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UPDATE 1-Olympics-IOC admits to deal with China on censorship
Reuters - By Nick Mulvenney BEIJING, July 30 (Reuters) - International Olympic Committee (IOC) officials have cut a deal with China to allow the blocking of sensitive websites from media during the Beijing Games, press chief Kevan Gosper said on Wednesday. Video: Pandas Chosen As Olympic Mascots Amnesty raps China as Games near |
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 Los Angeles Times |
Giants' bobble picks up Dodgers
Los Angeles Times - San Francisco Manager Bruce Bochy argues a call by umpire Greg Gibson that allowed the Dodgers' James Loney to score on an error in the outfield. Cain just can't win against Dodgers Johnson, Dodgers shrug off quake to shut down Giants |
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 Los Angeles Times |
Lackey's near no-hitter caps huge day for Angels
USA Today - By AP The Los Angeles Angels began the day by making a big trade and capped their night with John Lackey's near no-hitter. Baseball's top team has a lot to be excited about. John Lackey outing wakes Clay Buchholz up John Lackey no-hits Red Sox for 8 1/3 innings. |
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 Bleacher Report |
Orioles hold on to top Yanks
Sports Network - Bronx, NY (Sports Network) - Aubrey Huff tied a career high with four hits and the Baltimore Orioles hung on for a 7-6 victory over the New York Yankees, in the middle contest of a three-game set from Yankee Stadium. Rally comes up short as Yankees fall to Orioles 7-6, drop third … Orioles hold off Yankees |
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 The Associated Press |
Zambrano, Cubs rise to challenge, beat Brewers 7-1
The Associated Press - With Carlos Zambrano facing Ben Sheets, both the Cubs and Brewers knew they'd have to be close to perfect. Only the Cubs rose to the challenge. October baseball comes early in the Midwest Cubs and Brewers will likely make postseason |
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 CBC.ca |
Reports: Rockets to acquire Artest in trade
FOXSports.com - by FOXSports.com The Sacramento Kings have agreed to trade the talented but combustible forward to the Rockets, according to multiple reports, a move that could turn Houston into a legitimate NBA contender. From the edge, Artest gives Rockets a missing element - NBA Artest reportedly headed to Houston |
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 New York Times |
Former NBA Referee Is Sentenced
New York Times - By MICHAEL S. SCHMIDT Tim Donaghy, the former NBA referee whose admissions of gambling on games he officiated led the league to change many of its policies, was sentenced to 15 months in prison Tuesday, a lenient sentence based on federal guidelines. Video: Judge Sentences Disgraced NBA Ref to 15 Months BASKETBALL: Shamed Donaghy gets 15 months |
 Telegraph.co.uk |
FIFA rule clubs must release U23 Olympic stars
ESPN - A FIFA-appointed judge has confirmed clubs are obliged to release players aged 23 and under for next month's Olympics football tournament in Beijing. Barcelona must release Messi for Beijing FIFA orders clubs to release players |
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 CBC.ca |
Papers in, Brett Favre awaits reinstatement call
Boston Herald - By Herald wire services Brett Favre has sent his reinstatement paperwork to the NFL and is awaiting approval from commissioner Roger Goodell, league spokesman Randall Liu confirmed yesterday. Video: Favre Faxes Reinstatement Paperwork to NFL Favre Files for Reinstatement, but Ball Remains in Air |
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 The Money Times |
Braves 'numb' after losing Teixeira
MLB.com - By Mark Bowman / MLB.com ATLANTA — There was a time when the Braves proudly raised a new flag on an annual basis. Pardon them if they aren't really enjoying the fact that they've been forced to wave a white flag before August's arrival this year. Angels trade Casey Kotchman for Braves' Mark Teixeira Big deal: Angels trade for Teixeira |
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