World Sports Headlines for August 16, 2008

Shalane Flanagan pulls off a gutsy bronze in the 10,000-meter run

She's the first American woman to medal in the event since 1992. And four days before the race, she was knocked down by food poisoning.

Shalane Flanagan was hesitant to believe her own eyes, confused by the chaos of the lead runners lapping slower ones as the women's 10,000-meter Olympic run came to a spectacular conclusion Friday night at the Bird's Nest.
Source: L.A. Times - Sports | 17 Aug 2008 | 7:00 am

Gay fails to qualify for 100-meter finals by .02

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Source: SI.com | 16 Aug 2008 | 2:14 pm

Gay Fails to Make Highly Anticipated 100-Meters Final

Tyson Gay, the defending world champion in both the 100 and 200 meters, did not advance out of the semifinals of the 100 in the Olympics on Saturday night, finishing fifth in his heat.

Source: NYT > Sports | 16 Aug 2008 | 2:10 pm

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Source: ESPN.com | 16 Aug 2008 | 2:09 pm

Premier League Roundup, Aug. 16

PL Roundup: Arsenal opened the Premier League season on Saturday with a 1-0 home win over West Brom.
Source: FOXSports.com News for FOX SOCCER | 16 Aug 2008 | 2:09 pm

Gay falters, fails to advance to 100 Olympic final (AP)

AP - For Usain Bolt and Asafa Powell, it will still be a dream matchup. For Tyson Gay, a bitter disappointment.

Source: Yahoo! News: Sports News | 16 Aug 2008 | 1:58 pm

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Source: FOXSports.com News for FOX SOCCER | 16 Aug 2008 | 1:58 pm

Nasri's debut goal sinks Albion (AFP)

AFP - Samir Nasri ensured Arsenal made a successful, if unconvincing, start to the new season as his debut goal secured a 1-0 win over West Bromwich Albion on Saturday.

Source: Yahoo! News: Sports News | 16 Aug 2008 | 1:57 pm

Jang breaks 3 world marks for weightlifting gold

Super heavyweight Jang Mi-ran has broken three world records to claim South Korea's second weightlifting gold in Beijing and the unofficial title of the world's strongest woman.
Source: ESPN.com | 16 Aug 2008 | 1:53 pm

Sports of The Times: Cavic’s Legacy Secured by Phelps’s Victory

When Michael Phelps extended his Olympic accomplishment with a desperate extra lunge in the 100-meter butterfly final, he sealed Milorad Cavic's legacy as well.

Source: NYT > Sports | 16 Aug 2008 | 1:50 pm

Teenager Taylor Phinney enjoys his first Olympic experience

He finishes seventh in the men's individual pursuit with his parents, both cycling greats, in attendance. And he gets to hang with the U.S. gymnasts.

BEIJING -- Taylor Phinney is hanging with the gymnasts at the Olympic Village.
Source: L.A. Times - Sports | 16 Aug 2008 | 1:45 pm

Ronaldo recovery on course - Fergie

Manchester United boss Sir Alex Ferguson is confident that Cristiano Ronaldo's recovery is on schedule and he will return to action by October.
Source: FOXSports.com News for FOX SOCCER | 16 Aug 2008 | 1:34 pm

Hargreaves: Rivals gunning for us

Owen Hargreaves has warned his Manchester United team-mates they will have to improve if they are to remain as kings of England and Europe.
Source: FOXSports.com News for FOX SOCCER | 16 Aug 2008 | 1:34 pm

Tyson Gay eliminated in 100 semifinals, will not race for medal

It was no surprise, really, that Tyson Gay was eliminated from the 100 meters in Saturday night's semifinals, not the way Gay had struggled through Friday's first two rounds.
Source: L.A. Times - Sports | 16 Aug 2008 | 1:25 pm

Djokovic beats Blake for Olympic bronze in tennis

Novak Djokovic has claimed the bronze medal in singles tennis for Serbia by defeating James Blake of the United States 6-3, 7-6 (4) Saturday.
Source: ESPN.com | 16 Aug 2008 | 1:06 pm

Phelps Wins 7th Gold With 0.01 to Spare

Michael Phelps has caught Mark Spitz, 36 years after his record haul of seven gold medals at the Munich Games. Now it may take only a day for Spitz to be left behind.

