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Tina Thompson leads U.S. blowout over China, 108-63She scores 13 of her game-high 27 points in the first quarter.BEIJING -- The Chinese national anthem was sung with as much pride and fervor, the opening basket cheered with similar gusto. Source: L.A. Times - Sports | 11 Aug 2008 | 2:45 pm Czechs to face England without RosickyThe Czech Republic will still be without injured midfielder Tomas Rosicky when it plays England in a friendly ahead of qualifying for the 2010 World Cup.Source: FOXSports.com News for FOX SOCCER | 11 Aug 2008 | 2:29 pm Rosicky not rushing Gunners returnArsenal midfielder Tomas Rosicky admits he will take his time before returning to action this season.Source: FOXSports.com News for FOX SOCCER | 11 Aug 2008 | 2:28 pm Live - OlympicsAndy Murray crashes out in the first round of the men's singles tennis, but Great Britain win gold and bronze in the women's 400m freestyle.Source: BBC Sport | Sport Homepage | World Edition | 11 Aug 2008 | 2:28 pm Michael Phelps and relay teammates relish their golden momentKatie Hoff, edged out of a gold medal in the 400 freestyle finals, came back to swim the fourth-fastest qualifying time in the 200 free Monday night.BEIJING -- On any other night, a world-record swim by Italy's Federica Pellegrini in the heats of the 200-meter freestyle, an Olympic record by Michael Phelps in the heats of the men's 200 butterfly and Katie Hoff's continuation of a frustrating quest for gold would have been the main topic of conversation at the National Aquatics Center. Source: L.A. Times - Sports | 11 Aug 2008 | 2:25 pm ESPN.com has launched many new widgets that offer scores, stats, and newsSource: ESPN.com | 11 Aug 2008 | 2:20 pm Pietersen reign starts with a winEngland seal a six-wicket win over South Africa to hand Test captain Kevin Pietersen a winning start to his Test captaincy.Source: BBC Sport | Sport Homepage | World Edition | 11 Aug 2008 | 2:19 pm Jags' Jones has hearing Monday on cocaine charge (AP)AP - Jacksonville Jaguars receiver Matt Jones pleaded not guilty Monday to possession of cocaine, a charge that carries up to 10 years in prison and a $10,000 fine.Source: Yahoo! News: Sports News | 11 Aug 2008 | 2:10 pm Gay aiming for world record in 100m gold bidTyson Gay thinks he might need to break 9.7 seconds to win the Olympic 100 metres final and has been focused on doing just that since Usain Bolt ran his world record of 9.72 in May.Source: ESPN.com | 11 Aug 2008 | 2:06 pm Lezak, Not Phelps, Puts On a ShowMichael Phelps’s pursuit of Mark Spitz’s record of seven swimming gold medals in one Olympics remained alive with a little help from Jason Lezak.Source: NYT > Sports | 11 Aug 2008 | 2:03 pm Nadal, Federer, Serena win Olympic singles debutsRafael Nadal made a successful debut in Olympic singles Monday, overcoming numerous missed chances by sweeping the final four games to beat Italy's Potito Starace.Source: ESPN.com | 11 Aug 2008 | 1:55 pm Nadal Sweats Out His First Olympic WinRafael Nadal was far from comfortable in the clammy air at Olympic Green against Potito Starace, but he prevailed in Monday’s opening match, 6-2, 3-6, 6-2.Source: NYT > Sports | 11 Aug 2008 | 1:55 pm Portsmouth sign Kaboul from SpursPortsmouth seal the signing of defender Younes Kaboul from Tottenham for an undisclosed fee.Source: BBC Sport | Sport Homepage | World Edition | 11 Aug 2008 | 1:41 pm U.S. Gymnasts Overcome Injuries in QualifyingDespite a last-minute injury and a flurry of errors, the U.S. is in second place in women’s gymnastics qualifying.Source: NYT > Sports | 11 Aug 2008 | 1:34 pm Marlins 8, Mets 2: Unable to Find His Groove, Pelfrey Stays in RutThe Marlins tagged