Olympic swimmer Hardy reportedly tests positive

A doping violation could put a damper on the U.S. swimming medal hopes at the Olympics.

James likely to miss exhibition against Canada

U.S. forward LeBron James likely will miss Friday's exhibition against Canada as he recovers from a mild right ankle sprain. James shot baskets on the sidelines but was held out of a scrimmage at Valley High School on Wednesday.

Childress leaves Hawks to sign with Greek club

Josh Childress is leaving the Atlanta Hawks for Greek club Olympiakos, reversing the course of the many international stars who have signed with the NBA.

James 'responding very well' to ankle treatment

Nursing a mild right ankle sprain, U.S. forward LeBron James shot baskets on the sidelines but was held out of a scrimmage on Wednesday.

Swimmer with cancer cleared to head to Beijing

Eric Shanteau, who decided to put off surgery for testicular cancer until after the Olympics, has been cleared to head to Beijing with the U.S. swim team.

Injured Tyson Gay pulls out of London GP

Sprinter Tyson Gay withdrew from the London Grand Prix on Wednesday, insisting the hamstring he injured at the U.S. Olympic trials won't rule him out of next month's Beijing Games.

Off camera: Broadcasters fighting with Chinese

The Beijing Olympics may not look much different from previous games on TV.

Beijing to set up special Olympic protest zones

China will allow a modicum of dissent at the Olympics, setting up special protest zones far from the main sports venues, in a shift that supporters and detractors said Wednesday is meant to safely channel criticism and avoid disrupting the games.

Beijing Olympics broadcasting center evacuated

Hundreds were evacuated Wednesday from the massive building that will house broadcasting facilities for the Beijing Olympics, fearing there was a gas leak after people smelled a strong odor. But authorities later said it was a false alarm and the smell came from paint fumes in the ventilation system.

USA Baseball rounds out Olympic team

Colorado second baseman Jayson Nix was picked Wednesday to round out the U.S. baseball team headed to the Beijing Olympics.

Bryant pursues missing milestone: Olympic gold

LAS VEGAS - Kobe Bryant has won games and NBA titles and fans along the way.

Paul Hamm up for next Olympic challenge

Paul Hamm faces more challenges over the next two weeks as he works to be "routine-ready" for the Beijing Olympics.

Olympians increasingly rely on mental skills coaches

In the age of high-tech equipment and nutritional supplements, many feel the greatest advantages in sports can still be found in something athletes have known about all along - the mental part of the game.

Kayaker van Koeverden named Canadian flag bearer

Toronto, Canada (Sports Network) - The Canadian Olympic Committee announced Wednesday that Olympic and world champion kayaker Adam van Koeverden has been named Canada's flag bearer for the Beijing 2008 Olympic Games.

LeBron sprains ankle in USA basketball practice

Forward LeBron James suffered a mild right ankle sprain in practice with the 2008 USA Basketball Men's Senior National team on Tuesday.

James' ankle sprain the latest injury for US team

LeBron James limped from the trainer's table to a nearby folding chair, careful not to put any pressure on his sprained right ankle.

China OKs gym for US alternates

Hold up, the alternates for the U.S. women's gymnastics team might be going to China, after all.

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