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Chen Wins China’s First Gold of GamesIn the women’s weightlifting 48-kilogram division, Chen Xiexia strong-armed the opposition to take the gold.Source: NYT > Sports | 9 Aug 2008 | 12:31 pm Phelps opens with Olympic recordMichael Phelps breaks the 400m individual medley Olympic record as he bids to make Olympic history by winning eight gold medals.Source: BBC Sport | Sport Homepage | World Edition | 9 Aug 2008 | 12:05 pm U.S. women's soccer gets back on track in winRead full story for latest details.Source: SI.com | 9 Aug 2008 | 12:04 pm ESPN.com has launched many new widgets that offer scores, stats, and newsSource: ESPN.com | 9 Aug 2008 | 11:58 am Relative of U.S. volleyball coach killed in BeijingA Chinese man attacked two American tourists and their Chinese tour guide, killing one and injuring the other, at an ancient landmark in Beijing on the first day of the Olympic Games on Saturday.Source: ESPN.com | 9 Aug 2008 | 11:58 am Michael Phelps off to fast start, setting Olympic recordThe American swimmer had some jitters before his first race of the Beijing Games, but they quickly disappeared when he won his heat in the 400-meter individual medley in 4 minutes 7.82 seconds.Michael Phelps had some pre-race jitters Saturday before his 400-meter individual medley heat, his first official race of the 2008 Olympics. 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Times - Sports | 9 Aug 2008 | 11:55 am China takes men's gymnastics lead; U.S. in finalsWith chants and cheers initiated by their female teammates rocking the arena, the Chinese men's gymnastics team lived up to the hype Saturday at the Beijing Olympics.Source: ESPN.com | 9 Aug 2008 | 11:42 am Determined U.S. women beat Japan 1-0The U.S. women's soccer team beat Japan 1-0 to put their Olympic title defense back on track at the Beijing Games.Source: FOXSports.com News for FOX SOCCER | 9 Aug 2008 | 11:42 am Spain’s Sanchez Wins Exhausting Men’s Road RaceSpain’s Samuel Sanchez won gold Saturday at the men’s cycling road race, an event where athletes in the Beijing Games had to confront the area’s notorious pollution in an endurance event.Source: NYT > Sports | 9 Aug 2008 | 11:40 am China tops men's gymnastics prelims; US in finalsWith chants and cheers initiated by their female teammates rocking the arena, the Chinese men's gymnastics team lived up to the hype Saturday at the Beijing Olympics. Touted as an...Source: Infocious RSS raw feed - channel BNewsSports | 9 Aug 2008 | 11:35 am U.S women's soccer gets back on track with winVisit ESPN.com for the complete story.Source: ESPN.com | 9 Aug 2008 | 11:30 am Phelps beats his own Olympic record in 400 IMRead full story for latest details.Source: SI.com | 9 Aug 2008 | 11:11 am Live text - Scottish Premier LeagueIt's the big kick-off in the Premier League north of the border and Rangers are up first away to Falkirk.Source: BBC Sport | Sport Homepage | World Edition | 9 Aug 2008 | 11:07 am US women sneak past Japan 1-0Midfielder Carli Lloyd scored on a first-half volley to lead the U.S. women's soccer team to a 1-0 win over Japan and put the Americans' Olympic title defense back on track at the Beijing...Source: Infocious RSS raw feed - channel BNewsSports | 9 Aug 2008 | 11:07 am US women get the better of JapanDefending women's champions the United States scored a well-deserved 1-0 victory over Japan Saturday with Carli Lloyd poaching the decisive goal. It was a crucial victory forSource: Infocious RSS raw feed - channel BNewsSports | 9 Aug 2008 | 11:05 am Phelps opens Olympic swimming in 400 IM prelimsMichael Phelps lowered his own Olympic record as the fastest qualifier in the 400-meter individual medley preliminaries. The American won his heat Saturday night in 4 minutes, 7.82...Source: Infocious RSS raw feed - channel BNewsSports | 9 Aug 2008 | 11:02 am Real say Robinho is not for saleReal Madrid president Ramon Calderon says Chelsea target Robinho will not be leaving the club.Source: BBC Sport | Sport Homepage | World Edition | 9 Aug 2008 | 10:54 am Leong wins in Worldwide Selangor golf MastersMalaysia's Ben Leong held off Thai star Thongchai Jaidee to win the Worldwide Selangor Masters by one shot for his maiden Asian Tour title on