World Sports Headlines for August 23, 2008

Messi and Aguero Lead Argentina to Soccer Gold

Argentina won its second Olympic soccer title in a row, beating Nigeria 1-0 on Saturday.

Source: NYT > Sports | 23 Aug 2008 | 12:59 pm

Georgia’s Moreno Finds Peace Outside the Hedges

Running back Knowshon Moreno decided he should get away for a few weeks before the season starts and be around those who loved him before he was a Southern icon.

Source: NYT > Sports | 23 Aug 2008 | 12:57 pm

Scolari baffled by Lampard taunts

Chelsea manager Luiz Felipe Scolari cannot believe the stick that Blues midfielder Frank Lampard gets while on international duty with England.
Source: FOXSports.com News for FOX SOCCER | 23 Aug 2008 | 12:53 pm

Thorkildsen retains javelin crown

Norway's Andreas Thorkildsen wins his second consecutive Olympic men's javelin title with a throw of 90.57m.
Source: BBC Sport | Sport Homepage | World Edition | 23 Aug 2008 | 12:40 pm

Langat takes 1500m gold for Kenya

Kenya's Nancy Jebet Langat produces a storming finish to win the women's 1500m, but there is heartache for Briton Lisa Dobriskey who comes fourth.
Source: BBC Sport | Sport Homepage | World Edition | 23 Aug 2008 | 12:28 pm

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Source: ESPN.com | 23 Aug 2008 | 12:17 pm

Bungei battles hard to 800m glory

Kenya's Wilfred Bungei grabs gold with a hard-fought display in the 800m.
Source: BBC Sport | Sport Homepage | World Edition | 23 Aug 2008 | 11:51 am

'Embarrassed' Thaksin in quit offer

Manchester City owner Thaksin Shinawatra has offered to resign from the board the club has revealed.
Source: FOXSports.com News for FOX SOCCER | 23 Aug 2008 | 11:49 am

Texans WR Williams fractures vertebra on return

Houston Texans receiver Harry Williams was taken off the field on a stretcher Friday night after being hit in the head in a collision with a teammate. He was trying to make a tackle on a kickoff return by the Dallas Cowboys.
Source: ESPN.com | 23 Aug 2008 | 11:35 am

Live text - European GP qualifying

McLaren's Lewis Hamilton goes for pole on the new street circuit in Valencia.
Source: BBC Sport | Sport Homepage | World Edition | 23 Aug 2008 | 11:29 am

Wenger demands Gunners focus

Arsene Wenger knows Arsenal will need "complete focus" to ensure their Premier League campaign continues to build momentum at Fulham.
Source: FOXSports.com News for FOX SOCCER | 23 Aug 2008 | 11:17 am

Wenger: Fans treat Ade unfairly

Arsenal manager Arsene Wenger believes Emmanuel Adebayor is being "unfairly treated" by certain sections of the Emirates Stadium crowd.
Source: FOXSports.com News for FOX SOCCER | 23 Aug 2008 | 11:17 am

Mets 3, Astros 0: New Faces Show Fans No Signs of Collapse

Friday’s victory — the Mets’ fourth in succession and 10th in 11 games — featured the return from the disabled list of Ryan Church, who was with the Nationals last season.

Source: NYT > Sports | 23 Aug 2008 | 11:09 am

Live text - Scottish Premier League

It's week three of the season and Aberdeen entertain Rangers at Pittodrie in Saturday's early kick-off.
Source: BBC Sport | Sport Homepage | World Edition | 23 Aug 2008 | 11:01 am

Live text - Premier League

Seven Premier League matches take place on a busy Saturday of action.
Source: BBC Sport | Sport Homepage | World Edition | 23 Aug 2008 | 10:57 am

Cleveland Browns expecting big things in '08

be just another advertisement from a local company trying to lure customers. But as you approach Cleveland Browns Stadium along the West Shoreway, which skirts the northern edge of...
Source: Infocious RSS raw feed - channel BNewsSports | 23 Aug 2008 | 10:37 am