Mike Pelfrey for seven hits and six runs while the Mets’ offense failed to handle the Florida pitcher Josh Johnson for the second time in two weeks.Source: NYT > Sports | 11 Aug 2008 | 1:16 pm Nadal, Serena survive Olympic singles debutsRead full story for latest details.Source: SI.com | 11 Aug 2008 | 1:11 pm Spanish cyclist Moreno first to fail doping testSpanish cyclist Maria Isabel Moreno has been kicked out of the Beijing Olympics after testing positive for EPO.Source: ESPN.com | 11 Aug 2008 | 1:08 pm Greco-Roman Coach Survives to Defy ExpectationsSteve Fraser went to the Beijing Games to lead the United States Greco-Roman wrestling team by achieving the impossible.Source: NYT > Sports | 11 Aug 2008 | 1:07 pm McClaren's FC Twente hosts Arsenal in qualifyingSteve McClaren's time as England boss may count for nothing when FC Twente takes on Arsenal in Champions League qualifying.Source: FOXSports.com News for FOX SOCCER | 11 Aug 2008 | 1:07 pm Kapler's walk-off HR in 13th caps Brewers' rallyVisit ESPN.com for the complete story.Source: ESPN.com | 11 Aug 2008 | 1:03 pm Phelps, Hoff move on in Olympic swim qualifying (AP)
Source: Yahoo! News: Sports News | 11 Aug 2008 | 12:56 pm Jason Rogers hopes the second time's a charmThe Westside athlete has the right 'strength of mind' at his second Games.Jason Rogers' introduction to Olympic fencing didn't go as well as he had hoped. Source: L.A. Times - Sports | 11 Aug 2008 | 12:55 pm Opening batsmen give England good start in final SA TestAlastair Cook and Andrew Strauss gave England an ideal start in their pursuit of a target of 197 runs on the fifth day of the fourth and final Test against South Africa at the Oval on...Source: Infocious RSS raw feed - channel BNewsSports | 11 Aug 2008 | 12:35 pm Spanish cyclist becomes first doping failure of GamesSpanish cyclist Maria Isobel Moreno became the first athlete to fail a doping test here at the Olympic Games, the IOC revealed on Monday. The 27-year-old tested positive for...Source: Infocious RSS raw feed - channel BNewsSports | 11 Aug 2008 | 12:26 pm Man Utd player wins £4.5m payoutA Manchester United player whose career ended when he was injured in a bad tackle is awarded £4.5m in compensation.Source: BBC Sport | Sport Homepage | World Edition | 11 Aug 2008 | 12:23 pm Favre forced to run a penalty lap at Jets practiceBrett Favre fumbled a snap from Nick Mangold on Sunday morning and knew what was coming next: his first penalty lap.Source: ESPN.com | 11 Aug 2008 | 12:14 pm Murray crashes out of Olympics tennis at first hurdleSixth seed Andy Murray of Britain suffered an upset 7-6, 6-4 loss to Lu Yen-Hsun of Taiwan in the first round of the Olympic Games here on Monday. The Scotsman joined fellow...Source: Infocious RSS raw feed - channel BNewsSports | 11 Aug 2008 | 12:02 pm Peter King: Vick could play pro football in 2009Why Michael Vick could land in the UFL, plus notes from preseason.Source: SI.com | 11 Aug 2008 | 11:53 am Nadal, Federer, Serena, Venus all win at Olympics (AP)
Source: Yahoo! News: Sports News | 11 Aug 2008 | 11:51 am Gay ready to break 9.7 to take 100m goldBEIJING (Reuters) - Tyson Gay thinks he might need to break 9.7 seconds to win the Olympic 100 meters final and has been focused on doing just that since Usain Bolt ran his world record of...Source: Infocious RSS raw feed - channel BNewsSports | 11 Aug 2008 | 11:47 am Phelps easily moves on in 200 butterfly prelimsMichael Phelps has advanced to the semifinals of the 200-meter butterfly at the Beijing Olympics. The American won his preliminary heat in 1 minute, 53.70 seconds Monday night, lowering...Source: Infocious RSS raw feed - channel BNewsSports | 11 Aug 2008 | 11:43 am FIFA says Worlc