Saturday. The 22-year-old risingSource: Infocious RSS raw feed - channel BNewsSports | 9 Aug 2008 | 10:43 am Driven and Dedicated, Torres Inspires Awe From Ex-TeammatesAt 41, Dara Torres was the last person her teammates from the 1984 Olympic Games had expected would make a comeback.Source: NYT > Sports | 9 Aug 2008 | 10:41 am Chinese man brutally kills U.S. coach's relativeRead full story for latest details.Source: SI.com | 9 Aug 2008 | 10:38 am Live text - ChampionshipEleven matches take place on Saturday as the Football League Championship returns to action.Source: BBC Sport | Sport Homepage | World Edition | 9 Aug 2008 | 10:35 am US tourist dies in Beijing attackA Chinese man stabs a US tourist to death and seriously injures another as the Olympics get under way in Beijing, officials say.Source: BBC Sport | Sport Homepage | World Edition | 9 Aug 2008 | 10:34 am Favored Chinese top qualifying; US tops weak groupWith chants and cheers initiated by their female teammates rocking the arena, the Chinese men's gymnastics team lived up to the hype Saturday at the Beijing Olympics. Touted as an...Source: Infocious RSS raw feed - channel BNewsSports | 9 Aug 2008 | 10:33 am Relative of US Olympic coach killed in Beijing (AP)
Source: Yahoo! News: Sports News | 9 Aug 2008 | 10:28 am Sanchez of Spain wins Olympic road goldSpanish climber Samuel Sanchez claimed his biggest ever career win when he claimed gold in the men's gruelling Olympic road race, held over 245km on Saturday. Italian Davide...Source: Infocious RSS raw feed - channel BNewsSports | 9 Aug 2008 | 10:21 am Wenger hopes to land Udinese starGokhan Inler's agent claims he has held 'very positive' talks with Arsenal boss Arsene Wenger over an £11.7million move to The Emirates.Source: FOXSports.com News for FOX SOCCER | 9 Aug 2008 | 10:15 am Mets 3, Marlins 0: Mets Start Well; More Important, They FinishOliver Pérez, the starter and winner for the Mets on Friday, was more than impressive, throwing seven scoreless innings.Source: NYT > Sports | 9 Aug 2008 | 9:58 am Modric likes the Luka top-four spotLuka Modric is confident he will prove his worth and help Spurs challenge for a top-four place in the Premiership.Source: FOXSports.com News for FOX SOCCER | 9 Aug 2008 | 9:55 am Real turn down Chelsea's 'ridiculous' Robinho bidReal Madrid have turned down a bid for their Brazilian striker Robinho from English Premier League side Chelsea, the Spanish press reported on Saturday. The Spanish championsSource: Infocious RSS raw feed - channel BNewsSports | 9 Aug 2008 | 9:54 am American tourist killed in BeijingA man related to a U.S. men's volleyball coach dies after he's attacked along with a woman and their tour guide at the Drum Tower. The assailant then leaps to his death. ...Source: Infocious RSS raw feed - channel BNPaperSports | 9 Aug 2008 | 9:52 am American tourist killed in BeijingA man related to a U.S. men's volleyball coach dies after he's attacked along with a woman and their tourist guide at the Drum Tower. The knife-wielding assailant then leaps to his death.A knife-wielding Chinese man attacked two relatives of a coach for the U.S. Olympic men's volleyball team at a tourist site today in Beijing, killing one and injuring the other on the first day of the Olympics, team officials and state media said. Source: L.A. Times - Sports | 9 Aug 2008 | 9:52 am Spain's Sanchez wins men's Olympic road race, Canada's Barry ninthBEIJING - Samuel Sanchez of Spain has taken the gold medal in the Olympic cycling men's road race. Davide Rebellin of Italy won the silver on his 37th birthday and Fabian Cancellara ofSource: Infocious RSS raw feed - channel BNewsSports | 9 Aug 2008 | 9:40 am Real turn down Chelsea's 'ridiculous' Robinho bid (AFP)
