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Is Phelps the greatest Olympics champion ever?On Wednesday, Michael Phelps won gold medals in the 200-meter butterfly and 4x200-meter relay to increase his career total to 11 Olympic gold medals, the most by any athlete in any sport in the history of the Games. Phelps had been tied with four other athletes, each of whom had nine. You could make a case for each of those athletes, and for Phelps, as the greatest Olympic athlete in history.Source: SI.com | 13 Aug 2008 | 10:04 am Nadal reaches quarterfinals in Olympic tennisRafael Nadal advanced Wednesday into the quarterfinals at the Olympics, digging out of a hole in a pivotal service game and beating Igor Andreev of Russia, 6-4, 6-2. The No. 2-seeded...Source: Infocious RSS raw feed - channel BNewsSports | 13 Aug 2008 | 10:04 am Chinese Grab Gold in Gymnastics; U.S. Is SecondThe Chinese women took advantage of American errors to win the team competition, but questions still remain about alleged age falsification on the Chinese team.Source: NYT > Sports | 13 Aug 2008 | 10:04 am E.M. Swift: Chinese gymnasts shine, but cloud remainsWith one event remaining, the Americans' gold medal bid disappeared with a fatal gaffe, helping China to its first women's gymnastics title, writes E.M. Swift.Source: SI.com | 13 Aug 2008 | 10:03 am USA Cheer to Select 'Cheerleading Dream Team' to Represent U.S. in 2009 International Union's Cheer World CupHopefuls Wishing to Represent Their Country Can Submit Online Application and Video MEMPHIS, Tenn., Aug. 13 /PRNewswire/ -- If you are at least 18 years old...Source: Infocious RSS raw feed - channel BNewsSports | 13 Aug 2008 | 10:00 am Jamaica concern over doping testsThe Jamaican athletics team has had an "extremely unusual" number of doping tests in Beijing, the team's chef de mission claims.Source: BBC Sport | Sport Homepage | World Edition | 13 Aug 2008 | 9:56 am Phelps carves name as Games' greatestMichael Phelps became the greatest Olympian of all time Wednesday winning two gold medals in the space of an hour to lift his career total to an unprecedented 11 on his charge to Olympic...Source: Infocious RSS raw feed - channel BNewsSports | 13 Aug 2008 | 9:49 am FC Twente v ArsenalTeam news ahead of Wednesday's Champions League qualifying tie.Source: BBC Sport | Sport Homepage | World Edition | 13 Aug 2008 | 9:48 am Youkilis, Red Sox win a wild one at Fenway Park (AP)
Source: Yahoo! News: Sports News | 13 Aug 2008 | 9:47 am Youkilis, Red Sox win a wild one at Fenway ParkHide all the pitchers! It was one of those crazy nights at Fenway Park. Kevin Youkilis' go-ahead homer sent Boston to a 19-17 victory Tuesday after the Rangers fought back from a 10-run...Source: Infocious RSS raw feed - channel BNewsSports | 13 Aug 2008 | 9:47 am ESPN.com has launched many new widgets that offer scores, stats, and newsSource: ESPN.com | 13 Aug 2008 | 9:39 am Gymnastics gold exactly what Chinese neededNerves. The Americans' supposedly were made of steel. The Chinese? They were going to succumb to the stress. Maybe on another day, in another venue, that scenario would have played...Source: Infocious RSS raw feed - channel BNewsSports | 13 Aug 2008 | 9:33 am China's Liu breaks 3 weightlifting recordsLiu Chunhong broke three world records in the women's 69-kilogram division, defending her Olympic title to win China's sixth gold medal in the weightlifting competition. Liu set a new...Source: Infocious RSS raw feed - channel BNewsSports | 13 Aug 2008 | 9:10 am Big Unit gets 294th win as D-backs beat RockiesJohnson pitched six solid innings and singled in a run, Dunn went 1-for-3 with a double and the Diamondbacks beat the Colorado Rockies 4-2 on Tuesday night. "It felt good," Dunn said....Source: Infocious RSS raw feed - channel BNewsSports | 13 Aug 2008 | 9:09 am Osterman tosses no-hitter as U.S. routs AustraliaVisit ESPN.com for the complete story.Source: ESPN.com | 13 Aug 2008 | 8:56 am Activists held over Games protestA number of pro-Tibet activists and a British journalist are arrested in the Chinese capital, Beijing, reports say.Source: BBC Sport | Sport Homepage | World Edition | 13 Aug 2008 | 8:49 am China win springboard diving goldChina's Wang Fen and Qin Kai add yet