Olympics
Uplifting tale
"The most important thing in the Olympic Games is not to win but to take part, just as the most important thing in life is not the triumph but the struggle. The essential thing is not to have conquered but to have fought well." (Boston Globe, 5/11/08)
As China gets heat, foreigners feel the chill
BEIJING - At an airport in northeast China, a young security guard recently spotted a foreign airline passenger with shaving cream in his carry-on bag. "No," he said sternly, wagging his finger like a cross schoolteacher. "No, no, no." (Boston Globe, 4/30/08)
Beijing bulldozes a hurried path to Olympic splendor
BEIJING - Su Xiangyu realized his house would be the next to face the bulldozer when a beefy man pulled up a crate and sat down near Su's front door last. The man did not say anything. Just sat and smoked. Watched Su and waited. (Boston Globe, 4/27/08)
Beijing podium protests possible
Australian Olympic chief John Coates said Saturday that he believes there's a good chance some athletes will protest on the medal podium at the Beijing Olympics.
Beijing podium protests possible
Australian Olympic chief John Coates said Saturday that he believes there's a good chance some athletes will protest on the medal podium at the Beijing Olympics.
GM Bob Watson says Roger Clemens not welcome on Olympic team
Roger Clemens isn't welcome on the U.S. Olympic baseball team. U.S. general manager Bob Watson said Wednesday that he isn't considering the 45-year-old right-hander for his roster for the Beijing Games.
Market spotlight:Retailers, others hopeful for Olympic boost
When the Summer Olympics kick off in Beijing on Aug. 8, many retailers and other companies are hoping for a much-needed boost to their business.