SI's Leigh Montville
A movable Olympic feast

SI's Grant Wahl
Heinrichs, 1 v. 1

CNNSI.com's Jason Dasey
Weather a factor in Sydney

CNNSI.com's Michael Lewis
U.S. players use their heads

SI's Tim Layden
Relay an egg?

SI's Frank Deford
A culture of 'sus'

SI's Brian Cazeneuve
Pinning away

Germany, Brazil record wins Germany defeated host Australia 3-0 in the first competition of the Games. Brazil defeated Sweden 1-0. Group Play Results | Soccer Coverage

Kristine Lilly Diary The U.S. midfielder is living out her dream in Melbourne, Australia. Diary Archive | Featured Athletes

Maurice Greene's Gold Rush For all his accomplishments, the fastest man on Earth still chasing elusive gold medal. Statitudes: Swifter, higher, stronger

Photo Gallery: 48 Hours Athletes are already in Sydney, preparing themselves for competition by practicing or playing exhibition games. Final Details | The Games Begin

Playing Politics Quiz Which country did not boycott the 1956 Melbourne Games because of the Russian invasion of Hungary? The Russian invasion of what country inspired the Western Bloc boycott of the 1980 Moscow Games? Test your knowledge. Records Quiz | Remembering Atlanta Quiz

Coralie Simmons Checks In The U.S. women's water polo player isn't making her first trip to Australia, and she loves it Down Under. Water Polo Coverage | Sport Explainer

Jose Loiola Checks In The Brazilian beach volleyball player who forms half of the world's No. 1 team has just been doing his normal routine leading up the Games. Volleyball Coverage | Sport Explainer