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U.S. men beat Greece, 92-69Kobe Bryant and Chris Bosh lead the scoring with 18 points apiece for the Americans, who avenge a 2006 World Championships loss.BEIJING -- Thanks for the memory. Source: L.A. Times - Sports | 14 Aug 2008 | 2:20 pm ESPN.com has launched many new widgets that offer scores, stats, and newsSource: ESPN.com | 14 Aug 2008 | 2:06 pm U.S. men turn up heat on defense, defeat GreeceVisit ESPN.com for the complete story.Source: ESPN.com | 14 Aug 2008 | 2:03 pm Earlier report put Chinese gymnast's age at 13Just nine months before the Beijing Olympics, the Chinese government's news agency, Xinhua, reported that gymnast He Kexin was 13, which would have made her ineligible to be on the team that won a gold medal this week.Source: ESPN.com | 14 Aug 2008 | 2:02 pm Carragher: Tie is not overJamie Carragher admits Liverpool still have a huge task ahead as they bid to reach the UEFA Champions League proper.Source: FOXSports.com News for FOX SOCCER | 14 Aug 2008 | 2:02 pm US men's basketball team tops Greece to go 3-0 (AP)AP - The U.S. men's basketball team has defeated Greece 92-69, remaining unbeaten in its quest for Olympic gold.Source: Yahoo! News: Sports News | 14 Aug 2008 | 2:02 pm Federer upset by Blake in Olympic quarterfinalsRoger Federer's bid for his first Olympic singles medal has ended Thursday after losing to American James Blake.Source: SI.com | 14 Aug 2008 | 2:01 pm Blake upsets Federer in straight sets at OlympicsRoger Federer's bid for his first Olympic singles medal has ended with a loss to American James Blake.Source: ESPN.com | 14 Aug 2008 | 1:55 pm A ‘Relaxing’ Ride, but Not for the Faint of HeartWhat would happen if you took away an Olympic cyclist’s finely tuned, aerodynamic, carbon-fiber racing bicycle and asked him to do battle on the streets of Beijing?Source: NYT > Sports | 14 Aug 2008 | 1:47 pm Report: Jones to submit NFL reinstatement letterAdam "Pacman" Jones will mail a letter to NFL commissioner Roger Goodell on Thursday in which he will ask for full reinstatement to the league, the Dallas Morning News reports.Source: ESPN.com | 14 Aug 2008 | 1:46 pm Guard Williams goes to Cavs in three-team dealCleveland, Milwaukee and Oklahoma City have agreed in principle to a six-player trade that could add a much-needed second scorer to LeBron James' Cavaliers.Source: ESPN.com | 14 Aug 2008 | 1:44 pm Federer upset by James Blake in Olympic tennis (AP)
Source: Yahoo! News: Sports News | 14 Aug 2008 | 1:41 pm Aussies crush record in 800 free relay; U.S. thirdStephanie Rice has led Australia to a gold medal in the women's 800-meter freestyle relay at the Beijing Olympics, smashing the world record by nearly 6 seconds.Source: ESPN.com | 14 Aug 2008 | 1:38 pm Americans Hoff, Ziegler miss out on swimming goldKatie Hoff won't be going home with an Olympic gold medal. The 19-year-old American failed to advance out of the 800-meter freestyle preliminaries Thursday night, ending her second trip to...Source: Infocious RSS raw feed - channel BNewsSports | 14 Aug 2008 | 1:38 pm Chelsea tell Drogba and Cole to wait for new contractsChelsea won't start contract talks with Didier Drogba and Joe Cole until next year, according to chief executive Peter Kenyon. While Frank Lampard agreed a five-year deal on...Source: Infocious RSS raw feed - channel BNewsSports | 14 Aug 2008 | 1:29 pm Robinho 'wants Chelsea move', Real opposedBrazil international Robinho is determined to join English Premiership side Chelsea but Real Madrid president Ramon Calderon does not want to let him go, Spanish media reported Thursday.Source: Infocious RSS raw feed - channel BNewsSports | 14 Aug 2008 | 1:25 pm Federer upset by Blake in Olympic tennisRoger Federer's bid for his first Olympic singles medal has ended with a loss to American James Blake. With the sort of lackluster performance that was once unthinkable for Federer, he...Source: Infocious RSS raw feed - channel BNewsSports | 14 Aug 2008 | 1:25 pm Blake ends Federer Olympic dreamsRoger Federer crashes out of men's singles in Beijing with a 6-4 7-6 defeat to James BlakeSource: BBC Sport | Sport Homepage | World Edition | 14 Aug 2008 | 1:23 pm Phelps advances in 100 butterfly; Bernard goldenMichael Phelps has advanced out of the 100-meter butterfly preliminaries at the Beijing Olympics, keeping the American on track to win his sixth gold medal of the games.Source: ESPN.com | 14 Aug 2008 | 1:21 pm Del Bosque makes changes in SpainNew Spain coach Vicente del Bosque called up Barcelona starlet Bojan Krkic for next week's friendly against Denmark.Source: FOXSports.com News for FOX SOCCER | 14 Aug 2008 | 1:19 pm Eight Non-Cyclists to Ride Bikes Coast to CoastFrom overweight and out of shape, to endurance athlete in 6 months. Is it possible? PITTSBURGH, Aug. 14 /PRNewswire/ -- It's being dubbed "The Ride of Your ...Source: Infocious RSS raw feed - channel BNewsSports | 14 Aug 2008 | 1:18 pm Report: Chinese gold medal gymnast is only 13Just nine months before the Beijing Olympics, the Chinese government's news agency, Xinhua, reported that gymnast He Kexin was 13, which would have made her ineligible to be on the team that won a gold medal this week.Source: SI.com | 14 Aug 2008 | 1:15 pm Phelps and Spitz, Driven and DifferentA swimmer who holds a record and one hoping to break it have much in common athletically, but not personally.Source: NYT > Sports | 14 Aug 2008 | 1:12 pm Edwin tight-lipped over futureManchester United goalkeeper Edwin van der Sar will decide in December if he wants to continue playing for another season.Source: FOXSports.com News for FOX SOCCER | 14 Aug 2008 | 1:11 pm Top teams still hiring as Premier League opensPL Preview: The Premier League opens this weekend with teams still trying to sign stars before the window closes.Source: FOXSports.com News for FOX SOCCER | 14 Aug 2008 | 1:07 pm Naidan wins Mongolia's first goldJudoka Tuvshinbayar Naidan wins the men's -100kg class to claim Mongolia's first ever Olympic gold medal.Source: BBC Sport | Sport Homepage | World Edition | 14 Aug 2008 | 1:05 pm Ukraine clinch team sabre titleUkraine beat China 45-44 to win the women's sabre team gold medal after the host nation's last fencer squanders a healthy lead.Source: BBC Sport | Sport Homepage | World Edition | 14 Aug 2008 | 12:57 pm Nomar's HR in 9th beats Phils, puts Dodgers in 1stVisit ESPN.com for the complete story.Source: ESPN.com | 14 Aug 2008 | 12:56 pm State-media story fuels questions on gymnast's ageJust nine months before the Beijing Olympics, the Chinese government's news agency, Xinhua, reported that gymnast He Kexin was 13, which would have made her ineligible to be on the team...Source: Infocious RSS raw feed - channel BNewsSports | 14 Aug 2008 | 12:54 pm Cavs obtain Williams from Bucks in 3-team dealRead full story for latest details.Source: SI.com | 14 Aug 2008 | 12:53 pm Nowhere to Go but Up for DukeDavid Cutcliffe, the former head coach at Mississippi, arrived with a mandate to make Duke respectable in the Atlantic Coast Conference.Source: NYT > Sports | 14 Aug 2008 | 12:45 pm Twins 4, Yankees 2: Yanks Just Don’t Have Their Heads in the GameWith Wilson Betemit at shortstop, Robinson Canó at second base and Melky Cabrera in center field, the Yankees’ defense up the middle was erratic.Source: NYT > Sports | 14 Aug 2008 | 12:45 pm Wenger 'certain' of new arrivalArsene Wenger has confirmed he will 'certainly' bring in a new face before Arsenal's Champions League second leg with FC Twente on August 27.Source: FOXSports.com News for FOX SOCCER | 14 Aug 2008 | 12:45 pm PL PREVIEWSource: FOXSports.com News for FOX SOCCER | 14 Aug 2008 | 12:45 pm Phelps advances to 100 butterfly semifinalsMichael Phelps has advanced out of the 100-meter butterfly preliminaries at the Beijing Olympics, keeping the American on track to win his sixth gold medal of the games. Phelps qualifiedSource: Infocious RSS raw feed - channel BNewsSports | 14 Aug 2008 | 12:35 pm Phelps advances to 100 butterfly semifinals (AP)AP - Michael Phelps has advanced out of the 100-meter butterfly preliminaries at the Beijing Olympics, keeping the American on track to win his sixth gold medal of the games.Source: Yahoo! News: Sports News | 14 Aug 2008 | 12:35 pm Hull sign striker King on season's loan (AFP)