another gold to the host's Olympic tally with dominant a display in the men's synchronised springboard diving.Source: BBC Sport | Sport Homepage | World Edition | 13 Aug 2008 | 8:46 am Australians: 3 Chinese critically injured in crashThree Chinese were critically injured in an accident involving a bus from the athletes' village and a van on the way to the Olympic rowing park, according to the Australian Olympic...Source: Infocious RSS raw feed - channel BNewsSports | 13 Aug 2008 | 8:44 am Sports of The Times: Athletes Only as Old as China Says They AreIf these Olympics were being held in the U.S. instead of in Beijing, the issue of possibly under-age Chinese gymnasts would by now be a serious cable television cause célèbre.Source: NYT > Sports | 13 Aug 2008 | 8:39 am Five Golds for Phelps, Three to GoContinuing to dominate the pool, Michael Phelps won the 200-meter butterfly and picked up a fifth gold as a member of the U.S. 4x200-meter freestyle relay team.Source: NYT > Sports | 13 Aug 2008 | 8:37 am Berbatov move imminent - ReportsTottenham striker Dimitar Berbatov is reportedly on the verge of completing his long-anticipated move to Man United.Source: FOXSports.com News for FOX SOCCER | 13 Aug 2008 | 8:29 am U.S. softball tops Aussies on Osterman no-hitterRead full story for latest details.Source: SI.com | 13 Aug 2008 | 8:12 am Golden girls no more, China beats US in gymnastics (AP)
Source: Yahoo! News: Sports News | 13 Aug 2008 | 7:57 am Chen takes gold in 25m pistolChen Ying has won the gold in the women's 25-meter pistol, giving China its sixth shooting medal. Chen was third entering the finals, but scored 208.4 points in the last round to finish...Source: Infocious RSS raw feed - channel BNewsSports | 13 Aug 2008 | 7:51 am Terry doubts Man Utd credentialsChelsea captain John Terry believes Manchester United will struggle to match their achievements of winning the double last season.Source: BBC Sport | Sport Homepage | World Edition | 13 Aug 2008 | 7:50 am Youkilis gives Red Sox wild 19-17 win over Rangers (AP)
Source: Yahoo! News: Sports News | 13 Aug 2008 | 7:49 am Wenger: It's Gunner be toughArsene Wenger accepts the pressure is on Arsenal to deliver a positive result against FC Twente in the Champions League.Source: FOXSports.com News for FOX SOCCER | 13 Aug 2008 | 7:48 am ICC aims to avert Trophy boycottRepresentatives from cricket's governing body are hoping to head off a boycott of the Champions Trophy over security worries by visiting concerned countries.Source: BBC Sport | Sport Homepage | World Edition | 13 Aug 2008 | 7:10 am In Grand Olympic Show, Some Sleight of VoiceAt the Olympic opening ceremony, 9 year-old Lin Miaoke’s voice was perfect. Too perfect.Source: NYT > Sports | 13 Aug 2008 | 7:08 am Inside the Rings: Still Finding Joy in Sport That Led to ParalysisSang Lan is a symbol both of gymnastics’ inherent danger and of spirited resilience.Source: NYT > Sports | 13 Aug 2008 | 7:06 am Loss by Top Flyweight Sends U.S. Boxers ReelingThe United States boxing team is reeling after Rau’shee Warren, the reigning flyweight world champion and the team’s best hope of winning gold, lost his opening bout.Source: NYT > Sports | 13 Aug 2008 | 7:03 am Hurdler Lolo Jones clears obstacles on and off the trackShe faced many challenges before her career got off the ground. BEIJING -- The coach knew there was something...Source: Infocious RSS raw feed - channel BNPaperSports | 13 Aug 2008 | 7:00 am 'Sluggish' USC offense is a source of concernWith Aaron Corp and Mitch Mustain at the controls for the first time because of Mark Sanchez's injury, the offense scores only once in 11 series at scrimmage.The timeline for USC quarterback Mark Sanchez's return from a knee injury took on an added sense of urgency Tuesday after an unimpressive performance by the Trojans' offense during a scrimmage at the Coliseum. Source: L.A. Times - Sports | 13 Aug 2008 | 7:00 am Michael Phelps swims into uncharted watersHis victory in 200 butterfly is his 10th career gold medal, most in Olympic history. Then he adds another in relay.BEIJING -- Water threatened to sink Michael Phelps' bid for eight gold medals at a single Olympics and nearly delayed his ascendancy in becoming the most decorated athlete in Olympic