July 13, 2001, proved to be a pivotal moment for China and the world. This is when Beijing won the hosting rights for the ...

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Is there any doubt that Argentina boasts the best youngsters in world football? Names like Nicolas Burdisso, Ezequiel Garay, Fernando Gago, Ever Banega, Javier Mascherano, Sergio Aguero, and ...

As the sound of fireworks rang out over Beijing to mark the close of the 2008 Summer Olympics, China’s leaders could have been forgiven for breathing a sigh of relief.

LeBron James and Dwyane Wade are set to give fans an inside look at their iconic 2008 Olympic gold medal journey as executive producers for a new documentary called "The Redeem Team" debuting Oct ...

The 2008 Beijing Summer Olympics showcased China's reemergence on the world stage. In awarding those Games to China, the International Olympic Committee predicted the Olympics could improve human ...

As the sound of fireworks rang out over Beijing to mark the close of the 2008 Summer Olympics, China’s leaders could have been forgiven for breathing a sigh of relief.

Beijing spent more than $40 billion on the 2008 Summer Olympics. In promoting their proposals, organizers in Almaty at the time said 79% supported the bid.