World Sports Headlines for August 18, 2008

Nastia Liukin loses tiebreaker and the gold medal for uneven bars

The American gymnast, who won the all-around title last week, finishes with silver when China's He Kexin is awarded the victory. ...
Source: Infocious RSS raw feed - channel BNPaperSports | 19 Aug 2008 | 7:00 am

Sports of The Times: A Country Feels a Hurdler’s Pain

National mourning began in China after Liu Xiang pulled out of the 100-meter hurdle event due to an injury.

Source: NYT > Sports | 18 Aug 2008 | 3:07 pm

USWNT rallies to beat Japan, reach Olympic final

Angela Hucles scored in each half to lead the United States to a 4-2 win over Japan and another Olympic final.
Source: FOXSports.com News for FOX SOCCER | 18 Aug 2008 | 3:05 pm

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Source: ESPN.com | 18 Aug 2008 | 3:00 pm

Bengals' Johnson lands on shoulder, leaves game

Bengals receiver Chad Johnson landed awkwardly while trying to make a catch in the first quarter of a preseason game Sunday night, then left the game to have his left shoulder treated.
Source: ESPN.com | 18 Aug 2008 | 2:54 pm

US rallies to beat Japan 4-2, reach Olympic final (AP)

AP - Angela Hucles scored a goal in each half to lead the United States to a 4-2 soccer win over Japan and another Olympic final against Brazil.
Source: Yahoo! News: Sports News | 18 Aug 2008 | 2:53 pm

Defending champ Liu out of 110 hurdles with injury

Defending champion Liu Xiang pulled up lame and withdrew from the first round of the Olympic 110-meter hurdles race Monday, leaving the host country without one of its biggest stars.
Source: ESPN.com | 18 Aug 2008 | 2:53 pm

Edwards completes weekend sweep at Michigan

Carl Edwards completed a weekend sweep at Michigan International Speedway on Sunday, beating NASCAR Sprint Cup points leader Kyle Busch off pit road on their last stops.
Source: ESPN.com | 18 Aug 2008 | 2:52 pm

Tiebreak gives He uneven bars gold, Liukin silver

He Kexin of China won the Olympic gold medal in the uneven bars on Monday. Nastia Liukin of the United States won the silver.
Source: ESPN.com | 18 Aug 2008 | 2:52 pm

Nadal officially ends Federer's record run at No. 1

Rafael Nadal, winner of two Grand Slams and the Olympic gold medal this year, officially dethroned Roger Federer as the top player on the ATP Tour on Monday.
Source: ESPN.com | 18 Aug 2008 | 2:51 pm

U.S. men sweep 400m hurdles as Taylor triumphs

American Angelo Taylor won the men's Olympic 400-meter hurdles, finishing in 47.25 seconds to lead a U.S. sweep in the event.
Source: ESPN.com | 18 Aug 2008 | 2:49 pm

Isinbayeva wins with new record

Russia's Yelena Isinbayeva breaks her own women's pole vault world record in winning Olympic gold.
Source: BBC Sport | Sport Homepage | World Edition | 18 Aug 2008 | 2:43 pm

Phelps Climbs Out of the Pool and Into the World

The first day of the rest of Michael Phelps’s life as a sports icon was a trip. It was not unlike a transatlantic flight: tiring, thrilling and a little turbulent.

Source: NYT > Sports | 18 Aug 2008 | 2:36 pm

Hitzfeld looks to Arsenal's Djourou

Switzerland coach Ottmar Hitzfeld named Arsenal defender Johan Djourou to replace the injured Philippe Senderos.
Source: FOXSports.com News for FOX SOCCER | 18 Aug 2008 | 2:29 pm

China’s Big Hope in Track Doesn’t Get Out of Blocks

Losing a chance to defend his gold, Liu Xiang limped off the track before the first round of the 110-meter hurdles.

Source: NYT > Sports | 18 Aug 2008 | 2:25 pm

In-form Saladino lands long jump

Irving Saladino wins the long jump title and Panana's first track and field gold as Britain's Greg Rutherford finishes in 10th.
Source: BBC Sport | Sport Homepage | World Edition | 18 Aug 2008 | 2:19 pm

China’s He Edges Liukin on Uneven Bars

China’s He Kexin won a tiebreaker over all-around champion Nastia Liukin of the United States for the uneven bars gold medal Monday at the Beijing Olympics.

