National Sports

NBC sees Olympics as research mecca

NBC is using the Olympics as a "billion-dollar research lab" to get a sense of how people are using different media platforms to experience the Beijing Games that begin Aug. 8.

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Gardner's RBI in 10th lifts Yankees past Red Sox

Rookie Brett Gardner singled home the winning run off Jonathan Papelbon with two outs in the 10th inning, and the New York Yankees overcame a two-run deficit to beat the Boston Red Sox 5-4 Sunday night for a four-game split.

Wimbledon at a glance

A look at Wimbledon on Sunday:

Rehearsal over for Phelps: Now it's on to Beijing

The rehearsal is over. Now Michael Phelps, Katie Hoff, Natalie Coughlin and Ryan Lochte are taking their show on the road to the Beijing Olympics.

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Nadal dethrones Federer in five-set Wimbledon epic

With darkness enveloping Centre Court and the clock showing 9:15 p.m., Rafael Nadal watched as Roger Federer's errant forehand settled into the net, ending what might have been the greatest men's final on the greatest stage in tennis.

Wimbledon at a glance

Wild sign Owen Nolan to 2-year, $5.5 million deal

Owen Nolan, the 36-year-old power forward who spent last season with the Calgary Flames, signed a two-year, $5.5 million deal with the Minnesota Wild on Sunday.

Lagat, Manzano, Lomong make 1,500 Olympic team

Bernard Lagat, who will compete as an American Olympian for the first time in Beijing, has won the 1,500 meters at the U.S. track and field trials.

Beijing 2008

Oliver, Trammell and Payne earn 110 hurdles spots

David Oliver has won the 110-meter hurdles at the U.S. track and field trials, earning one of three Olympic spots.

Beijing 2008

More coverage from McClatchy's Beijing Bureau Chief Tim Johnson

Vanderkaay pulls an upset in 1,500 freestyle

Peter Vanderkaay has pulled off an upset in the final race of the U.S. Olympic swimming trials, beating Larsen Jensen and Erik Vendt in the 1,500-meter freestyle.

More coverage from McClatchy's Beijing Bureau Chief Tim Johnson

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Wilson, Bell and Curry make Olympics' triple jump

Aarik Wilson, Kenta Bell and Rafeeq Curry have earned spots on the U.S. Olympic team in the triple jump.

International Olympic Committee

Torres sets another American record to win 50 free

Dara Torres has set another American record at the U.S. Olympic swimming free trials, winning the 50-meter freestyle.

More coverage from McClatchy's Beijing Bureau Chief Tim Johnson

World Series of Poker crown worth roughly $9M

The top prize at the main event of the World Series of Poker will be more than $9 million this year, and about 660 players will get some piece of a $64 million prize pool, tournament officials said Sunday.

World Series of Poker

Stuczynski sets American record in pole vault

Jenn Stuczynski has set the American record in the pole vault, clearing 16 feet, 1 3/4 inches to earn a spot on the U.S. Olympic track and field team.

Beijing 2008

A-Rod ties Mantle with 536th career home run

Alex Rodriguez tied Mickey Mantle for 13th place on the home run list, hitting No. 536 Sunday night in the New York Yankees' game against the Boston Red Sox.

Hazle and Leigh Smith make the US team in javelin

Mike Hazle and Leigh Smith have made the Olympic team in javelin after finishing second and fifth at the U.S. Olympic track and field trials.

Beijing 2008

Jones, Cherry, Harper make Olympics in 100 hurdles

Lolo Jones, Damu Cherry and Dawn Harper have earned Beijing Olympics spots with the top three 100-meter hurdles finishes at the U.S. track and field trials.

McClatchy's "China Rises" blog

Torres wins 50-meter freestyle; Vanderkaay captures 1,500 free

Dara Torres culminated her amazing push at the U.S. Olympic swimming trials by winning the 50-meter freestyle Sunday night.

Beijing 2008

McClatchy's "China Rises" blog

Teixeira's RBI single in 17th lifts Braves to win

Mark Teixeira singled off the wall in left-center with the bases loaded in the 17th inning, giving the Atlanta Braves a 7-6 victory over the Houston Astros on Sunday in the longest game in Turner Field history.

Felix, Lee and Hooker headed to Beijing in 200

Allyson Felix has claimed a spot on the Beijing Olympics team, winning the 200 meters at the U.S. Olympic track and field trials.

Reports: A-Rod's wife to file for divorce

Alex Rodriguez's wife will file for divorce Monday, according to media reports. Cynthia Rodriguez, who married the New York Yankees star in 2002, said the marriage is over because of the All-Star third baseman's extramarital affairs, according to reports that appeared Sunday on the Web sites of Houston television station KTRK and The Miami Herald.

Rowbury, Donohue and Wurth make team in 1,500

Shannon Rowbury, Erin Donohue and Christin Wurth have made the Olympic team in the women's 1,500 meters.