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Earnshaw urged for Wales revivalRob Earnshaw has been told by John Toshack to put a "disappointing" two years behind him and revive his Wales career.Source: BBC Sport | Sport Homepage | World Edition | 8 Aug 2008 | 1:20 pm Mendis gives Sri Lanka advantageAjantha Mendis picks up another five-wicket haul as Sri Lanka bowl India out for 249 on the first day of the final Test.Source: BBC Sport | Sport Homepage | World Edition | 8 Aug 2008 | 1:10 pm National Stadium hosts extravagant opening ceremonyRead full story for latest details.Source: SI.com | 8 Aug 2008 | 1:03 pm Extravagant opening ceremony thrills 91,000 at National StadiumRead full story for latest details.Source: SI.com | 8 Aug 2008 | 1:03 pm Lavish Ceremony Opens Beijing GamesWith world leaders watching from inside National Stadium, the 2008 Beijing Olympics began with an opening ceremony of soaring spectacle and Chinese national pride.Source: NYT > Sports | 8 Aug 2008 | 1:02 pm Islamic group threatens Olympic transportPolice shut down the bustling International Bazaar in the capital of China's restive Muslim region of Xinjiang on Friday amid threats from an Islamic group that attackers might target buses, trains and planes during the Olympics.Source: L.A. Times - Sports | 8 Aug 2008 | 1:00 pm Thanou ruling hit by legal delayThe International Olympic Committee's decision on Katerina Thanou's eligibility to compete in Beijing has been delayed by the athlete's legal team.Source: BBC Sport | Sport Homepage | World Edition | 8 Aug 2008 | 1:00 pm Van Bommel named Bayern captainDutch midfielder Mark van Bommel has become Bayern Munich's first non-German captain.Source: FOXSports.com News for FOX SOCCER | 8 Aug 2008 | 12:56 pm Opening ceremonies begin at Beijing Olympics (AP)
Source: Yahoo! News: Sports News | 8 Aug 2008 | 12:53 pm The U.S.’s Man With the FlagLopez Lomong, who is leading the U.S. team in the ceremony, was kidnapped by soldiers as a child in Sudan.Source: NYT > Sports | 8 Aug 2008 | 12:52 pm ESPN.com has launched many new widgets that offer scores, stats, and newsSource: ESPN.com | 8 Aug 2008 | 12:48 pm 3 American protesters detained near Olympic venue (AP)AP - A pro-Tibet group says three American activists have been detained after trying to protest near the venue for the Beijing Olympics opening ceremony.Source: Yahoo! News: Sports News | 8 Aug 2008 | 12:46 pm Brunei excluded from 2008 GamesBrunei have been expelled from the Olympics after failing to register two athletes.Source: BBC Sport | Sport Homepage | World Edition | 8 Aug 2008 | 12:39 pm Man Utd expect long Ronaldo stayMan Utd boss Sir Alex Ferguson believes Cristiano Ronaldo would prefer to stay at the club than move to Real Madrid in the future.Source: BBC Sport | Sport Homepage | World Edition | 8 Aug 2008 | 12:39 pm Beijing welcomes the world as Olympics beginOnce-reclusive China has commandeered the world stage, celebrating its first-time role as Olympic host with a stunning display of pageantry and pyrotechnics to open the Summer Games.Source: ESPN.com | 8 Aug 2008 | 12:34 pm Olympics start in a mix of haze, heat and humidity (AP)
Source: Yahoo! News: Sports News | 8 Aug 2008 | 12:26 pm Live text - England v South AfricaEngland build towards South Africa's first-innings 194 after reaching 116-3 at lunch on day two of the fourth Test.Source: BBC Sport | Sport Homepage | World Edition | 8 Aug 2008 | 12:26 pm Opening ceremony ushers in Beijing OlympicsThe Summer Games officially open at 8:08 p.m. on 08/08/08. By the way, 8 is a lucky number in China.BEIJING -- This is the moment -- 8-8-08 at 8:08 p.m. -- that China has been waiting at least seven years for and, in reality, many, many more, going back to the Cultural Revolution when Chairman Mao attempted to return the country to an isolationist past. Source: L.A. Times - Sports | 8 Aug 2008 | 12:15 pm Opening ceremony ushers in Beijing OlympicsThe Summer Games officially open at 8:08 p.m. on 08/08/08. By the way, 8 is a lucky number in China. BEIJING --...Source: Infocious RSS raw feed - channel BNPaperSports | 8 Aug 2008 | 12:15 pm Karlsson, Jeev Milkha Singh with clubhouse leadRobert Karlsson continued his superlative play in this year's top tournaments by overcoming an ominous