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Not Content With Gold, Phelps Stalks Spitz and ’72Michael Phelps dominated the 200-meter freestyle, grabbing his third gold medal and his third world record.Source: NYT > Sports | 12 Aug 2008 | 12:54 pm Montgomery set to win 100th capPercy Montgomery will win his 100th cap for South Africa in the Tri-Nations match against South Africa.Source: BBC Sport | Sport Homepage | World Edition | 12 Aug 2008 | 12:51 pm Mayo doping ban upheld by courtThe Court of Arbitration for Sport confirms Spanish cyclist Iban Mayo's two-year ban for a failed drugs test during the 2007 Tour de France.Source: BBC Sport | Sport Homepage | World Edition | 12 Aug 2008 | 12:40 pm Chinese Men’s Gymnastics Fulfills Gold HopesAfter a disappointing fifth finish at the 2004 Games, the Chinese team was not about to disappoint in 2008.Source: NYT > Sports | 12 Aug 2008 | 12:39 pm Brian Cazeneuve: Phelps, Peirsol continue U.S. record onslaughtMichael Phelps is 3-for-3 after a record-breaking swim in the 200 freestyle. Phelps was just part of a historic day for the U.S., writes Brian Cazeneuve.Source: SI.com | 12 Aug 2008 | 12:35 pm Barcelona coach Guardiola prepares for first testPep Guardiola faces his first competitive match with Barcelona against Wisla Krakow in Champions League qualifying.Source: FOXSports.com News for FOX SOCCER | 12 Aug 2008 | 12:34 pm ESPN.com has launched many new widgets that offer scores, stats, and newsSource: ESPN.com | 12 Aug 2008 | 12:15 pm U.S. men continue group play vs. AngolaVisit ESPN.com for the complete story.Source: ESPN.com | 12 Aug 2008 | 12:04 pm Silva wants to stay on in SpainValencia star David Silva says he has 'no desire' to move to the Premier League after being linked with Liverpool and Manchester United.Source: FOXSports.com News for FOX SOCCER | 12 Aug 2008 | 11:51 am Lezak back in Olympic pool after sizzling relay (AP)AP - Fresh off his stunning anchor leg in the victorious 400 freestyle relay, American Jason Lezak qualified in the 100 free preliminaries on a Michael Phelps-less night at the Water Cube on Tuesday.Source: Yahoo! News: Sports News | 12 Aug 2008 | 11:47 am Phelps wins 9th career Olympic gold in swimming (AP)
Source: Yahoo! News: Sports News | 12 Aug 2008 | 11:45 am McMahon's Premiership PreviewAs the PL season approaches, Bobby McMahon previews each team, sticks his neck out and invites you to do the same.Source: FOXSports.com News for FOX SOCCER | 12 Aug 2008 | 11:38 am Tuesday's gossip columnMark Hughes to quit Man City, plus other rumoursSource: BBC Sport | Sport Homepage | World Edition | 12 Aug 2008 | 11:38 am U.S. opens softball tourney with rout of VenezuelaVisit ESPN.com for the complete story.Source: ESPN.com | 12 Aug 2008 | 11:29 am Tanimoto wins Japan's second gold in judoAyumi Tanimoto of Japan threw Lucie Decosse of France to the mat Tuesday to defend her Athens title and give Japan its second judo gold in the women's 63-kilogram division. Tanimoto, whoSource: Infocious RSS raw feed - channel BNewsSports | 12 Aug 2008 | 11:26 am Highlights of action Tuesday at the Beijing GamesSTAR Michael Phelps won the 200-meter freestyle for his third gold medal, on pace for a record eight in a single Olympics. It was his ninth career gold, tied with Mark Spitz, Carl...Source: Infocious RSS raw feed - channel BNewsSports | 12 Aug 2008 | 11:17 am Slovakia's Martikan gets single canoe slalom goldMichal Martikan of Slovakia has won the gold medal in single canoe slalom, his first since taking the top spot on the Olympic podium in Atlanta. Martikan won silver in Sydney and Athens,Source: Infocious RSS raw feed - channel BNewsSports | 12 Aug 2008 | 11:05 am Serena, Venus cruise into third round in OlympicsSerena Williams raced into the third round at the Olympics, winning the final 10 games Tuesday to beat Samantha Stosur of Australia 6-2, 6-0 in 44 minutes.Source: ESPN.com | 12 Aug 2008 | 10:54 am Britain’s Hope for the Future, and He’s Just 14British synchronized diver Tom Daley, who is smaller than more than half the women competing in his events, can control himself in the air better than divers with larger body