U.S. Olympian Michael Phelps Heads Back to the Pool for Last Lap of “Hilton Swim to Beijing Relay” (Hospitality Net)

20 August 2008, 1:52 am

After earning an unprecedented eight gold medals for Team USA and setting seven world records at the 2008 Olympic Games, Michael Phelps swam one more lap in Beijing today that will leave a lasting impact on swim programs across the United States. The 16-time Olympic medalist took to the pool at the ... read more

Bowling: National tourney winners will enjoy sharing wealth (Journal Inquirer)

19 August 2008, 11:22 pm

We’ve all heard this one before: “The check is in the mail.” In this case, it’s a fact. The United States Bowling Congress announced that the first checks for the USBC National Championship Tournament held in Albuquerque and closed last month are now “in the mail.”... read more

BMX awaits Olympic destiny (Cyclingnews.com)

19 August 2008, 6:02 pm

Bicycle Motor Cross is set to explode onto the Olympic Games this evening, with the high-thrill, frequent-spill cycling discipline landing a prime-time television slot in the United States of America.... read more

INTERNATIONAL BASKETBALL: A fresh perspective (Tonawanda News)

19 August 2008, 4:51 pm

Nobody appreciates how good they have it in America today any more than three Newfane college-bound athletes who recently competed as members of Team USA during an international basketball tournament in the Dominican Republic.... read more

U.S. Olympian Michael Phelps Heads Back to the Pool for Last Lap of "Hilton Swim to Beijing Relay" (Business Wire via Yahoo! Finance)

19 August 2008, 3:07 pm

BEVERLY HILLS, Calif.----After earning an unprecedented eight gold medals for Team USA and setting seven world records at the 2008 Olympic Games, Michael Phelps swam one more lap in Beijing today that will leave a lasting impact on swim programs across the United States.... read more

Riverstone Holdings Announces Commitment to Titan Operating LLC (Business Wire via Yahoo! Finance)

19 August 2008, 5:43 am

NEW YORK----A group of energy-focused private equity funds managed by Riverstone Holdings LLC announced it has made a significant capital commitment to Titan Operating LLC , a Fort Worth-based oil and gas company focused on acquisitions and development in the Barnett Shale, one of the largest unconv... read more