start to build an early lead in the opening round of the 90th PGA Championship on Thursday at Oakland Hills.Source: ESPN.com | 8 Aug 2008 | 11:36 am Live - OlympicsThe 2008 Olympics begin with a lavish opening ceremony in front of a 90,000 crowd at Beijing's Bird's Nest Stadium.Source: BBC Sport | Sport Homepage | World Edition | 8 Aug 2008 | 11:30 am U.S. flagbearer has amazing story of triumphBEIJING -- On Friday morning, Lopez Lomong sat before a room full of journalists and was asked to tell his story. Twenty-six minutes later, he stopped. And if this constitutes the longest press conference soliloquy that many in attendance had ever heard, it was also scarcely long enough to embrace Lomong's remarkable young life.Source: SI.com | 8 Aug 2008 | 11:28 am Gavin withdrawal under scrutinyUK Sport is to launch an investigation after Great Britain medal hopeful Frankie Gavin pulled out of the Olympics at the last minute.Source: BBC Sport | Sport Homepage | World Edition | 8 Aug 2008 | 11:22 am Bush gives pep talks to US Olympians in Beijing (AP)
Source: Yahoo! News: Sports News | 8 Aug 2008 | 11:21 am Men’s Roundup: U.S. Opens With Win Over JapanFor one half Thursday, two very different teams tried to employ contrasting tactics in the same oppressive conditions when the United States men’s soccer team opened Olympic play against Japan.Source: NYT > Sports | 8 Aug 2008 | 11:16 am Rooney may be fit to start seasonWayne Rooney has recovered from a mystery virus, and could make Man Utd's Premier League opener on 17 August.Source: BBC Sport | Sport Homepage | World Edition | 8 Aug 2008 | 11:05 am Pompey takes a big shot at United dominanceWEBSTER: Portsmouth crashed the 'Big Four' party and looks to beat Man United in Sunday's Community Shield.Source: FOXSports.com News for FOX SOCCER | 8 Aug 2008 | 10:52 am O'Driscoll could lose captaincyNew Ireland coach Declan Kidney hints that Brian O'Driscoll may be relieved of the national team's captaincy.Source: BBC Sport | Sport Homepage | World Edition | 8 Aug 2008 | 10:32 am China's divers facing huge pressureChina's divers will be under intense pressure in front of their home fans when competition starts here on Saturday which could help their rivals, says Britain's national performance...Source: Infocious RSS raw feed - channel BNewsSports | 8 Aug 2008 | 10:29 am Fergie counting on Ronaldo for long haulSir Alex Ferguson said Friday he was confident Portuguese star Cristiano Ronaldo will remain with Manchester United for longer than a single season. Real Madrid had been...Source: Infocious RSS raw feed - channel BNewsSports | 8 Aug 2008 | 10:28 am Fergie counting on Ronaldo for long haul (AFP)
Source: Yahoo! News: Sports News | 8 Aug 2008 | 10:27 am American boxer Gary Russell collapses, will not compete in OlympicsThe bantamweight from Maryland, a gold-medal contender, became dehydrated as he tried to make weight. BEIJING...Source: Infocious RSS raw feed - channel BNPaperSports | 8 Aug 2008 | 10:25 am American boxer Gary Russell collapses, will not compete in OlympicsThe bantamweight from Maryland, a gold-medal contender, became dehydrated as he tried to make weight.BEIJING -- Bantamweight Gary Russell Jr. is out of the boxing competition after collapsing Thursday night during a workout in a last-ditch effort to make the 119-pound weight limit ahead of Friday morning's seeding draw. Source: L.A. Times - Sports | 8 Aug 2008 | 10:25 am Ferguson wants to extend Ronaldo's Man U contractThe Red Devils' Alex Ferguson wants to extend Cristiano Ronaldo's contract and warned Real Madrid off his players.Source: FOXSports.com News for FOX SOCCER | 8 Aug 2008 | 10:17 am US Olympic tennis hope Blake backs Roddick no-showAmerican tennis player James Blake has backed compatriot Andy Roddick's decision to skip the Olympics and concentrate on the US Open. He said the world number nine, who has...Source: Infocious RSS raw feed - channel BNewsSports | 8 Aug 2008 | 10:08 am Sports of The Times: In Favre, the Jets Have a Tiger by the TailNow that the Jets have Brett Favre, there are no more excuses for General Manager Mike Tannenbaum and Jets Coach Eric Mangini.Source: NYT > Sports | 8 Aug 2008 | 10:07 am Sports Business: A Boost for the Offense, and Team CoffersBrett Favre’s acquisition