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ESPN.com has launched many new widgets that offer scores, stats, and newsSource: ESPN.com | 20 Aug 2008 | 12:16 pm Lithuania eliminates China in hoops; Spain rollsRead full story for latest details.Source: SI.com | 20 Aug 2008 | 11:53 am Tampa Bay wins matchup of AL's best records (AP)
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Source: Yahoo! News: Sports News | 20 Aug 2008 | 11:26 am Giggs: Determination key to bidRyan Giggs has warned his Manchester United team-mates they must match Chelsea's hunger if they are going to complete a title hat-trick.Source: FOXSports.com News for FOX SOCCER | 20 Aug 2008 | 11:23 am Agent: Arshavin demanded too muchRussia forward Andrei Arshavin could have joined Arsenal if he had not demanded too much money, according to the player's agent.Source: FOXSports.com News for FOX SOCCER | 20 Aug 2008 | 11:19 am Pavlyuchenko happy in MoscowSpartak Moscow and Russia striker Roman Pavlyuchenko admits a move to the Premier League would be "a big problem".Source: FOXSports.com News for FOX SOCCER | 20 Aug 2008 | 11:19 am Medallist Blonska fails drug testOlympic heptathlon silver medallist Liudmyla Blonska of Ukraine tests positive for a banned substance, BBC Sport understands.Source: BBC Sport | Sport Homepage | World Edition | 20 Aug 2008 | 11:15 am India win squares one-day seriesIndia level their one-day series in Sri Lanka with a hard fought three-wicket success in Dambulla.Source: BBC Sport | Sport Homepage | World Edition | 20 Aug 2008 | 11:14 am United States 4, Japan 1: U.S. Softball Team Takes Extra Innings to AdvanceA well-timed hit and the power of Crystl Bustos carried the Americans past a difficult challenge and into its fourth consecutive gold medal game.Source: NYT > Sports | 20 Aug 2008 | 10:40 am Shevchenko set for AC Milan return (AFP)
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News: Sports News | 20 Aug 2008 | 10:25 am Riise: I had to make overseas moveRoma defender John Arne Riise has admitted he could not have played for another English club after leaving Liverpool this summer.Source: FOXSports.com News for FOX SOCCER | 20 Aug 2008 | 10:10 am Lee opts out of Bangladesh seriesFast bowler Brett Lee has pulled out of Australia's squad for the forthcoming one-day series against Bangladesh.Source: BBC Sport | Sport Homepage | World Edition | 20 Aug 2008 | 10:09 am For Coach, God and Archery Are a Package DealKisik Lee has served the dual, if controversial, roles of the head coach of the United States archery team and a spiritual guide to some of its athletes.Source: NYT > Sports | 20 Aug 2008 | 9:58 am Melandri announces Kawasaki moveDucati MotoGP rider Marco Melandri will compete for Kawasaki next season.Source: BBC Sport | Sport Homepage | World Edition | 20 Aug 2008 | 9:36 am In Sea of Similar Body Types, Nonconformists Can SucceedThe success of Olympic athletes whose bodies are seemingly unsuited to the sports in which they excel challenges the expectations of exercise science.Source: NYT > Sports | 20 Aug 2008 | 9:19 am Ukrainian silver medalist in doping investigationLyudmila Blonska of Ukraine is under investigation for a positive doping test and could be stripped of her silver medal in the Olympic heptathlon. The International Olympic Committee...Source: Infocious RSS raw feed - channel BNewsSports | 20 Aug 2008 | 9:13 am Italy and Russia through to men's Olympic volleyball semisItaly edged Poland 3-2 in a men's volleyball quarter-final thriller at the Beijing Olympic Games on Wednesday. Russia are also through to the semi-finals after a 3-1 victory...Source: Infocious RSS raw feed - channel BNewsSports | 20 Aug 2008 | 9:03 am Dunn homers in first home game for DiamondbacksDunn hit his first homer for Arizona in a 7-6 win over the San Diego Padres on Tuesday night. "It's a good feeling to have," Dunn said. "Probably opening day and the opening day of deer...Source: Infocious RSS raw feed - channel BNewsSports | 20 Aug 2008 | 8:53 am Ex-Yankee Irabu arrested for alleged assaultFormer New York Yankees pitcher Hideki Irabu was arrested Wednesday for allegedly assaulting a bartender after drinking 20 mugs of beer, a police official said. Irabu, 39, became