history. Source: L.A. Times - Sports | 13 Aug 2008 | 7:00 am Everyone shares in Michael Phelps' visionHis water-filled goggles are something even novices can relate to, as he sets another world record and everyone is predicting he gets eight gold medals at these Games.BEIJING -- So you've always wanted to swim like Michael Phelps? Source: L.A. Times - Sports | 13 Aug 2008 | 7:00 am Bobby Thigpen can't seem to save time for a chatMajor leagues single-season record holder for saves with 57 doesn't appear interested in talking about the Angels' Francisco Rodriguez chasing his mark.Maybe it pains Bobby Thigpen that Francisco Rodriguez of the Angels is on pace to shatter his single-season major league saves record. Source: L.A. Times - Sports | 13 Aug 2008 | 7:00 am Olympic organizers, and competitors, keep politics on the sidelineRarely do those who run the Games let nationalistic incidents, even wars, interfere with what they want to be the spirit of the Olympics. ...Source: Infocious RSS raw feed - channel BNPaperSports | 13 Aug 2008 | 7:00 am Kim Rhode has a shot at another medalThe Southern California native will have to do it in different sport this time, going from double trap to international skeet. ...Source: Infocious RSS raw feed - channel BNPaperSports | 13 Aug 2008 | 7:00 am Angels use clout to beat Mariners, 7-3Juan Rivera and Vladimir Guerrero hit home runs in a four-run fifth inning. The New York Yankees were long gone,...Source: Infocious RSS raw feed - channel BNPaperSports | 13 Aug 2008 | 7:00 am U.S. women can't stand up to ChinaAmericans settle for silver after a series of misstepsBEIJING -- This was not a silver medal won for the United States but a gold medal lost to a team younger, fresher, less experienced but with a bounce in their step and smiles on their faces instead of stares. Source: L.A. Times - Sports | 13 Aug 2008 | 7:00 am Angels use clout to beat Mariners, 7-3Juan Rivera and Vladimir Guerrero hit home runs in a four-run fifth inning.The New York Yankees were long gone, and so was the Angel Stadium buzz -- not to mention the numerous fistfights in the stands -- that accompanied their weekend visit to Anaheim. Source: L.A. Times - Sports | 13 Aug 2008 | 7:00 am China's big moment only raises more questionsGold-medal performance by effervescent women's gymnastic team add fuel to rumors that some members are underage.Beijing Source: L.A. Times - Sports | 13 Aug 2008 | 7:00 am U.S. women can't stand up to ChinaAmericans settle for silver after a series of missteps BEIJING -- This was not a silver medal won for the United...Source: Infocious RSS raw feed - channel BNPaperSports | 13 Aug 2008 | 7:00 am Oscar De La Hoya-Manny Pacquiao fight nearly setThe boxers have tentatively agreed to a non-title welterweight bout in December at the MGM Grand in Las Vegas. Their representatives are negotiating how to share the purse. ...Source: Infocious RSS raw feed - channel BNPaperSports | 13 Aug 2008 | 7:00 am Local runner Craig Chambers made path better for othersShoe store owner Craig Chambers, a source of encouragement and knowledge in the running community, died of melanoma last week.He fooled me. Or maybe I fooled myself because I did not want fate to unfold as it did. Source: L.A. Times - Sports | 13 Aug 2008 | 7:00 am U.S. defeats Angola, 97-76But the underdogs hang tough with Americans, whose shooting woes continue. BEIJING -- Nice warmup.Source: Infocious RSS raw feed - channel BNPaperSports | 13 Aug 2008 | 7:00 am Dodgers use late-inning magic to beat PhilliesAndre Ethier singles home Russell Martin with one out in the ninth to beat the Phillies, 4-3. Casey Blake drives in two runs, including tying run in eighth for L.A.Andre Ethier comes to the ballpark these days not knowing whether he will be asked to start the game or come off the bench to pinch-hit in the late innings. Some nights he might not play at all. Source: L.A. Times - Sports | 13 Aug 2008 | 7:00 am Bruins have a long line of inexperienceUCLA hasn't had an offensive lineman drafted by the NFL since 1999, and this year's team has more fill-ins than standouts.A black hole has opened up on the UCLA football roster, and no, that's not a reference to the quarterback situation. Source: L.A. Times - Sports | 13 Aug 2008 | 7:00 am Kimberly Rhode has a shot at another medalThe Southern California native will have to do it in a different sport this time, going from double trap to international skeet. ...Source: Infocious RSS raw feed - channel BNPaperSports | 13 Aug 2008 | 7:00 am Michael Phelps swims into uncharted watersHis victory in 200 butterfly is his 10th career gold medal, most in Olympic history. Then he adds another in relay. ...Source: Infocious RSS raw feed - channel BNPaperSports | 13 Aug 2008 | 7:00 am 'Sluggish' USC offense is a source of concernWith Aaron Corp and Mitch Mustain at the controls for the first time because of Mark Sanchez's injury, the offense scores only once in 11 series at scrimmage. ...Source: Infocious RSS raw feed - channel BNPaperSports | 13 Aug 2008 | 7:00 am Golden girls no more, Americans beaten by ChinaAlicia Sacramone crouched on the ground near the floor, her head buried in her hands, disbelief etched across her face. The Olympic gold medal was in the Americans' grasp, the title thatSource: Infocious RSS raw feed - channel BNewsSports | 13 Aug 2008 | 6:57 am Phelps wins 10th, 11th golds of Olympic career (AP)
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News: Sports News | 13 Aug 2008 | 6:54 am Cards' Carpenter to miss start with muscle strainChris Carpenter will miss his scheduled start Friday for the St. Louis Cardinals after an MRI exam showed a muscle strain in the back of his pitching shoulder.Source: ESPN.com | 13 Aug 2008 | 6:43 am Benitez hails 'top class' strikersRafael Benitez reckons he has a strikeforce as good as anything in Europe as he prepares Liverpool for Wednesday's Champions League qualifier.Source: FOXSports.com News for FOX SOCCER | 13 Aug 2008 | 6:38 am Hot on the Trail of Olympic SouvenirsAt these Olympics, you’ll find no Yao Ming bobbleheads, no Liu Xiang key chains, no Mao soap-on-a-rope.Source: NYT > Sports | 13 Aug 2008 | 6:30 am After Some Serious Diving, Impish Delight in a Gold MedalWang Xin and Chen Ruolin even wore the same serious expression as they pinwheeled toward the gold.Source: NYT > Sports | 13 Aug 2008 | 6:30 am No Elbows Needed as the U.S. Beats AngolaThe Americans improved to 2-0 in pool play, with the competition about to get decisively stiffer on Thursday.Source: NYT > Sports | 13 Aug 2008 | 6:30 am Major League Roundup: Crossed Signals Left A Hole in Left FieldLance Berkman hit a grand slam in an eight-run seventh inning Tuesday night leading the Astros to victory.Source: NYT > Sports | 13 Aug 2008 | 6:25 am World Week In Pictures, Aug. 13Click here for the sporting week in weird, wonderful and wacky images from clear across the globe!Source: FOXSports.com News for FOX SOCCER | 13 Aug 2008 | 6:20 am Phelps picks up golds No. 4 and 5Read full story for latest details.Source: SI.com | 13 Aug 2008 | 6:16 am Sullivan, Bernard trade world record in 100 freeRead full story for latest details.Source: SI.com | 13 Aug 2008 | 5:58 am Liege concern over Liverpool gameStandard Liege defender Oguchi Onyewu criticises the Belgian champions having to play Liverpool in a Champions League qualifier.Source: BBC Sport | Sport Homepage | World Edition | 13 Aug 2008 | 5:48 am A-Rod homers in 12th to help lift Yanks over TwinsVisit ESPN.com for the complete story.Source: ESPN.com | 13 Aug 2008 | 5:47 am McMahon's Premiership PreviewIn Wednesday's edition of his PL preview series, Bobby McMahon looks at four more teams and requests your predictions.Source: FOXSports.com News for FOX SOCCER | 13 Aug 2008 | 5:31 am Astros hammer Giants after Lincecum leaves hurtVisit ESPN.com for the complete story.Source: ESPN.com | 13 Aug 2008 | 5:03 am China win first women's team goldChina overcome an injury-ravaged United States team to clinch their first gymnastics women's team Olympic title.Source: BBC Sport | Sport Homepage | World Edition | 13 Aug 2008 | 4:49 am Rice wins another IM gold (AP)AP - Stephanie Rice of Australia has won the 200-meter individual medley at the Beijing Olympics, lowering her own world record and adding to her victory in the 400 IM.Source: Yahoo! News: Sports News | 13 Aug 2008 | 3:32 am Phelps breaks Olympic gold recordUS swimmer Michael Phelps becomes the first Olympic athlete to win 10 gold medals