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The pressure's on Landon Donovan after missing Olympics
Wed, 20 Aug 2008 00:35:00 GMT
Landon Donovan now has to show that the decision to exclude him from the U.S. men's Olympic soccer team was the right one. The Galaxy forward was purposely left off the Olympic roster so that he would be free to play against Guatemala in Guatemala City
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Capello backs McClaren's man as he puts his faith in Terry
Wed, 20 Aug 2008 00:18:00 GMT
Terry, who was reappointed as England captain yesterday, looks on as manager Fabio Capello addresses the press conference announcing his return to the role Related Articles Search Search Go Independent.co.uk Web Bookmark & Share Fabio Capello will go
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England set to follow Australia by pulling out of Trophy
Tue, 19 Aug 2008 23:32:00 GMT
Australia's cricketers last night became the first to break rank and withdraw from next month's Champions Trophy in Pakistan. The players of England, New Zealand and South Africa have also expressed severe reservations about visiting the volatile
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Tait casts off his utility tag to go firm on a full-back future
Tue, 19 Aug 2008 23:32:00 GMT
Matthew Tait is to fill the vacancy created by Ben Foden's departure to Northampton. Photograph: David Rogers/ Mathew Tait will this season stick to one position for his new club, Sale, as he looks to claim a regular starting place in the England side.
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Mad Dog Is Turned Loose on Sirius XM
Tue, 19 Aug 2008 23:24:00 GMT
A week ago, Chris Russo was Mike Francesas partner on WFAN, a month short of celebrating their 19th anniversary as sports-talk radios most powerful team. On Tuesday, Russo became the star, director and executive producer of Mad Dog Radio, a 24-hour
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Nadal and Ivanovic top seeds for US Open
Tue, 19 Aug 2008 23:12:00 GMT
Rafael Nadal and Ana Ivanovic, both ranked world No 1, have been named top seeds for the US Open, which begins at Flushing Meadows on Monday. It is the first time that Spaniard Nadal, who replaced Roger Federer at the top of the men's rankings on Monday,
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Dodgers fans haven't stopped believin' a World Series title is comin'
Tue, 19 Aug 2008 22:30:00 GMT
And Casey Blake, he just hasn't stopped believin', period, as we learn in an entertaining profile by the Daily News' Tony Jackson. It turns out the Dodgers' third baseman is a huge Journey fan, remaining true to his musical roots in similar fashion to
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Done deal
Tue, 19 Aug 2008 22:30:00 GMT
No surprise the Maddux deal is official, but the wording on the press release is still a little vague: The Los Angeles Dodgers today announced that they have re-acquired right-handed pitcher Greg Maddux and cash considerations from the San Diego Padres
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Unlikely Daring Pays Off for U.S. Men's Gymnast By Juliet Macur
Tue, 19 Aug 2008 21:58:00 GMT
BEIJING ? High above the arena floor where Jonathan Horton was about to debut a dangerous and daring horizontal bar routine, his parents, Margo and Al Horton, held their breath. Chang W. Lee/The New York Times Jonathan Horton's daring routine earned
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August 19 Live Chat!
Tue, 19 Aug 2008 21:53:00 GMT
Call it a chat. A discussion. An open forum for sharing and caring. But whatever you call it, make sure you know it starts at 2:00 pm, which is about five minutes away. Remember, comments won't appear instantly, and we won't post everything. If two
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Unlikely Daring Pays Off for U.S. Mens Gymnast
Tue, 19 Aug 2008 21:42:00 GMT
BEIJING - High above the arena floor where Jonathan Horton was about to debut a dangerous and daring horizontal bar routine, his parents, Margo and Al Horton, held their breath. Jonathan Horton's daring routine earned him a silver medal on the horizontal
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Americans come up short again on nightmare track
Tue, 19 Aug 2008 20:31:00 GMT
BEIJING -- To be the champion, you have to clear all 10 hurdles. That's the mantra LoLo Jones kept reciting to reporters between tears after she hit the 10th barrier in the Olympic final of the 100-meter hurdles, and fell from first to seventh in the
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Virginia has its own questions at quarterback
Tue, 19 Aug 2008 20:24:00 GMT
USC isn't the only team with questions at quarterback. While the Trojans sort through various possibilities -- Will Mark Sanchez's knee recover in time for the opener? Who might replace him? -- their opponent has similar concerns. Virginia expected to
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Johnson's record in the 200
Tue, 19 Aug 2008 19:53:00 GMT
BEIJING -- It remains the most arresting track and field moment I have ever witnessed live. Better than either of Usain Bolt's world records this year. Better than Jonathan Edwards' 60-foot triple jump at Gteborg, Sweden, at the 1995 worlds. Better than
