Daily Archives: August 17th, 2008

Phelps wins historic eighth gold - CNN International


BBC Sport
Phelps wins historic eighth gold
CNN International -1 hour ago
BEIJING, China (CNN) — US swimmer Michael Phelps broke the Olympics' most hallowed record Sunday by winning an unprecedented eight gold medals in a single Games.
Ups and downs of photographing Michael PhelpsDetroit Free Press
For Michael Phelps, eight is greatKansas City Star
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THE EXTRA MILE Entering the Second Week, The Games Get on Track - Washington Post


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THE EXTRA MILE Entering the Second Week, The Games Get on Track
Washington Post -7 hours ago
That's not to say the swimming and gymnastics haven't been entertaining. But track and field is the main course of any Olympics, and the competition got off to a rousing start for American distance-running enthusiasts when former Tar Heel Shalane
Flanagan feeling great after bronzeBoston Globe
Flanagan wins bronze in 10000San Francisco Chronicle
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Sci-fi break stirs visions of Beijing in 500 years - San Francisco Chronicle


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Sci-fi break stirs visions of Beijing in 500 years
San Francisco Chronicle -4 hours ago
Throughout my busybusybusy Olympic day, I've managed to carve out a little Me time so essential for mental well-being. It comes after the rush of swimming finals in the morning when I get a little personal space at lunchtime in the press center
Olympic spirit thriving outside stadiumsLos Angeles Times
Been There, Done That, Don’t Have the T-ShirtNew York Times
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Romanian roars to marathon triumph - Boston Globe


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Romanian roars to marathon triumph
Boston Globe -4 hours ago
The women's marathon field runs past Tiananmen Gate early in the 26.2-mile journey to the Bird's Nest. (ALFRED CHENG JIN/REUTERS) Associated Press / August 17, 2008 BEIJING - Romania's Constantina Tomescu-Dita raced into the Bird's Nest,
Marathon Drama Left for Silver as Romanian Runs Away With GoldNew York Times
Romanian Mother, 38, Takes Gold in MarathonWashington Post
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Redskins 13, Jets 10 Uniform Is Only Thing Different About Favre - New York Times


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Redskins 13, Jets 10 Uniform Is Only Thing Different About Favre
New York Times -8 hours ago
By JUDY BATTISTA EAST RUTHERFORD, NJ - The touchdown pass proved that Brett Favre still prefers to throw to tight ends in the red zone.
Favre sharp in debutThe Olympian
Brett Favre connects for touchdown pass in first game as a JetNew York Daily News
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JJ Hardy's single leads Brewers to 4-3, 10-inning win over Dodgers - The Canadian Press


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JJ Hardy's single leads Brewers to 4-3, 10-inning win over Dodgers
The Canadian Press -4 hours ago
LOS ANGELES - JJ Hardy had quite a roller-coaster ride over the final three innings. The Milwaukee shortstop hit a two-run homer in the eighth to put the Brewers up, made a fielding error in the ninth that led to the Dodgers' tying run, then came back
Dodgers tie it in ninth, lose it in 10thLos Angeles Times
Hardy's single helps Brewers outlast Dodgers in extrasSports Network
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Bolt is lightning-fast in 100 - Boston Globe


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Bolt is lightning-fast in 100
Boston Globe -4 hours ago
Usain Bolt (right) beat Richard Thompson (center) and American Walter Dix by a mile. (Christophe simon/AFP/Getty Images) By Shira Springer BEIJING - Midway through the men's 100-meter final last night, Usain Bolt turned the race into a one-man show.
Video: 'Lightning' Bolt Strikes GoldAssociatedPress
Bolt could bring world of change to sprintsSan Francisco Chronicle
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Ratto: O'Sullivan looks like answer to QB question - San Francisco Chronicle


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Ratto: O'Sullivan looks like answer to QB question
San Francisco Chronicle -4 hours ago
(08-16) 23:21 PDT — With all but the most outlying counties still to report, we can now project a winner in Mike Nolan's preferred method of migraine management.
O'Sullivan, Niners crush Rodgers and PackersSports Network
It's not Smith vs. Rodgers; it's Smith vs. O'SullivanSanta Rosa Press Democrat
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Saturday’s Olympic roundup - Kansas City Star


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Saturday’s Olympic roundup
Kansas City Star -8 hours ago
Federer and Stanislas Wawrinka took the men’s doubles title, while Venus and Serena Williams clinched at least a silver medal in doubles.
Djokovic tops Blake for bronzeLower Hudson Journal news
Federer wins first Olympic medalUSA Today
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’Quakes rumble past Revs - Boston Herald


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’Quakes rumble past Revs
Boston Herald -6 hours ago
By Herald wire services / MLS The Revolution traveled to Buck Shaw Stadium in San Jose looking to snap a two-match losing streak and re-establish themselves as the top team in MLS.
Revitalized Quakes take down Revolution, 4-0San Jose Mercury News
'Quakes stun Revs, 4-0Seattle Post Intelligencer
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