masses.Source: NYT > Sports | 12 Aug 2008 | 10:52 am Russian teen Albiev wins 60 kg wrestling goldIslam-Beka Albiev has won Russia's second Olympic Greco-Roman wrestling medal in as many matches in Beijing, defeating Vitaliy Rahimov of Azerbaijan in the 60-kilogram final. According...Source: Infocious RSS raw feed - channel BNewsSports | 12 Aug 2008 | 10:52 am Pirates 7, Mets 5: Mets Send Out an S O S (Save Our Starters)The bullpen’s woeful performance ruined what the Mets had spent all season waiting for — a dominant outing from Pedro Martínez.Source: NYT > Sports | 12 Aug 2008 | 10:51 am Robinho 'wants 5m euro salary to stay at Real' (AFP)
Source: Yahoo! News: Sports News | 12 Aug 2008 | 10:51 am Robinho 'wants 5m euro salary to stay at Real'Chelsea target Robinho says he'll stay put at Real Madrid if they agree to double his salary to five million euros a year, local media suggested here Tuesday. The Spanish...Source: Infocious RSS raw feed - channel BNewsSports | 12 Aug 2008 | 10:50 am US 1,600-meter relay world record scrapped (AP)AP - Track and field's ruling body has scrapped the 1,600-meter relay world record set by the United States in 1998 because of Antonio Pettigrew's admission of doping.Source: Yahoo! News: Sports News | 12 Aug 2008 | 10:48 am US 1,600-meter relay world record scrappedTrack and field's ruling body has scrapped the 1,600-meter relay world record set by the United States in 1998 because of Antonio Pettigrew's admission of doping. Pettigrew, Michael...Source: Infocious RSS raw feed - channel BNewsSports | 12 Aug 2008 | 10:48 am Coughlin and Peirsol Repeat Their Sweep of 100 BackstrokesNatalie Coughlin and Aaron Peirsol successfully defended their titles by swimming the best times of their lives.Source: NYT > Sports | 12 Aug 2008 | 10:42 am N.F.L. Executives Hope to Keep Salaries SecretThe N.F.L. is asking Congress for an exception to the requirement of publicly disclosing the names and salaries of employees at its headquarters, which has nonprofit status.Source: NYT > Sports | 12 Aug 2008 | 10:35 am Sports of The Times: Bronze Feels Good to U.S. Men’s Gymnastics TeamSometimes bronze feels just like gold — a strange Olympian alchemy based on the mediocrity predicted for a team whose two stalwarts had dropped out because of injuries.Source: NYT > Sports | 12 Aug 2008 | 10:35 am Radcliffe vows to race marathon in BeijingMarathon world record holder Paula Radcliffe has confirmed that she will run in the Beijing Olympics despite problems with a stress fracture in her left thigh. "I'm racing...Source: Infocious RSS raw feed - channel BNewsSports | 12 Aug 2008 | 10:31 am Well-Trained Fans Are at the Ready, if Seats Need to Be FilledFor an Olympics running with few logistical snags, the most sensitive issue facing the organizing committee has emerged quickly: Why all the empty seats?Source: NYT > Sports | 12 Aug 2008 | 10:19 am Grimm takes first gold medal in kayakAlexander Grimm of Germany has won the gold medal in single kayak slalom, using a pair of clean, fast runs to take the top spot on the podium. Fabien Lefevre of France was the silver...Source: Infocious RSS raw feed - channel BNewsSports | 12 Aug 2008 | 10:05 am Finch, Americans no-hit Venezuela in 11-0 routRead full story for latest details.Source: SI.com | 12 Aug 2008 | 10:01 am Russia's Mankiev wins Greco 55 kg goldNazyr Mankiev of Russia has won the first wrestling gold medal at the Beijing Olympics, taking the first two periods of the best-of-three match to defeat Rovshan Bayramov of Azerbaijan in...Source: Infocious RSS raw feed - channel BNewsSports | 12 Aug 2008 | 9:57 am Xinhua: 3 officers killed in latest China violenceChina's official news agency says three officers have been killed in a knife attack at a security checkpoint in the country's restive Xinjaing region. The attack is the latest upsurge ofSource: Infocious RSS raw feed - channel BNewsSports | 12 Aug 2008 | 9:39 am Mercy! U.S. rolls over VenezuelaFinch doesn't allow a hit, Americans belt three home runs in 11-0 victory. The USA softball team has been hard...Source: Infocious RSS raw feed - channel BNPaperSports | 12 Aug 2008 | 9:30 am Mercy! U.S. rolls over VenezuelaFinch doesn't allow a hit, Americans belt three home runs in 11-0 victory.The USA softball team has been hard at work the last week, speaking out in defense of the sport worldwide and its feasibility to compete in future Olympics. Source: L.A. Times - Sports | 12 Aug 2008 | 9:30 am Rousey’s Journey Out of Pain, Through JudoRonda Rousey is favored to become the first American woman to win an Olympic medal in judo and while she looks forward to competing, she also carries along the past.Source: NYT > Sports | 12 Aug 2008 | 8:52 am Out of left field: Manny goes missing, Dodgers win (AP)
