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Broadcasters still sparring with Chinese authorities
The Beijing Olympics may not look much different from previous games on TV.
USA Today  –  Jul 23, 2008 9:52 PM [GMT]  ¦  comment?
Media, China battle over broadcast restrictions
Media outlets have been fighting what they perceive as censorship by the Chinese government.
ESPN  –  Jul 23, 2008 9:15 PM [GMT]  ¦  comment?
Scientists say breakthrough urine test for HGH developed
A team of scientists from the USA and Italy say they have developed a urine test that detects human growth hormone. The finding is a potential breakthrough in efforts to find a non-invasive way to screen for the performance-enhancing drug that is banned throughout the athletic world.
USA Today  –  Jul 23, 2008 9:13 PM [GMT]  ¦  comment?
Injured U.S. sprinter Gay pulls out of London GP
Sprinter Tyson Gay withdrew from Friday's London Grand Prix while he continues to recover from the hamstring injury he sustained at the U.S. Olympic trials.
ESPN  –  Jul 23, 2008 8:51 PM [GMT]  ¦  comment?
Figure skater Kwan in U.S. delegation to Olympics
Michelle Kwan will be among seven members of the presidential delegation to the closing ceremony of the Beijing Olympics.
ESPN  –  Jul 23, 2008 8:05 PM [GMT]  ¦  comment?
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.
ESPN  –  Jul 23, 2008 7:35 PM [GMT]  ¦  comment?
Tour de France: Sastre seizes yellow jersey
Frank Schleck surrendered the yellow jersey to team-mate Carlos Sastre as the Spaniard kicked away to a convincing victory on Alpe d'Huez in the 17th stage of the Tour de France.
The Independent  –  Jul 23, 2008 5:37 PM [GMT]  ¦  comment?
Miller asks Vaughan to explain 'confused' comment
National selector Geoff Miller has sought an explanation from captain Michael Vaughan following his comments about team selection for the second Test against South Africa.
The Independent  –  Jul 23, 2008 4:07 PM [GMT]  ¦  comment?
Doping costs Saunier Duval its primary sponsor
panish cycling team Saunier Duval lost its main sponsor after two of its riders tested positive for performance-enhancing drugs at the Tour de France.
ESPN  –  Jul 23, 2008 3:37 PM [GMT]  ¦  comment?
Emre completes move from Newcastle to Fenerbahce
Turkey midfielder Emre Belozoglu signed a four-year contract with Fenerbahce today.
The Independent  –  Jul 23, 2008 2:08 PM [GMT]  ¦  comment?