Source: Yahoo! News: Sports News | 9 Aug 2008 | 9:35 am Live text - England v South AfricaSouth Africa reach an early lunch 12 runs behind England at 110-2 on a rain-affected third day of the final Test at The Oval.Source: BBC Sport | Sport Homepage | World Edition | 9 Aug 2008 | 9:33 am Sanchez clinches road race goldSamuel Sanchez edges a dramatic sprint finish to claim Spain's first cycling road race Olympic gold.Source: BBC Sport | Sport Homepage | World Edition | 9 Aug 2008 | 9:32 am Spains' Sanchez wins men's Olympic road raceSamuel Sanchez of Spain has taken the gold medal in the Olympic cycling men's road race. Davide Rebellin of Italy won the silver on his 37th birthday and Fabian Cancellara of SwitzerlandSource: Infocious RSS raw feed - channel BNewsSports | 9 Aug 2008 | 9:31 am Fighting talk from Magpies ownerNewcastle owner Mike Ashley has told Kevin Keegan the Magpies should be capable of competing with the Premier League's top four.Source: FOXSports.com News for FOX SOCCER | 9 Aug 2008 | 9:01 am Fergie: Refreshing to face PompeySir Alex Ferguson admits it is refreshing for Manchester United to be facing one of the Premier League's lesser lights in the Community Shield.Source: FOXSports.com News for FOX SOCCER | 9 Aug 2008 | 8:54 am U.S. men post top score in their gymnastics qualifying groupCaptain Kevin Tan predicted a score of 365 points, and the Americans lead their subdivision with 365.200. Americans must wait for two more groups to see if their score is among the eight best for advancement...Source: Infocious RSS raw feed - channel BNPaperSports | 9 Aug 2008 | 8:50 am U.S. men post top score in their gymnastics qualifying groupCaptain Kevin Tan predicted a score of 365 points, and the Americans won their subdivision with 365.200. Americans must wait for two more groups to see if their score is among the eight best for advancement to finals.BEIJING Team captain Kevin Tan predicted the United States would score 365 points in today's men's gymnastics team qualifying competition at the Olympics. Source: L.A. Times - Sports | 9 Aug 2008 | 8:50 am Pang takes pistol gold for ChinaPang Wei claims China's second Olympic gold and its first shooting medal of the Games, as he wins the men's 10m air pistol event.Source: BBC Sport | Sport Homepage | World Edition | 9 Aug 2008 | 8:28 am Favre Receives a Big City WelcomeAt the beginning of Brett Favre’s career, the Jets whiffed on drafting him. On Friday he was finally welcomed to New York by Mayor Michael R. Bloomberg at City Hall.Source: NYT > Sports | 9 Aug 2008 | 8:18 am Dolphins Sign Former Jet Chad PenningtonChad Pennington, cut by the New York Jets after they signed Brett Favre, signed with the Miami Dolphins on Friday.Source: NYT > Sports | 9 Aug 2008 | 8:05 am Estrada gets off to a strong start with first-round victoryU.S. middleweight defeats Maderna of Argentina in a rematch from regional qualifying tournament. It was hard to...Source: Infocious RSS raw feed - channel BNPaperSports | 9 Aug 2008 | 7:55 am Estrada gets off to a strong start with first-round victoryU.S. middleweight defeats Maderna of Argentina in a rematch from regional qualifying tournament.It was hard to tell who was more relieved after Shawn Estrada's Olympic debut, the boxer or his coach. Source: L.A. Times - Sports | 9 Aug 2008 | 7:55 am Angels 10, Yankees 5: Kennedy Comes Back, but He’s Not ImprovedIan Kennedy allowed nine hits and five runs, and the Yankees fell to 63-53, six and a half games behind the Tampa Bay Rays in the American League East.Source: NYT > Sports | 9 Aug 2008 | 7:46 am As Dolphin, Pennington Will Face Jets in OpenerAfter more than a year of dueling with Kellen Clemens for the starting role, Chad Pennington did not expect the situation to be resolved by the Jets releasing him.Source: NYT > Sports | 9 Aug 2008 | 7:25 am Weightlifter Chen wins China's first gold of GamesChen Xiexia won gold in the women's 48-kilogram weight category and set an Olympic record.Source: ESPN.com | 9 Aug 2008 | 7:14 am Beijing Olympics' opening ceremony blends technology and traditionThe power and precision of a rising China are on display with 14,000 performers and hundreds of athletes. The downsides: heat, humidity and numbing repetition.Beijing Source: L.A. Times - Sports | 9 Aug 2008 | 7:00 am This shooter isn't so sharpDu Li, under pressure in the 10-meter air rifle to win China's first gold of the Beijing Games, finishes fifth. ...Source: Infocious RSS raw feed - channel BNPaperSports | 9 Aug 2008 | 7:00 am Selig questions Dodgers' Manny Ramirez trade but plans no actionThe commissioner's office says it is reviewing issues in the deal that brought Ramirez from the Red Sox. The Dodgers...Source: Infocious RSS raw feed - channel BNPaperSports | 9 Aug 2008 | 7:00 am Ramirez is