Niners face questions at quarterback in '08

Francisco 49ers coach in 2005 was to select Alex Smith with the No. 1 overall pick in the draft. Their fates have been linked ever since, from a rebuilding first year to a promising...
Source: Infocious RSS raw feed - channel BNewsSports | 23 Aug 2008 | 10:35 am

Madrid needs win over Valencia in Supercup

Real Madrid seeks to overturn a 3-2 deficit Sunday when it hosts Valencia in a Spanish Supercup match overshadowed by this week's deadly airplane crash in the capital.
Source: FOXSports.com News for FOX SOCCER | 23 Aug 2008 | 10:32 am

Argentina nips Nigeria to defend men's soccer gold

Argentina retained the Olympic gold medal in soccer by beating Nigeria 1-0 in Saturday's final.
Source: ESPN.com | 23 Aug 2008 | 10:30 am

Kubica on top in final practice

BMW Sauber's Robert Kubica tops the timesheets in final practice ahead of qualifying for the European Grand Prix.
Source: BBC Sport | Sport Homepage | World Edition | 23 Aug 2008 | 10:17 am

Madrid chief says Robinho can buy out contract

Real Madrid's Ramon Calderon said Robinho can join Chelsea but suggested he will have to pay a large sum to do so.
Source: FOXSports.com News for FOX SOCCER | 23 Aug 2008 | 10:17 am

Argentina beats Nigeria 1-0 for Olympic gold (AP)

AP - On a day when the heat on the field topped a punishing 107 degrees, and the referee twice stopped play because of the sizzle, Argentina proved itself a champion again.

Source: Yahoo! News: Sports News | 23 Aug 2008 | 10:15 am

O'Shea prepared for 'tricky' trip

John O'Shea has warned his Manchester United team-mates to beware the Portsmouth backlash at Fratton Park on Monday evening.
Source: FOXSports.com News for FOX SOCCER | 23 Aug 2008 | 10:13 am

Messi magic sees Argentina defend Olympic title (AFP)

AFP - Argentina remain Olympic football champions after a goal engineered by superstar Lionel Messi inspired them to a 1-0 win over former champions Nigeria in the gold medal match at the Beijing Games on Saturday.

Source: Yahoo! News: Sports News | 23 Aug 2008 | 10:10 am

Sports of The Times: A Hint of Doubt in Every Shiny Medal

Ramped-up testing is a good sign. Skeptic that I am, I am waiting for the ramped-up alibis as well.

Source: NYT > Sports | 23 Aug 2008 | 10:04 am

Boks looking to restore pride against Wallabies

With hopes of a third Tri-Nations title all but gone, South Africa will be looking to restore pride when they clash with Australia in the first of two back-to-back Tests here on Saturday.
Source: Infocious RSS raw feed - channel BNewsSports | 23 Aug 2008 | 9:39 am

Argentina beats Nigeria 1-0 for Olympic gold

Argentina claimed its second Olympic soccer title in a row courtesy of a 1-0 victory over Nigeria.
Source: FOXSports.com News for FOX SOCCER | 23 Aug 2008 | 9:38 am

Norway clinch first handball gold

Norway sweep aside world champions Russia 34-27 to claim their country's first women's handball gold.
Source: BBC Sport | Sport Homepage | World Edition | 23 Aug 2008 | 9:38 am

Hungary pair wins gold in 500-meter kayak double

Katalin Kovacs and Natasa Janic of Hungary have won the gold medal in women's 500-meter kayak double, successfully defending their Olympic triumph in Athens. Kovacs and Janic won gold on
Source: Infocious RSS raw feed - channel BNewsSports | 23 Aug 2008 | 9:36 am

Wenger ends Arsenal's age of innocence

Arsene Wenger has always maintained his commitment to blooding young talent at Arsenal is non-negotiable, but there are times when even the dearest principles have to be sacrificed.
Source: Infocious RSS raw feed - channel BNewsSports | 23 Aug 2008 | 9:31 am

Lionel Messi and Argentina have their gold medal

The Barcelona star, who defied his club and joined his countrymen at the Beijing Games, gets the assist in a 1-0 victory over Nigeria. ...
Source: Infocious RSS raw feed - channel BNPaperSports | 23 Aug 2008 | 9:30 am

Lionel Messi and Argentina have their gold medal

The Barcelona star, who defied his club and joined his countrymen at the Beijing Games, gets the assist in a 1-0 victory over Nigeria.

