Women's basketball: Some ride: Taurasi & Co. win again

LONDON - With smiles on their faces and gold medals hanging from their necks, Diana Taurasi gathered Tamika Catchings and Sue Bird together late Saturday night at North Greenwich Arena.

'Closer' LeBron soars for 40 to help Cleveland pull away

CLEVELAND - In one spectacular flight, LeBron James welcomed James Johnson to the NBA playoffs and reminded all of this very important distinction:

LeBron shows Chicago why he's 'the closer'

CLEVELAND - In one spectacular flight, LeBron James welcomed James Johnson to the NBA playoffs and reminded all of this very important distinction:

Celtics win in another teeth-grinder

BOSTON — Root canal surgery is more relaxing than these Eastern Conference quarterfinals.

Overcoming her fear, mother of 3 in China to cheer

BEIJING — Of all the Lopez family's achievements in these Olympic Games, perhaps the most significant is this:

Bears' young QB Grossman knows he can't take big chances

CHICAGO — Like many young quarterbacks, Rex Grossman expressed his appreciation and admiration for Brett Favre as he prepared to face the Packers legend this week.