Source: NYT > Sports | 18 Aug 2008 | 2:18 pm

U.S. athlete wins gold medal in women's discus

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Source: SI.com | 18 Aug 2008 | 2:15 pm

American men sweep Olympic 400m hurdles medals

American Angelo Taylor has won the men's Olympic 400-meter hurdles, finishing in 47.25 seconds to lead a U.S. sweep in the event. Kerron Clement finished second and Bershawn Jackson...
Source: Infocious RSS raw feed - channel BNewsSports | 18 Aug 2008 | 2:10 pm

US NBA stars cruise to 106-57 win over Germany (AFP)

AFP - An acrobatic team of US NBA stars showed Germany Monday why they are gold medal favorites at the Beijing Olympics, dispatching a team led by Dirk Nowitzki 106-57.

Source: Yahoo! News: Sports News | 18 Aug 2008 | 2:05 pm

Saladino wins Panama's first Olympic gold medal

Irving Saladino has won the men's long jump, giving Panama its first gold medal at any Olympics. The 2007 world champion won Monday night with a best jump of 8.34 meters (27-4 1/2). ...
Source: Infocious RSS raw feed - channel BNewsSports | 18 Aug 2008 | 2:04 pm

Women's discus is US's first track and field gold

Their most accomplished hurdler went down, their best sprinter went out. Instead of racking up medals, the Americans entered the fourth day of the Olympic track meet a grand disappointment...
Source: Infocious RSS raw feed - channel BNewsSports | 18 Aug 2008 | 2:02 pm

Women's discus is US's first track and field gold (AP)

AP - Their most accomplished hurdler went down, their best sprinter went out. Instead of racking up medals, the Americans entered the fourth day of the Olympic track meet a grand disappointment in the making.

Source: Yahoo! News: Sports News | 18 Aug 2008 | 2:02 pm

He Chong leads 3-meter springboard prelims

He Chong of China led the preliminary round of 3-meter springboard diving Monday. Ranked No. 1, He executed a difficult forward 2 1/2 somersault with three twists for his final dive and...
Source: Infocious RSS raw feed - channel BNewsSports | 18 Aug 2008 | 1:59 pm

Team USA dominates Germany; Australia next

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Source: SI.com | 18 Aug 2008 | 1:56 pm

So far, no competition for U.S. men's basketball team

Chris Kaman and Germany are the latest victims as Americans roll to a 106-57 victory. BEIJING -- So much for the...
Source: Infocious RSS raw feed - channel BNPaperSports | 18 Aug 2008 | 1:55 pm

So far, no competition for U.S. men's basketball team

Chris Kaman and Germany are the latest victims as Americans roll to a 106-57 victory.

BEIJING -- So much for the preliminaries, not to mention Chris Kaman's Excellent Adventure.
Source: L.A. Times - Sports | 18 Aug 2008 | 1:55 pm

Jelimo wins 800 meters title for Kenya

Pamela Jelimo has led world champion Janeth Jepkosgei in a Kenyan 1-2 finish in the women's 800 meters at the Beijing Olympics. The 18-year-old Jelimo, a heavy favorite despite switching
Source: Infocious RSS raw feed - channel BNewsSports | 18 Aug 2008 | 1:54 pm

Isinbayeva repeats as Olympic pole vault champion

Yelena Isinbayeva of Russia has beaten rival Jenn Stuczynski of the United States to win her second consecutive Olympic pole vault gold medal. Svetlana Feofanova of Russia, the 2003...
Source: Infocious RSS raw feed - channel BNewsSports | 18 Aug 2008 | 1:52 pm

US completes romp through pool; Aussies next (AP)

AP - The U.S. Olympic team put away Dirk Nowitzki and Germany in a hurry.
Source: Yahoo! News: Sports News | 18 Aug 2008 | 1:50 pm

Kipruto claims steeplechase gold

Kenya's Brimin Kiprop Kipruto goes one better than his silver medal in Athens fours years ago by winning gold in the men's 3000m steeplechase.
Source: BBC Sport | Sport Homepage | World Edition | 18 Aug 2008 | 1:49 pm