Source: Yahoo! News: Sports News | 14 Aug 2008 | 12:32 pm Ukraine rallies past China for women's saber goldOlga Kharlan has led the Ukrainian women's saber team to a shocking gold medal. Kharlan scored nine of the bout's last 13 points in a 45-44 victory over China. Ukraine trailed 40-36...Source: Infocious RSS raw feed - channel BNewsSports | 14 Aug 2008 | 12:31 pm Hull make Gardner record signingHull confirm the permanent signing of Tottenham defender Anthony Gardner for a club-record fee of £2.5m.Source: BBC Sport | Sport Homepage | World Edition | 14 Aug 2008 | 12:19 pm Blackburn reject City's Santa Cruz bidBlackburn rejected Manchester City's 12 million pounds (15 million euros) offer for Paraguay striker Roque Santa Cruz on Thursday. City boss Mark Hughes is keen to be...Source: Infocious RSS raw feed - channel BNewsSports | 14 Aug 2008 | 12:19 pm Mongolia wins first gold medal, in men's judoMongolia has won it's first Olympic gold medal ever with Tuvshinbayar Naidan's victory over Kazakhstan's Askhat Zhitkeyev in men's 100-kilogram judo. Naidan, who upset Athen's Olympic...Source: Infocious RSS raw feed - channel BNewsSports | 14 Aug 2008 | 12:19 pm Yang Wei finally gets gold in men's gymnastics (AP)
Source: Yahoo! News: Sports News | 14 Aug 2008 | 11:40 am Minguzzi gets gold amid protestsItaly's Andrea Minguzzi wins the 84kg wrestling gold medal but Sweden's Ara Abrahamian refuses to collect his bronze.Source: BBC Sport | Sport Homepage | World Edition | 14 Aug 2008 | 11:19 am China’s Yang Grabs Elusive All-Around GoldYang Wei took gold in the men’s all-around final in gymnastics, which he was not able to accomplish at the past two Olympics.Source: NYT > Sports | 14 Aug 2008 | 11:05 am Arsenal accept Boro bid for HoyteMiddlesbrough make an undisclosed bid for Arsenal defender Justin Hoyte.Source: BBC Sport | Sport Homepage | World Edition | 14 Aug 2008 | 11:00 am China's Zhang grabs historic goldChina's Zhang Juan-Juan ends South Korea's long-standing domination of women's archery as she beats Park Sung-Hyun to take individual gold.Source: BBC Sport | Sport Homepage | World Edition | 14 Aug 2008 | 10:30 am Date change for Champions LeagueThe inaugural Twenty20 Champions League, featuring Middlesex, is rescheduled from September to December.Source: BBC Sport | Sport Homepage | World Edition | 14 Aug 2008 | 10:05 am Man City fail in Santa Cruz moveBlackburn turn down a bid from Manchester City for highly rated striker Roque Santa Cruz.Source: BBC Sport | Sport Homepage | World Edition | 14 Aug 2008 | 10:01 am Yao stars as China defeat AngolaChina's NBA star Yao Ming scores 30 points as his side beat Angola 85-68 for their first victory in the men's basketball tournament.Source: BBC Sport | Sport Homepage | World Edition | 14 Aug 2008 | 9:50 am Brewers win again but still slide in division race (AP)
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Source: Yahoo! News: Sports News | 14 Aug 2008 | 8:28 am Mets 12, Nationals 0: A Little Rusty and Sore, but Maine Wins in ReturnJohn Maine worked five innings and gave up one hit while walking four batters and striking out six.Source: NYT > Sports | 14 Aug 2008 | 7:55 am Sports of The Times: In Furor Over Photo, Spain Doesn’t See a ProblemThe players who were pictured pulling the skin behind their eyes in order to appear Asian should know better.Source: NYT > Sports | 14 Aug 2008 | 7:39 am Mourinho: Gunners may miss outJose Mourinho is backing Chelsea, Manchester United and Liverpool to challenge for this season's Premier League - but has ruled out Arsenal.Source: FOXSports.com News for FOX SOCCER | 14 Aug 2008 | 7:16 am Phelps Three Races From HistoryMichael Phelps is already the greatest Olympian of all time, but he is not yet finished writing his legacy. Starting tonight, he has three more opportunities left to win gold and break Mark Spitz's record...Source: Infocious RSS raw feed - channel BNPaperSports | 14 Aug 2008 | 7:14 am Sports of The Times: Chicago Has Shoulders Broad Enough to Host GamesThree years after New York fizzled out in its Olympic bid for 2012, Chicago is in contention to host the Summer Games of 2016.Source: NYT > Sports | 14 Aug 