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Jankovic moving on, and not for lack of drama - FOXSports.com

FOXSports.com

Jankovic moving on, and not for lack of drama
FOXSports.com - 1 hour ago
by Richard Pagliaro, Tennis Week, Special to FOXSports.com Chasing a drop shot from Sofia Arvidsson that snaked over the net after a near 30-stroke rally in the eighth game of the third set today, Jankovic slid into a split in a failed effort to ...
US Open: Djokovic hurt but outlasts foe The Star-Ledger - NJ.com
Jankovic guts out tough 2nd round win at US Open The Associated Press
Sports Network - New York Times - The Canadian Press - International Herald Tribune
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Publ.Date : Thu, 28 Aug 2008 02:50:21 GMT

Red Sox 11, Yankees 3 Yanks’ Playoff Hopes Are Going, Going ... - New York Times

Boston Globe

Red Sox 11, Yankees 3 Yanks’ Playoff Hopes Are Going, Going ...
New York Times - 1 hour ago
By TYLER KEPNER The sound of Dustin Pedroia’s grand slam exploded like a gunshot Wednesday night, tearing the guts of even the most naïve believers in the 2008 Yankees.
Yankees' playoff hopes get slammed in dismal 11-3 to loss to Red Sox New York Daily News
Pedroia helps BoSox slam Yanks Sports Network
MLB.com - ESPN - The Associated Press - The Star-Ledger - NJ.com
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Publ.Date : Thu, 28 Aug 2008 03:31:26 GMT

LPGA working out details of evaluating English proficiency - USA Today

LPGA working out details of evaluating English proficiency
USA Today - 2 hours ago
By Steve DiMeglio and Jerry Potter, USA TODAY The LPGA tour will use the next four months to create evaluation procedures for its new policy requiring its member golfers to speak English or face suspension.
Words speak louder than actions for LPGA Los Angeles Times
Idiocy, in Any Language Washington Post
National Post - San Mateo County Times - KVUE - AsianWeek
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Publ.Date : Thu, 28 Aug 2008 02:23:38 GMT

Indians win 10th straight to sweep Tigers - Sports Network

SLAM! Sports

Indians win 10th straight to sweep Tigers
Sports Network - 59 minutes ago
Detroit, MI (Sports Network) - Kelly Shoppach and Shin-Soo Choo each hit a two-run homer to lead Cleveland to its 10th straight victory, as the Indians edged the Tigers, 9-7, in the finale of a three-game set.
Indians win 10th straight with sweep MLB.com
Indians win 10th straight behind Shoppach, Choo The Associated Press
Rotoworld.com - The Olympian - United Press International - The Plain Dealer - cleveland.com
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Publ.Date : Thu, 28 Aug 2008 03:31:38 GMT

Oswalt continues dominance of Reds - MLB.com

Washington Post

Oswalt continues dominance of Reds
MLB.com - 55 minutes ago
By Krysten Oliphant / MLB.com HOUSTON -- Roy Oswalt was not as dominant as usual against the Reds on Wednesday, but the Astros' defense, with help from the bats, made sure he got the win.
Oswalt strong again as Astros top Reds Sports Network
Oswalt continues mastery of Reds as Astros win Houston Chronicle
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Publ.Date : Thu, 28 Aug 2008 03:35:42 GMT

Mariners bullpen drops the broom - Seattle Post Intelligencer

Boston Globe

Mariners bullpen drops the broom
Seattle Post Intelligencer - 39 minutes ago
By JOHN HICKEY Sean Green has always prided himself on being a strong finisher. So when things fell apart for the Mariners relief pitcher last August, he thought it probably was a one-time thing.
American League Game Summary - Minnesota at Seattle Sports Network
Minnesota rallies in eighth inning, holds on to beat Seattle 6-5 The Canadian Press
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Publ.Date : Thu, 28 Aug 2008 03:52:29 GMT

Fantasy Spin: Ellis surgery won't slow down Nelly's Warriors - ESPN

CBC.ca

Fantasy Spin: Ellis surgery won't slow down Nelly's Warriors
ESPN - 5 hours ago
By Guy Lake Warriors fans will have wait a little longer for the Monta Ellis era to begin. As ESPN's Marc Stein is reporting, Ellis underwent surgery Wednesday to repair a torn deltoid ligament in his left ankle.
Monta Ellis Out 3 Months San Francisco Chronicle
Warriors G Ellis out 3 months with ankle sprain The Associated Press
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Publ.Date : Wed, 27 Aug 2008 22:54:17 GMT

