 Columbus Dispatch |
Lions 27, Bengals 10: Quarter-by-quarter breakdown
Detroit Free Press - The big news: Rookie Kevin Smith started at running back instead of Tatum Bell. Smith gained 19 yards on four carries — but 16 yards came on one play. Johnson may get his wish after shoulder injury Bengals Receiver Johnson Hurts His Shoulder in Loss |
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 RTE.ie |
USA vs. USA beach volleyball final a step closer
USA Today - BEIJING - They've been thinking about it, talking a little bit about it, for three months. Late Monday morning in Beijing (Sunday night, ET), at the risk of someone thinking he might be looking past his semifinal opponent, US beach volleyball star Todd … Video: 'Professor', 'Thin Beast' Seek Beijing Gold Update on the latest from the Olympics |
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 San Diego Union Tribune |
Somebody twitched, but the Jamaicans raced on to make history
Kansas City Star - By GIL LEBRETON BEIJING - As you read about the stunning results of the Olympic 100-meter dashes, beware of trite Bob Marley, reggae and hey-mon references. Video: Olympics '08: Jamaica Sweeps Women's 100 Meters Jamaican sprinters on the fast track |
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 Seattle Post Intelligencer |
Monday of mourning as China's Olympic hero winces in pain
SI.com - As hurdler Liu Xiang hobbled out of the Bird's Nest Stadium — volunteers wept openly, a female journalist cried in the mixed zone, and his coach sobbed at the most extraordinary press conference of the Olympics — a nation shared his pain. China's Liu bows out without running Olympic race With Liu’s Loss, All of China Misses Out |
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 Washington Post |
Edwards closes in on Busch with win at Michigan
Washington Post - By MIKE HARRIS AP BROOKLYN, Mich. — Carl Edwards looked in his mirrors and saw the guy he had to beat. With two laps remaining and one final restart coming up in Sunday's NASCAR Sprint Cup race at Michigan International Speedway, Kyle Busch _ the only … Edwards chasing down Busch after fifth Cup win of season Man of steel Carl Edwards super on verge of Chase |
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 The Money Times |
Bravissimo
Los Angeles Times - BEIJING — Sitting to my left is a reporter for the Beijing Youth Daily and next to him are two Italian sportswriters. The men's rings competition is going on in the arena. China men 5-for-5: Chen wins rings Chinese gymnast Chen wins men's rings gold |
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 Washington Post |
Weak arms again have Red Sox out on a limb
Boston Globe - By Amalie Benjamin It was Superman-esque, as Josh Beckett ripped off his uniform top in the dugout, then stalked over to the steps that lead to the tunnel to the clubhouse. Beckett Lifted Early; Red Sox Lose Josh Beckett, Red Sox torched by Toronto |
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 WELT ONLINE |
Australia Gains Its First Triathlon Gold Medal
New York Times - By JOHN BRANCH BEIJING - Emma Snowsill jumped off the bike and started running. She ran past the 10000 people in the grandstand facing the reservoir, and away from all the other triathletes. Triathlon's choppy waters. Maybe it was the video. Australia's Snowsill takes women's triathlon, Bennett fourth |
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 Canada.com |
After 8 gold medals in Beijing, huge sponsor deals likely for …
New York Daily News - BY HEIDI EVANS Michael Phelps is all smiles after winning his 8th gold medal - which should lead to a big pay day from sponsors. Michael Phelps' eight gold medals could be worth eight figures in endorsements and earnings, experts say. Michael Phelps won't be just a shooting star Olympic Games: Most glorious, most moving |
 Reuters |
US Tops Germany to Secure Spot in Men’s Water Polo Semifinals
New York Times - By PETE THAMEL BEIJING - At the beginning of every quarter of each water polo match at the Yingdong Natatorium, the ball is placed in a ring in the middle of the pool. Water Polo: US Men to Semifinals Powers' lifts United States past Germany in water polo |
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