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A Weight Is Lifted and a Memory Is Honored By John Branch
Tue, 19 Aug 2008 17:56:00 GMT
Matthias Steiner of Germany reacted after winning the gold in the men's over 105 kg weightlifting on Tuesday. BEIJING ? After Germany?s Matthias Steiner became the world?s strongest man, the most important thing he carried weighed nothing more than
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Maddux Era II: Electric Boogaloo
Tue, 19 Aug 2008 17:54:00 GMT
Rosenthal loves to pile on the Dodgers, so I often take what he writes with at least a grain of salt, but in this case he raises interesting points. The larger one, that the Dodgers could (or are at least behaving like they) have some larger financial
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Podcast with Molly Knight, ESPN The Magazine
Tue, 19 Aug 2008 17:54:00 GMT
I had a chance to record a quick podcast this morning with Molly Knight of ESPN The Magazine, a big Dodger enthusiast and frequent guest on the blog/PGandB radio show. We talked about the Maddux acquisition, the financial state of the Blue (she said
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England game rained off
Tue, 19 Aug 2008 17:40:00 GMT
England's Twenty20 International against South Africa has been called off 24 hours in advance following heavy rain at the Chester-le-Street ground. Authorities made the decision to call off England's only competitive Twenty20 game before their
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U.S. Track Star Finds Hurdles She Cant Overcome
Tue, 19 Aug 2008 17:19:00 GMT
Lolo Jones of the U.S., second from right, clipped the top of the second-to-last hurdle during the women's 100m hurdles on Tuesday. Compatriot Dawn Harper, left, won the gold and Sally McLellan of Australia, right, won the silver. Delloreen Ennis-London
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For Diver, Regaining Gold Is Fraught With Difficulty By Katie Thomas
Tue, 19 Aug 2008 17:02:00 GMT
BEIJING ? After Laura Wilkinson failed to win a medal in the women?s 10-meter platform at the Athens Games, even her coach thought her career was over. Doug Mills/The New York Times Laura Wilkinson training at the National Aquatics Center in Beijing.
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Young U.S. Wrestler Makes a Golden Journey By Greg Bishop
Tue, 19 Aug 2008 17:02:00 GMT
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England Twenty20 clash washed out
Tue, 19 Aug 2008 14:48:00 GMT
Groundstaff survey the sorry scene on the waterlogged Riverside outfieldEngland's Twenty20 international with South Africa has been abandoned more than 24 hours before its scheduled start because of heavy rain. Durham's Riverside ground was left under
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Ohuruogu grabs gold for Britain
Tue, 19 Aug 2008 14:28:00 GMT
Christine Ohuruogu captured 400m gold for Great Britain as a late injection of pace saw her reel in the field at the Beijing Olympics. More soon.
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Sylvia Fowles leads U.S. into semifinals
Tue, 19 Aug 2008 14:12:00 GMT
Sylvia Fowles and the U.S. women's basketball team were too big for South Korea to handle. Fowles scored 26 points and grabbed 14 rebounds to lead the U.S. to a 104-60 rout of South Korea on Tuesday night and advance to the semifinals of women's
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Americans fight off physicality and emotions to down Aussies
Tue, 19 Aug 2008 13:51:00 GMT
BEIJING -- In the most entertaining rivalry on water since Roy Scheider vs. Jaws, the United States defeated Australia, 9-8, Tuesday in the Olympic semifinals of the fierce sport of water polo -- sometimes also known as synchronized drowning. Guy Baker,
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Capello names Terry as captain
Tue, 19 Aug 2008 12:53:00 GMT
Rio Ferdinand had been favourite to be appointed captain THE RIGHT CHOICE? Has Capello made the right decision by selecting John Terry as his permanent captain? Your answer Yes No Not sure Has Capello made the right decision by selecting John Terry as
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Johnson Wins Elusive Gold on Balance Beam
Tue, 19 Aug 2008 12:41:00 GMT
Shawn Johnson of the U.S. won the gold medal on the balance beam on Tuesday. BEIJING - In her final chance for a gold medal at these Olympics, Shawn Johnson hopped up on the balance beam and sparkled in her blue and red leotard, her face unsmiling and
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Bresnan and Patel shine before rain hits Scottish showpiece
Tue, 19 Aug 2008 12:28:00 GMT
Samit Patel and Tim Bresnan benefited most from England's abandoned inaugural one-day international against Scotland here in Edinburgh yesterday. In reply to Scotland's workmanlike total of 156 for 9 England had reached 10 without loss when heavy rain
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England - Man City take out £30m loan against TV revenue
Tue, 19 Aug 2008 11:56:00 GMT
Man City take out £30m loan against TV revenue Manchester City have reportedly moved to create a transfer kitty for new boss Mark Hughes by taking out a £30million loan secured against future television revenue. With the bulk of owner Thaskin
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