angeredSource: Infocious RSS raw feed - channel BNewsSports | 20 Aug 2008 | 8:50 am Dunn's first Arizona homer takes down Padres 7-6Adam Dunn hit his National League-leading 33rd home run in his Arizona home debut, powering the Diamondbacks to a 7-6 victory over the San Diego Padres on Tuesday night. Conor Jackson...Source: Infocious RSS raw feed - channel BNewsSports | 20 Aug 2008 | 8:49 am Nolasco uses arm, bat to help Marlins past GiantsRicky Nolasco pitched a two-hitter for his first career shutout and drove in two runs with his first double, leading the Florida Marlins past the San Francisco Giants 6-0 on Tuesday night.Source: Infocious RSS raw feed - channel BNewsSports | 20 Aug 2008 | 8:48 am Stewart has 5 RBIs, leading Rockies past DodgersRookie Ian Stewart homered and drove in a career-high five runs and the Colorado Rockies beat the Los Angeles Dodgers 8-3 n Tuesday night for their fourth straight victory. The loss was...Source: Infocious RSS raw feed - channel BNewsSports | 20 Aug 2008 | 8:46 am Russian duo repeats gold in synchro swimmingThe Russian synchronized swimming duo of Anastasia Davydova and Anastasia Ermakova has repeated as Olympic champions. Performing a perfect free routine to the classic Peer Gynt Suite at...Source: Infocious RSS raw feed - channel BNewsSports | 20 Aug 2008 | 8:17 am Tampa Bay wins matchup of AL's best recordsWilly Aybar's two-run single broke an eighth-inning tie and the Rays beat the Los Angeles Angels 4-2 on Tuesday night to claim the AL's best record (77-48), which matches the Chicago Cubs...Source: Infocious RSS raw feed - channel BNewsSports | 20 Aug 2008 | 8:12 am Robinho's dream Blues move brokenRobinho no longer has any chance of joining Chelsea due to Real Madrid's refusal to even discuss a deal, according to the Brazilian's advisor.Source: FOXSports.com News for FOX SOCCER | 20 Aug 2008 | 7:59 am Extra effort: U.S. softball holds off Japan in 9thVisit ESPN.com for the complete story.Source: ESPN.com | 20 Aug 2008 | 7:59 am Blue Jays 2, Yankees 1: For Yanks, a Return, but Not a TriumphJohnny Damon let a deep drive by Toronto’s Marco Scutaro clang off his glove for a double, and the Blue Jays crept a game behind the third-place Yankees.Source: NYT > Sports | 20 Aug 2008 | 7:39 am Star Hurdler Apologizes to China for WithdrawalLiu Xiang, China’s most popular athlete, said that his injury would not prevent him from competing in the future.Source: NYT > Sports | 20 Aug 2008 | 7:31 am Frustration in the 400; Redemption Just BehindSanya Richards of the United States faltered in the last 100 meters, ceding the gold to Christine Ohuruogu of Britain with the slowest winning time in an Olympic 400 since 1972.Source: NYT > Sports | 20 Aug 2008 | 7:27 am Consistency is key, says HamiltonLewis Hamilton says he and McLaren have to cut out mistakes if he is to win the Formula One drivers' title this year.Source: BBC Sport | Sport Homepage | World Edition | 20 Aug 2008 | 7:21 am Air China Goes for Gold With its Olympic Standard FacilitiesBEIJING, Aug. 20 /Xinhua-PRNewswire/ -- Air China has made gold-standard improvements to its fleet and raised the bar for customer services, to give its passengers the...Source: Infocious RSS raw feed - channel BNewsSports | 20 Aug 2008 | 7:21 am Dempsey misses windsurfing medalBritain's Nick Dempsey fails to win a medal in the RS:X windsurfing as New Zealand's Tom Ashley clinches gold.Source: BBC Sport | Sport Homepage | World Edition | 20 Aug 2008 | 7:15 am China Games 'a broadcast record'The Beijing Games looks set to become the most widely broadcast event in Olympic history, according to the IOCSource: BBC Sport | Sport Homepage | World Edition | 20 Aug 2008 | 7:12 am Terry choice down to me - CapelloEngland boss Fabio Capello insists the choice of John Terry as captain was down to him and noboby else.Source: FOXSports.com News for FOX SOCCER | 20 Aug 2008 | 7:08 am Mets 7, Braves 3: For One Night, Relief Is No Issue for ManuelHours before the Mets rallied to defeat the Braves, the team’s medical staff decided not to remove Billy Wagner from the disabled list.Source: NYT > Sports | 20 Aug 2008 | 7:06 am Henry Cejudo captures gold and a piece of the American dreamThe son of undocumented Mexican immigrants becomes the first U.S. freestyle wrestler in 16 years to win an Olympic title. ...Source: Infocious RSS raw feed - channel BNPaperSports | 20 Aug 2008 | 7:00 am Rockies do damage against the Dodgers' bullpenKuroda goes only six innings and L.A. drops out of a tie for first in the NL West. Joe Torre said he wasn't concerned...Source: Infocious RSS raw feed - channel BNPaperSports | 20 Aug 2008 | 7:00 am U.S. holds off Japan to reach gold-medal gameThe U.S.