Mets Rally to Regain Division Lead - New York Times

Washington Post

Mets Rally to Regain Division Lead
New York Times - 1 hour ago
By JOE LAPOINTE PHILADELPHIA - When the Mets rookie outfielder Daniel Murphy batted in the eighth inning with two out and the score tied against the Phillies on Wednesday night, he carried on his shoulder more than the burden of just his baseball bat.
Mets vs. Phillies - Preview - August 27, 2008 ESPN
Phillies-Mets preview Philadelphia Daily News
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Publ.Date : Thu, 28 Aug 2008 03:11:34 GMT

Mets rally to regain lead in NL East - MLB.com

The Southern Ledger

Mets rally to regain lead in NL East
MLB.com - 1 hour ago
By Marty Noble / MLB.com PHILADELPHIA -- Daniel Murphy, who has made his early mark in the big leagues with long, patient, contentious at-bats, swung at the second pitch he saw from Brad Lidge in the eighth inning on Wednesday night and delivered a hit ...
Delgado leads Mets past Phils, back into first place Sports Network
Carlos Delgado homers twice against Phillies to put Mets back in 1st New York Daily News
Hartford Courant - The Associated Press - Philadelphia Inquirer - The Star-Ledger - NJ.com
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Publ.Date : Thu, 28 Aug 2008 02:38:46 GMT

Garza, Pena lead Rays to win vs. Jays - MLB.com

Washington Post

Garza, Pena lead Rays to win vs. Jays
MLB.com - 2 hours ago
By Brittany Ghiroli / MLB.com ST. PETERSBURG -- The Rays reached a franchise-first 80 wins on Wednesday night courtesy of Matt Garza's right arm and one piece of very timely hitting from Carlos Pena.
Garza throws 7 2-3 scoreless innings in Rays' win The Associated Press
Garza throws 7 2-3 scoreless innings in Rays' win International Herald Tribune
Rotoworld.com - National Post - BlueJays.com - United Press International
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Publ.Date : Thu, 28 Aug 2008 01:51:10 GMT

Loaded Ohio State back in national title hunt - Chicago Tribune

Los Angeles Times

Loaded Ohio State back in national title hunt
Chicago Tribune - 1 hour ago
By Teddy Greenstein | Tribune reporter This is the 11th in an occasional series previewing Big Ten and area football teams. Masses of college football fans are suffering from a condition that has been called BFS— Buckeyes Fatigue Syndrome.
No. 1: Chris Dufresne's top 25 rankings countdown Los Angeles Times
Farewell Tour: Joys of college life (and one more BCS shot ... The Plain Dealer - cleveland.com
International Herald Tribune - Big Ten Network - SportingNews.com - Detroit Free Press
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Publ.Date : Thu, 28 Aug 2008 03:04:46 GMT

In the Busch-Edwards rivalry, reciprocity rules - Kansas City Star

Boston Globe

In the Busch-Edwards rivalry, reciprocity rules
Kansas City Star - 1 hour ago
By JIM PEDLEY A rivalry has erupted between NASCAR’s two hottest drivers: Kyle Busch (foreground) and Carl Edwards. About 10 minutes after the end of Saturday’s NASCAR Sprint Cup race - or roughly nine minutes after Kyle Busch side-slammed Carl ...
NASCAR needs to let Busch, Edwards feud FOXSports.com
Busch, Edwards are put on probation for incident Winston-Salem Journal
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Publ.Date : Thu, 28 Aug 2008 03:20:14 GMT

Seahawks: Good news on Tatupu's knee - Seattle Post Intelligencer

National Post

Seahawks: Good news on Tatupu's knee
Seattle Post Intelligencer - 29 minutes ago
By CLARE FARNSWORTH RENTON -- That sound emanating from the shores of Lake Washington on Wednesday afternoon was not a return of the hydroplanes.
Seahawks LB Tatupu OK for opener against Bills The Associated Press
Holmgren: Tatupu Will Be Ready for Opener Kitsap Sun
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Publ.Date : Thu, 28 Aug 2008 04:02:24 GMT