Cup qualifying matches threatened by Georgia crisisagainst Ireland because of the escalating crisis in the country. World soccer's governing body said Monday it has yet to decide if Georgia is safe enough for the home match scheduled...Source: Infocious RSS raw feed - channel BNewsSports | 11 Aug 2008 | 11:42 am Michael Phelps wins his 2nd gold of 2008 OlympicsMichael Phelps has his second gold of the Beijing games. It came in the 400-meter freestyle relay and he got the gold because of the performance of teammate Jason Lezak, who swam the anchorSource: Infocious RSS raw feed - channel BNewsSports | 11 Aug 2008 | 11:34 am Quintavalle wins women's lightweight judo goldItaly's Giulia Quintavalle won the women's 57-kilogram judo gold at the Beijing Games on Monday, defeating Deborah Gravenstijn of the Netherlands. Quintavalle took the early lead in the...Source: Infocious RSS raw feed - channel BNewsSports | 11 Aug 2008 | 11:22 am Tendulkar out of one-day seriesIndian batsman Sachin Tendulkar will miss the one-day series against Sri Lanka due to an elbow injury.Source: BBC Sport | Sport Homepage | World Edition | 11 Aug 2008 | 11:15 am Pellegrini breaks world record in women's 200 freeFederica Pellegrini of Italy has set a world record in the 200-meter freestyle preliminaries at the Beijing Olympics. She won her heat Monday night in 1 minute, 55.45 seconds, lowering...Source: Infocious RSS raw feed - channel BNewsSports | 11 Aug 2008 | 11:08 am Lezak's record-setting swim keeps Phelps' medal hopes aliveMichael Phelps is still on course for eight golds. Jason Lezak made sure of that with a riveting anchor leg in the 400 freestyle relay, says Michael Farber.Source: SI.com | 11 Aug 2008 | 11:07 am Guggenheim Foundation and CICE Present Record-Breaking Exhibition 'Cai Guo-Qiang: I Want to Believe' at the National Art Museum of China in Beijing for Olympic GamesNEW YORK, Aug. 11 /PRNewswire/ -- The Solomon R. Guggenheim Foundation and The Center of International Cultural Exchange, Ministry of Culture, P.R.C. will present the...Source: Infocious RSS raw feed - channel BNewsSports | 11 Aug 2008 | 11:02 am Sri Lanka wrap up series victorySri Lanka defeat India by eight wickets in Colombo to win their Test series 2-1.Source: BBC Sport | Sport Homepage | World Edition | 11 Aug 2008 | 10:59 am Man Utd starlet awarded four million pounds damages (AFP)
Source: Yahoo! News: Sports News | 11 Aug 2008 | 10:54 am Sports of The Times: Injured and Defeated, Yao Treasures the MomentYao Ming has done more for China as a burgeoning sports power than a thousand gymnasts and swimmers.Source: NYT > Sports | 11 Aug 2008 | 10:39 am Harrington fills Tiger void with PGA win (AP)
Source: Yahoo! News: Sports News | 11 Aug 2008 | 10:15 am Fergie: More to come from NaniManchester United manager Sir Alex Ferguson is expecting to see more mature performances from Portuguese winger Nani this season.Source: FOXSports.com News for FOX SOCCER | 11 Aug 2008 | 10:15 am Condition of American in knifing attack improves (AP)
Source: Yahoo! News: Sports News | 11 Aug 2008 | 10:13 am TV Sports: NBC Is Broadcasting Live, Except When It Isn’tSo much in television is targeted at the Eastern time zone, the one with the greatest population. The Olympics are no exception.Source: NYT > Sports | 11 Aug 2008 | 9:19 am Former Thai PM flees to the UKOusted Thai PM Thaksin Shinawatra says he will not return to Thailand from the UK to answer corruption charges.Source: BBC Sport | Sport Homepage | World Edition | 11 Aug 2008 | 9:16 am Harrington revels in historic winPadraig Harrington is overjoyed at becoming the first European to win consecutive Majors.Source: BBC Sport | Sport Homepage | World Edition | 11 Aug 