Lionel Messi has realized his dream.
Source: L.A. Times - Sports | 23 Aug 2008 | 9:30 am

China wins gold in 500-meter kayak double

Meng Guanliang and Yang Wenjun of China have won the gold medal in men's 500-meter canoe double, successfully defending their Olympic triumph in Athens. Meng and Yang had the whole park...
Source: Infocious RSS raw feed - channel BNewsSports | 23 Aug 2008 | 9:25 am

Benitez's boardroom harmony can boost Liverpool

Liverpool manager Rafael Benitez will be hoping that a new sense of harmony at Anfield will provide a boost on the pitch against Middlesbrough on Saturday. Benitez held a...
Source: Infocious RSS raw feed - channel BNewsSports | 23 Aug 2008 | 9:22 am

Norwegian women take handball gold

Norway's women's handball team has won its first Olympic gold medal, beating Russia 34-27. Norway rushed to an 8-1 lead after just eight minutes and remained well ahead for the rest of...
Source: Infocious RSS raw feed - channel BNewsSports | 23 Aug 2008 | 9:14 am

NBA, China counterpart in cooperation talks (Reuters)

Reuters - The National Basketball Association and its Chinese counterpart are in talks to cooperate on developing the sport in China, NBA commissioner David Stern said on Saturday.
Source: Yahoo! News: Sports News | 23 Aug 2008 | 9:12 am

NBA, China counterpart in cooperation talks

BEIJING (Reuters) - The National Basketball Association and its Chinese counterpart are in talks to cooperate on developing the sport in China, NBA commissioner David Stern said on...
Source: Infocious RSS raw feed - channel BNewsSports | 23 Aug 2008 | 9:12 am

Synchronized swimmer faints, rescued in pool

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Source: SI.com | 23 Aug 2008 | 9:12 am

Argentina beats Nigeria for soccer gold

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Source: SI.com | 23 Aug 2008 | 9:02 am

Absalon defends his gold in men's mountain biking

Julien Absalon of France has won his second straight Olympic gold medal in men's mountain biking, easily holding off countryman Jean-Christophe Peraud for the title. A four-time world...
Source: Infocious RSS raw feed - channel BNewsSports | 23 Aug 2008 | 9:00 am

Ukrainian lifter fails dope test

Ukrainian weightlifter Igor Razoronov becomes the sixth athlete at the Games to fail a drugs test.
Source: BBC Sport | Sport Homepage | World Edition | 23 Aug 2008 | 9:00 am

Absalon keeps mountain bike crown

France's Julien Absalon retains the Olympic men's mountain biking title with an early-race surge to leave his rivals trailing.
Source: BBC Sport | Sport Homepage | World Edition | 23 Aug 2008 | 8:57 am

Caple: What to watch during Olympics' final weekend

Before we bid goodbye to Beijing and begin the countdown to London, here are 10 final events to watch this weekend.
Source: ESPN.com | 23 Aug 2008 | 7:22 am

Phillies 8, Dodgers 1: New York Teams Eye Torre’s Playoff Push

Joe Torre is about two hours from Yankee Stadium, but, for at least the next few days, he has sashayed back into the middle of New York’s baseball season.

Source: NYT > Sports | 23 Aug 2008 | 7:04 am

Time to reflect for USA Track and Field

The organization's outspoken new leader, Doug Logan, promises to investigate the reasons behind the baton mishaps and a general letdown during the Beijing Games.