Source: NYT > Sports | 16 Aug 2008 | 12:57 pm

US shocks water polo favourites

The United States beats strong gold medal favourites Croatia 7-5 on Saturday - but could still fail to make the quarter-finals.
Source: BBC Sport | Sport Homepage | World Edition | 16 Aug 2008 | 12:50 pm

Austrian Nordic combined skier Rainer dies after paragliding fall

VIENNA, Austria - Austrian Nordic combined skier Alfred Rainer died early Saturday from the severe head injuries he suffered from a paragliding accident last week, the Austrian Ski...
Source: Infocious RSS raw feed - channel BNewsSports | 16 Aug 2008 | 12:48 pm

Vickers on Michigan pole with 'heck of a lap'

Nobody could touch Brian Vickers on Friday in NASCAR Sprint Cup qualifying at Michigan International Speedway.
Source: ESPN.com | 16 Aug 2008 | 12:47 pm

Loeb maintains Rally of Germany lead

Frenchman Sebastien Loeb was in cruise control on the second day of the Rally of Germany Saturday, opening up a massive 50-second overall lead over championship rival Mikko Hirvonen.
Source: Infocious RSS raw feed - channel BNewsSports | 16 Aug 2008 | 12:27 pm

Madrid picks Robinho in squad for Supercup match

Robinho was included in Real Madrid's squad Saturday for its Supercup match at Valencia.
Source: FOXSports.com News for FOX SOCCER | 16 Aug 2008 | 12:26 pm

Gay fails to advance to 100m Olympic final

Tyson Gay has failed to make the Olympic 100-meter final, finishing fifth in the semifinals to squelch a gold-medal meeting with world record-holder Usain Bolt and Asafa Powell. Gay, the
Source: Infocious RSS raw feed - channel BNewsSports | 16 Aug 2008 | 12:25 pm

Big Phil unsure on Robinho swoop

Chelsea manager Luis Felipe Scolari has admitted he remains unsure if the Blues' bid to sign Real Madrid forward Robinho will be successful.
Source: FOXSports.com News for FOX SOCCER | 16 Aug 2008 | 12:25 pm

Bolt into 100m final but Gay out

Usain Bolt and Asafa Powell win their 100m semi-finals but Tyson Gay fails to reach the final as he finishes fifth in the second semi.
Source: BBC Sport | Sport Homepage | World Edition | 16 Aug 2008 | 12:23 pm

Madrid takes on Valencia in Spanish Supercup

Real Madrid looks for its first silverware of the season when it visits Valencia in the Spanish Supercup on Sunday.
Source: FOXSports.com News for FOX SOCCER | 16 Aug 2008 | 12:22 pm

Venus and Serena Williams advance to doubles final

Novak Djokovic wins the bronze medal in men's competition by defeating American James Blake, while two Russians will meet for the women's championship.

Venus and Serena Williams have clinched at least a silver medal in doubles with a victory in the Olympic tournament semifinals.
Source: L.A. Times - Sports | 16 Aug 2008 | 12:20 pm

Venus and Serena Williams advance to doubles final

Novak Djokovic wins the bronze medal in men's competition by defeating American James Blake, while two Russians will meet for the women's championship. ...
Source: Infocious RSS raw feed - channel BNPaperSports | 16 Aug 2008 | 12:20 pm

Djokovic wins bronze in tennis

Novak Djokovic has claimed the bronze medal in singles tennis for Serbia by defeating James Blake of the United States 6-3, 7-6 (4) Saturday. When he closed out the tiebreaker, a...
Source: Infocious RSS raw feed - channel BNewsSports | 16 Aug 2008 | 12:18 pm