a big hit with his generosityDodgers new slugger gives as good as he gets.Another home run, and the guy is amazing. He makes every play, and the Dodgers are so much better with him on the field. Source: L.A. Times - Sports | 9 Aug 2008 | 7:00 am Brad Penny returns and beats GiantsRight-hander goes five innings for his first victory since May 2. Jeff Kent gets the key hit in five-run third inning. ...Source: Infocious RSS raw feed - channel BNPaperSports | 9 Aug 2008 | 7:00 am Angels keep the hits coming against YankeesAngels pound out 17 hits, including four each by Torii Hunter and Howie Kendrick, in 10-5 victory. Jered Weaver gets his 10th win. ...Source: Infocious RSS raw feed - channel BNPaperSports | 9 Aug 2008 | 7:00 am U.S. Olympian Lopez Lomong's great escapeWe've heard it before, but not from the U.S. flag-bearer himself. His is a gripping tale like no other.BEIJING -- By now, if you've paid attention at all, you will be up to speed on the story of Lopez Lomong, United States Olympic 1,500-meter runner and opening-ceremony flag-bearer. Source: L.A. Times - Sports | 9 Aug 2008 | 7:00 am Bud Selig questions Dodgers' Manny Ramirez tradeThe baseball commissioner's office says it is reviewing issues in the deal that brought Ramirez from the Red Sox. ...Source: Infocious RSS raw feed - channel BNPaperSports | 9 Aug 2008 | 7:00 am An Olympics, at least, for the people, about the peopleThe exuberance of China's citizens injects humanity into the opening ceremony.As promised Friday, the People's Republic of China loudly marched onto the world stage and gloriously linked hands with the world. Source: L.A. Times - Sports | 9 Aug 2008 | 7:00 am Quarterback Mark Sanchez suffers knee injuryJunior starter is carted off the field with a dislocated left knee cap shortly after start of today's practice, but he hopes he can be back for the season opener. ...Source: Infocious RSS raw feed - channel BNPaperSports | 9 Aug 2008 | 7:00 am Brad Penny returns and beats GiantsRight-hander goes five innings for his first victory since May 2. Jeff Kent gets the key hit in five-run third inning.SAN FRANCISCO -- Brad Penny gave up only one run, but his fastball sat mostly in the upper-80s. Source: L.A. Times - Sports | 9 Aug 2008 | 7:00 am An Olympics, at least, for the people, about the peopleThe exuberance of China's citizens injects humanity into the opening ceremony. As promised Friday, the People's...Source: Infocious RSS raw feed - channel BNPaperSports | 9 Aug 2008 | 7:00 am Angels keep the hits coming against YankeesAngels pound out 17 hits, including four each by Torii Hunter and Howie Kendrick, in 10-5 victory. Jered Weaver gets his 10th win.A trio of New York Yankees pitchers probably knew how Reggie Willits felt Friday night. Source: L.A. Times - Sports | 9 Aug 2008 | 7:00 am Degale gets off to flying startBritish middleweight boxer James Degale gets his Olympic campaign off to a winning start.Source: BBC Sport | Sport Homepage | World Edition | 9 Aug 2008 | 6:57 am USC's Sanchez dislocates kneecap, is day-to-dayUSC starting quarterback Mark Sanchez was carted off the field at Friday's practice with an apparent knee injury.Source: ESPN.com | 9 Aug 2008 | 6:53 am Buehrle shuts out BoSox into eighth as ChiSox winVisit ESPN.com for the complete story.Source: ESPN.com | 9 Aug 2008 | 6:35 am Chen lifts first gold for ChinaWeightlifter Chen Xiexia gives the hosts their first victory of the 2008 Olympics with a win in the women's 48kg event.Source: BBC Sport | Sport Homepage | World Edition | 9 Aug 2008 | 6:34 am Sports of The Times: In Living Room, a Window Into the GamesDespite the politics of the Games, we should remember that ordinary folk enjoy them and are excited and proud to have them.Source: NYT > Sports | 9 Aug 2008 | 6:26 am Cubs hold off Cards on Blanco's hit in 11th inningVisit ESPN.com for the complete story.Source: ESPN.com | 9 Aug 2008 | 6:22 am American League Roundup: Buehrle Leads White SoxMark Buehrle took a shutout into the eighth inning, and the Chicago White Sox handed Jon Lester his first loss in two and a half months, hanging on to beat the visiting Boston Red Sox, 5-3.Source: NYT > Sports | 9 Aug 2008 | 5:52 am Hawks keep F Smith, match Grizzlies' offer sheetHawks restricted free agent