Berbatov desperate for dream move

Dimitar Berbatov's exit from Spurs is edging closer after he asked for the chance to make a "dream" move to Man Utd.
Source: FOXSports.com News for FOX SOCCER | 18 Aug 2008 | 1:48 pm

Jelimo claims landmark 800m gold

Pamela Jelimo makes history for Kenya as she wins gold in the 800 metres.
Source: BBC Sport | Sport Homepage | World Edition | 18 Aug 2008 | 1:46 pm

Former Toronto FC midfielder Edu agrees 5-year deal with Glasgow Rangers

GLASGOW, Scotland - United States midfielder Maurice Edu has agreed a five-year deal with Scottish Premier League side Rangers. The US$5 million transfer from Major League Soccer's...
Source: Infocious RSS raw feed - channel BNewsSports | 18 Aug 2008 | 1:45 pm

China win as Tweddle misses out

China's He Kexin wins the women's uneven bars while Britain's Beth Tweddle just misses out on an Olympic medal.
Source: BBC Sport | Sport Homepage | World Edition | 18 Aug 2008 | 1:42 pm

Monday highlights at the Beijing Games

STAR He Kexin of China, at the center of a controversy over whether she's too young to be eligible for the Olympics, won a tiebreaker over all-around champion Nastia Liukin of the...
Source: Infocious RSS raw feed - channel BNewsSports | 18 Aug 2008 | 1:38 pm

Kipruto extends Kenya's streak to 7 straight gold

Brimin Kipruto has continued a stretch of Kenyan winners in the Olympic men's 3,000-meter steeplechase that extends back to 1984. World champion Kipruto, the silver medalist at Athens...
Source: Infocious RSS raw feed - channel BNewsSports | 18 Aug 2008 | 1:34 pm

US completes romp through pool; Aussies next

The U.S. Olympic basketball team has completed an undefeated march through pool play with a 106-57 victory against Germany. Dwight Howard scored 22 points and LeBron James had 16 Monday...
Source: Infocious RSS raw feed - channel BNewsSports | 18 Aug 2008 | 1:33 pm

He edges Liukin on uneven bars (AP)

AP - China's He Kexin has won a tiebreaker over all-around champion Nastia Liukin of the United States for the uneven bars gold medal Monday at the Beijing Olympics.

Source: Yahoo! News: Sports News | 18 Aug 2008 | 1:26 pm

Source: Vikings QB Jackson has sprained MCL

An MRI revealed that Vikings quarterback Tarvaris Jackson suffered a sprained medial collateral knee ligament during Minnesota's 23-15 victory over the Ravens on Saturday night, according to a source.
Source: ESPN.com | 18 Aug 2008 | 1:23 pm

China has not approved Olympic protest requests

Chinese authorities have not approved any of the 77 applications they received from people who wanted to hold protests during the Beijing Olympics, state media reported Monday.
Source: ESPN.com | 18 Aug 2008 | 1:13 pm

Bengals' Johnson injures shoulder, leaves game

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Source: SI.com | 18 Aug 2008 | 1:07 pm

Bolt eases into 200m semi-finals

Jamaica's 100m champion Usain Bolt moves into the 200m semi-finals as British duo Christian Malcolm and Marlon Devonish.
Source: BBC Sport | Sport Homepage | World Edition | 18 Aug 2008 | 12:56 pm

Michael Farber: Monday of mourning as China's Olympic hero winces in pain

Liu Xiang could handle intense scrutiny, writes SI.com's Michael Farber, but it was intense pain that left China without its most celebrated Olympic athlete.
Source: SI.com | 18 Aug 2008 | 12:54 pm

United good enough already - Fergie

Sir Alex Ferguson is sure Manchester United is good enough to retain the PL title even without a new striker.
Source: FOXSports.com News for FOX SOCCER | 18 Aug 2008 | 12:38 pm

Brazil crush Germany to make Olympic final (AFP)

AFP - Brazil came from a goal down to stun Germany 4-1 Monday and book a place in the women's Olympic decider, avenging their painful defeat to the European powerhouse in last year's World Cup final.

