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Bolt gets 3rd gold, record as Jamaica wins relay (AP)AP - Usain Bolt helped Jamaica win the 400-meter relay final in 37.10 seconds Friday night for his third gold medal and third world record of the Olympics.Source: Yahoo! News: Sports News | 22 Aug 2008 | 2:25 pm West Brom sign midfielder ValeroWest Brom sign Borjo Valero from Real Mallorca for a club record £4.7m.Source: BBC Sport | Sport Homepage | World Edition | 22 Aug 2008 | 2:15 pm Bolt grabs third gold and recordOlympic 100m and 200m champion Usain Bolt wins a third gold in the men's 4x100m as Jamaica storm to victory with a new world record.Source: BBC Sport | Sport Homepage | World Edition | 22 Aug 2008 | 2:13 pm Clay first American since 1996 to win decathlonRead full story for latest details.Source: SI.com | 22 Aug 2008 | 2:10 pm American Bryan Clay wins the decathlonJamaicans finally lose in sprints when women's 400-meter relay team has a bad exchange. Ethiopia's Tirunesh Dibaba completes rare women's distance double.Bryan Clay used a strong showing the the 1,500 meters to win the decathlon at the Beijing Games, the first American man to win the 10-discipline event at the Olympics since 1996. Source: L.A. Times - Sports | 22 Aug 2008 | 2:10 pm Clay wins decathlon for United States (AP)AP - Bryan Clay has won the decathlon at the Beijing Games, the first American man to win the 10-discipline event at the Olympics since 1996.Source: Yahoo! News: Sports News | 22 Aug 2008 | 2:08 pm ESPN.com has launched many new widgets that offer scores, stats, and newsSource: ESPN.com | 22 Aug 2008 | 2:06 pm Blue Jays 14, Yankees 3: Needing Win, Yanks Fall to HalladayRoy Halladay beat the Yankees for the third straight time, and the Toronto Blue Jays handed New York its worst loss of the season.Source: NYT > Sports | 22 Aug 2008 | 2:05 pm U.S. men will play for gold after defeating SerbiaTony Azevedo scores three goals and Merrill Moses makes 16 saves to lead the Americans to a 10-5 victory.The U.S. men's water polo team defeated Serbia, 10-5, in a semifinal Friday night at the Yingdong Natatorium and will play in the gold-medal game for the first time since 1988. Source: L.A. Times - Sports | 22 Aug 2008 | 2:05 pm Raikkonen leaves Hamilton behindFerrari's Kimi Raikkonen sets the pace in Friday practice for the European Grand Prix.Source: BBC Sport | Sport Homepage | World Edition | 22 Aug 2008 | 1:58 pm Blonska stripped of heptathlon silver for dopingLyudmila Blonska has been stripped of her Olympic silver medal in the heptathlon for doping.Source: ESPN.com | 22 Aug 2008 | 1:56 pm Cuba routs U.S., will play for baseball gold medalVisit ESPN.com for the complete story.Source: ESPN.com | 22 Aug 2008 | 1:45 pm Olympic probe into gymnasts' agesThe IOC says it has asked China for more proof that none of its winning women's team were under-age.Source: BBC Sport | Sport Homepage | World Edition | 22 Aug 2008 | 1:42 pm Cuba downs U.S. in baseball, will play for goldRead full story for latest details.Source: SI.com | 22 Aug 2008 | 1:33 pm Russia claim surprise relay goldRussia claim a surprise gold in the women's 4x100m relay as Britain and Jamaica fail to pass on the baton.Source: BBC Sport | Sport Homepage | World Edition | 22 Aug 2008 | 1:33 pm Wenger wary of Chelsea challengeArsene Wenger feels Chelsea's first-half show against Portsmouth makes them firm favorites for the Premiership title.Source: FOXSports.com News for FOX SOCCER | 22 Aug 2008 | 1:29 pm Chargers' Merriman has knee ligament damageChargers linebacker Shawne Merriman, who has missed more than a week of practice because of a sore left knee, said Thursday night that he has ligament damage and is evaluating his options.Source: ESPN.com | 22 Aug 2008 | 1:21 pm Silvestre targets Gunners gloryMikael