2008 | 9:09 am Adlington snatches swimming goldRebecca Adlington wins Britain's first Olympic women's swimming gold since 1960 with victory in the 400m freestyle, while her team-mate Jo Jackson takes bronze.Source: BBC Sport | Sport Homepage | World Edition | 11 Aug 2008 | 9:04 am Webster's Premier League Predictions return!WEBSTER: With the season just days away, Nick dusts off the crystal ball and shares his Premier League predictions.Source: FOXSports.com News for FOX SOCCER | 11 Aug 2008 | 8:46 am Sports of The Times: A Medal Chase Ignored by Phelps, Watched Closely by Everyone ElseMichael Phelps did not enter these eight events, and all the heats leading up to them, to merely break even or get lucky. He is in it for the record.Source: NYT > Sports | 11 Aug 2008 | 8:30 am Diamondbacks' Webb beats Braves for 17th win (AP)
Source: Yahoo! News: Sports News | 11 Aug 2008 | 8:21 am Nadal comes through tough openerWimbledon champion Rafael Nadal is tested in the first round of the Olympic men's singles by Italy's Potito Starace.Source: BBC Sport | Sport Homepage | World Edition | 11 Aug 2008 | 8:17 am At P.G.A., Harrington Foils García (Again)After his successful title defense of the British Open at Royal Birkdale, Padraig Harrington won the British Open and P.G.A. Championship in succession.Source: NYT > Sports | 11 Aug 2008 | 8:16 am Angels 4, Yankees 3: Angels Complete Sweep as Yanks’ Gloom BuildsWith the game tied at the brink of a three-game sweep by the team with the best record in baseball, the Yankees could not pile on when they needed to.Source: NYT > Sports | 11 Aug 2008 | 7:51 am Phelps wins second gold in 4x100 freestyle relayRead full story for latest details.Source: SI.com | 11 Aug 2008 | 7:49 am U.S. coach's mother-in-law now in stable conditionA spokesman for the U.S. Olympics Committee says the condition of the woman who was attacked on the opening weekend of the Olympics has improved.Source: ESPN.com | 11 Aug 2008 | 7:08 am Rafael Nadal has a tougher opener than expectedThe soon-to-be No. 1 player in the world needs three sets to beat No. 71 Potito Starace. BEIJING - Rafael Nadal...Source: Infocious RSS raw feed - channel BNPaperSports | 11 Aug 2008 | 7:05 am Rafael Nadal has a tougher opener than expectedThe soon-to-be No. 1 player in the world needs three sets to beat No. 71 Potito Starace.BEIJING - Rafael Nadal got more than he bargained for Monday in his first-round Olympic men's singles match. Source: L.A. Times - Sports | 11 Aug 2008 | 7:05 am Men's basketball: It was a billion to 1, and we did itThe U.S. men's team begins redeeming itself with an Olympic win led by a special K: Coach Mike Krzyzewski.Beijing Source: L.A. Times - Sports | 11 Aug 2008 | 7:00 am U.S. relay team keeps Michael Phelps' quest aliveJason Lezak overcomes deficit on the final leg of 400 freestyle relay, and U.S. edges France in dramatic fashion.BEIJING -- Cullen Jones went airborne. Michael Phelps let out a roar that probably could have been heard back in Baltimore. And Garrett Weber-Gale looked as if he might crush Phelps with a hug on the pool deck. Source: L.A. Times - Sports | 11 Aug 2008 | 7:00 am Dodgers let another one get awayA day after Jonathan Broxton blows a save, Casey Blake's error and Hong-Chih Kuo's misplay enable Giants to score two unearned runs in ninth inning to win.SAN FRANCISCO -- Looking ahead on their schedule, the Dodgers saw series at Dodger Stadium against the National League East-leading Philadelphia Phillies and the wild card-leading Milwaukee Brewers. Source: L.A. Times - Sports | 11 Aug 2008 | 7:00 am Manny Ramirez is Dodgers' man in middle of everythingDodgers new left fielder has brought life to the lineup from the cleanup spot