Check out the sport becoming increasingly popular across the United States.
The sport of judo has been a traditional goldmine for Japan's Olympic medal haul, with businesses supporting the team.
Gold medal favourite Nathan Deakes has arrived home after being ruled out of the Beijing Olympic Games with a hamstring injury.
High profile sports administrator Paul McNamee has been sacked by the Melbourne Football Club.
The Raiders' Todd Carney won't be charged over allegations of bad behaviour at a Canberra nightclub, after the complaint was withdrawn.
A profile of American taekwondo athlete and coach Jean and Mark Lopez, in their own words.
A profile of American triathlete Jarrod Shoemaker, in his own words.
A profile of American swimmer Ian Crocker, in his own words.
A look at American badminton players Howard Bach and Bob Malaythong.
A profile of American women's soccer player Heather O'Reilly, in her own words.
A profile of American male pentathlete Eli Bremer, in his own words.
A profile of American gymnast David Durante, in his own words.
A profile of American divers David Boudia and Haley Imshimatsu, in their own words.
A look at the prospects of the Team USA baseball team in Beijing.
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A profile of American taekwondo athlete Charlotte Craig, in her own words.
A profile of American gymnast Chellsie Memmel, in her own words.
A profile of American weightlifter Casey Burgener, in his own words.
A profile of American swimmer Brendan Hansen, in his own words.
American wrestlers Brad Vering and Joe Williams look ahead to competition in Beijing.
A profile of American female water polo players Betsey Armstrong and Heather Petri, in their own words.
A profile of American swimmer Ben Wildman-Tobriner, in his own words.
A look at Team USA women's head basketball coach Anne Donovan, in her own words.
A profile of American gymnast Alicia Sacramone, in her own words.
Former tennis star and high-profile sports administrator Paul McNamee has been dumped as chief executive of AFL club Melbourne after only four months in the job.
Former Olympian Karch Kiraly says the U.S. volleyball squads could bring home an impressive medal haul from Beijing.
Lenny Wilkins, coach of the 1996 'Dream Team' says Team USA is back on track to win a gold medal.
Three-time Team USA member David Robinson on the original Dream Team and the expectations for this year's squad.
Four-time Olympican Carl Lewis reflects on his memories of the games and his expectations for the U.S. in Beijing.
Members of the Team USA men's basketball squad are seeking redemption in Beijing for the disappointing performance four years ago.
Members of the Team USA men's basketball team talk about why it means so much to represent the U.S. in Beijing.
Geelong will be without star midfielder Gary Ablett when the Cats square off with Hawthorn on Friday night at the MCG.
The AFL says is has been unable to avoid an increase in the price of Grand Final tickets, with admission for an adult now starting at $161.
Sharks coach Ricky Stuart claims the Melbourne Storm are back to their old tricks and need to be stopped before someone gets hurt.
The AFL says it's been unable to avoid an increase in the price of a Grand Final ticket.
Geelong will be without star midfielder Gary Ablett when the Cats square off with Hawthorn on Saturday at the MCG.
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