 FC Dallas |
Gordan's late equalizer forces Goats to share points with Galaxy
Sports Network - Carson, CA (Sports Network) - When the Los Angeles Galaxy and Chivas USA squared off for the third and final regular season installment of the Los Angeles SuperClasico this season at The Home Depot Center on Thursday night, it was a pivotal game for … Alan Gordon heads in tying goal as Los Angeles Galaxy and Chivas … Chivas lament loss of points, Marsch |
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 The Associated Press |
Ziegler's streak ends; Quentin is hit again
The Associated Press - Brad Ziegler's storybook start to his career came to an end against the Tampa Bay Rays, a team in the middle of a fairy tale season of their own. White Sox hit four consecutive home runs Highlights from Thursday's MLB games |
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 TVNZ |
Blake Loses to Gonzalez
Washington Post - One day after securing perhaps the biggest win of his career, American James Blake lost to Chile's Fernando Gonzalez in the semifinals of men's tennis, 4-6, 7-5, 11-9, ending his gold medal hopes. Video: Olympics '08: James Blake on Beating Federer Roger Federer's Inconsistency Results in Yet Another Loss |
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 Telegraph.co.uk |
Region in thrall to favorite son's Olympic feats
Baltimore Sun - By Jennifer McMenamin | Sun reporter Schuyler Silverman, 11, with a flag-painted face at the Meadowbrook Aquatic Center, celebrates the accomplishments of Michael Phelps and Katie Hoff. With No. 6, Phelps on history's doorstep From The Sports Network |
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 Xinhua |
Chinese centenarian's unlucky visit to the Olympics
Los Angeles Times - IN BEIJING: Lu Xiangwu, foreground, who turned 100 the day the Games opened, his son Lu Zhidao, left, grandson Lu Jie, and son Lu Zhili traveled far but didn’t get promised tickets. Elite sports on Beijing's cycle lanes Seeking Post-Game Sponsors |
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 Seattle Post Intelligencer |
Our blog of the Tigers' come-from-behind win
Detroit Free Press - By ANTHONY FENECH • FREE PRESS SPECIAL WRITER • August 14, 2008 Fasten your seatbelts, folks, because history could be made today at Comerica Park. Jays optimistic over Downs' ankle sprain Well-armed Blue Jays may pose problem for Red Sox |
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 Boston Globe |
Ortiz has swinging good time
Boston Globe - By Barbara Matson David Ortiz didn't stick around last night to sweep up. He had done his job - knocking in three runs with his 17th home run of the season to put the punch in the Red Sox' nine-run second inning - and when manager Terry Francona sent … Red Sox stay hot minus Manny Ramirez Swept Away: Red Sox Shut Out Stunned Rangers, 10-0 |
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 USA Today |
Speedy recovery
Boston Globe - By Shira Springer BEIJING - Settling into the blocks for races big and small, Tyson Gay shakes uncontrollably. He cannot stop the nervous twitches that drain explosiveness from his starts. Video: Olympics '08: Top Sprinters Coast Through First Bolt's unexpected success adds new drama to men's 100-meter race … |
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 TSN.ca |
AMERICAN LEAGUE White Sox win, hit 4 HRs in row
San Francisco Chronicle - AP Jim Thome, Paul Konerko, Alexei Ramirez and Juan Uribe hit consecutive homers in the sixth inning Thursday to tie a major league record, and the Sox beat the Royals 9-2 to complete a three-game sweep in Chicago. White Sox tie MLB mark with four straight homers, top KC Try as he might, Hall can't homer White Sox into record books |
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 The Southern Ledger |
Dodgers sweep Phils out of first
Philadelphia Inquirer - By Todd Zolecki They certainly seemed comfortable in that role last season. The Phillies fell into second place in the National League East last night with a 3-1 loss to the Los Angeles Dodgers at Dodger Stadium. Phillies in second place after being swept by Dodgers Kuroda, Dodgers break out brooms on Phillies |