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Bolt, Confusion Reign Over Men's 200 Meter Final
Washington Post - 37 minutes ago
Post reporter Barry Svrluga reports from the Bird's Nest, where Jamaica's Usain Bolt set the world record in the 200 and staked his claim as the fastest man on Earth.
Lightning Bolt! Usain adds 200 gold, record to 100 The Associated Press
Amid dispute over silver and bronze, Bolt leaves no doubt with ... Kansas City Star
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Seattle Post Intelligencer
Homer-happy White Sox finish sweep
MLB.com - 45 minutes ago
By David Just / MLB.com CHICAGO -- The White Sox offense has made a habit of knocking opposing pitchers out of the game early. That was certainly the case Wednesday at US Cellular Field, where Mariners starter RA Dickey was beat up for eight runs in ...
From the Cubicle: Sox-Mariners Chicago Tribune
Griffey ties Sosa on home run list The Associated Press
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GulfNews
Kobe Bryant, Americans ready for semifinal rematch with Argentina
Dallas Morning News - 3 hours ago
His 25 points had just led the United States to a 116-85 victory over Australia Wednesday and into the Olympic semifinals. He was asked which of the possible opponents he preferred to face, Greece or reigning Olympic champion Argentina.
Redeem Team getting along on, off court Chicago Sun-Times
Team USA lets verdict speak for itself Yahoo! Sports
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National Post
Eagles' Curtis out 'a while'; to have sports hernia surgery - NFL
ESPN - 2 hours ago
The Philadelphia Eagles will have to start the season without one of quarterback Donovan McNabb's top targets. ESPN.com's Matt Mosley writes about all things NFC East in his division blog.
Eagles WR Curtis to have hernia surgery National Post
With Curtis out, Plan B is Jackson and maybe more Delaware County Daily Times
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Annapolis Capital
Focus on Buchholz tonight in Baltimore
Boston Herald - 48 minutes ago
By Dan Duggan Clay Buchholz is running out of chances to prove he belongs in the Sox rotation. With last week’s addition of Paul Byrd and Tim Wakefield [stats]’s pending return from the disabled list, another poor outing or two could bump Buchholz from ...
In Loss, Orioles Find Team Worth Emulating Washington Post
Rolling Red Sox shoot for another win in Baltimore Sports Network
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Gawker
ESPN Eyes Rights to Games in 2014 and 2016
New York Times - 42 minutes ago
By RICHARD SANDOMIR ESPN is interested in acquiring the television rights to the 2014 and 2016 Olympics and would carry more of them live, regardless of the time zone, than NBC traditionally has done.
ESPN Wants US Rights For 2014, 2016 Olympics; Would Air More Live ... Washington Post
ESPN Eyes 2014, 2016 Olympic Games World Screen News
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National Post
7 suspended in Gibbs cheating scandal
SportingNews.com - 1 hour ago
By Reid Spencer As anticipated, the penalties announced to Joe Gibbs Racing's No. 18 and No. 20 Nationwide Series teams Wednesday by NASCAR were severe indeed.
NASCAR notebook: Joe Gibbs Racing penalized for scandal AutoWeek
Stewart, Logano each docked 150 points; seven JGR members ... ESPN
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Washington Post
Liriano short but sweet as Twins win
MLB.com - 1 hour ago
By Thor Nystrom / MLB.com MINNEAPOLIS -- Francisco Liriano didn't allow an earned run in five innings and Minnesota's bullpen did the rest on Wednesday in a 3-1 victory over Oakland.
Twins send slumping A's to 11 series losses in row The Associated Press
Twins hit the road after win over A's National Post
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Boston Globe
China, Mexico take first golds
International Herald Tribune - 2 hours ago
AP China's world champion Wu Jingyu won the women's under 49-kilogram class on the first day of the Beijing Games' taekwondo competition Wednesday, and Afghanistan got its first Olympic medal, winning a bronze in men's under-58 kg.
Perez, Wu win taekwondo gold; Nikpai's medal a first for Afghanistan Sports Network
Afghan medalist wins a house, cheers from country The Associated Press
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White Sox's Wise leaves with muscle strain
Chicago Tribune - 1 hour ago
AP CHICAGO - White Sox center fielder DeWayne Wise has left the game against the Seattle Mariners after straining a muscle near his groin.