was intended to reinvigorate the Jets and increase their revenues as they prepare to move into their $1.6 billion (or more) stadium in two years.Source: NYT > Sports | 8 Aug 2008 | 10:07 am Dehydrated boxer Russell out of GamesAmerican bantamweight boxer Gary Russell will miss the Olympic Games after being taken ill with dehydration on Thursday night and missing Friday's weigh-in. American coach...Source: Infocious RSS raw feed - channel BNewsSports | 8 Aug 2008 | 9:45 am Aussie court bars Williams from French rugby union clubAn Australian court on Friday blocked rugby league back rower Sonny Bill Williams from switching codes to play for French Rugby Union club Toulon, just hours before his debut.Source: Infocious RSS raw feed - channel BNewsSports | 8 Aug 2008 | 9:24 am Davenport pulls out of singlesBEIJING (Reuters) - Former Olympic champion Lindsay Davenport has withdrawn from the singles tournament in Beijing, the International Tennis Federation (ITF) said on Friday.Source: Infocious RSS raw feed - channel BNewsSports | 8 Aug 2008 | 9:05 am Keane capture not enough - BarnesJohn Barnes reckons Liverpool will still struggle to challenge for the Premier League title despite "the signing of the summer" - Robbie Keane.Source: FOXSports.com News for FOX SOCCER | 8 Aug 2008 | 8:58 am Protesters describe removal from Tiananmen SquareThree Americans kicked out of China after protesting in Tiananmen Square said they were treated well by the Chinese government, other than being dragged away, detained for 10 hours and...Source: Infocious RSS raw feed - channel BNewsSports | 8 Aug 2008 | 8:45 am Wenger hails 'ideal preparation'Arsene Wenger expects to know more about Arsenal's chances for the coming season after the "ideal preparation" of the Amsterdam Tournament.Source: FOXSports.com News for FOX SOCCER | 8 Aug 2008 | 8:43 am Harbaugh wins in head coaching debutThe Ravens need a successor to the retired Steve McNair. The Patriots don't have to worry about replacing Tom Brady any time soon.Source: Infocious RSS raw feed - channel BNPaperSports | 8 Aug 2008 | 8:40 am Favre primed to lead Jets after trade from Packers (AP)
Source: Yahoo! News: Sports News | 8 Aug 2008 | 8:38 am Arshavin desperate to join SpursAndrei Arshavin reckons his price tag has scared off everyone but Tottenham and he is frustrated by the delay in leaving Zenit St Petersburg.Source: FOXSports.com News for FOX SOCCER | 8 Aug 2008 | 8:36 am Wright homers to give Mets win over Padres (AP)
Source: Yahoo! News: Sports News | 8 Aug 2008 | 8:34 am Wright homers to give Mets win over PadresHe finally learned what it's like to be the other guy. "I don't know if it was a release of emotion or it just was everybody's chance to get some free shots in on me," said Wright, whoseSource: Infocious RSS raw feed - channel BNewsSports | 8 Aug 2008 | 8:34 am With Hired Gun Favre, Jets Embark on a New EraOn Thursday, the Jets officially introduced Brett Favre, culminating a stunningly swift courtship that led to his trade from Green Bay on Wednesday night.Source: NYT > Sports | 8 Aug 2008 | 8:30 am Patience pays off in PGA's 1st round (AP)
Source: Yahoo! News: Sports News | 8 Aug 2008 | 8:09 am Patience pays off in PGA's 1st roundTiger Woods isn't even playing in the PGA Championship, yet still provided some much-needed inspiration for co-leader Robert Karlsson. Karlsson made the most of an early tee time to...Source: Infocious RSS raw feed - channel BNewsSports | 8 Aug 2008 | 8:09 am Favre primed to lead JetsStepping down from the dais after a news conference where he didn't shed a single tear, Brett Favre squeezed the green No. 4 jersey in his hands. Before the door to New York's locker...Source: Infocious RSS raw feed - channel BNewsSports | 8 Aug 2008 | 8:06 am Extremists post new video threatening OlympicsRead full story for latest details.Source: SI.com | 8 Aug 2008 | 8:00 am Blues hope to hear back from RealSource: FOXSports.com News for FOX SOCCER | 8 Aug 2008 | 7:51 am Blues bid £19.7m for Robinho - ReportEngland's Chelsea are believed to have lodged a $38 million bid for Real Madrid's Brazilian winger Robinho.Source: FOXSports.com News for FOX SOCCER | 8 Aug 2008 | 7:49 am Favre ready to start new life with JetsRead full story for latest details.Source: SI.com | 8 Aug 2008 | 7:42 am Ferguson: Don't harm Premier League with 6+5Manchester United manager Alex Ferguson has warned that a knee-jerk implementation of restrictions on foreign players risked harming the English Premier League.Source: FOXSports.com News for FOX SOCCER | 8 Aug 2008 | 7:41 am Manny Ramirez homers again to lead Dodgers over CardinalsClayton Kershaw pitches a career-high seven innings in a 4-1 victory and Brad Penny returns tonight against the Giants.ST. LOUIS -- The team that put Brad Penny on the disabled list more than eight weeks ago isn't the same team that will activate him tonight at AT&T Park in San Francisco. Source: L.A. Times - Sports | 8 Aug 2008 | 7:00 am An October without the Yankees? It could happenInjuries and the emergence of Tampa Bay help put New York in a precarious position in the AL East.In New York, this would be heresy: The playoffs without the Yankees. Source: L.A. Times - Sports | 8 Aug 2008 | 7:00 am Olympic stage is set for historyIn every Games, there will be indelible moments, whether it's in the pool, at the tape or on a four-inch-wide balance beam.BEIJING -- At every Olympics an athlete or team emerges to define the Games, for better or for worse -- and forever. Source: L.A. Times - Sports | 8 Aug 2008 | 7:00 am Vidal Hazelton ready to be a leader among Trojans receiversThe junior from New York is finally healthy and motivated after the receivers struggled as a group in 2007.Vidal Hazelton heard the criticism and could not ignore the constant comparisons as USC's receivers struggled last season. Source: L.A. Times - Sports | 8 Aug 2008 | 7:00 am Brett Favre deal turns out to be a good one for Green Bay PackersAs a member of the New York Jets, quarterback is out of the Packers' conference.Still grasping the reality of what he is -- the newest member of the New York Jets -- Brett Favre focused Thursday on what he says he isn't. Source: L.A. Times - Sports | 8 Aug 2008 | 7:00 am How much is Olympic ideal -- or decoration?There is much good to be said about the people of Beijing. But is it all window dressing to cover national policies that conflict with the message of the Olympic movement?BEIJING -- The shirtless old man shuffled down the middle of the narrow street, teeth as brown as his socks, the decay spreading into a smile. Source: L.A. Times - Sports | 8 Aug 2008 | 7:00 am The fund's just getting started with DodgersHere's a suggestion on what to do with all the Manny money. ST. LOUIS -- It's Thursday, and Manny Ramirez hasn't gone near a barber,...Source: Infocious RSS raw feed - channel BNPaperSports | 8 Aug 2008 | 7:00 am How much is Olympic ideal -- or decoration?There is much good to be said about the people of Beijing. But is it all window dressing to cover national policies that conflict with the message of the Olympic movement? ...Source: Infocious RSS raw feed - channel BNPaperSports | 8 Aug 2008 | 7:00 am The fund's just getting started with DodgersHere's a suggestion on what to do with all the Manny money.ST. LOUIS -- It's Thursday, and Manny Ramirez hasn't gone near a barber, Joe Torre already asking Page 2 to write down the address of Mattel Children's Hospital at UCLA so he will know where to send his donation once Monday's haircut deadline has passed. Source: L.A. Times - Sports | 8 Aug 2008 | 7:00 am Dodgers' Manny Ramirez homers again in 4-1 win over CardinalsRamirez homers for the fourth time in six games with the Dodgers. Clayton Kershaw pitches a career-high seven innings. ...Source: Infocious RSS raw feed - channel BNPaperSports | 8 Aug 2008 | 7:00 am U.S. defeats Japan in opener, 1-0The U.S. surprisingly finds itself atop its group after the Dutch tie Nigeria. Trust the Dutch to make things...Source: Infocious RSS raw feed - channel BNPaperSports | 8 Aug 2008 | 7:00 am No. 21: Chris Dufresne's top 25 rankings countdownExpectations have been raised at Rutgers. The Times' Chris Dufresne unveils his preseason college football top 25, one day (and team) at...Source: Infocious RSS raw feed - channel BNPaperSports | 8 Aug 2008 | 7:00 am An October without the Yankees? It could happenInjuries and the emergence of Tampa Bay help put New York in a precarious position in the AL East. In New York,...Source: Infocious RSS raw feed - channel