Source: Yahoo! News: Sports News | 18 Aug 2008 | 12:29 pm

USA's Edu agrees 5-year deal with Rangers

United States midfielder Maurice Edu has agreed a five-year deal with Scottish Premier League side Rangers.
Source: FOXSports.com News for FOX SOCCER | 18 Aug 2008 | 12:25 pm

Sheridan: Teutonic two-timer? Kaman just wants to play

His dad thinks he's a Teutonic two-timer. But Chris Kaman shrugs off the criticism as a U.S. citizen joining the German national team, Chris Sheridan writes.
Source: ESPN.com | 18 Aug 2008 | 12:24 pm

Hurdler Liu Xiang leaves Olympics with leg injury (AP)

AP - Liu Xiang and the entire nation of China looked forward to this moment for years:

Source: Yahoo! News: Sports News | 18 Aug 2008 | 12:16 pm

National disaster: China's Liu pulls out of Olympics with injury

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Source: SI.com | 18 Aug 2008 | 11:48 am

China's He nips Liukin for uneven gold

BEIJING (AP) -- China's He Kexin won a tiebreaker over all-around champion Nastia Liukin of the United States for the uneven bars gold medal Monday at the Beijing Olympics.
Source: SI.com | 18 Aug 2008 | 11:45 am

Sri Lanka spinners destroy India

Ajantha Mendis and Muttiah Muralitharan share six wickets as Sri Lanka thrash India in the first one-day international.
Source: BBC Sport | Sport Homepage | World Edition | 18 Aug 2008 | 11:31 am

Live - Olympics

The athletics events resume on day 10 after Chinese star Liu Xiang limps out of contention, while Britain win another cycling gold medal.
Source: BBC Sport | Sport Homepage | World Edition | 18 Aug 2008 | 11:11 am

Woodgate misses England training

Jonathan Woodgate is the only absentee from England training on Monday but will be fit to face the Czech Republic on Wednesday.
Source: BBC Sport | Sport Homepage | World Edition | 18 Aug 2008 | 11:01 am

Phelps left speechless by acclaim

Olympic record-breaker Michael Phelps says he has been left speechless by public reaction to his success.
Source: BBC Sport | Sport Homepage | World Edition | 18 Aug 2008 | 11:00 am

United extends reach into Saudi Arabia

Manchester United is building on its ever expanding global presence by sealing a lucrative deal with the Middle East's largest telecommunications firm.
Source: FOXSports.com News for FOX SOCCER | 18 Aug 2008 | 10:17 am

Red-hot Potro captures fourth straight ATP title (AFP)

AFP - Juan Martin del Potro won his fourth title in as many weeks by beating Viktor Troicki 6-3, 6-3 in the final of the 500,000 dollar Legg Mason Classic on Sunday.

Source: Yahoo! News: Sports News | 18 Aug 2008 | 9:24 am

Boxing Team’s Failure Highlights Fight Within

A disconnect between coaches threatens to undermine USA Boxing’s attempt to reclaim its glory years.

Source: NYT > Sports | 18 Aug 2008 | 9:15 am

Aces up: Three top NL pitchers get job done (AP)

AP - Johan Santana was looking to give the Mets' bumbling bullpen a break. Houston's Roy Oswalt was matched up against Randy Johnson. Cole Hamels was just trying to keep the Phillies close in the NL East.

Source: Yahoo! News: Sports News | 18 Aug 2008 | 8:55 am

Scolari satisfied with smooth start

Luiz Felipe Scolari reckons Portsmouth were shocked by the style of his Chelsea side in Sunday's 4-0 mauling at Stamford Bridge.
Source: FOXSports.com News for FOX SOCCER | 18 Aug 2008 | 8:42 am

U.S. hurdler Trammell also out as event loses its luster

It is hard to imagine a scenario where Ethiopian Haile Gebrselassie, perhaps the greatest distance runner ever, could pass through a crowd of hundreds of track and field reporters and not be stopped for a question.
Source: SI.com | 18 Aug 2008 | 8:32 am

Beijing duo set to return for Reds

Liverpool boss Rafael Benitez will have two of his three Olympic stars back in the squad for Saturday's game with Middlesbrough.
Source: FOXSports.com News for FOX SOCCER | 18 Aug 2008 | 8:22 am

Wyndham's cross-town move works out for Pettersson (AP)

AP - Carl Pettersson joined the Wyndham Championship's board of directors to bring a player's perspective to its setup. He backed the move to Sedgefield Country Club because he figured the traditional-style course would attract a larger audience.