Hoy wins cycling's keirin, adding to British haul

Britain's Chris Hoy has won the men's keirin gold medal, adding to his country's staggering cycling medal haul at the Beijing Olympics. With Hoy winning and countryman Ross Edgar taking...
Source: Infocious RSS raw feed - channel BNewsSports | 16 Aug 2008 | 12:13 pm

Brits' Adlington smashes swimming's oldest WR

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Source: SI.com | 16 Aug 2008 | 12:08 pm

Britain's Wiggins defends Olympic pursuit crown

Bradley Wiggins of Britain successfully defended his Olympic crown when he won the individual pursuit track cycling gold medal on Saturday. New Zealand's Hayden Roulston took
Source: Infocious RSS raw feed - channel BNewsSports | 16 Aug 2008 | 12:03 pm

Djokovic beats Blake for bronze

Serbia's Novak Djokovic makes short work of James Blake to pick up the bronze medal in the men's singles.
Source: BBC Sport | Sport Homepage | World Edition | 16 Aug 2008 | 12:03 pm

Belgium secures 3-2 soccer win over Italy

Belgium is within one victory of its first Olympic soccer medal since 1920 following a 3-2 win over Italy. Moussa Dembele scored two of Belgium's three goals after it was reduced to 10...
Source: Infocious RSS raw feed - channel BNewsSports | 16 Aug 2008 | 12:00 pm

Points legend Llanares takes gold

Spain's Olympic legend Joan Llanares takes gold in the men's points race while Chris Newton picks up bronze for Great Britain.
Source: BBC Sport | Sport Homepage | World Edition | 16 Aug 2008 | 11:58 am

Johnson's(R) Names Debbie Phelps its Official 'Mom of the Olympic Games'

Leading Baby Skin Care Company Donates Money to Global Children's Charities In Phelps's Name BEIJING, China, Aug. 16 /PRNewswire/ -- As part of the JOHNSON'S(R) ...
Source: Infocious RSS raw feed - channel BNewsSports | 16 Aug 2008 | 11:57 am

Wiggins wins another cycling gold for Britain

Britain's Bradley Wiggins has won his second straight Olympic gold medal in the men's 4,000-meter individual pursuit. Wiggins defeated New Zealand's Hayden Roulston in Saturday's final.
Source: Infocious RSS raw feed - channel BNewsSports | 16 Aug 2008 | 11:44 am

Wrestler who stormed off podium loses medal

A Swedish wrestler was disqualified and stripped of his bronze medal Saturday for dropping his medal in protest after a disputed loss at the Beijing Olympics.
Source: ESPN.com | 16 Aug 2008 | 11:28 am

Williamses clinch at least silver in tennis

Venus and Serena Williams have clinched at least a silver medal in doubles with a victory in the Olympic semifinals. The sisters beat another sibling pair, Ukraine's Alona and Kateryna...
Source: Infocious RSS raw feed - channel BNewsSports | 16 Aug 2008 | 11:24 am

Phelps swims into history, winning 7th gold medal (AP)

AP - His Olympics looking lost, Michael Phelps decided to flap those gangly arms one more time. Milorad Cavic, inches from spoiling it all, glided along just under the surface, convinced he had won gold. But it didn't matter who was fastest. Just first.

Source: Yahoo! News: Sports News | 16 Aug 2008 | 11:15 am

Live text - Premier League

Stoke and Hull make their Premier League debuts after Arsenal narrowly beat newly-promoted West Brom.
Source: BBC Sport | Sport Homepage | World Edition | 16 Aug 2008 | 11:00 am

U.S. coach back with men's volleyball after attack

U.S. volleyball coach Hugh McCutcheon has rejoined his team after his in-laws were attacked in Beijing.
Source: ESPN.com | 16 Aug 2008 | 10:53 am

U.S. shocks powerful Croatia in water polo upset

The U.S. stunned water polo world champions Croatia with a 7-5 win on Saturday.
Source: ESPN.com | 16 Aug 2008 | 10:50 am

Safina and Dementieva into final

Dinara Safina and Elena Dementieva set up an all-Russian Olympic final in the women's singles.
Source: BBC Sport | Sport Homepage | World Edition | 16 Aug 2008 | 10:45 am

Scolari looking for flair approach

Luiz Scolari has promised he will try to bring some samba style to Chelsea as he prepares for his first PL game in charge.
Source: FOXSports.com News for FOX SOCCER | 16 Aug 2008 | 10:40 am

Sports of The Times: Looking All Too Human in Superhuman Quest

In a race Michael Phelps didn’t look like he was going to win, it didn’t look like he won.

