Topic: 1988 Summer Olympics

7 horses test positive for steroids, say British horseracing officials

7 more horses test positive for steroids, including the 2012 St Leger winner Encke. Mahmood Al Zarooni was banned from horse racing after 11 horses in his stable tested positive for steroids.

Opinion: Obama must throw North Korea a curve ball – a helping US hand

The US can exploit Pyongyang and Kim Jong-un's pride by shelving the nuclear issue for now, engaging in talks, and offering substantial aid and investments that boost North Korea's economy and helps its people 'help themselves.' This can break the cycle of threats and blackmail.

Mexico wins gold in soccer final against Brazil

Mexico won its first gold after a very early goal that Brazil was never able to overcome.

London 2012 Olympics: Why Usain Bolt is bigger than Michael Phelps

At the London 2012 Olympics, Michael Phelps is respected, but Usain Bolt is beloved for his flair and style. 

Ye Shiwen: Furor over 'unbelievable' gold brings cold war to London Olympics (+video)

An American coach raises the specter of doping in questioning the gold-medal performance by Chinese swimmer Ye Shiwen in the women's 400 IM Saturday at the London Olympics.

15 biggest moments for women in the Olympics

Since 1900, when women first began competing in the Olympic Games, there have been many unforgettable moments. 

Korean baseball: Could scandal unseat the country's most lucrative sport?

As Korea's eight baseball teams wind up spring training in the US and Japan, their sport is reeling under a bribery scandal that could threaten baseball’s ascent as the national pastime.

South Korea goes wild as Pyeongchang wins bid to host 2018 Winter Olympics [VIDEO]

The International Olympic Committee's selection of Pyeongchang, South Korea means the 2018 Winter Olympics will be held in Asia for the first time since the 1998 Games took place in Nagano, Japan.

Sinking South Korea's ship wouldn't be North Korea's first provocative act

Since South Korea's ship the Cheonan went down, Seoul has been careful not to jump to conclusions about North Korean involvement. But the list of provocative acts by the north is long.

'Axis of Evil' redux? US mulls North Korea 'terrorist' listing

In a Sunday interview, Secretary of State Hillary Rodham Clinton says the administration is 'beginning to look at it.' The process would not be easy, though.

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Russian elite and America’s girl next door power US gymnastics

Shawn johnson and Nastia Liukin lead the US women’s team against China’s Tuesday night (Wednesday morning Beijing time).

Olympic cauldron lighters

Games spur little progress on human rights

The Olympic Committee and China linked the Games to reforms that have gone unfulfilled.

America’s other Olympians may win gold, not big glory

Athletes outside the most popular events – gymnastics, track and field, and swimming – win about one third of America’s Olympic medals.

Japan’s Olympic hopes ride on women

Four women wrestlers, who share 20 Olympic and World Championship gold medals among them, are changing gender perceptions in a traditionally male-dominated society.

China's Olympic muddle

This coming-out party is already tarnished by a worsening human rights record.

The Monitor's View: China's Olympic muddle

This coming-out party is already tarnished by a worsening human rights record.

Beijing not alone when it comes to Olympic disputes

Controversy – from Black Power salutes to boycotts – is often what's remembered.

Beijing not alone when it comes to Olympic disputes

Controversy – from Black Power salutes to boycotts – is often what's remembered.