2008 | 7:04 am Chinese Grab Gold in Gymnastics; U.S. Is SecondQuestions remain about alleged age falsification on the Chinese team, which won after stumbles by the U.S.Source: NYT > Sports | 14 Aug 2008 | 7:04 am Phelps’s Splash Fails to Stir ChineseWhile Michael Phelps is generating incredible attention in the United States, his incandescent attempt to win eight gold medals is receiving curiously subdued attention in China.Source: NYT > Sports | 14 Aug 2008 | 7:04 am Week In Soccer, Aug. 14Click here for all the big news, best moments and 'Jumping Jens' moves from the past week of soccer!Source: FOXSports.com News for FOX SOCCER | 14 Aug 2008 | 7:03 am China's Yang Wei finishes the jobHe wins all-around gold, four years after Athens debacle.Yang Wei had no true rival Thursday during the men's gymnastics individual all-around finals. Source: L.A. Times - Sports | 14 Aug 2008 | 7:00 am Pingpong diplomacy in the parks of BeijingThe columnist discovers that China's national sport is much like basketball in the U.S. And he's got next.The net is a combination of metal and Scotch tape. The playing surface is stone and scratched. Source: L.A. Times - Sports | 14 Aug 2008 | 7:00 am Shawn Johnson, Nastia Liukin vie for individual goldThe two Americans, whose team came in second to the Chinese, are favorites in the all-around event.Shawn Johnson and Nastia Liukin have moved on to the next big thing already. Source: L.A. Times - Sports | 14 Aug 2008 | 7:00 am Picture puts Spain's defense to the testBasketball team photo, which was shot for newspaper ads, doesn't go over well.BEIJING -- Love them or hate them, nothing can stop the Foreign Devils in the basketball competition, at least not to this point, going into Saturday's big game with the U.S. Source: L.A. Times - Sports | 14 Aug 2008 | 7:00 am Jason Lezak ties for third in 100-meter freestyleThe Irvine resident is happy with result, in race won by France's Alain Bernard. The American women's 800 freestyle relay team earns bronze, behind the Australians and Chinese.BEIJING -- Jason Lezak and his new best friend . . . the last 50 meters in the pool. Source: L.A. Times - Sports | 14 Aug 2008 | 7:00 am Bullpen can't get the job done for AngelsFrancisco Rodriguez can't save it in the ninth. Mark Teixeira's two homers are wasted. The Angels were dejected,...Source: Infocious RSS raw feed - channel BNPaperSports | 14 Aug 2008 | 7:00 am Bullpen can't get the job done for AngelsFrancisco Rodriguez can't save it in the ninth. Mark Teixeira's two homers are wasted.The Angels were dejected, ejected and somehow resurrected, all in the span of one wild ninth inning Wednesday night, but they eventually succumbed to the Seattle Mariners in the 12th inning, suffering one of their more devastating losses of the season. Source: L.A. Times - Sports | 14 Aug 2008 | 7:00 am Jason Lezak is more than just a relay guyHe had one of the signature moments of these Olympics, but he should be recognized as more than a link in Michael Phelps' golden chain.Jason Lezak has become famous as the man who preserved Michael Phelps' quest for a record eight gold medals when he swam an incredibly fast anchor leg that rallied the U.S. men to a victory in the 400-meter freestyle relay. Source: L.A. Times - Sports | 14 Aug 2008 | 7:00 am NBC cheats viewers with delayed coverage of Michael PhelpsText messages from press row . . .When Michael Phelps overtook Mark Spitz , Carl Lewis , Larysa Latynina and Paavo Nurmi to become the most decorated athlete in Olympic history, it would have been nice to see it unfold as it was happening rather than three hours later. . . . Source: L.A. Times - Sports | 14 Aug 2008 | 7:00 am Nomar Garciaparra delivers walk-off home runHis drive leaves the Phillies on the field for the second consecutive game.The comebacks of Brad Penny and Nomar Garciaparra seemed to be headed in opposite directions Wednesday night. Source: L.A. Times - Sports | 14 Aug 2008 | 7:00 am Picture puts Spain's defense to the testBasketball team photo, which was shot for newspaper ads, doesn't go over well. BEIJING -- Love them or hate them,...Source: Infocious RSS raw feed - channel BNPaperSports | 14 Aug 2008 | 7:00 am Jason Lezak is more than just a relay guyHe had one of the signature moments of these Olympics, but he should be recognized as more than a link in Michael Phelps' golden chain. ...Source: Infocious RSS raw feed - channel BNPaperSports | 14 Aug 2008 | 7:00 am Sport-by-sport roundupWilder and Yanez give U.S. a pair of boxing victories; women's volleyball team defeats Venezuela. Archery: Vic Wunderle, the only U.S...Source: Infocious RSS raw feed - channel BNPaperSports | 14 Aug 2008 | 7:00 am Mo Williams headlines six-player, three-team tradePoint guard goes to Cleveland to help LeBron James. Desmond Mason goes from Milwaukee to Oklahoma City. The Cleveland Cavaliers are getting...Source: Infocious RSS raw feed - channel BNPaperSports | 14 Aug 2008 | 7:00 am NBC cheats viewers with delayed coverage of Michael PhelpsText messages from press row . . . When Michael Phelps overtook Mark Spitz , Carl Lewis , Larysa Latynina and Paavo Nurmi to become...Source: Infocious RSS raw feed - channel BNPaperSports | 14 Aug 2008 | 7:00 am Usain Bolt leads the clash of the dashOlympic 100 meters sets up as one of the best of all time, with Usain Bolt and Asafa Powell of Jamaica against Tyson Gay of the U.S. ...Source: Infocious RSS raw feed - channel BNPaperSports | 14 Aug 2008 | 7:00 am The 100-meter dash is rife with dramaThe race carries a lasting pall because of the drug use of past champions. According to tradition, the winner...Source: Infocious RSS raw feed - channel BNPaperSports | 14 Aug 2008 | 7:00 am Trojans offensive line gets aggressiveUSC works on improving pass protection. The USC offensive line went back to work this morning, running drills...Source: Infocious RSS raw feed - channel BNPaperSports | 14 Aug 2008 | 7:00 am Sabathia remains perfect; Brewers' win streak at 8Visit ESPN.com for the complete story.Source: ESPN.com | 14 Aug 2008 | 6:31 am McMahon's Premiership PreviewIn the penultimate edition of his PL preview series, Bobby McMahon focuses on Arsenal, Fulham, Villa and West Brom.Source: FOXSports.com News for FOX SOCCER | 14 Aug 2008 | 5:35 am Kitajima rules breaststrokeRead full story for latest details.Source: SI.com | 14 Aug 2008 | 5:25 am Bernard claims 100m free; Lezak takes bronzeRead full story for latest details.Source: SI.com | 14 Aug 2008 | 5:22 am Del Potro extends win streak to 16 games (AFP)
Source: Yahoo! News: Sports News | 14 Aug 2008 | 4:48 am Rice leads Aussie women to 800 free relay winRead full story for latest details.Source: SI.com | 14 Aug 2008 | 4:23 am Gordon on board with Islanders, leads youth charge (AP)
Source: Yahoo! News: Sports News | 14 Aug 2008 | 2:17 am Del Potro reaches D.C. quarters, extends streak to 16Second-seeded Juan Martin Del Potro won his 16th consecutive match Wednesday, beating Dudi Sela 6-0, 5-7, 6-2 to advance to the quarterfinals of the Legg Mason Tennis Classic.Source: Tennis News: CBSSports.com | 14 Aug 2008 | 1:30 am Favre's arm fatigued after fifth day of Jet campRead full story for latest details.Source: SI.com | 14 Aug 2008 | 12:44 am Windy City dream: a Cubs-Sox SeriesChicago fans are dreaming of an October clash between their teams.Source: SI.com | 13 Aug 2008 | 9:58 pm Bremond, six others get wild cards for U.S. OpenSeverine Bremond, a 2006 Wimbledon quarterfinalist, and former U.S. Fed Cup players Jamea Jackson and Ahsha Rolle were among seven women awarded wild cards into the U.S. Open on Wednesday.Source: Tennis News: CBSSports.com | 13 Aug 2008 | 8:18 pm Dechy in Cincy quarters, stuns fourth seed SrebotnikUnseeded Nathalie Dechy rolled through a third-set tiebreaker to pull out a 7-5, 2-6, 7-6 (1) upset of fourth-seeded Katarina Srebotnik and reach the Cincinnati Women's Open quarterfinals Wednesday.Source: Tennis News: CBSSports.com | 13 Aug 2008 | 8:14 pm Don Banks: Falcons lean toward starting rookie RyanThe rookie who looks likely to start the season as a No. 1 quarterback.Source: SI.com | 13 Aug 2008 | 7:15 pm Leslie, Augustus lead U.S. women to 56-point victory over MaliRead full story for latest details.Source: SI.com | 13 Aug 2008 | 4:57 pm
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