Source: NYT > Sports | 16 Aug 2008 | 10:32 am

Jessica Mendoza homers again to lead U.S. to 19th consecutive Olympic victory

Americans defeat Taiwan, 7-0, as Jennie Finch throws five more shutout innings.

Jessica Mendoza hit her third home run in two days and Jennie Finch pitched five shutout innings as the U.S. women's softball team kept rolling with a 7-0 win over Taiwan to run its Olympic winning streak to 19.
Source: L.A. Times - Sports | 16 Aug 2008 | 10:25 am

Jessica Mendoza homers again to lead U.S. to 19th consecutive Olympic victory

Americans defeat Taiwan, 7-0, as Jennie Finch throws five more shutout innings. Jessica Mendoza hit her third...
Source: Infocious RSS raw feed - channel BNPaperSports | 16 Aug 2008 | 10:25 am

Shawn Estrada loses in his second bout in Beijing

The East L.A. middleweight, who likely will turn professional later this year, falls behind early to James Degale and the veteran British boxer pulls away for an 11-5 decision. ...
Source: Infocious RSS raw feed - channel BNPaperSports | 16 Aug 2008 | 10:20 am

Shawn Estrada loses in his second bout in Beijing

The East L.A. middleweight, who may turn professional this year, falls behind early to James Degale, and the veteran British boxer pulls away for an 11-5 decision.

BEIJING -- Middleweight Shawn Estrada's fairy-tale run toward an Olympic medal came to an end Saturday when the East Los Angeles boxer dropped an 11-5 decision to James Degale of Britain in a second-round bout.
Source: L.A. Times - Sports | 16 Aug 2008 | 10:20 am

Brian Cazeneuve: Phelps' 7th gold may be greatest yet

Michael Phelps' seventh gold may have been his best. It was certainly the most dramatic. But the greatest ones always find a way, writes Brian Cazeneuve.
Source: SI.com | 16 Aug 2008 | 9:58 am

Royals 4, Yankees 3: Yankees Change the Roster, but Not the Result

The Yankees front office made a lot of big decisions Friday before the team opened a three-game series at home against the Kansas City Royals.

Source: NYT > Sports | 16 Aug 2008 | 9:38 am

Wind frustrates Ainslie gold bid

Ben Ainslie must restart his bid for Finn class gold on Sunday, after Saturday's medal race is abandoned because of a lack of wind.
Source: BBC Sport | Sport Homepage | World Edition | 16 Aug 2008 | 9:32 am

The Saturday Profile: A Blind Boxer Inspires Uganda

Officials in Uganda’s blind community say Bashir Ramathan has become a hero to the estimated 500,000 Ugandans who are blind.

Source: NYT > Sports | 16 Aug 2008 | 9:11 am

About New York: Protest on 12th Avenue Takes Aim at Beijing

Modern Olympics have always been a tightly controlled theater for sport, commerce and politics. This year, there are stages everywhere.

Source: NYT > Sports | 16 Aug 2008 | 9:06 am

Tufte takes second Olympic gold

Norway's Olaf Tufte defends his Olympic single sculls crown with a powerful victory in Shunyi.
Source: BBC Sport | Sport Homepage | World Edition | 16 Aug 2008 | 8:48 am

In Pool or Out, Olympic Star Stands Apart

In the Olympic Village, Michael Phelps is leading a monastic life, one in which fast food, fast friends and family are sacrificed for fast times.

Source: NYT > Sports | 16 Aug 2008 | 8:34 am

Dechy, Mauresmo to meet in all-French WTA semi-final (AFP)

AFP - Nathalie Dechy outlasted Alexsandra Wozniak 7-6 (7/4), 7-5 on Friday to set up an all-French semi-final against compatriot Amelie Mauresmo at the Western and Southern Financial Group Open.