The U.S. men's and women's 1,600-meter relay teams passed the baton safely today, big news after the muffed handoffs that knocked the 400-meter relay teams out of the Olympics a day earlier.
Source: L.A. Times - Sports | 23 Aug 2008 | 7:00 am

The word on Kobe Bryant from his Olympic teammates: respect

Michael Phelps and Usain Bolt have garnered the fame. For Kobe Bryant, the reward is much more valuable.

He never wore a swimsuit, but nobody made a bigger splash.
Source: L.A. Times - Sports | 23 Aug 2008 | 7:00 am

As Americans face Australia in gold-medal game, Lisa Leslie's influence is widespread

In her fourth Olympics and after a 19-year commitment as one of the mainstays of USA Basketball, she hopes for a fourth gold.

BEIJING -- She hasn't let her mind wander. She has been resolute, not reflective.
Source: L.A. Times - Sports | 23 Aug 2008 | 7:00 am

USC on more solid footing at it breaks camp

Quarterback Mark Sanchez's quick recovery from knee injury and progress by receivers and offensive line spark increased optimism a week before opener. ...
Source: Infocious RSS raw feed - channel BNPaperSports | 23 Aug 2008 | 7:00 am

As Americans face Australia in gold-medal game, Lisa Leslie's influence is widespread

In her fourth Olympics and after a 19-year commitment as one of the mainstays of USA Basketball, she hopes for a fourth gold. ...
Source: Infocious RSS raw feed - channel BNPaperSports | 23 Aug 2008 | 7:00 am

Greg Maddux gets hit hard in debut

He gives up two homers and seven runs and can't get out of the sixth inning. PHILADELPHIA -- They got Manny. They...
Source: Infocious RSS raw feed - channel BNPaperSports | 23 Aug 2008 | 7:00 am

Leadership expert offers caution to Dodgers, Frank McCourt

USC professor Warren Bennis says Dodgers owner Frank McCourt 'needs to be very careful now.'

The hometown team was up 1-0 and off to a good start, but in the stands my guest was less interested in Matt Kemp than he was in the Dodgers organization as a whole.
Source: L.A. Times - Sports | 23 Aug 2008 | 7:00 am

USC on more solid footing as it breaks camp

Decathlete Bryan Clay's gold took far more time than Usain Bolt's

Clay brings the 'world's greatest athlete' title back to the U.S., after two grueling 11-hour days. Others in his fraternity of pain know it's a 'bit of a miracle' to win the decathlon.

U.S. decathlete Bryan Clay was walking slowly next to the Olympic Stadium track on a victory lap, and he reached the top of the homestretch just about the time Usain Bolt did while finishing the third leg of Jamaica's 400-meter relay Friday night.
Source: L.A. Times - Sports | 23 Aug 2008 | 7:00 am

U.S. men beat Argentina to reach Olympic basketball final

Argentines give the Americans their toughest game so far, relying on a zone defense, but U.S. still prevails, 101-81.

BEIJING -- For people who can't remember what it was like when the U.S. truly dominated Olympic basketball, this is it.
Source: L.A. Times - Sports | 23 Aug 2008 | 7:00 am

Angels' hitting talents remain well-hidden

Angels' offensive woes continue in lopsided loss to Minnesota, their seventh defeat in a nine-game stretch during which they've scored only 28 runs. Joe Saunders is hit hard. ...
Source: Infocious RSS raw feed - channel BNPaperSports | 23 Aug 2008 | 7:00 am

U.S. wins bronze in baseball by beating Japan

It could be the last time sport is played in the Games. Rogge suggests U.S. should send its best players.