Source: Yahoo! News: Sports News | 18 Aug 2008 | 8:05 am

U.S. Tops Germany to Secure Spot in Men’s Water Polo Semifinals

With an 8-7 victory, the United States staved off elimination and completed its stunning run by winning its group.

Source: NYT > Sports | 18 Aug 2008 | 7:51 am

Andre Ethier helps Dodgers walk off with a win

Ethier's ninth-inning home run (his second homer of the game) gives Dodgers the win after Milwaukee rallies to tie with four unearned runs. Manny Ramirez also homers.

Andre Ethier was greeted by a bouncing mob of teammates at home plate Sunday afternoon at Dodger Stadium following his walk-off, two-run homer in the ninth inning, none happier to see him than James Loney.
Source: L.A. Times - Sports | 18 Aug 2008 | 7:00 am

For U.S. track team, multiple setbacks in one very bad day

No medal in the women's 100, no finalists in men's 1,500 or men's high jump: It's one disappointment after another.

BEIJING -- It was barely 8 a.m. Sunday when 2004 Olympic bronze medalist Deena Kastor dropped out of the marathon after only three miles because of what turned out to be a broken foot.
Source: L.A. Times - Sports | 18 Aug 2008 | 7:00 am

U.S. men's basketball team faces Germany

In the likely event of a loss, Germany's Chris Kaman will be heading back to L.A.

BEIJING -- Now for the big U.S.-Germany basketball game.
Source: L.A. Times - Sports | 18 Aug 2008 | 7:00 am

Call the U.S. men the esteem team

What's being redeemed isn't only their record but their global reputation, which had suffered in the years since 1992's Dream Team. Beijing
Source: Infocious RSS raw feed - channel BNPaperSports | 18 Aug 2008 | 7:00 am

Nastia Liukin loses tiebreaker and the gold medal for uneven bars

The American gymnast, who won the all-around title last week, finishes with silver when China's He Kexin is awarded the victory.

BEIJING -- He Kexin beat Nastia Liukin by virtue of the second part of a six-step tiebreak procedure and won the Olympic uneven bars gold medal Monday night at National Indoor Stadium.
Source: L.A. Times - Sports | 18 Aug 2008 | 7:00 am

Angels go soft in the middle

Their Nos. 4, 5 and 6 hitters in the lineup are held in check by the Cleveland Indians in a 4-3 defeat and throughout series.

CLEVELAND -- The big bat the Angels acquired to fortify their offense had a nice three-game series in Progressive Field, Mark Teixeira going six for 10 with two runs batted in against the Cleveland Indians.
Source: L.A. Times - Sports | 18 Aug 2008 | 7:00 am

Call the U.S. men the esteem team

What's being redeemed isn't only their record but their global reputation, which had suffered in the years since 1992's Dream Team.

Beijing
Source: L.A. Times - Sports | 18 Aug 2008 | 7:00 am

Michael Phelps won't be just a shooting star

Don't expect the swimmer and his eight gold medals from Beijing to fade quickly from the scene. Phelps has what it takes to stay in the public's orbit for a long time.

Beijing
Source: L.A. Times - Sports | 18 Aug 2008 | 7:00 am

Pole vaulter Yelena Isinbaeva thinks she's above the rest

The Russian scoffs at the idea that American Jenn Stuczynski is in her league. BEIJING -- Yelena Isinbaeva, the...
Source: Infocious RSS raw feed - channel BNPaperSports | 18 Aug 2008 | 7:00 am

U.S. women's basketball team rolls over New Zealand

Tina Thompson scores 10 of her 15 points during a 21-0 run in the second quarter and the Americans beat New Zealand, 96-60, on Sunday night to finish 5-0 in pool play.

New Zealand is known for many things -- splendid isolation, spectacular flora, kiwi -- but women's basketball doesn't exactly leap to mind.
Source: L.A. Times - Sports | 18 Aug 2008 | 7:00 am

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