Silvestre maintains his "fire" burns as fiercely as ever - and sees no reason why he should not enjoy more success at new club Arsenal.Source: FOXSports.com News for FOX SOCCER | 22 Aug 2008 | 1:18 pm Wenger likes Barry but not priceArsenal boss Arsene Wenger has confirmed his interest in Aston Villa midfielder Gareth Barry, but admits he is put off by the hefty price tag.Source: FOXSports.com News for FOX SOCCER | 22 Aug 2008 | 1:18 pm Phelps to write book about his Beijing triumphRead full story for latest details.Source: SI.com | 22 Aug 2008 | 1:10 pm Cuba hits four home runs in victory over U.S.The Americans are denied a chance to win what might be the last gold medal awarded in Olympic baseball. They'll play Japan for the bronze. ...Source: Infocious RSS raw feed - channel BNPaperSports | 22 Aug 2008 | 1:10 pm Cuba hits four home runs in victory over U.S.The Americans are denied a chance to win what might be the last gold medal awarded in Olympic baseball. They'll play Japan for the bronze.BEIJING -- Cuba slugged four home runs, including two in a six-run eighth inning, to roll to a 10-2 victory over the U.S. on Friday, ending any hopes the Americans had of winning what might be the final Olympic gold medal in baseball. Source: L.A. Times - Sports | 22 Aug 2008 | 1:10 pm Dibaba storms to Olympic doubleEthiopia's Tirunesh Dibaba makes it an Olympic double after winning the women's 5,000m.Source: BBC Sport | Sport Homepage | World Edition | 22 Aug 2008 | 1:09 pm Dibaba wins 5,000, completes Olympic doubleTirunesh Dibaba of Ethiopia has won the 5,000 meters to complete an unprecedented women's Olympic distance double. Dibaba, the world record-holder, won the 5,000-meter race in 15...Source: Infocious RSS raw feed - channel BNewsSports | 22 Aug 2008 | 1:09 pm Maggi wins long jump for BrazilMaurren Higa Maggi of Brazil has won the gold medal in the women's long jump at the Beijing Olympics. The world indoors silver medalist led from the first round at 7.04 meters (23 feet,...Source: Infocious RSS raw feed - channel BNewsSports | 22 Aug 2008 | 1:01 pm Robinho 'dreaming' of Chelsea moveBrazillian forward Robinho has revealed he has no intention of remaining at Real Madrid and wants to join Chelsea "as soon as possible".Source: FOXSports.com News for FOX SOCCER | 22 Aug 2008 | 1:00 pm Evian(R) Natural Spring Water Becomes the Source of Pure Play at the US OpenThe World's #1 Premium Natural Spring Water Brings Exclusive Opportunities Directly to Consumers at the US Open NEW YORK, Aug. 22 /PRNewswire/ -- Evian(R) Natural...Source: Infocious RSS raw feed - channel BNewsSports | 22 Aug 2008 | 1:00 pm Brazil beats Belgium to claim bronze in soccerJo scored two goals and Diego added a third as Brazil beat Belgium 3-0 on Friday to win the bronze medal in men's soccer. Diego opened the scoring in the 27th when he darted in front of...Source: Infocious RSS raw feed - channel BNewsSports | 22 Aug 2008 | 12:59 pm I want to join Chelsea - RobinhoBrazil forward Robinho is determined to leave Real Madrid and sign for Chelsea.Source: BBC Sport | Sport Homepage | World Edition | 22 Aug 2008 | 12:59 pm Live text - England v South AfricaEngland's openers make a steady start in the first one-day international against South Africa at Headingley.Source: BBC Sport | Sport Homepage | World Edition | 22 Aug 2008 | 12:59 pm Cuba goes for gold again in baseballThe Cuban baseball team will go for gold again, having beaten the United States 10-2 to reach the Olympic championship game. Alexei Bell hit a three-run homer in the eighth to put the...Source: Infocious RSS raw feed - channel BNewsSports | 22 Aug 2008 | 12:58 pm Brazil beats Belgium to claim bronzeJo scored two goals and Diego added a third as Brazil beat Belgium 3-0 on Friday to win the bronze medal in men's soccer. Diego opened the