BEIJING -- This was not the way the United States wanted to bow out of Olympic baseball: playing for the bronze medal at 10:30 in the morning under a blazing sun.
Source: L.A. Times - Sports | 23 Aug 2008 | 7:00 am

U.S. wins bronze in baseball by beating Japan

It could be the last time sport is played in the Games. Rogge suggests U.S. should send its best players. BEIJING...
Source: Infocious RSS raw feed - channel BNPaperSports | 23 Aug 2008 | 7:00 am

Angels' hitting talents remain well-hidden

Angels' offensive woes continue in lopsided loss to Minnesota, their seventh defeat in a nine-game stretch during which they've scored only 28 runs. Joe Saunders is hit hard.

Angels Manager Mike Scioscia said Friday afternoon that the prognosis for his offense was much better than it was in May, when injuries and ineptitude conspired to sap the team of its usual punch.
Source: L.A. Times - Sports | 23 Aug 2008 | 7:00 am

Michael Phelps moves up the list, but still isn't the greatest Olympian ever

He is still a couple of gold medals away from being in a class of his own. Participating in a sport that has minimal reach on three continents doesn't help his cause. ...
Source: Infocious RSS raw feed - channel BNPaperSports | 23 Aug 2008 | 7:00 am

Greg Maddux gets hit hard in Dodgers debut

He gives up two homers and seven runs and can't get out of the sixth inning.

PHILADELPHIA -- They got Manny. They got Maddux. So far, they have gotten nowhere.
Source: L.A. Times - Sports | 23 Aug 2008 | 7:00 am

U.S. men beat Argentina to reach Olympic basketball final

Argentines give the Americans their toughest game so far, relying on a zone defense, but U.S. still prevails, 101-81. ...
Source: Infocious RSS raw feed - channel BNPaperSports | 23 Aug 2008 | 7:00 am

Decathlete Bryan Clay's gold took far more time than Usain Bolt's

To Stricker, Lead Feels Familiar at Barclays

Steve Stricker is comfortable and confident in the big city, whether winning at Westchester as he did last year, or leading at Ridgewood after the second round on Friday.

Source: NYT > Sports | 23 Aug 2008 | 6:48 am

Focus Heaped on Jets Does Not Faze Giants

The Giants, who won the Super Bowl less than seven months ago, have somehow found themselves in the shadows of the Jets, winners of four games last year.

Source: NYT > Sports | 23 Aug 2008 | 6:47 am

After Rodeo Round, Mickelson Hangs On

although Phil Mickelson is in a tie for 21st at the Barclays, he is not ready to cede the tournament from eight strokes behind the leader, Steve Stricker.

Source: NYT > Sports | 23 Aug 2008 | 6:46 am

Major League Roundup: Cardinals Pound Out 26 Hits vs. Braves

Willie Harris hit his first career grand slam and added a two-run homer as the Nationals rallied from a four-run deficit to rout the Chicago Cubs, 13-5.

Source: NYT > Sports | 23 Aug 2008 | 6:45 am

Church Returns, and Castillo Is Next

The jolting bulletin that came out of Manager Jerry Manuel’s pregame news conference was that second baseman Luis Castillo would start Saturday.

Source: NYT > Sports | 23 Aug 2008 | 6:40 am

Patriots hold Brady (foot) out against Eagles

Quarterback Tom Brady did not play in the New England Patriots third preseason against the Philadelphia Eagles Friday night because of a lingering foot injury.
Source: ESPN.com | 23 Aug 2008 | 6:35 am

U.S. rebounds, routs Japan for baseball bronze

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Source: SI.com | 23 Aug 2008 | 6:29 am

Edwards continues to pressure Busch, wins pole

Carl Edwards won his first pole position of the season Friday, turning a lap at 121.860 mph in qualifying for Saturday night's Sprint Cup race at Bristol Motor Speedway.
Source: ESPN.com | 23 Aug 2008 | 6:23 am

Americans finally find offense to win bronze (AP)

AP - The Americans celebrated modestly in the middle of the diamond with hugs, handshakes and high-fives.
Source: Yahoo! News: Sports News | 23 Aug 2008 | 6:16 am