BNPaperSports | 8 Aug 2008 | 7:00 am Manny Ramirez homers again for Dodgers in 4-1 win over CardinalsRamirez homers for the fourth time in six games with the Dodgers. Clayton Kershaw pitches a career-high seven innings. ...Source: Infocious RSS raw feed - channel BNPaperSports | 8 Aug 2008 | 7:00 am U.S. boxer collapses, out of GamesBy David Epstein, SI.comSource: SI.com | 8 Aug 2008 | 6:50 am U.S. Wrestlers Marvel at the Great Wall and Find in It a LessonThe wrestlers found the lesson fitting: practitioners of an ancient wrestling discipline, self-proclaimed gladiators, gathered at an ancient wall built to protect an empire.Source: NYT > Sports | 8 Aug 2008 | 6:44 am U.S. boxer Russell collapses, out of OlympicsAmerican bantamweight Gary Russell Jr. will miss the Olympics after collapsing Thursday night while trying to make weight.Source: ESPN.com | 8 Aug 2008 | 6:41 am Karlsson of Sweden Takes Early Lead in P.G.A.Robert Karlsson of Sweden overcame a double-bogey start with a round of 2-under-par 68 to tie Jeev Milkha Singh for the early clubhouse lead in the first round.Source: NYT > Sports | 8 Aug 2008 | 6:23 am For Fencer, Long Journey From China, to Canada, to China AgainIn China Luan Jujie is known as the determined young woman from Nanjing who was the first and only Chinese fencer to win a gold medal in the Olympics.Source: NYT > Sports | 8 Aug 2008 | 6:23 am Packers Fans Split Over Favre’s DepartureThe dispute between the Packers and Brett Favre, who rescinded his retirement decision but refused to play for the team, bitterly divided passionate Packers fans.Source: NYT > Sports | 8 Aug 2008 | 6:22 am Ibanez's line-drive HR in 9th sinks Rays in SeattleVisit ESPN.com for the complete story.Source: ESPN.com | 8 Aug 2008 | 6:19 am Volstad, Marlins 'pen combine on 4-hitter vs. PhilsVisit ESPN.com for the complete story.Source: ESPN.com | 8 Aug 2008 | 6:01 am Mussina notches 15th win as Yanks blank RangersVisit ESPN.com for the complete story.Source: ESPN.com | 8 Aug 2008 | 5:34 am Olympic absentee Roddick makes winning ATP start in LA (AFP)
Source: Yahoo! News: Sports News | 8 Aug 2008 | 5:24 am Pair of Ohio State DBs suspended for two gamesOhio State defensive backs Donald Washington and Jamario O'Neal have been suspended for the first two games of the season, the players told reporters Thursday at media day.Source: ESPN.com | 8 Aug 2008 | 5:10 am Gators TE Ingram tears ACL, will miss seasonFlorida tight end Cornelius Ingram tore his ACL and is lost for the season.Source: ESPN.com | 8 Aug 2008 | 5:08 am Favre excited by Jets trade after "crazy" day (Reuters)
Source: Yahoo! News: Sports News | 8 Aug 2008 | 4:41 am Indiana won't request second hearing with NCAAIndiana University will not request a second hearing in front of the NCAA infractions committee.Source: ESPN.com | 8 Aug 2008 | 3:55 am Roddick cruises, Delic upends Moya in Los AngelesTop seed Andy Roddick earned a 6-2, 6-2 victory against Dusan Vemic of Serbia in the second round of the Countrywide Classic on Thursday night.Source: Tennis News: CBSSports.com | 8 Aug 2008 | 3:30 am Jim Trotter: Training camp postcard - ChiefsThe young Chiefs are banking on a healthy L.J. to show 'em the way.Source: SI.com | 8 Aug 2008 | 2:44 am Former star, commentator Shriver files for divorceFormer tennis star Pam Shriver has filed for divorce from one-time James Bond actor George Lazenby.Source: Tennis News: CBSSports.com | 8 Aug 2008 | 1:47 am Heat guard Williams reaches terms with ClippersRead full story for latest details.Source: SI.com | 8 Aug 2008 | 1:24 am Blue Jays commit to Gaston as manager in 2009Read full story for latest details.Source: SI.com | 8 Aug 2008 | 12:06 am Meet Team USA: Get to know the athletesThe U.S. has sent nearly 600 athletes to Beijing for the Olympic Games. But who are they? America's new set of Olympians are from 47 of the 50 states -- as well as athletes who were born in 28 other countries -- and includes identical twins, teenagers, a cancer patient and the daughter of a Super Bowl champion. Who's from the smallest hometown? Which team is the brainest? Which college is represented by the most Olympians? Get to know a little more about Team USA.Source: SI.com | 7 Aug 2008 | 9:56 pm
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