 CBC.ca |
Expert analysis: Jones talks about Cavaliers moves on TV, then …
The Plain Dealer - cleveland.com - by Mary Schmitt Boyer Scott Shaw/The Plain DealerDamon Jones averaged 6.6 points for the Cavaliers during his three seasons with the team. Three-team trade sends Mo Williams to Cavaliers Cavaliers….The Grade So Far |
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 Seattle Post Intelligencer |
Yang Wei wins gold in men's gymnastics after failing in Sydney and …
CNN International - BEIJING, China (AP) — Yang Wei of China has finally won the men's gymnastics all-around Olympic title, finally getting his hands on the gold medal that has eluded him for eight years. Video: Olympics '08: Yang Wei Finally Gets His Gold China's Yang takes men's gymnastics all-around gold |
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 LIVENEWS.com.au |
Italian Minguzzi surprises at Greco 84 kg
The Associated Press - BEIJING (AP) - Andrea Minguzzi of Italy was the surprise winner of the Olympic Greco-Roman wrestling 84-kilogram gold medal, defeating Zoltan Fodor of Hungary. Minguzzi gets gold amid protests Olympic Medal: M 84kg GR Wrestling |
 The Money Times |
NATIONAL LEAGUE : Cubs take first road doubleheader sweep since ’92
Arkansas Democrat Gazette - AP ATLANTA - Rich Harden pitched five sharp innings, Kosuke Fukodome drove in two runs with two hits and the Chicago Cubs beat the Atlanta Braves 8-0 on Wednesday night to complete their first sweep of a road doubleheader since 1992. Cubs take two in Atlanta; Glaus, LaRue power Cards Cubs roll over Braves in twin-bill sweep |
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 New York Daily News |
Scott Gordon takes over a young Islanders team in transition
Boston Herald - By Katie Strang / Newsday Although Scott Gordon has yet to coach a game at the NHL level, he’s aware of the challenges that lie ahead as he begins his first year as Islanders head coach. Isles' new coach: Let's speed it up Islanders turn to AHL coach of year |
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 The Southern Ledger |
Garciaparra's homer in ninth gives Dodgers 7-6 win
The Associated Press - LOS ANGELES (AP) - Injuries have made it difficult for Nomar Garciaparra to contribute much for the Los Angeles Dodgers this season. Garciaparra's homer lifts Dodgers over Phillies Nomar Garciaparra delivers walk-off home run |
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Olympic Baseball = Fiasco
Washington Post - So here's how the US baseball team's game against the Netherlands ended today: With the Dutch team at bat in the ninth inning, with the bases loaded and nobody out, trailing 7-0. US pitcher flirts with no-hitter in win US-Netherlands Olympic baseball postponed due to rain |
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 National Post |
Astros top Giants, extend win streak to seven games
Houston Chronicle - By JOSE DE JESUS ORTIZ Copyright 2008 Houston Chronicle Bob Levey AP Astros starter Randy Wolf delivers to the plate in the first inning against the San Francisco Giants. High & Inside: NL Notes Astros benefit from Giants' wildness |
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 ABC News |
Spain denies racist character of basketball ad (Roundup)
Monsters and Critics.com - Madrid/Beijing - The Spanish Basketball Federation has denied that an ad showing the country's Olympic team pulling their eyes to make them look Asian was racist, press reports said Thursday. Olympic basketball team in 'racist' photo row Spanish basketball players break record for political incorrectness |
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Texans getting along just fine with Saints during practices
Houston Chronicle - By MEGAN MANFULL Copyright 2008 Houston Chronicle Unlike the multiple fights between the Rams and Titans at a joint practice last week, handshakes and hugs were much more visible when the Texans and New Orleans Saints took the field Wednesday. A Texas-Sized Subplot Saints' Bush looks forward |
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