and then claims his 11th with relay glory.Source: BBC Sport | Sport Homepage | World Edition | 13 Aug 2008 | 3:31 am Sullivan and Bernard trade recordEamon Sullivan of Australia takes back his 100m freestyle world record moments after Frenchman Alain Bernard breaks it.Source: BBC Sport | Sport Homepage | World Edition | 13 Aug 2008 | 3:02 am Source: Tigers put disgruntled Sheffield on waiversGary Sheffield was among several Tigers placed on waivers by the club Tuesday, according to a major league source.Source: ESPN.com | 13 Aug 2008 | 2:43 am Islanders finally settle on Gordon as head coachThe New York Islanders hired Scott Gordon, the AHL coach of the year, on Tuesday night to replace dismissed head coach Ted Nolan.Source: ESPN.com | 13 Aug 2008 | 2:25 am Isles hire AHL's coach of year to replace NolanRead full story for latest details.Source: SI.com | 13 Aug 2008 | 2:17 am Islanders hire AHL coach of year Gordon (AP)AP - The New York Islanders hired Scott Gordon, the AHL coach of the year, on Tuesday night to replace dismissed head coach Ted Nolan.Source: Yahoo! News: Sports News | 13 Aug 2008 | 2:16 am Giants' Burress takes field in pads for first timeRead full story for latest details.Source: SI.com | 13 Aug 2008 | 1:46 am Oden feels 'no pain' after two-on-two workoutRead full story for latest details.Source: SI.com | 13 Aug 2008 | 1:38 am Caple: How you, too, can be an Olympic stud like Michael PhelpsWant to be an Olympic star like Michael Phelps? All you need to do is eat, sleep and swim. Sort of.Source: ESPN.com | 13 Aug 2008 | 1:31 am Giants WR Burress practices in pads for first timeSuper Bowl star Plaxico Burress took the field in pads Tuesday night for the first time since the Giants opened training camp late last month.Source: ESPN.com | 13 Aug 2008 | 1:24 am Burress takes field in pads for first time (AP)AP - Super Bowl star Plaxico Burress took the field in pads Tuesday night for the first time since the New York Giants opened training camp late last month.Source: Yahoo! News: Sports News | 13 Aug 2008 | 1:10 am Dolphins make way for rookie, cut kicker FeelyThe Miami Dolphins have cut kicker Jay Feely, a year after he set the team's single-season record for field goal percentage.Source: ESPN.com | 13 Aug 2008 | 1:02 am We can lose Iceland football clash says Villa's Laursen (AFP)
Source: Yahoo! News: Sports News | 13 Aug 2008 | 12:54 am Huskers dismiss 2 wrestlers accused of posing nude (AP)
Source: Yahoo! News: Sports News | 13 Aug 2008 | 12:43 am Roddick avoids D.C. upset bug with first-round victoryTop-seeded Andy Roddick defeated Ramon Delgado 6-3, 7-6 (4) to end a string of first-round upsets at the Legg Mason Classic on Tuesday.Source: Tennis News: CBSSports.com | 13 Aug 2008 | 12:29 am Red Sox get righty Paul Byrd in trade with Indians (AP)
Source: Yahoo! News: Sports News | 12 Aug 2008 | 11:33 pm With Wakefield hurt, BoSox make deal for ByrdRead full story for latest details.Source: SI.com | 12 Aug 2008 | 11:28 pm Abdominal pain forces top seed Bartoli out of Cincy openerAbdominal pain knocked top-seeded Marion Bartoli out of the Cincinnati Women's Open during her first-round match against Jamea Jackson on Tuesday night.Source: Tennis News: CBSSports.com | 12 Aug 2008 | 8:24 pm Fabregas missing for Twente testArsenal are without Cesc Fabregas and several other first-team stars for Wednesday's Champions League qualifier against FC Twente in Holland.Source: FOXSports.com News for FOX SOCCER | 12 Aug 2008 | 8:16 pm Wenger hails his young GunnersArsene Wenger has no doubt his young Gunners will be up to the task of beating FC Twente in the Champions League qualifier first leg.Source: FOXSports.com News for FOX SOCCER | 12 Aug 2008 | 8:15 pm Terry: Blues can recapture gloryJohn Terry insists Chelsea can shake off the nearly-men tag they inherited last season - saying they will have "added determination" this term.Source: FOXSports.com News for FOX SOCCER | 12 Aug 2008 | 6:12 pm Blues' Robinho hopes in the balanceChelsea's hopes of landing Robinho are in the balance after reports suggested he hopes to land a 'double-your-money' deal to keep him in Spain.Source: FOXSports.com News for FOX SOCCER | 12 Aug 2008 | 6:04 pm
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