 The Associated Press |
Matsuzaka walks away with win
Boston Globe - By Amalie Benjamin BALTIMORE - It was hours before the game, before Daisuke Matsuzaka would take the mound, walk too many, and still win. In Loss, Orioles Find Team Worth Emulating Matsuzaka Overcomes Five Walks In Victory |
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 Ninemsn |
Scouts Quietly Contribute to USA Basketball Renaissance
New York Times - By PETE THAMEL BEIJING - In an Italian restaurant next to the Ritz Carlton in Shanghai two weeks ago, Jerry Colangelo, the managing director of USA Basketball, stood up at a table and raised a glass of red wine. Video: Olympics '08: NBA Commissioner in Beijing A dream to redeem |
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 NBC13.com |
BMX semifinals are loaded with Americans
The Plain Dealer - cleveland.com - by Kevin Baxter, Los Angeles Times BEIJING — The US Olympic Committee and US Cycling spent a half-million dollars last year to construct a BMX supercross track in Chula Vista, Calif. An Olympic Beginning, But a Happy Ending? Conroe's Bennett suffers crash, qualifies for BMX semis |
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 Times Online |
5 Americans Are Arrested for Protest in Beijing
New York Times - Five Americans unfurled a banner in Olympic Park in Beijing with “Free Tibet” spelled out in lights in English and Chinese. By ANDREW JACOBS and COLIN MOYNIHAN BEIJING - In their latest confrontation with pro-Tibetan protesters during the Olympics, … Video: Witness - The Other Olympics - 19 Aug 08 - Part 2 Five Americans held as China steps up scrutiny |
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 Vancouver Sun |
Angels 'pen writes another unhappy ending
Los Angeles Times - Relievers Scot Shields and Darren Oliver fail to protect eighth-inning lead against Tampa Bay. By Mike DiGiovanna, Los Angeles Times Staff Writer ST. Tampa Bay wins matchup of AL's best records New AL-best Rays top Angels with help from Shields, Aybar |
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 USA Today |
The son of illegal immigrants, American wrestler hoists his flag …
Los Angeles Times - Henry Cejudo had a ragged upbringing. Now he has a gold medal in the 55 kilogram freestyle. BEIJING — He has shared everything for most of his scuffled life, from twin beds to sofa cushions to last bites. Youth served: Henry Cejudo wrestles away victory for US Cejudo not too young to win wrestling gold |
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Armando Galarraga leads Tigers to victory
Boston Herald - By Mike Heika / The Dallas Morning News ARLINGTON, Texas - It was difficult to decide which was the worse error Tuesday night - a bases loaded, two-out ball that dropped between Brandon Boggs and Josh Hamilton or the fact Armando Galarraga was pitching … Frustration Mounts As Tigers Topple Rangers Again, 11-3 Nine-run inning equals big win for Tigers |
 The Associated Press |
US beats Japan 4-1 to make Olympic softball final
The Associated Press - BEIJING (AP) - Crystl Bustos hit a three-run homer in the ninth inning as the US Olympic softball team beat Japan 4-1 in extra innings and will play for its fourth straight gold medal. United States Tops Japan and Will Play for Gold US gets four in 9th, beats Japan to reach gold medal game |
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 Seattle Post Intelligencer |
Shawn Johnson will stay for the finish
Los Angeles Times - BEIJING — Most of the gymnastics delegation is going home Friday. Not Shawn Johnson. She and her parents Doug and Teri are staying until closing ceremonies. Video: Olympic Minute: Gymnastics Gold, and More Marcus Hayes: 'Perfect ending' for US gymnast Shawn Johnson |
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 Los Angeles Times |
No medal in the race, gold for Lolo Jones later
Los Angeles Times - BEIJING - When she failed to make the 2004 Olympic team after being eliminated in the semifinals at the US trials, hurdler Lolo Jones came to a crossroads. Video: Olympics '08: Richards, Jones Blow Leads Dawn Harper wins gold to salvage hurdle mess for US |
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