Daily Archives: August 13th, 2008

Olympic Buzz: Another Milli Vanilli - Kansas City Star


The Age
Olympic Buzz: Another Milli Vanilli
Kansas City Star -38 minutes ago
So in a last-minute move demanded by one of China’s highest officials, the two were put together for the Olympic opening ceremony, with one lip-synching “Ode to the Motherland” over the other’s singing.
IOC Defends Rejection of Girl SingerWashington Post
China abuzz over lip-syncing singer in Olympics opening ceremonyLos Angeles Times
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Far From War Zone, Georgia Edges Russia on the Beach - New York Times


TVNZ
Far From War Zone, Georgia Edges Russia on the Beach
New York Times -1 hour ago
By LYNN ZINSER BEIJING - Far from the death and destruction in Georgia, where cities lay in ruins after Russian bombings, two women wearing Georgian uniforms stepped onto a patch of sand Wednesday at the Olympic beach volleyball venue to play a Russian
A Georgia VictoryDallas Morning News
Rogers, Dalhausser prove winning beach volleyball formWashington Post
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Protesters, journalist detained in Beijing - CNN International


ITV.com
Protesters, journalist detained in Beijing
CNN International -34 minutes ago
BEIJING, China (CNN) — A British journalist and eight Tibet activists were detained during a protest near an Olympic venue Wednesday, the journalist and an activist group said.
Journalist Assaulted by Police at Beijing ProtestThe Epoch Times
Up to 8 activists detained after Olympics protestThe Associated Press
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Paul Byrd flies in at right time: Sox pick up veteran starter - Boston Herald


The Southern Ledger
Paul Byrd flies in at right time: Sox pick up veteran starter
Boston Herald -30 minutes ago
By Jeff Horrigan Ina move that was too good to pass up, the Red Sox [team stats] acquired the American League’s hottest pitcher for next to nothing in return, just when it appeared their starting rotation was beginning to unravel.
Indians veteran acquired in tradeBoston Globe
Indians trade with Red Sox, save some cashThe Plain Dealer - cleveland.com
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Nigeria 2, United States 1 In Soccer, Nigeria Sends US Men Packing - New York Times

Nigeria 2, United States 1 In Soccer, Nigeria Sends US Men Packing
New York Times -34 minutes ago
By JEFFREY MARCUS BEIJING - There were three avenues open for the United States men’s Olympic soccer team to advance to the quarterfinals, but it was forced to navigate a treacherous route through Nigeria with a busted headlight, a flat tire and no
Update: US Men's Soccer LosesWashington Post
US out after 2-1 Olympic soccer loss to NigeriaThe Associated Press
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Shanteau fails to advance to 200 breaststroke finals - Olympics - ESPN


USA Today
Shanteau fails to advance to 200 breaststroke finals - Olympics
ESPN -2 hours ago
BEIJING — Eric Shanteau's Olympic swimming competition is over. Now he's ready for a much bigger fight. The American swam a personal best in Wednesday's semifinals of the 200-meter breaststroke — his only event in Beijing — but it wasn't enough to
Shanteau ready to "kick hell out of" cancerReuters
Spann, Shanteau carry US hopes in breaststrokeUSA Today
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Phelps wins 10th, 11th golds of Olympic career - Washington Post


Times Online
Phelps wins 10th, 11th golds of Olympic career
Washington Post -1 hour ago
United States' Michael Phelps swims to win the gold medal as he sets a new world record in the men's 200-meter butterfly final during the swimming competitions in the National Aquatics Center at the Beijing 2008 Olympics in Beijing, Wednesday, Aug.
Video: Olympics '08: Phelps Wins Two More GoldAssociatedPress
Running out of words to describe Phelps' featsFOXSports.com
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Sox pull it out as things run amok at Fenway - Boston Globe


Boston Globe
Sox pull it out as things run amok at Fenway
Boston Globe -2 hours ago
There was still hope in the frayed voices of the Fenway faithful. Too much, perhaps. As Jacoby Ellsbury walked to the plate in the eighth, they cheered.
Records galore set in Fenway slugfestMLB.com
Rangers vs. Red Sox - Preview - August 13, 2008ESPN
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Osterman Throws No-Hitter - Washington Post


Sydney Morning Herald
Osterman Throws No-Hitter
Washington Post -4 hours ago
Cat Osterman recorded only the second complete game no-hitter by an American in Olympic softball history to spark the United States to a 3-0 victory over Australia at the Fengtai Softball Field Wednesday afternoon.
Osterman throws no-hitter as US beats Australia, 3-0Dallas Morning News
Osterman tosses no-hitter as US team tops Australia 3-0Houston Chronicle
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Chinese Grab Gold in Gymnastics; US Is Second - New York Times


USA Today
Chinese Grab Gold in Gymnastics; US Is Second
New York Times -1 hour ago
Nastia Liukin of the United States on the uneven bars. The Chinese scored 188.900; the Americans scored 186.525 for silver. More Photos > By JULIET MACUR BEIJING - After the Chinese women’s team won its first ever Olympic gold medal on Wednesday,
Gymnasts Settle for SilverWashington Post
Nastia says she's happy with silverDallas Morning News
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