Rangers backstop nets sweep at The K - MLB.com

The Associated Press

Rangers backstop nets sweep at The K
MLB.com - 42 minutes ago
By TR Sullivan / MLB.com KANSAS CITY -- Matt Harrison won a pitching duel against Brian Bannister and the Rangers completed a sweep of the Royals with a 3-2 victory at Kauffman Stadium on Wednesday night.
Rangers sweep Royals in KC Sports Network
Harrison leads Rangers to sweep of Royals The Associated Press
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Publ.Date : Thu, 28 Aug 2008 03:48:46 GMT

Taking Look at Replay and How It Will Work - New York Times

ABC News

Taking Look at Replay and How It Will Work
New York Times - 2 hours ago
By JACK CURRY If Major League Baseball’s new instant replay system had been in place for the entire season, it would have been used about 18 times so far to determine if a home run had been hit.
Video: Baseball to Start Using Instant Replay Thursday AssociatedPress
Technology worthy for instant replay MLB.com
San Jose Mercury News - The Associated Press - New York Daily News - Boston Globe
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Publ.Date : Thu, 28 Aug 2008 02:17:32 GMT

NFL NOTEBOOK Merriman Will Skip Surgery, Play With Injured Knee - Washington Post

Los Angeles Times

NFL NOTEBOOK Merriman Will Skip Surgery, Play With Injured Knee
Washington Post - 1 hour ago
AP Shawne Merriman decided yesterday to play this season rather than have his damaged left knee repaired now. "To be as simple as possible, I just want to play football," the San Diego Chargers' star outside linebacker said.
Merriman Decides Against Surgery to Play for Chargers New York Times
NFL notes: Merriman opts to play on knee AZ Central.com
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Publ.Date : Thu, 28 Aug 2008 03:22:03 GMT

Marquis, Cubs complete sweep of Pirates - Sports Network

Washington Post

Marquis, Cubs complete sweep of Pirates
Sports Network - 38 minutes ago
Pittsburgh, PA (Sports Network) - Jason Marquis threw seven scoreless innings and combined with two relievers on a five-hit shutout, as the Chicago Cubs completed a three-game sweep of the Pittsburgh Pirates with a 2-0 victory at PNC Park.
From the Cubicle: Cubs-Pirates Chicago Tribune
Cubs continue to baffle Pirates Monessen Valley Independent
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Publ.Date : Thu, 28 Aug 2008 03:52:38 GMT

Red Sox Acquire Versatile Kotsay - New York Times

The Associated Press

Red Sox Acquire Versatile Kotsay
New York Times - 2 hours ago
By JACK CURRY Soon after the Red Sox acquired outfielder Mark Kotsay from the Atlanta Braves for a minor leaguer on Wednesday, Boston Manager Terry Francona said he received several messages from friends in baseball telling him Kotsay was “everybody’s ...
Kotsay, Sox excited about new alliance MLB.com
Josh Anderson recalled by Braves Atlanta Journal Constitution
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Publ.Date : Thu, 28 Aug 2008 02:17:31 GMT

Redding, Nats edge reeling Dodgers - Sports Network

The Associated Press

Redding, Nats edge reeling Dodgers
Sports Network - 1 hour ago
Washington, DC (Sports Network) - Tim Redding pitched six solid innings and Ryan Zimmerman hit his first home run since May 17, as the Washington Nationals held on for a 5-4 win over the reeling Los Angeles Dodgers, in the second installment of a ...
Slumping Dodgers drop sixth straight game with 5-4 loss to Nationals The Canadian Press
Three homers can't stop Dodgers' skid MLB.com
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Publ.Date : Thu, 28 Aug 2008 03:24:52 GMT

Gerut Lifts Padres Over Diamondbacks - New York Times

Gerut Lifts Padres Over Diamondbacks
New York Times - 2 hours ago
By AP Jody Gerut drove in the go-ahead run with a single in the eighth inning Wednesday as the host San Diego Padres denied Randy Johnson his 295th career win with a 5-4 victory over the Arizona Diamondbacks.
Gerut, Padres rally to complete sweep of Diamondbacks Sports Network
Jody Gerut's single lifts Padres to 5-4 win over Diamondbacks The Canadian Press
MLB.com - The Olympian - The Associated Press - Rotoworld.com
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Publ.Date : Thu, 28 Aug 2008 02:18:34 GMT
 