Source: Yahoo! News: Sports News | 12 Aug 2008 | 8:51 am China capture team gymnastic goldChina's men deliver a stunning performance to claim the team gymnastics title ahead of defending champions Japan and the United States.Source: BBC Sport | Sport Homepage | World Edition | 12 Aug 2008 | 8:50 am For Iraqi Rowers, Getting to Beijing Was a Victory in ItselfHaidar Nozad and Hussein Jebur rowed across the finish line at the Olympics on Monday, finishing last and nearly 30 seconds behind the winning Russian crew.Source: NYT > Sports | 12 Aug 2008 | 8:41 am Cole tipping Walcott for big thingsChelsea star Joe Cole believes Arsenal's Theo Walcott will go on to become a world-class player for England.Source: FOXSports.com News for FOX SOCCER | 12 Aug 2008 | 8:21 am Jones eases to breaststroke goldAustralia's Liesel Jones claims gold in the women's 100m breaststroke final making up for disappointment in the Athens Games four years ago.Source: BBC Sport | Sport Homepage | World Edition | 12 Aug 2008 | 8:10 am Capello considers recall for BentDarren Bent's pre-season form could have earned him an England recall after Fabio Capello admitted the Tottenham frontman was in his thoughts.Source: FOXSports.com News for FOX SOCCER | 12 Aug 2008 | 8:00 am Peirsol wins 100m backstroke goldAaron Peirsol takes gold for the US in the men's 100m backstroke, defending his 2004 Olympic title.Source: BBC Sport | Sport Homepage | World Edition | 12 Aug 2008 | 7:55 am Rodgers sharp, but Packers fall to Bengals 20-17 (AP)
Source: Yahoo! News: Sports News | 12 Aug 2008 | 7:54 am US softball team rocks Venezuela 11-0 at Beijing (AP)AP - Four years later, Olympic softball remains lopsided.Source: Yahoo! News: Sports News | 12 Aug 2008 | 7:38 am China wins gymnastics; U.S. men 3rdRead full story for latest details.Source: SI.com | 12 Aug 2008 | 7:18 am Thaksin could face League probePremier League chief Richard Scudamore insists he would be willing to subject Thaksin Shinawatra to the fit and proper person test.Source: BBC Sport | Sport Homepage | World Edition | 12 Aug 2008 | 7:02 am USC quarterback candidates: Mitch Mustain and Aaron CorpOne of the two unproven Trojans will get the start after an injury to heir apparent Mark Sanchez. Here's a look at the two:USC opens the college football season in less than three weeks, and the Trojans could be without their starting quarterback. Source: L.A. Times - Sports | 12 Aug 2008 | 7:00 am Anchor Jason Lezak's stunning 400-meter relay performance proves he's a team playerBy swimming the fastest 100 relay split (46.06), he secures Michael Phelps' chances for eight gold medals -- and helps the relay team shatter the world record. ...Source: Infocious RSS raw feed - channel BNPaperSports | 12 Aug 2008 | 7:00 am UCLA quarterback candidates: Rasshan, Forcier and CraftUCLA opens the college football season in less than three weeks, and the Bruins will be without starting quarterback Ben Olson, who is out for eight weeks after he broke his foot in practice Saturday.Source: Infocious RSS raw feed - channel BNPaperSports | 12 Aug 2008 | 7:00 am For tennis players, Olympics lack lusterSure, it's an honor to represent your country, but the Games are no Grand Slam. BEIJING -- Quite often, the prevailing...Source: Infocious RSS raw feed - channel BNPaperSports | 12 Aug 2008 | 7:00 am UCLA needs to settle on Ben Olson replacementBruins quarterbacks face rush to judgment as Rick Neuheisel tries to find the right replacement with only a few weeks left before a decision. ...Source: Infocious