-Japan semifinal goes to extra innings and is the toughest battle yet for the American team, which advanced to the gold-medal game after a 4-1 victory. ...Source: Infocious RSS raw feed - channel BNPaperSports | 20 Aug 2008 | 7:00 am U.S. hurdler finds herself in footsteps of Olympic championDawn Harper, who says Jackie Joyner-Kersee was 'a big influence,' won the gold medal in the 100-meter hurdles.Beijing Source: L.A. Times - Sports | 20 Aug 2008 | 7:00 am Phil Dalhausser and Todd Rogers advance to gold-medal match in beach volleyballAmerican team dominates Renato 'Geor' Gomes and Jorge 'Gia' Terceiro of Georgia in 21-11, 21-13 semifinal victory. They will face Marcio Araujo and Fabio Magalhaes of Brazil on Friday. ...Source: Infocious RSS raw feed - channel BNPaperSports | 20 Aug 2008 | 7:00 am U.S. women roll past South Korea, 104-60Americans have a 66-28 scoring advantage inside to secure a semifinal spot. BEIJING -- Seven seconds after today's...Source: Infocious RSS raw feed - channel BNPaperSports | 20 Aug 2008 | 7:00 am American Shawn Johnson finally gets her gold medalThe favorite in the all-around who settled for silver puts on a powerful winning performance on the balance beam. Nastia Liukin takes second for her fifth medal of the Games.BEIJING -- Shawn Johnson had dark circles under her brown eyes and a headache, but when she jumped onto the balance beam Tuesday night she switched on her smile and defiantly pounded out a gold- medal routine. Source: L.A. Times - Sports | 20 Aug 2008 | 7:00 am All four American riders advance to semifinalsMike Day, Donny Robinson, Kyle Bennett and Jill Kintner ride well, although Bennett dislocates his shoulder.BEIJING -- The United States Olympic Committee and U.S. Cycling spent half a million dollars last year to construct a BMX supercross track in Chula Vista patterned after the Olympic venue in Lao- shan. Source: L.A. Times - Sports | 20 Aug 2008 | 7:00 am USC running back C.J. Gable injured in practiceRunning back sustains ankle and hip sprains when he is hit from behind at scrimmage drill.USC's backfield, already in flux with quarterback Mark Sanchez coming back from a knee injury, sustained another blow Tuesday when running back C.J. Gable suffered hip and ankle injuries. Source: L.A. Times - Sports | 20 Aug 2008 | 7:00 am U.S. holds off Japan to reach gold-medal gameThe U.S.-Japan semifinal goes to extra innings and is the toughest battle yet for the American team, which advanced to the gold-medal game after a 4-1 victory.BEIJING -- The three-time defending gold medalists have spent the better part of what could be the sport's last Olympic appearance trying to talk up their opposition and convince the world that although the U.S. may be dominant in softball, the sport is still competitive. Source: L.A. Times - Sports | 20 Aug 2008 | 7:00 am Rockies do damage against the Dodgers' bullpenKuroda goes only six innings and L.A. drops out of a tie for first in the NL West.Joe Torre said he wasn't concerned seeing the gates of the bullpen swing open as often as they did Tuesday night, the manager chalking up the failings of his relievers in an 8-3 loss to the Colorado Rockies at Dodger Stadium as something "uncharacteristic" and nothing more. Source: L.A. Times - Sports | 20 Aug 2008 | 7:00 am Jeff Kent tries to remove foot from his cheekDodgers second baseman still says Vin Scully talks too much, but he is making that assessment in a 'respectful way.'I apologize. Source: L.A. Times - Sports | 20 Aug 2008 | 7:00 am The son of illegal immigrants, American wrestler hoists his flag with prideHenry Cejudo had a ragged upbringing. Now he has a gold medal in the 55 kilogram freestyle.He has shared everything for most of his scuffled life, from twin beds to sofa cushions