scoring in the 27th when he darted in front of...Source: Infocious RSS raw feed - channel BNewsSports | 22 Aug 2008 | 12:58 pm Gymnastics federation asking China for more proof about age of gymnastsBEIJING - China was asked to provide additional documents proving that five of the six members of its gold medal women's gymnastics team were old enough to compete in the Beijing...Source: Infocious RSS raw feed - channel BNewsSports | 22 Aug 2008 | 12:58 pm Stenson sets up chance of win before Ryder CupZANDVOORT, Netherlands (Reuters) - Henrik Stenson charged into contention in the Dutch Open on Friday with a five-under 65 that took the Swede to within a stroke of the early second round...Source: Infocious RSS raw feed - channel BNewsSports | 22 Aug 2008 | 12:49 pm Vettel fastest in Euro GP practice, drivers observe silenceYoung German tyro Sebastian Vettel clocked a shock quickest time in Friday morning's opening practice for Sunday's European Grand Prix. The 21-year-old rising star then...Source: Infocious RSS raw feed - channel BNewsSports | 22 Aug 2008 | 12:48 pm Gymnasts' parents 'indignant' over age questions (AP)
Source: Yahoo! News: Sports News | 22 Aug 2008 | 12:43 pm China asked for more proof of gymnasts' agesChina was asked to provide additional documents proving that five of the six members of its gold medal women's gymnastics team were old enough to compete in the Beijing Olympics, in hopes it will end persistent questions about the girls' ages.Source: ESPN.com | 22 Aug 2008 | 12:37 pm Schoneborn gives Germany gold in modern pentathlonGermany's Lena Schoneborn has won gold in the women's modern pentathlon. Schoneborn led after the first four events and held on to the victory despite finishing ninth in the 3000-meter...Source: Infocious RSS raw feed - channel BNewsSports | 22 Aug 2008 | 12:36 pm Chelsea in talks with Real over Robinho: report (AFP)
Source: Yahoo! News: Sports News | 22 Aug 2008 | 12:36 pm Mets 5, Braves 4: Mets Complete Sweep and Widen Their Lead in the EastCarlos Delgado singled in the winning run in the ninth inning and tied a career high with five hits Thursday night, helping the Mets complete a three-game sweep.Source: NYT > Sports | 22 Aug 2008 | 12:34 pm S Africa boycott Champions TrophySouth Africa withdraw from the ICC Champions Trophy in Pakistan amid security fears.Source: BBC Sport | Sport Homepage | World Edition | 22 Aug 2008 | 12:06 pm Americans sweep beach volleyball gold medals (AP)
Source: Yahoo! News: Sports News | 22 Aug 2008 | 11:34 am Marion Jones moved in advance of prison releaseFormer U.S. track star Marion Jones has been moved from a federal prison in Fort Worth and will serve the remainder of her sentence in San Antonio.Source: ESPN.com | 22 Aug 2008 | 11:23 am England-based players dominate UEFA awards listPlayers from English Premiership dominated the shortlist of nominees for the UEFA Club Footballer of the Year.Source: FOXSports.com News for FOX SOCCER | 22 Aug 2008 | 11:22 am Blonska stripped of silver medalUkrainian heptathlete Liudmyla Blonska loses her Olympic silver medal and faces a lifetime ban from the sport after failing a drugs test.Source: BBC Sport | Sport Homepage | World Edition | 22 Aug 2008 | 10:58 am U.S. plans major review after Beijing track failuresThe United States will conduct a post-mortem into a disappointing Olympic athletics performance that has seen U.S. sprinters eclipsed by their Jamaican rivals, the chief executive officer of USA Track & Field said.Source: ESPN.com | 22 Aug 2008 | 10:15 am Take me out to the replay: MLB game could lengthen (AP)AP - As if major league games aren't long enough already, now there will be replay delays.Source: Yahoo! News: Sports News | 22 Aug 2008 | 10:14 am In Softball’s Swan Song, an Upside to an Upset?The Americans’ loss in the gold medal