Chargers' Merriman says he has ligament damage

Shawne Merriman, who has missed more than a week of Chargers practice because of a sore left knee, is in the process of trying to figure out when he'll be able to play this season -- if at all.
Source: ESPN.com | 23 Aug 2008 | 6:02 am

49ers tap O'Sullivan to start season at quarterback

The 49ers have named J.T. O'Sullivan as their starting quarterback for the regular-season opener, coach Mike Nolan told reporters today.
Source: ESPN.com | 23 Aug 2008 | 6:01 am

Texans' Williams fractures spine

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Source: SI.com | 23 Aug 2008 | 5:59 am

Howard, Phillies rock Maddux in first Dodgers start

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Source: ESPN.com | 23 Aug 2008 | 5:40 am

Rays rip ChiSox pitching late, regain winning ways

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Source: ESPN.com | 23 Aug 2008 | 5:32 am

Top-seed Chakvetadze conquers Mauresmo in New Haven tennis (AFP)

AFP - Top-seeded Anna Chakvetadze of Russia reached her second final of the season here on Friday, beating France's Amelie Mauresmo 6-3, 3-6, 6-1 at the 600,000-dollar WTA and ATP hard-court event.

Source: Yahoo! News: Sports News | 23 Aug 2008 | 5:18 am

Clement's doubles twice in Mariners' 7-5 victory (AP)

AP - Rookie Jeff Clement had two run-scoring doubles to help the Seattle Mariners break their seven-game losing streak with a 7-5 victory over the Oakland Athletics on Friday night.

Source: Yahoo! News: Sports News | 23 Aug 2008 | 5:06 am

Perkins pitches Twins past Angels 9-0 (AP)

AP - Glen Perkins pitched eight innings and Denard Span and Delmon Young homered for the Minnesota Twins, who took over first place in the AL Central with a 9-0 victory over the Los Angeles Angels on Friday night.

Source: Yahoo! News: Sports News | 23 Aug 2008 | 4:54 am

Baldelli homers as Rays beat White Sox (AP)

AP - Rocco Baldelli hit his first homer in more than a year, Carlos Pena and Ben Zobrist also went deep and the Tampa Bay Rays opened a weekend showdown against the Chicago White Sox with a 9-4 victory on Friday.

Source: Yahoo! News: Sports News | 23 Aug 2008 | 3:47 am

Park makes bid for LPGA win in Ore. (AP)

AP - Angela Park, winless on the LPGA Tour, shot a 6-under par 66 to take a one-stroke, lead Friday after the first round of the Safeway Classic at tree-lined Columbia Edgewater Country Club.
Source: Yahoo! News: Sports News | 23 Aug 2008 | 2:53 am

Former detective to run sport's integrity unit

A former Scotland Yard detective who helped review potential match-fixing in tennis was picked Friday to run the sport's new integrity unit.

Source: Tennis News: CBSSports.com | 23 Aug 2008 | 1:48 am

Putting the U.S.' showing into context

While the sprints and relays were disappointing, it would be stretching the truth to call Beijing a disaster for USA Track and Field, writes SI.com's Tim Layden.
Source: SI.com | 23 Aug 2008 | 1:14 am

Brady misses 3rd preseason game

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Source: SI.com | 23 Aug 2008 | 12:30 am

Brady doesn't start, expected to miss third game (AP)

AP - Tom Brady, nursing a foot injury, didn't start and was expected to miss his third straight preseason game Friday night when the New England Patriots played the Philadelphia Eagles.
Source: Yahoo! News: Sports News | 23 Aug 2008 | 12:13 am

Wozniacki, upset-minded Fish in Pilot Pen finals

Caroline Wozniacki kept up the best month of her career, moving into the finals of the Pilot Pen on Friday with a 7-5, 6-4 victory over seventh-seeded Alize Cornet. On the men's side, American Mardy Fish upset top-seeded Fernando Verdasco 6-0, 1-6, 6-3.

Source: Tennis News: CBSSports.com | 22 Aug 2008 | 10:52 pm

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