Mixed legacy likely as China's Olympics conclude BEIJING - With help from British star power, China concluded its debut as Olympic host Sunday after 16 days of near-flawless logistics and superlative athletic achievement -- coexisting awkwardly with the government's wariness of dissent and free speech. Curtain down on 'truly exceptional' Beijing Games BEIJING (AFP) - The Beijing Olympics, played out against a background of political intrigue and featuring 16 days of compelling and controversial action, drew to a spectacular close on Sunday. Proud China brings curtain down on epic Games BEIJING (Reuters) - The Beijing Olympics ended with a blaze of deafening fireworks on Sunday, bringing down the curtain on a Games that dazzled the world with sporting brilliance and showcased the might of modern day China.
Beckham's Galaxy book berth in MLS title match LOS ANGELES (AFP) - Gregg Berhalter and Landon Donovan scored in extra time as the Los Angeles Galaxy secured their berth in Major League Soccer's title match with a 2-0 victory over Houston.
Brit actor Vinnie Jones arrested in SD bar fight SIOUX FALLS, S.D. - Hollywood actor and former British soccer player Vinnie Jones was arrested after a bar fight in downtown Sioux Falls, authorities said.