softball game will make it easier for the sport’s supporters to argue that it should be back in the Olympics in 2016.Source: NYT > Sports | 22 Aug 2008 | 10:07 am U.S. men's v-ball tops Russia to move to finalRead full story for latest details.Source: SI.com | 22 Aug 2008 | 10:07 am Beckham confirmed for flag handover ceremonyEngland footballer David Beckham will take center stage when the Olympic flag is handed to London at Sunday's closing ceremony in Beijing.Source: ESPN.com | 22 Aug 2008 | 9:54 am Pavano to Start Saturday and Restart His CareerIn 3 years Carl Pavano has pitched only twice for the Yankees, acquiring a reputation as a pitcher with questionable desire who cannot stay healthy.Source: NYT > Sports | 22 Aug 2008 | 9:44 am Manuel Says Church May Return to LineupRyan Church, on the disabled list with postconcussion symptoms, could be back in right field Friday when the Mets open a series with the Houston Astros.Source: NYT > Sports | 22 Aug 2008 | 9:44 am Big Brown Headed to Turf in the Monmouth StakesMichael Iavarone announced Thursday that Big Brown would make his next start on the grass in the Monmouth Stakes on Sept. 13.Source: NYT > Sports | 22 Aug 2008 | 9:44 am Williams Sisters May Meet in U.S. Open QuarterfinalsThe Williams sisters could have a rematch of their Wimbledon final in the quarterfinals of the United States Open.Source: NYT > Sports | 22 Aug 2008 | 9:41 am United States 1, Brazil 0: Solo Thwarts Brazil in Victory in OvertimeThe same teammates who once shunned the goalkeeper Hope Solo were the beneficiaries of her steadiness as the United States won the Olympic gold medal with a victory over Brazil in overtime.Source: NYT > Sports | 22 Aug 2008 | 9:41 am Time to get into the Premiership grooveEach and every Friday, our own Nick Webster will be giving you his Premier League weekend predictions.Source: FOXSports.com News for FOX SOCCER | 22 Aug 2008 | 9:38 am IOC probes ages of Chinese gymnastsRead full story for latest details.Source: SI.com | 22 Aug 2008 | 9:25 am U.S. beats Russia to reach men's volleyball finalThe U.S. men's volleyball team will play for the Olympic gold medal after defeating Russia in five sets.Source: ESPN.com | 22 Aug 2008 | 9:24 am Scholes: No retirement regretsManchester United midfielder Paul Scholes has insisted there is no chance of him coming out of international retirement with England.Source: FOXSports.com News for FOX SOCCER | 22 Aug 2008 | 9:24 am Mahan's 62 at The Barclays leaves Perry amazed (AP)
Source: Yahoo! News: Sports News | 22 Aug 2008 | 8:57 am Side Kicks are here to helpEvery Friday, Side Kicks are here to help. We know everything about soccer ... except for the stuff we make up.Source: FOXSports.com News for FOX SOCCER | 22 Aug 2008 | 8:27 am Upshaw's death leaves a void at the union (AP)
Source: Yahoo! News: Sports News | 22 Aug 2008 | 8:14 am Los Angeles Galaxy 0-1 Chicago FireJohn Thorrington gave the Chicago Fire a 1-0 win and spoiled new coach Bruce Arena's debut with Los Angeles.Source: FOXSports.com News for FOX SOCCER | 22 Aug 2008 | 7:56 am U.S. beats Russia in wild match to advance to finalAfter blowing a 2-0 lead, the Americans win the fifth game, 15-13, to ensure a men's indoor volleyball medal for the first time since 1992.The emotional roller coaster that Coach Hugh McCutcheon and his U.S. men's indoor volleyball team have been on will end with the country's first Olympic medal since 1992. Source: L.A. Times - Sports | 22 Aug 2008 | 7:18 am U.S. beats Russia in wild match to advance to finalAfter blowing a 2-0 lead, the Americans win the fifth game, 15-13, to ensure a men's indoor volleyball medal for the first time since 1992. ...Source: Infocious RSS raw feed - channel BNPaperSports | 22 Aug 2008 | 7:18 am In the 400 meters, LaShawn Merritt's a fast learnerHe beats Jeremy Wariner, also of the U.S., for the gold. 