RSS raw feed - channel BNPaperSports | 12 Aug 2008 | 7:00 am UCLA quarterbacks face rush to judgmentBruins have only three weeks to settle on replacement for the injured Ben Olson. A dull UCLA training camp, spent...Source: Infocious RSS raw feed - channel BNPaperSports | 12 Aug 2008 | 7:00 am Three Americans capture swimming gold medalsPhelps gets his third gold in the 200 freestyle, and Coughlin and Peirsol each triumph in the 100 backstroke.Beijing Source: L.A. Times - Sports | 12 Aug 2008 | 7:00 am Three Americans capture swimming gold medalsPhelps gets his third gold in the 200 freestyle, while Coughlin and Peirsol each triumph in the 100 backstroke. BeijingSource: Infocious RSS raw feed - channel BNPaperSports | 12 Aug 2008 | 7:00 am U.S. proves itself with a bronze-medal performanceChina gets the gold medal and Japan captures the silver in men's gymnastics team competition.It's not as if the U.S., or anybody else but China, was going to win the Olympics men's gymnastics team gold medal. Source: L.A. Times - Sports | 12 Aug 2008 | 7:00 am U.S. volleyball coach talks about tragedy at Beijing GamesHugh McCutcheon, on leave from the team, keeps focus on his family after his father-in-law was stabbed to death while taking a tour of an ancient site.BEIJING -- He wore his blue USA sweat jacket zipped up to the neck, tight, as if it were a nylon piece of armor. Source: L.A. Times - Sports | 12 Aug 2008 | 7:00 am Dodgers squander big lead but hold on to beat Phillies, 8-6Manny Ramirez hits two-run double in response to chants, sparking big third inning. The Dodgers struggle again in the ninth but this time prevail.He had not taken a step toward home plate, and already the chant had started. Source: L.A. Times - Sports | 12 Aug 2008 | 7:00 am These could be the unkindest cuts of all for DodgersBrad Penny gets a Mohawk, Manny Ramirez is about to lose his dreadlocks, and the Dodgers can't seem to stay above .500. Coincidence?Twenty-two home games remaining, the Phillies are in town, and these are hairy times for the Dodgers. Source: L.A. Times - Sports | 12 Aug 2008 | 7:00 am Diamondbacks acquire Adam Dunn from RedsArizona trades minor league pitcher and two players to be named to get the major league co-leader in home runs, who is expected to bolster an anemic offense. ...Source: Infocious RSS raw feed - channel BNPaperSports | 12 Aug 2008 | 7:00 am U.S. men's gymnasts do themselves proudThe U.S. men's gymnastics take the bronze medal even without Paul and Morgan Hamm. BeijingSource: Infocious RSS raw feed - channel BNPaperSports | 12 Aug 2008 | 7:00 am USC's Mark Sanchez takes positive stepsQuarterback works with training staff on rehab of knee and tosses a few short passes. USC quarterback Mark Sanchez spent most of Monday's...Source: Infocious RSS raw feed - channel BNPaperSports | 12 Aug 2008 | 7:00 am Angels' bullpen keeps getting the job doneWhat some might see as a potential postseason weakness has been a regular-season strength, with rookie Jose Arredondo buttressing closer Francisco Rodriguez and setup man Scot Shields.As Angels fans look ahead to the playoffs, some could be tempted to look for a chink in the armor, a way the team with the best record in baseball, the one with the 14-game lead in its division, could falter once it gets to the postseason. Source: L.A. Times - Sports | 12 Aug 2008 | 7:00 am U.S. men's gymnasts do themselves proudThe U.S. men's gymnastics take the bronze medal even without Paul and Morgan Hamm.Beijing Source: L.A. Times - Sports | 12 Aug 2008 | 7:00 am UCLA quarterback candidates: Rasshan, Forcier and CraftUCLA opens the college football season in less than three weeks, and the Bruins will be without starting quarterback Ben Olson, who is out for eight weeks after he broke his foot in practice Saturday.Source: L.A. Times - Sports | 12 Aug 2008 | 7:00 am Mets' bullpen blows four-run lead in loss to PiratesVisit ESPN.com for the complete story.Source: ESPN.com | 12 Aug 2008 | 6:58 am Venus joins Serena in round threeSerena and Venus Williams continue their bids for Olympic gold with second-round victories in the women's singles tournament in Beijing.Source: BBC Sport | Sport Homepage | World Edition | 12 Aug 2008 | 6:51 am Vidic: United old boys have hungerManchester United defender Nemanja Vidic says it is the old guard at Old Trafford that are are driving their insatiable thirst for silverware.Source: FOXSports.com News for FOX SOCCER | 12 Aug 2008 | 6:42 am Empty Olympic seats cause concernChinese officials admit they are worried about empty seats at some Olympic events, hiring volunteers to fill empty venues.Source: BBC Sport | Sport Homepage | World Edition | 12 Aug 2008 | 6:42 am Rays rookie 3B Longoria joining Crawford on DLRays third baseman Evan Longoria went on the disabled list with a wrist injury on Monday.Source: ESPN.com | 12 Aug 2008 | 6:26 am Rodgers solid in first game as Packers main manVisit ESPN.com for the complete story.Source: ESPN.com | 12 Aug 2008 | 6:19 am Radcliffe ready to 'give it a go'Paula Radcliffe looks set to line up in the field for Sunday's marathon despite admitting she has yet to fully recover from a stress fracture in her leg.Source: BBC Sport | Sport Homepage | World Edition | 12 Aug 2008 | 6:07 am Phelps captures third goldRead full story for latest details.Source: SI.com | 12 Aug 2008 | 5:49 am Perkins befuddles Yanks to help Twins seize firstVisit ESPN.com for the complete story.Source: ESPN.com | 12 Aug 2008 | 4:29 am Coughlin wins 100 backstrokeRead full story for latest details.Source: SI.com | 12 Aug 2008 | 2:53 am Georgia's starting left tackle suffers knee injuryRead full story for latest details.Source: SI.com | 12 Aug 2008 | 2:38 am Isner, Reynolds score first-round upset wins in D.C.John Isner defeated Marcel Granollers-Pujol and Bobby Reynolds beat Marc Gicquel in a pair of late upsets at the Legg Mason Tennis Classic Monday.Source: Tennis News: CBSSports.com | 12 Aug 2008 | 2:22 am Tigers' Sheffield unhappy with being team's DHGary Sheffield said he wants to play every day and the nine-time All-Star feels he's in a platoon for the Detroit Tigers. He also said he doesn't think he should be solely a designated hitter.Source: ESPN.com | 12 Aug 2008 | 2:08 am Family struggles in aftermath of Beijing slayingIn the days since a knifing attack at a Beijing tourist attraction, the coach of the U.S. men's volleyball team said his family has been consumed with the shock of his father-in-law's death and with arranging care for his severely wounded mother-in-law.Source: ESPN.com | 12 Aug 2008 | 1:47 am Diamondbacks acquire slugger Adam Dunn from Reds (AP)
Source: Yahoo! News: Sports News | 12 Aug 2008 | 1:18 am Seahawks lose wideout Engram for two monthsRead full story for latest details.Source: SI.com | 12 Aug 2008 | 12:44 am Rays' Longoria lands on DL with wrist fractureRead full story for latest details.Source: SI.com | 11 Aug 2008 | 11:55 pm King's book highlights 'Battle of the Sexes' matchBillie Jean King occasionally got hot-tempered on the tennis court, so her father once threatened to take a power saw to her racket in the family garage.Source: Tennis News: CBSSports.com | 11 Aug 2008 | 11:45 pm 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 | 11:12 pm Jack Nicklaus picking Team USA to win Ryder Cup (AP)
Source: Yahoo! News: Sports News | 11 Aug 2008 | 9:14 pm Pin, ranked 78th, upsets Makarova in CincinnatiCamille Pin upset seventh-seeded Ekaterina Makarova 6-2, 6-0 in the first round of the Cincinnati Open Monday.Source: Tennis News: CBSSports.com | 11 Aug 2008 | 8:58 pm Joba will resume throwing program WednesdayRead full story for latest details.Source: SI.com | 11 Aug 2008 | 8:34 pm Gullit resigns as Galaxy coach; Lalas out as wellRuud Gullit resigned as coach of the slumping L.A. Galaxy for personal reasons, along with GM Alexi Lalas.Source: FOXSports.com News for FOX SOCCER | 11 Aug 2008 | 8:10 pm Reds send Dunn to D'backs in four-player swapThe Arizona Diamondbacks acquired slugger Adam Dunn from the Cincinnati Reds on Monday in a deal first reported by Phoenix radio station KTAR.Source: SI.com | 11 Aug 2008 | 7:25 pm Gullit resigns as Galaxy coach; Lalas out as wellSource: FOXSports.com News for FOX SOCCER | 11 Aug 2008 | 7:22 pm
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