Thome scratched from lineup MLB.com
Thome update Hardball - Chicago Tribune Blog
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Washington Post
Chris Turner staying at Maryland
ESPN - 1 hour ago
Rumors have been flying about Turner possibly transferring after Jordan Steffy was named the starter on Monday, but John Turner admitted he just missed his son.
Terrapins prepare to go on the offensive in '08 International Herald Tribune
Direct from Turner Washington Times
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Capital News 9
Pyro, in post 11, is Travers morning-line pick - Horse Racing
ESPN - 1 hour ago
By David Grening SARATOGA SPRINGS, NY -- Pyro, the Jim Dandy runner-up, drew post 11 in a field of 12 and was installed as the lukewarm 7-2 morning-line favorite for Saturday's $1 million Travers Stakes at Saratoga.
Travers gets evenly matched field of 12 Sports Network
Pyro, Macho Again to lead $1 million Travers International Herald Tribune
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Boston Globe
Feeling golden
Kansas City Star - 40 minutes ago
Chiefs safety Jarrad Page had a rooting interest in the women’s 100-meter hurdles race at the Summer Olympics. Page, who played at UCLA, was friends with gold-medal winner Dawn Harper, when she was a member of the Bruins track team.
US Track Runners Harper, Richards Reflect on Joy, Agony of Olympic ... Voice of America
Track & Field: To Dawn Harper, it's a lock Los Angeles Times
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New York Times
BMX Makes Its Olympic Debut
New York Times - 5 hours ago
Kyle Bennett of the US, second from left, was among the competitors in the BMX men's quarterfinals on Wednesday. By GREG BISHOP BEIJING - Shortly after BMX cycling made its Olympic debut on Wednesday, the American riders gathered down the hill from the ...
An Olympic Beginning, But a Happy Ending? Washington Post
Big Day For American BMX Riders As Sport Debuts News10.net
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Rapids coach Fernando Clavijo leaves team
USA Today - 43 minutes ago
COMMERCE CITY, Colo. (AP) - Fernando Clavijo is resigning as Colorado Rapids coach due to personal reasons and assistant Gary Smith will take over as interim coach.
Clavijo out as Rapids coach Denver Post
Clavijo Leaves Rapids Soccer365
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CBC.ca
Astros manager thinking of former teammate after surgery
MLB.com - 2 hours ago
By Alyson Footer / MLB.com MILWAUKEE -- The news that Red Sox legend Carl Yastrzemski underwent triple bypass surgery Tuesday night was a shock to baseball figures around the country, including Astros manager Cecil Cooper, who played with "Yaz" in ...
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Yaz has triple bypass Boston Globe
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New York Daily News
TJ's Take: Anything but vacation, please
PGA Tour - 8 hours ago
By TJ Auclair, PGATOUR.COM Interactive Producer When's the last time you thought, "Man, I really don't want to go on vacation?
Golf on CBS: The Barclays preview CBSSports.com
Can Paddy Get Player of the Year? Waggle Room
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Washington Post
Don't hold your breath for Anquan Boldin deal
Dallas Morning News - 6 hours ago
Anquan Boldin wants to be traded. Jerry Jones wants a "wow" WR to complement TO So what's the hold up? Oh, yeah, two teams have to agree to a trade.
Morning Report: Boldin making noise Philadelphia Inquirer
Anquan Boldin Wants Out After Ken Whisenhunt Sides With Bidwills Bleacher Report
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Bedard's recovery hits another snag
MLB.com - 2 hours ago
By Jim Street / MLB.com CHICAGO -- The return of left-hander Erik Bedard to the Mariners' starting rotation appears to be delayed yet again.
Don't expect Bedard to come to the rescue SportingNews.com
Don't count on seeing Bedard pitch again in 2008 Seattle Post Intelligencer
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AFP
Five American Protesters Detained in Beijing
FOXNews - 1 hour ago
Five Americans have been detained in Beijing following a pro-Tibetan protest in which they spelled out “Free Tibet” with blue lights near China’s national stadium, The New York Times is reporting.
5 Americans Are Arrested for Protest in Beijing New York Times
Opera during Olympics will showcase relations between China and Tibet Los Angeles Times
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