Making the Teams
Scholastic News Online | 7/18/2008
With the Games less than a month away, Torres and America's other top athletes are competing in the 2008 U.S. Olympic Team Trials. Their prize? A ticket to Beijing, and a shot at Olympic glory.

All-Star Epic
Scholastic News Online | 7/16/2008
It took 15 innings, but the American League was able to pull out another All-Star game win over the National League on Tuesday. Actually, it was Wednesday when Michael Young's sacrifice fly allowed Justin Morneau to slide into home plate at 1:37 a.m.

NY Stars in All-Star
Scholastic News Online | 7/14/2008
The city that never sleeps is all about baseball this week as it hosts the annual Major League Baseball All-Star Game at New York City's Yankee Stadium. The stadium has not hosted an All-Star game since 1977.

Tennis Triumphs
Scholastic News Online | 7/7/2008
Rafael Nadal of Spain dethroned defending Wimbledon champion Roger Federer of Switzerland in a grueling five-set thriller on Sunday. On Saturday, American Venus Williams claimed her fifth Wimbledon title in a convincing win over younger sister Serena.

Spain Reigns
Scholastic News Online | 6/30/2008
When Spain won the Euro 2008 Championship by defeating Germany 1-0, the country won its first major soccer championship since 1964.

Celtics Trounce Lakers
Scholastic News Online | 6/18/2008
The Boston Celtics won their first NBA title in 22 years on Tuesday. The Celtics defeated the Los Angeles (L.A.) Lakers in six games to capture their 17th NBA Championship.

Driving Into History
Scholastic News Online | 4/21/2008
After three years in the racing game, Danica Patrick set a new record on Sunday: She became the first female racecar driver to win an IndyCar event. Patrick won the Japan 300 in Montegi, Japan, her 50th professional race.

Tennessee Women Repeat!
Scholastic News Online | 4/9/2008
Tennessee Lady Volunteers defeat Stanford Cardinal for second consecutive national championship.

Meet Another Final Four
Scholastic News Online | 4/2/2008
The University of Connecticut Huskies have joined the final four women's basketball teams who will battle for the big prize. The Huskies will play the Stanford Cardinals, and the University of Tennessee Lady Vols will meet the Louisiana State University Tigers in the semifinals on April 6.

Play Ball!
Scholastic News Online | 3/26/2008
For the third time in nine years, Major League Baseball (MLB) began its season in Tokyo, Japan.

By a Dog's Nose!
Scholastic News Online | 3/4/2008
When Jessica Klejka was a rookie in the Junior Iditarod in 2005, she came in last place to receive the legendary Red Lantern Award. Three years later, Klejka captured victory in the 2008 Junior Iditarod.

Super Bowl XLII Media Day
Scholastic News Online | 2/14/2008
Kid Reporter Rylee Domann was among nearly 5,000 reports and media people at Super Bowl XLII Media Day. She had the good fortune to ask five players from both teams questions about their influences and excitement about playing in the biggest game of the year.