US Hoops Back on Top, Beats Spain for Gold Medal
United States back on top in men's basketball, beats Spain 118-107 to win gold medal
Publ.Date : Sun, 24 Aug 2008 18:16:09 -0400

Kenya's Wanjiru Wins Men's Olympic Marathon
Wanjiru pulls away to become 1st Kenyan to win Olympic men's marathon
Publ.Date : Sun, 24 Aug 2008 01:30:55 -0400

Manning in Town, but Not at Practice
Colts QB Manning now in Terre Haute but still being kept away from practice
Publ.Date : Tue, 29 Jul 2008 11:37:51 -0400

Tigers Trade "Pudge" Rodriguez to the Yankees
NEW YORK (Reuters) - The New York Yankees have traded for 14-time All-Star catcher Ivan Rodriguez, acquiring him from the Detroit Tigers, the Yankees said on Wednesday. Right-handed reliever Kyle Farnsworth heads to the Tigers as part of the deal which gives the Yankees a replacement for starting catcher Jorge Posada. Posada has been ruled out for the rest of the season after undergoing surgery on a shoulder injury. Rodriguez, 37, nicknamed 'Pudge' is a 13-times Gold Glove winner who is in his 18th Major League season. Born in Puerto Rico, Rodriguez was American League MVP in 1999 when he was with the Texas Rangers and was later part of the 2003 World Series winning Florida Marlins team. Rodriguez has a batting average of .302, has scored 293 career home runs and has been with the Tigers since 2004. (Editing by John Mehaffey)
Publ.Date : Thu, 31 Jul 2008 06:31:15 -0400

London Calling: Brits Take Over Games
Beijing closing ceremony offers a glimpse of what's to come in London in 2012.
Publ.Date : Sun, 24 Aug 2008 22:06:18 -0400

Report: Packers Prez Tried to Buy Off Favre
Packers brass reportedly offered an irate Brett Favre $20M to stay retired.
Publ.Date : Thu, 31 Jul 2008 11:58:31 -0400

Phelps Has a Couple More Obstacles
The only guys likely to stop him are wearing red, white and blue.
Publ.Date : Thu, 14 Aug 2008 23:38:35 -0400

Agassi Academy Gives Students a New Start
Charter School Incorporates Longer School Days, Smaller Class Size, Mandatory Parental Involvement
Publ.Date : Wed, 02 May 2007 17:03:23 -0400

Inkster Upstages Younger Women at British Open
SUNNINGDALE (Reuters) - Seven times major winner Juli Inkster benefited from a tip by Australian coach Ian Triggs to hit a seven-under-par 65 for a one shot lead in the women's British Open on Thursday. The 48-year-old American, so frustrated by her recent form that she nearly pulled out of the tournament, had a flawless first round of five birdies and an eagle at the 273-yard ninth where she drove to the green and holed an 18 foot putt. Inkster was a shot ahead of a group of seven players that included England's Johanna Head, Americans Stacy Prammanasudh and Laura Diaz, South Koreans Shin Ji-yai and Oh Ji-young and Japanese pair Momoko Ueda and Yuri Fudoh. Defending champion Lorena Ochoa of Mexico had five birdies in her first 15 holes before dropping shots at the 15th and 16th for a 69. A session with the renowned Triggs at the start of the week helped spark Inkster into form. "I finished ninth at the Evian Masters (in France) last week, but that was...
Publ.Date : Thu, 31 Jul 2008 15:24:30 -0400

Another U.S. Swimmer Makes History
Meet the 41-year-old American swimmer, whom Michael Phelps calls mom.
Publ.Date : Mon, 18 Aug 2008 16:28:40 -0400

Host China Wins Gold Medal Race; US First Overall
China wins Olympic gold medal race; US first overall as record number of nations reach podium
Publ.Date : Mon, 25 Aug 2008 16:55:18 -0400

Cuban Taekwondo Athlete Banned After Kicking Ref
Cuban taekwondo athlete banned after pushing, kicking referee after losing bronze-medal match
Publ.Date : Sat, 23 Aug 2008 10:48:53 -0400