and has proven to be the life of the clubhouse as well.SAN FRANCISCO -- Russell Martin said he was unsure what Manny Ramirez would be like or how he would influence the Dodgers' clubhouse. Never had Martin played with someone of Ramirez's stature. Source: L.A. Times - Sports | 11 Aug 2008 | 7:00 am Dodgers can't even handle the Giants, which doesn't bode wellAfter losing two straight to San Francisco, they talk a good game but fail to show that they have what it takes to win with any consistency.SAN FRANCISCO -- Bow-wow. Source: L.A. Times - Sports | 11 Aug 2008 | 7:00 am U.S. softball team turns to Southern CaliforniansLaura Berg, one of the many U.S. softball players with Golden State ties, thinks about her exit plans as the only four-time U.S. Olympian in the sport. ...Source: Infocious RSS raw feed - channel BNPaperSports | 11 Aug 2008 | 7:00 am Dodgers can't even handle the Giants, which doesn't bode wellAfter losing two straight to San Francisco, they talk a good game but fail to show that they have what it takes to win with any consistency. ...Source: Infocious RSS raw feed - channel BNPaperSports | 11 Aug 2008 | 7:00 am Chone Figgins' single completes sweep of YankeesThird baseman's hit drives in Kendrick with winning run; it is the Angels' first sweep of the Yankees in Anaheim since 1995.This was no ordinary seeing-eye grounder. It was a multiple-hop worm-burner with X-ray vision, a roller that somehow squeaked its way through two highway pylons wearing New York Yankees uniforms to give the Angels a dramatic and somewhat shocking walk-off victory Sunday afternoon. Source: L.A. Times - Sports | 11 Aug 2008 | 7:00 am Ben Olson is out eight weeksQuarterback has a broken toe on his right foot; Craft and Forcier are leading candidates to replace him. UCLA quarterback Ben Olson suffered...Source: Infocious RSS raw feed - channel BNPaperSports | 11 Aug 2008 | 7:00 am Chone Figgins' single completes Angels' sweep of YankeesThird baseman's single scores Kendrick with winning run; it is the Angels' first sweep of the Yankees in Anaheim since 1996. ...Source: Infocious RSS raw feed - channel BNPaperSports | 11 Aug 2008 | 7:00 am Dodgers' quiet man, Andre Ethier, has last wordNow that he appears to be the everyday right fielder, Ethier says he's glad he didn't complain about his lack of playing time earlier. ...Source: Infocious RSS raw feed - channel BNPaperSports | 11 Aug 2008 | 7:00 am Men's basketball: It was a billion to 1, and we did itThe U.S. men's team begins redeeming itself with an Olympic win led by a special K: Coach Mike Krzyzewski. BeijingSource: Infocious RSS raw feed - channel BNPaperSports | 11 Aug 2008 | 7:00 am Chone Figgins' single complete sweep on YankeesThird baseman's single scores Kendrick with winning run; it is the Angels' first sweep of the Yankees in Anaheim since 1996. ...Source: Infocious RSS raw feed - channel BNPaperSports | 11 Aug 2008 | 7:00 am U.S. men's basketball team routs China, 101-70, in Olympic openerAfter the Chinese keep it close for 15 minutes, it's a red, white and blue track meet with dunks. BEIJING -- Now...Source: Infocious RSS raw feed - channel BNPaperSports | 11 Aug 2008 | 7:00 am Howie Kendrick reels in the catch of the daySecond baseman makes an over-the-shoulder grab of a Derek Jeter popup in the seventh inning to end a threat by the Yankees. Derek Jeter's...Source: Infocious RSS raw feed - channel BNPaperSports | 11 Aug 2008 | 7:00 am Cards lose Carpenter then fall to Dempster, CubsVisit ESPN.com for the complete story.Source: ESPN.com | 11 Aug 2008 | 6:44 am Neville makes full return after 17 months outWhile Alex Ferguson mulls over resolving Manchester United's lack of manpower in attack, Gary