Source: Yahoo! News: Sports News | 16 Aug 2008 | 7:54 am

Zhang fights back to claim gold

China's Zhang Ning defends her Olympic badminton singles title with a superb comeback against compatriot and world number one Xie Xingfang.
Source: BBC Sport | Sport Homepage | World Edition | 16 Aug 2008 | 7:34 am

Phelps catches Spitz with dramatic 7th gold medal

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Source: SI.com | 16 Aug 2008 | 7:27 am

Spitz gives props to Phelps

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Source: SI.com | 16 Aug 2008 | 7:21 am

Report: Pack's Favre deal included souvenirs, blog (AP)

AP - The Green Bay Packers' proposed $20 million marketing deal for Brett Favre included a merchandise line, autographs, personal appearances and even a blog, according to a report in The Sporting News' online newsletter Friday.

Source: Yahoo! News: Sports News | 16 Aug 2008 | 7:17 am

Indians' Lee beats Angels for 17th win (AP)

AP - Cliff Lee became the AL's first 17-game winner by pitching his third complete game of the season, leading the Cleveland Indians to a 3-2 victory over the Los Angeles Angels on Friday night.

Source: Yahoo! News: Sports News | 16 Aug 2008 | 7:16 am

Did Phelps really win? Video, timing review say yes

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Source: SI.com | 16 Aug 2008 | 7:14 am

D'backs end Houston's win streak with 12-2 victory (AP)

AP - Brandon Webb struck out six in eight sharp innings, Chris Snyder drove in four runs and the Arizona Diamondbacks snapped Houston Astros' eight-game winning streak with a 12-2 victory Friday night.

Source: Yahoo! News: Sports News | 16 Aug 2008 | 7:14 am

Ward's pinch-hit homer lifts Cubs past Marlins (AP)

AP - Daryle Ward hit a pinch-hit three-run homer in the ninth inning, and the Chicago Cubs rallied to beat the Florida Marlins 6-5 on Friday night for their ninth straight road victory.

Source: Yahoo! News: Sports News | 16 Aug 2008 | 7:11 am

US coach back with men's volleyball after attack (AP)

AP - U.S. men's volleyball coach Hugh McCutcheon rejoined his team Saturday after missing the team's first four games because of an attack on his in-laws at a popular tourist site in Beijing.

Source: Yahoo! News: Sports News | 16 Aug 2008 | 7:10 am

U.S. sprinters coast through women's 100 heats

Lauryn Williams coasted to victory in her first-round 100-meter heat Saturday morning.
Source: ESPN.com | 16 Aug 2008 | 7:00 am

Cal, Stanford football teams looking for a big bounce by the Bay

Golden Bears look to rebound from last year's terrible finish, while the Cardinal hopes to improve on a 4-8 season that featured a monumental upset of USC. Both teams need to pick a quarterback. ...
Source: Infocious RSS raw feed - channel BNPaperSports | 16 Aug 2008 | 7:00 am

Dodgers keep the comebacks coming

They win fifth straight against elite NL teams, using two more homers to rally past Brewers, 5-3. What was supposed...
Source: Infocious RSS raw feed - channel BNPaperSports | 16 Aug 2008 | 7:00 am

Dodgers keep the comebacks coming

They win fifth straight against elite NL teams, using two more homers to rally past Brewers, 5-3.

Chad Billingsley spotted the Milwaukee Brewers a couple of first-inning runs Friday night, something that would have all but guaranteed defeat for the Dodgers only a few weeks ago.
Source: L.A. Times - Sports | 16 Aug 2008 | 7:00 am

This Michael Phelps victory was too close to be believed

When America recalls how a dorky Baltimore kid once devoured an Olympics, they will remember his win in the 100-meter butterfly.

He was finished. He was cooked. Everyone knew it, and everyone knew it early.
Source: L.A. Times - Sports | 16 Aug 2008 | 7:00 am

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