'People said I was the underdog . . . . But I believed I could do it, and that is the first step in winning.' ...Source: Infocious RSS raw feed - channel BNPaperSports | 22 Aug 2008 | 7:00 am Will U.S. loss save Olympic softball?Thursday's game was meant to be the sport's last Olympic appearance, with U.S. dominance cited as a reason. But Japan's win may give it a chance to return. ...Source: Infocious RSS raw feed - channel BNPaperSports | 22 Aug 2008 | 7:00 am IOC calls for additional examination of Chinese gymnasts agesInternational Olympic Committee askes the gymnastics federation to look into "a number of questions and discrepancies" involving three gymnasts some suspect are too young.The International Olympic Committee asked the international gymnastics federation Friday to reexamine whether gold-medal-winning gymnast He Kexin and two of her teammates were too young to compete in the Beijing Games. Source: L.A. Times - Sports | 22 Aug 2008 | 7:00 am Americans who play for other teams are merely exercising their country's freedomThe U.S. women's basketball team wasn't happy that Becky Hammon opted to play for Russia. But it is her right.Beijing Source: L.A. Times - Sports | 22 Aug 2008 | 7:00 am Hope Solo's golden performance anchors U.S. women's soccer triumphThe goalkeeper's stellar performance allows U.S. to hold off Brazil and helps bury last year's estrangement from the team.Goalkeeper Hope Solo dug into her bag to retrieve two homemade gold medals moments after the U.S. women's soccer team defeated Brazil in extra time to win the Olympic championship, placing one around her neck and clutching the other a scant few minutes before she would get a genuine medal. Exactly why she did that remains a mystery. Source: L.A. Times - Sports | 22 Aug 2008 | 7:00 am There is plenty of motivation for U.S.With Russia dispatched in a hard-fought game, U.S. looks to win gold against Australia.BEIJING -- Anne Donovan reached into her pocket Thursday night and, without a word, delivered one of the best pregame motivational ploys possible. Source: L.A. Times - Sports | 22 Aug 2008 | 7:00 am Rogers, Dalhausser give U.S. second beach volleyball gold medalThe first-time Olympic duo, jumping out to a big lead in the decisive game, defeat Brazil's Marcio Araujo and Fabio Luiz Magalhaes 23-21, 17-21, 15-4.BEIJING -- It is redundant to call anything 6-foot-9 Phil Dalhausser puts down on a beach volleyball court as a "big block." Source: L.A. Times - Sports | 22 Aug 2008 | 7:00 am Gene Upshaw, NFL players' union leader, dead at 63Hall of Fame guard with Raiders, he guided NFLPA through times of turbulence, prosperity. Gene Upshaw, longtime...Source: Infocious RSS raw feed - channel BNPaperSports | 22 Aug 2008 | 7:00 am U.S. wins gold in women's soccer, 1-0, over BrazilAmericans become Olympic champions for the third time. Carli Lloyd's goal in extra time is the difference.A storied era for women's soccer in the U.S. ended when Mia Hamm, Julie Foudy and other pioneers retired as Olympic champions after the Athens Games, but another promising era may have dawned Thursday on a soggy field at Workers' Stadium. Source: L.A. Times - Sports | 22 Aug 2008 | 7:00 am Gene Upshaw, NFL players union leader, dead at 63As Hall of Fame guard with the Oakland Raiders, he guided NFLPA through times of turbulence and prosperity. He was diagnosed with pancreatic cancer days ago. ...Source: Infocious RSS raw feed - channel BNPaperSports | 22 Aug 2008 | 7:00 am Gene Upshaw, 63; Oakland Raiders star and NFL players union leaderThe former Hall of Fame offensive guard guided the players union through times of turbulence and prosperous stability. ...Source: Infocious RSS raw feed - channel BNPaperSports | 22 Aug 2008 | 7:00 am There is plenty of motivation