Daily Archives: August 7th, 2008

Unhappy trails: Packers, Favre split - Minneapolis Star Tribune

Unhappy trails: Packers, Favre split
Minneapolis Star Tribune -59 minutes ago
Brett Favre hugged Jerry Parins, the Packers’ senior security advisor, after leaving a meeting at Lambeau Field in Green Bay on Tuesday.
Video: Brett Favre Traded to the NY JetsAssociatedPress
Packers trade Favre to JetsWashington Post
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Protesters rounded up by Beijing police - USA Today


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Protesters rounded up by Beijing police
USA Today -2 hours ago
BEIJING (AP) - At least two women who have protested being evicted from their homes ahead of the Olympics were rounded up and taken to a police station, amid ramped up efforts Thursday by activists to use the games to spotlight their causes.
Protesters detained by Beijing policeThe Associated Press
Beijing so far not what was expectedKansas City Star
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Brazil beats Belgium 1-0 in Olympic Group C soccer - The Associated Press


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Brazil beats Belgium 1-0 in Olympic Group C soccer
The Associated Press -38 minutes ago
SHENYANG, China (AP) - Hernanes scored a late goal and Brazil began its quest for a first Olympic gold in soccer with a 1-0 win over Belgium in Group C play.
Brazil struggle to beat nine-man BelgiumReuters
Olympics: Brazil earn hard fought win over BelgiumSoccerway
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Australia tie 1-1 with Serbia in Group A soccer - The Associated Press


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Australia tie 1-1 with Serbia in Group A soccer
The Associated Press -38 minutes ago
SHANGHAI, China (AP) - Slobodan Rajkovic scored with a header off a corner kick as Serbia rallied to tie Australia 1-1 in an opening round soccer match at the Beijing Olympics.
Australia draws 1-1 with Serbia in Group ACNN
Olyroos draw 1-1 with SerbiaNinemsn
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Bush Urges China to Improve Human Rights - New York Times

Bush Urges China to Improve Human Rights
New York Times -54 minutes ago
By STEVEN LEE MYERS BANGKOK - On the eve of the Olympic Games in Beijing, President Bush said Thursday that he had “deep concerns” about basic freedoms in China and criticized the detention of dissidents and believers, even as he praised the
Video: Bush Criticizes Oppression Before Beijing VisitAssociatedPress
Disputes aside on Bush visit to BeijingInternational Herald Tribune
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Morgan Hamm out of Olympics with ankle injury - The Associated Press


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Morgan Hamm out of Olympics with ankle injury
The Associated Press -1 hour ago
BEIJING (AP) - Morgan Hamm is joining his brother on the sidelines for the Beijing Olympics. The American withdrew from the US men's team with a left ankle injury Thursday, two days before competition is to begin.
Morgan Hamm out of Olympics with ankle injurySan Luis Obispo Tribune
Olympic-Gymnastics-Morgan Hamm pulls out of GamesReuters
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Lavish Ceremony to Open Long-Awaited Beijing Olympics - Voice of America


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Lavish Ceremony to Open Long-Awaited Beijing Olympics
Voice of America -31 minutes ago
By Jim Stevenson The long-awaited and somewhat controversial Beijing Olympics officially open Friday. From the Chinese capital, VOA's Jim Stevenson has this preview of the 29th Olympiad.
China's 100-year dream, a cure for the sick man of AsiaReuters
Monaghan bringing the Games homephillyBurbs.com
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US defeats Japan 1-0 on goal by Stuart Holden - The Associated Press


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US defeats Japan 1-0 on goal by Stuart Holden
The Associated Press -38 minutes ago
TIANJIN, China (AP) - Stuart Holden ended the United States' three-game scoring drought with a goal in the second half, giving the Americans a 1-0 victory over Japan on Thursday in the Olympic opener for both.
Holden on, US wins 1-0NBC13.com
Beijing 2008: USA 1 - Japan 0The National Sports Review
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Yao will carry Chinese flag for second time - Sports Network


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Yao will carry Chinese flag for second time
Sports Network -31 minutes ago
Beijing, China (Sports Network) - Yao Ming said Thursday that he was excited to be China's flag bearer at the opening ceremony of the Summer Olympics for the second time.
Purdy: The long way to Beijing reveals a nation full of pride and San Jose Mercury News
Yao carrying China flag at Olympics opener againCNN
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Day before Games, Beijing's pollution problem up in the air - Dallas Morning News


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Day before Games, Beijing's pollution problem up in the air
Dallas Morning News -4 hours ago
By JIM LANDERS / The Dallas Morning News BEIJING - Hali Zhati is a 15-year-old Chinese boxer who trains near Tiananmen Square at the Shi Cha Hai Sports School.
Well, China, here I amBuffalo News
Adidas plays down short-term benefits of OlympicsReuters
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