Neville's first competitive start since March 2007 on Sunday provides another option in his defensive unit.Source: FOXSports.com News for FOX SOCCER | 11 Aug 2008 | 6:14 am American hurt in Beijing knife attack now stableRead full story for latest details.Source: SI.com | 11 Aug 2008 | 6:12 am Ferguson looking to strengthen after opening winManchester United manager Alex Ferguson will continue searching for a new striker after his team's failure to score against Portsmouth on Sunday meant it had to rely on a penalty shootout to win the Community Shield for a second straight season.Source: FOXSports.com News for FOX SOCCER | 11 Aug 2008 | 5:53 am Fergie refuses to rule out Henry bidSir Alex Ferguson is hopeful of adding to Manchester United's strike ranks this week - and has not ruled out a shock move for Thierry Henry.Source: FOXSports.com News for FOX SOCCER | 11 Aug 2008 | 5:53 am Jankovic replaces Ivanovic as women's No. 1 playerJelena Jankovic officially took over the world No. 1 ranking in women's tennis on Monday, knowing for a week she would be replacing Serbian compatriot Ana Ivanovic.Source: Tennis News: CBSSports.com | 11 Aug 2008 | 5:23 am Hoff upset in 400 freestyleRead full story for latest details.Source: SI.com | 11 Aug 2008 | 3:49 am Del Potro upsets Roddick to win Los Angeles tennis final (AFP)
Source: Yahoo! News: Sports News | 11 Aug 2008 | 1:39 am King of the road: Kyle Busch holds on at the GlenKyle Busch won the Centurion Boats at The Glen at Watkins Glen International, becoming the first driver in NASCAR history to win three road course races in one season.Source: ESPN.com | 11 Aug 2008 | 1:33 am Steelers fill backup QB role by signing LeftwichRead full story for latest details.Source: SI.com | 11 Aug 2008 | 1:27 am Mahut needs three sets to top Odesnik in D.C. openerNicolas Mahut beat Wayne Odesnik 4-6, 6-4, 6-4 in the opening match of the Legg Mason Tennis Classic Sunday.Source: Tennis News: CBSSports.com | 11 Aug 2008 | 1:08 am UCLA QB Olson breaks foot, out at least 8 weeksUCLA quarterback Ben Olson broke his foot and could miss eight weeks.Source: ESPN.com | 11 Aug 2008 | 1:06 am Kyle Busch makes history at The GlenRead full story for latest details.Source: SI.com | 11 Aug 2008 | 12:33 am Actor Lazenby to dispute Shriver's custody claimFormer James Bond actor George Lazenby says he will fight Pam Shriver's claim for custody over the couple's three young children.Source: Tennis News: CBSSports.com | 11 Aug 2008 | 12:32 am Del Potro wins third title in row, tops Roddick in L.A.Juan Martin del Potro defeated Andy Roddick 6-1, 7-6 (2) in the Countrywide Classic final Sunday to win his third consecutive title and 14th match in a row.Source: Tennis News: CBSSports.com | 11 Aug 2008 | 12:00 am Busch wins Watkins Glen, makes road course history (AP)
Source: Yahoo! News: Sports News | 10 Aug 2008 | 11:26 pm Favre fumbles snap, cheered during penalty lapRead full story for latest details.Source: SI.com | 10 Aug 2008 | 11:23 pm Team USA routs China in openerRead full story for latest details.Source: SI.com | 10 Aug 2008 | 6:37 pm US NBA stars roll past China in historic duel (AFP)
Source: Yahoo! News: Sports News | 10 Aug 2008 | 5:52 pm Manchester United retains Community ShieldManchester United beat Portsmouth in a penalty shootout to retain the season-opening Community Shield.Source: FOXSports.com News for FOX SOCCER | 10 Aug 2008 | 5:23 pm Ivanovic's hand injury problem, out of OlympicsTop-seeded Ana Ivanovic withdrew from Olympic tennis Sunday because of inflammation in her right hand that has bothered her for several weeks.Source: Tennis News: CBSSports.com | 10 Aug 2008 | 1:37 pm
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