"Goose" Inducted Into Baseball Hall of Fame
Richard "Goose" Gossage re-defined the role of the modern-day closer.
Publ.Date : Mon, 28 Jul 2008 12:06:50 -0400

Injured Maria Sharapova Withdraws From Olympics
MONTREAL (Reuters) - World number three Maria Sharapova pulled out of the Beijing Olympics on Thursday after an MRI scan on her right shoulder revealed two small tears. "I'm currently packing up really quick to hop on the plane and head to New York for a second opinion but I wanted to let all of you know first that there's no chance of me competing in Beijing," Sharapova said on her website. "The timing is so unfortunate and this makes me more sad than anything," she added on www.mariasharapova.com. The Olympic Games are scheduled for August 8-24. The Russian was examined by doctors after withdrawing from the Montreal Cup late on Wednesday evening with a sore shoulder following a 7-5 5-7 6-2 win over Poland's Marta Domachowska. They advised Sharapova she would need a lot of time away from the game to let the injury to heal, which puts the 2006 U.S. Open champion's chances of playing in this year's final grand slam, starting on August 25 in New York, in doubt. ...
Publ.Date : Thu, 31 Jul 2008 17:02:32 -0400

Skip Jail in Updated Monopoly
New express versions of board games target busier generation of kids.
Publ.Date : Thu, 17 May 2007 20:39:20 -0400

Olympic Gold Means Green for Top Stars
Following success in Beijing, top athletes prepare to rake in endorsements.
Publ.Date : Sun, 24 Aug 2008 12:38:14 -0400

Amateur Keeps Hitting Holes in One
The odds? 1 in 14,000,000,000,000,000,000,000,000,000,000.
Publ.Date : Sun, 03 Jun 2007 17:00:01 -0400

Beijing Closes Games: Is Gold Tarnished?
China closes Olympics debut; many visitors impressed but critics unpersuaded.
Publ.Date : Sun, 24 Aug 2008 23:00:25 -0400

Rivalry is Fun...'Til Someone Loses an Eye
A Chicago White Sox fan lost an eye when he was allegedly beaten by Cubs fans.
Publ.Date : Tue, 29 Jul 2008 11:47:16 -0400
 


Pedroia, Red Sox blast Yankees 11-3
NEW YORK (Reuters) The Boston Red Sox further slammed the slim playoff hopes of the New York Yankees on Wednesday, routing them 11-3 at Yankee Stadium for a second straight win.


Publ.Date : Wed, 27 Aug 2008 23:48:18 -0400

Colorado's Sakic returns for 20th NHL season
LOS ANGELES (Reuters) - Joe Sakic will play in the NHL for a 20th season after signing a one-year deal with the Colorado Avalanche on Wednesday, the team said on their website.


Publ.Date : Wed, 27 Aug 2008 23:45:59 -0400

Bolt could have run 9.52 in Olympics, coach says
ZURICH (Reuters) - Triple Olympic gold medalist and world record holder Usain Bolt could have run the 100 meters in 9.52 seconds if he had not slowed to celebrate, his coach said on Wednesday.


Publ.Date : Wed, 27 Aug 2008 09:49:08 -0400

China wants more gold in athletics and swimming
BEIJING (Reuters) - Not content with topping the Olympic gold medal count on home turf, China has demanded its athletes take medals from the United States and other powers in athletics and swimming at future Games.


Publ.Date : Wed, 27 Aug 2008 03:44:51 -0400

Federer opens title defense with easy win
NEW YORK (Reuters) - Four-times champion Roger Federer launched his U.S. Open title defense with a comfortable 6-3 6-0 6-3 win over little-known Argentine Maximo Gonzalez in the first round on Tuesday.


Publ.Date : Wed, 27 Aug 2008 14:01:02 -0400

Davenport scrambles into round three
NEW YORK (Reuters) - Lindsay Davenport needed to rely on her greater wealth of experience to steer past Russian teenager Alisa Kleybanova 7-5 6-3 in the second round of the U.S. Open on Wednesday.


Publ.Date : Wed, 27 Aug 2008 23:45:12 -0400

Roddick roars past Santoro to end first round
NEW YORK (Reuters) - Former world number one Andy Roddick roared past grand slam veteran Fabrice Santoro of France 6-2 6-2 6-2 on Wednesday to complete the men's first round at the U.S. Open.