Josh Smith has signed a five-year, $58 million offer sheet with the Grizzlies, the Atlanta Journal-Constitution reported Friday.Source: ESPN.com | 9 Aug 2008 | 5:39 am Favre finally arrives in New York, meets mayorBrett Favre has touched down in New York, and is already rubbing elbows with the city's top official.Source: ESPN.com | 9 Aug 2008 | 5:37 am Casilla gets good report from hand specialist (AP)AP - The Minnesota Twins may get rookie second baseman Alexi Casilla back sooner than initially expected, but ailing outfielder Michael Cuddyer certainly won't be back any time soon.Source: Yahoo! News: Sports News | 9 Aug 2008 | 5:33 am E.M. Swift: U.S. vs. China comes down to pressureThe best U.S.-China team matchup will come in women's gymnastics. Whichever team handles the pressure best will strike gold, writes SI.com's E.M. Swift.Source: SI.com | 9 Aug 2008 | 5:30 am Bush leads Raiders to 18-6 win over 49ers (AP)
Source: Yahoo! News: Sports News | 9 Aug 2008 | 5:02 am Roddick, Fish advance to semifinals in Los AngelesAndy Roddick's quest for a third title this year continued with a win in the semifinals of the Countrywide Classic on Friday, downing Marc Gicquel 6-3, 6-1.Source: Tennis News: CBSSports.com | 9 Aug 2008 | 5:00 am Czech woman wins first Olympic gold in air rifleRead full story for latest details.Source: SI.com | 9 Aug 2008 | 4:52 am Hawks match Grizzlies' offer to hold onto SmithRead full story for latest details.Source: SI.com | 9 Aug 2008 | 3:52 am USC QB Sanchez dislocates kneecap in practiceRead full story for latest details.Source: SI.com | 9 Aug 2008 | 3:52 am CC Sabathia pitches Brewers past Nationals, 5-0 (AP)
Source: Yahoo! News: Sports News | 9 Aug 2008 | 2:48 am Hawks match Grizzlies' offer sheet for Josh Smith (AP)AP - Josh Smith will remain with the Hawks after Atlanta quickly matched an offer sheet from the Memphis Grizzlies on Friday.Source: Yahoo! News: Sports News | 9 Aug 2008 | 2:42 am Dolphins sign ex-Jet Chad Pennington (AP)
Source: Yahoo! News: Sports News | 9 Aug 2008 | 2:34 am Dolphins sign Pennington to two-year contractRead full story for latest details.Source: SI.com | 9 Aug 2008 | 2:25 am Eagles, Westbrook agree on 3-year, $21M dealRead full story for latest details.Source: SI.com | 9 Aug 2008 | 1:57 am Del Potro powers through to Los Angeles final four (AFP)
Source: Yahoo! News: Sports News | 9 Aug 2008 | 1:34 am Holmes leads the PGA as the only player under par (AP)
Source: Yahoo! News: Sports News | 9 Aug 2008 | 1:18 am UA says Razorbacks Beverley 'will not compete' (AP)AP - Arkansas guard Patrick Beverley won't play for the Razorbacks this season, the school said Friday.Source: Yahoo! News: Sports News | 9 Aug 2008 | 1:15 am Robinho staying at Real - CalderonReal Madrid president Ramon Calderon has ruled out "any possibility" of Robinho leaving the for the Prem's Chelsea.Source: FOXSports.com News for FOX SOCCER | 8 Aug 2008 | 11:30 pm Ronaldo back training in month and new deal mootedCristiano Ronaldo returned to Manchester United on Friday as club manager Alex Ferguson said he wants to extend the Portugal winger's contract and warned Real Madrid to stay away from his players. Ferguson also said that Ronaldo, who played with an ankle injury as United won English and European titles in May, will begin full training in a month following surgery last month.Source: FOXSports.com News for FOX SOCCER | 8 Aug 2008 | 10:27 pm Fergie: More to come from RonaldoManchester United manager Sir Alex Ferguson expects the Premier League's top-scorer Cristiano Ronaldo to improve again this season.Source: FOXSports.com News for FOX SOCCER | 8 Aug 2008 | 10:26 pm A stroll through Italy and the Serie AWorrying times for Milan star Kaka who is struggling to shake off the knee injury that plagued his last season.Source: FOXSports.com News for FOX SOCCER | 8 Aug 2008 | 9:36 pm Games open with extravaganzaRead full story for latest details.Source: SI.com | 8 Aug 2008 | 7:37 pm France's Montcourt gets 2-month ban for bettingFrench player Mathieu Montcourt was banned from the men's tennis circuit for two months on Friday after being found guilty of betting on matches.Source: Tennis News: CBSSports.com | 8 Aug 2008 | 7:21 pm
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