to last bites. Source: L.A. Times - Sports | 20 Aug 2008 | 7:00 am Rays Manager Joe Maddon lets his anger showThe former Angels bench coach is incensed at umpire's call, and he's still fuming after the game. ST. PETERSBURG, Fla. -- Rays Manager...Source: Infocious RSS raw feed - channel BNPaperSports | 20 Aug 2008 | 7:00 am U.S. gymnast Jonathan Horton takes his chances, winsHe lands the U.S. an unexpected silver medal with a very difficult horizontal bar routine. BEIJING -- It was simple,...Source: Infocious RSS raw feed - channel BNPaperSports | 20 Aug 2008 | 7:00 am Kobe Bryant rules ChinaChinese fans adore the Lakers star, whose commercial appeal has had quite a rebound. BeijingSource: Infocious RSS raw feed - channel BNPaperSports | 20 Aug 2008 | 7:00 am No. 9 West Virginia: Chris Dufresne's top 25 rankings countdownThe Times' Chris Dufresne unveils his preseason college football top 25, one day (and team) at a time The Times' Chris Dufresne unveils...Source: Infocious RSS raw feed - channel BNPaperSports | 20 Aug 2008 | 7:00 am Kobe Bryant rules ChinaChinese fans adore the Lakers star, whose commercial appeal has had quite a rebound.Beijing Source: L.A. Times - Sports | 20 Aug 2008 | 7:00 am Angels 'pen writes another unhappy endingRelievers Scot Shields and Darren Oliver fail to protect eighth-inning lead against Tampa Bay.ST. PETERSBURG, Fla. -- It was another page-turner for the Angels on Tuesday night, and if you have a good read on this team, you know there was no happy ending. Source: L.A. Times - Sports | 20 Aug 2008 | 7:00 am Jeff Kent tries to remove foot from his cheekDodgers second baseman still says Vin Scully talks too much, but he is making that assessment in a 'respectful way.' ...Source: Infocious RSS raw feed - channel BNPaperSports | 20 Aug 2008 | 7:00 am Late HR lifts U.S. softball past Japan, into finalRead full story for latest details.Source: SI.com | 20 Aug 2008 | 6:55 am World Week In Pictures, Aug. 20Click here for the sporting week in weird, wonderful and wacky images from clear across the globe!Source: FOXSports.com News for FOX SOCCER | 20 Aug 2008 | 6:50 am U.S. Wrestler Completes a Journey From PovertyFor 21-year-old Henry Cejudo, the path to gold changed many lives along the way.Source: NYT > Sports | 20 Aug 2008 | 6:47 am Glavine to Learn if Career Is OverA medical examination this week to determine the source of Tom Glavine’s elbow pain, will decide if the pitcher retires from baseball.Source: NYT > Sports | 20 Aug 2008 | 6:44 am Major League Roundup: Red Sox Move Back Beckett’s Next StartAlthough the Red Sox said Josh Beckett would start next Tuesday against the Yankees, he did not guarantee he would be ready.Source: NYT > Sports | 20 Aug 2008 | 6:44 am Peyton Manning hopes to start Colts season opener (AP)
Source: Yahoo! News: Sports News | 20 Aug 2008 | 6:35 am Shaw secures windsurfing bronzeWindsurfer Bryony Shaw breaks down in tears after clinching a bronze medal for Great Britain.Source: BBC Sport | Sport Homepage | World Edition | 20 Aug 2008 | 6:31 am Aybar, Rays move to 5-0 at home against Angels (AP)
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Source: Yahoo! News: Sports News | 20 Aug 2008 | 6:28 am Forde: Can anyone get past the lightning Bolt?Usain Bolt is looking really confident, hoping to become the first 100-200 double gold medalist since Carl Lewis in 1984. Is there any way to stop him? The competition might have to revert to an old tactic: getting in his head.Source: ESPN.com | 20 Aug 2008 | 5:54 am It's official: Maddux back in LA, returns to DodgersThe Dodgers announced Tuesday that they have reacquired Greg Maddux and cash considerations from San Diego. The Padres will receive two minor league players to be named or cash considerations.Source: ESPN.com | 20 Aug 2008 | 5:47 am Mets' Wagner out indefinitely with more elbow painBilly Wagner has more pain and swelling in his pitching elbow, and the New York Mets' All-Star closer is out indefinitely.Source: ESPN.com | 20 Aug 2008 | 5:42 am Unhappy Boldin asking Cardinals to trade himRead full story for latest details.Source: SI.com | 20 Aug 2008 | 5:36 am U.S. men to play for beach volleyball gold medalAmericans Todd Rogers and Phil Dalhausser will play for