A week of memories
After eight days at the Games, sportswriter Jason Page was frustrated, elated and ultimately motivated -- to return next time as a competitor.

A gay band plays on
Band members prove their athleticism at the Gay Games

Hot ticket!
Move over, figure skating: The new must-watch event is the graceful, dramatic DanceSport.

Chicago snapshots
From hard-playing athletes of all stripes to members of the community showing their support, the Gay Games in pictures.

Scene and heard
From HIV-positive Cirque du Soleil performer Matthew Cusick to the buff boys and girls of the Physique contest ...

Life's a beach
Beach volleyball players dig, set and spike on Chicago's shoreline.