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NBA to Play Some Pre-Season Games in China
Some of U.S. professional basketball's top players are heading to China later this year. It's part of efforts to encourage closer cultural and business ties between the United States and China.

Soccer: FIFA, UNICEF Partnership
The International Football Federation, FIFA, recently announced a new partnership with the United Nations Children's Fund, UNICEF. Next year's World Cup in Japan and South Korea will highlight the FIFA-UNICEF alliance.

Olympics: UN Seeks Truce for Games
The United Nations General Assembly is asking the world for a limited Olympic truce during the upcoming winter games in Salt Lake City, to ensure the safety of athletes.

Olympics: IOC Happy with Games Security
President Bush met at the White House Tuesday with organizers of the Winter Olympics to be held in Salt Lake City, Utah, in February. The head of the International Olympic Committee says he is satisfied with security surrounding the Winter Games.
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