the gold medal in beach volleyball.Source: ESPN.com | 20 Aug 2008 | 5:20 am Nadal heads seedings for US OpenRafael Nadal will be the top seed in a Grand Slam event for the first time in his career, in next week's US Open.Source: BBC Sport | Sport Homepage | World Edition | 20 Aug 2008 | 5:18 am Bustos puts US into Beijing finalCrystl Bustos hits a three-run homer in the ninth inning as the United States beat Japan 4-1 to reach the final of the Olympic softball tournament.Source: BBC Sport | Sport Homepage | World Edition | 20 Aug 2008 | 5:00 am Harsh conditions cited during Olympic rehearsalsMartial arts student Cheng Jianghua only saw the army barracks he stayed in and the stadium where he performed at the spectacular Olympics Opening Ceremony. But his sacrifices were minor.Source: ESPN.com | 20 Aug 2008 | 4:59 am U.S. men reach gold medal match on the beachRead full story for latest details.Source: SI.com | 20 Aug 2008 | 4:33 am Tim Layden: Bolt chases the Holy Grail: Johnson's record in the 200Usain Bolt cruised in the 100 with shocking ease. Will he next eclipse one of track's illustrious records to win 200 gold? Not so fast, writes SI.com's Tim Layden.Source: SI.com | 20 Aug 2008 | 3:34 am Rays rally for three in 8th to extend winning waysVisit ESPN.com for the complete story.Source: ESPN.com | 20 Aug 2008 | 3:34 am With WR corps hurting, Bengals bring back HenryThe Cincinnati Bengals re-signed Chris Henry, four months after they released the wide receiver following his fifth arrest since 2005.Source: ESPN.com | 20 Aug 2008 | 3:32 am Hewitt won't play in U.S. Open after hip surgeryLleyton Hewitt withdrew from next week's U.S. Open after undergoing hip surgery.Source: Tennis News: CBSSports.com | 20 Aug 2008 | 3:28 am Umpires on baseball's replay plans: Not so fastRead full story for latest details.Source: SI.com | 20 Aug 2008 | 3:18 am Settlement reached over Sonics' Oklahoma City move (AP)
Source: Yahoo! News: Sports News | 20 Aug 2008 | 3:11 am Three tracks swap dates on 2009 Sprint scheduleThree NASCAR tracks will swap dates on the 2009 Sprint Cup schedule released Tuesday.Source: ESPN.com | 20 Aug 2008 | 3:07 am Australia's Hewitt out of US tennis Open (AFP)
Source: Yahoo! News: Sports News | 20 Aug 2008 | 2:40 am Yaz undergoes successful triple bypass surgeryRead full story for latest details.Source: SI.com | 20 Aug 2008 | 1:41 am Mauresmo struggles, but wins opener at Pilot PenAmelie Mauresmo continued her slow struggle back to form with a 6-2, 6-7 (3), 6-2 victory over Kaia Kanepi of Estonia in a first-round match at the Pilot Pen on Tuesday.Source: Tennis News: CBSSports.com | 19 Aug 2008 | 10:36 pm Bradley leaves Adu out for vital World Cup qualifierTRECKER: The U.S. begins World Cup qualifying tomorrow in earnest at Guatemala, but Freddy Adu won't be there.Source: FOXSports.com News for FOX SOCCER | 19 Aug 2008 | 10:11 pm Nadal, Ivanovic draw top seeds for U.S. OpenRafael Nadal was seeded No. 1 for the U.S. Open on Tuesday, making it the first time since January 2004 that a man other than Roger Federer holds that top spot at a Grand Slam tournament. Ana Ivanovic is the No. 1 seed on the women's side.Source: Tennis News: CBSSports.com | 19 Aug 2008 | 9:57 pm A stroll through Italy and the Serie AInter Milan's Zlatan Ibrahimovic has sung the praises of Jose Mourinho ahead of the curtain raiser to the Italian season.Source: FOXSports.com News for FOX SOCCER | 19 Aug 2008 | 9:33 pm A heartbreaking finish for two American gold favoritesBEIJING -- To be the champion, you have to clear all 10 hurdles. That's the mantra LoLo Jones kept reciting to reporters between tears after she hit the 10th barrier in the Olympic final of the 100-meter hurdles, and fell from first to seventh in the last steps of the race.Source: SI.com | 19 Aug 2008 | 7:56 pm Bolt dominates in 200 semifinal; three Americans also advanceRead full story for latest details.Source: SI.com | 19 Aug 2008 | 2:34 pm Don Banks: Turner set to break out in AtlantaSeveral big names have relocated, but the player who will have the biggest impact in a new place this season will be Michael Turner, predicts Don Banks.Source: SI.com | 19 Aug 2008 | 12:13 pm
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