National Basketball Association

By embracing a collegiate approach and putting the team first, the U.S. made up for eight years of frustration—and reclaimed gold

While the fast NBA company he used to keep goes for gold in Beijing, Jermaine O'Neal battles back from injuries. Can he recover enough to turn his new team, Toronto, into a contender?

Frustrated in the past by the international rule book, the U.S. team, led by reserves Chris Bosh and Dwyane Wade, has shown the ability to adapt—and to dominate

The Interview

Having learned from its mistakes of attitude and etiquette in Athens, a pressuring U.S. team proved it can win with class, putting on a show against the host country and impressing adoring fans