for U.S.With Russia dispatched in a hard-fought game, U.S. looks to win gold against Australia. BEIJING -- Anne Donovan...Source: Infocious RSS raw feed - channel BNPaperSports | 22 Aug 2008 | 7:00 am Rogers, Dalhausser give U.S. second beach volleyball gold medalThe first-time Olympic duo, jumping out to a big lead in the decisive game, defeat Brazil's Marcio Araujo and Fabio Luiz Magalhaes 23-21, 17-21, 15-4. ...Source: Infocious RSS raw feed - channel BNPaperSports | 22 Aug 2008 | 7:00 am Americans who play for other teams are merely exercising their country's freedomThe U.S. women's basketball team wasn't happy that Becky Hammon opted to play for Russia. But it is her right. BeijingSource: Infocious RSS raw feed - channel BNPaperSports | 22 Aug 2008 | 7:00 am Punto, Span key in Twins' win over Angels in 12thVisit ESPN.com for the complete story.Source: ESPN.com | 22 Aug 2008 | 6:58 am Rogers, Dalhausser capture gold in beach v-ballRead full story for latest details.Source: SI.com | 22 Aug 2008 | 6:54 am Gene Upshaw, N.F.L. Union Chief, Dies at 63Mr. Upshaw was the longtime head of the N.F.L. players association and a member of the Pro Football Hall of Fame.Source: NYT > Sports | 22 Aug 2008 | 6:39 am James Orthwein, 84, N.F.L. Owner, DiesMr. Orthwein, an advertising executive and investor, was a former owner of the New England Patriots and played a role in the Rams’ move from Los Angeles to St. Louis.Source: NYT > Sports | 22 Aug 2008 | 6:36 am Former Raider great, NFLPA head Gene Upshaw dies (AP)
Source: Yahoo! News: Sports News | 22 Aug 2008 | 5:09 am By any measure, a disastrous day for Team USA trackFlubs in the relays. Favorites falling short. A goose egg in sprint golds. Even a 400 sweep couldn't rescue an awful day for U.S. track, says SI.com's Tim Layden.Source: SI.com | 22 Aug 2008 | 4:56 am Why the Jamaicans are running away with sprint golds in BeijingThe Jamaicans sprinted to the first sweep of the men's and women's 100 and 200 since '88. How did it happen? Tim Layden and David Epstein try to explain.Source: SI.com | 22 Aug 2008 | 4:29 am Mauresmo downs Szavay, advances to Pilot Pen semisFormer world No. 1 Amelie Mauresmo swept into the semifinals of the Pilot Pen on Thursday, beating fourth-seeded Agnes Szavay of Hungary 6-4, 7-5.Source: Tennis News: CBSSports.com | 22 Aug 2008 | 3:39 am Freshmen who will be counted on to contribute earlyThe top teams no longer redshirt freshmen, they get 'em on the field. Many schools will call on first-year players to fill key roles this fall, writes Andy Staples.Source: SI.com | 22 Aug 2008 | 3:06 am NFL union head Gene Upshaw dies at 63Read full story for latest details.Source: SI.com | 21 Aug 2008 | 11:31 pm QB Mauk appeals to NCAA again (AP)AP - Quarterback Ben Mauk is taking his case for another year of eligibility at Cincinnati back to the NCAA.Source: Yahoo! News: Sports News | 21 Aug 2008 | 8:27 pm For a change, Federer has something to prove at U.S. OpenIt's Roger Federer's last shot to bag a Grand Slam in '08. Does the Swiss star still have it as we head into next week's U.S. Open? Or will new No. 1 Rafael Nadal make history? What about Ana Ivanovic? Can she play like a No. 1? You never know, Art Spander says.Source: Tennis News: CBSSports.com | 21 Aug 2008 | 8:19 pm Head of men's tennis to step down in DecemberATP president Etienne de Villiers, who introduced video replay and increased prize money on the men's tour, will step down when his contract expires in December.Source: Tennis News: CBSSports.com | 21 Aug 2008 | 4:32 pm India's Mirza pulls out of U.S. Open with injurySania Mirza has pulled out of the U.S. Open due to an ongoing wrist injury that flared at the Olympic Games.Source: Tennis News: CBSSports.com | 21 Aug 2008 | 1:02 pm
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