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2008 Summer Olympic Games Preview - Volleyball (Olympics)

Philadelphia, PA (Sports Network) - The Capital Indoor Stadium, with a seating capacity of 18,000, will be the main venue for volleyball at the Bei... ...Full Story

Rangers' Murphy leaves game early (MLB)

Arlington, TX (Sports Network) - Texas Rangers outfielder David Murphy left Wednesday's 5-3 loss to the New York Yankees with a sprained l... ...Full Story

Olympic Daily Preview - Thursday, August 7th (Olympics)

Beijing, China (Sports Network) - Argentina won its first gold medal in soccer in 2004 and will try to become the fourth repeat winner at the Olym... ...Full Story

Ponson pitches Yanks to win over Rangers (MLB)

Arlington, TX (Sports Network) - Sidney Ponson posted his second straight solid performance and Mariano Rivera worked a scoreless ninth to... ...Full Story

Swisher lifts ChiSox in 14-inning comeback over Detroit (MLB)

Chicago, IL (Sports Network) - Nick Swisher's three-run homer in the bottom of the 14th inning lifted the Chicago White Sox to a 10-8 win over t... ...Full Story

Cheek denied visa to enter China (Olympics)

Beijing, China (Sports Network) - U.S. gold-medal winning speedskater Joey Cheek had his visa to enter China revoked just a few hours bef... ...Full Story

Mariners hang on to top Twins (MLB)

Seattle, WA (Sports Network) - Jose Lopez's two-run double in the bottom of the eighth was the difference, as the Seattle Mariners edged the... ...Full Story

Safin, Moya advance; Haas exits in first round at LA (ATP)

Los Angeles, CA (Sports Network) - Tommy Haas made a quick, first-round exit, while fellow seeded players Marat Safin and Carlos Moya advan... ...Full Story

Torres: Too bad some athletes don't have a conscience (Olympics)

Beijing, China (Sports Network) - Dara Torres is sick of all the questions. ...Full Story

Favre to Buccaneers? (NFL)

Tampa, FL (Sports Network) - The Brett Favre saga could be over by Wednesday with the future Hall of Fame quarterback reportedly being shippe... ...Full Story

You're talking about the record, Phelps says, not me (Olympics)

Beijing, China (Sports Network) - Michael Phelps has spent his time in Beijing watching movies and playing cards with his roommates in the Athletes... ...Full Story

Morgan to Paul: Get on the plane (Olympics)

Beijing, China (Sports Network) - Morgan Hamm and his twin brother Paul, the reigning Olympic all-around gold medalist, were on track to be in thei... ...Full Story

Masked men: U.S. cyclists enter Beijing in controversial fashion (Olympics)

Beijing, China (Sports Network) - Four U.S. cyclists worried about pollution created controversy as they opted to wear face masks upon arriving i... ...Full Story

Spain increases lead; Germany takes over second (International Soccer)

Nyon, Switzerland (Sports Network) - The FIFA/Coca-Cola Men's World Rankings for the month of August were released on Wednesday, an... ...Full Story

Canada holds off Argentina (Olympics)

Tianjin, China (Sports Network) - Canada's 2008 Summer Olympic tournament got off to a good start on Wednesday as Candace Chapman as Kara Lang sc... ...Full Story

Bengals sign Rivers (NFL)

Georgetown, KY (Sports Network) - The Cincinnati Bengals and linebacker Keith Rivers agreed to a contract, ending a nine-day holdout by the nin... ...Full Story

Penny to pitch Friday (MLB)

St. Louis, MO (Sports Network) - Los Angeles Dodgers pitcher Brad Penny will reportedly be ready to start Friday's game against the San Francisco... ...Full Story

Poor start dooms USA against Norway (Olympics)

Qinhuangdao, China (Sports Network) - Norway scored two goals in the first five minutes of the game on Wednesday to beat the United State... ...Full Story

Cards option 2B Ryan (MLB)

St. Louis, MO (Sports Network) - The St. Louis Cardinals optioned second baseman Brendan Ryan to Triple-A Memphis on Wednesday. ...Full Story

Watford's Shittu makes Bolton switch (English Premiership)

Bolton, England (Sports Network) - Bolton Wanderers have completed the signing of Watford central defender Danny Shittu for an undisclosed fee o... ...Full Story

Sporting set on keeping Moutinho (Portuguese Liga)

Lisbon, Portugal (Sports Network) - Sporting Lisbon president Filipe Soares Franco has reiterated his club's stance that they do not want to sel... ...Full Story

Baptista hoping to make Real exit (Spanish La Liga)

Madrid, Spain (Sports Network) - Brazilian forward Julio Baptista is desperate to try and leave Real Madrid this summer to join Italian club Roma. ...Full Story

Almiron joins Fiorentina on loan from Juve (Italian Serie A)

Florence, Italy (Sports Network) - Midfielder Sergio Almiron is delighted to have ended his Juventus nightmare by joining Fiorentina on a season-... ...Full Story

Bielefeld adds striker Katongo from Brondby (German Bundesliga)

Bielefeld, Germany (Sports Network) - Arminia Bielefeld have boosted their squad ahead of the new Bundesliga season with the signing of Brond... ...Full Story

Manninger secures Juve switch (Italian Serie A)

Turin, Italy (Sports Network) - Juventus have snapped up Austria international goalkeeper Alex Manninger from Red Bull Salzburg to act as b... ...Full Story

Van Nistelrooy retires from international competition (Dutch Eredivisie)

Amsterdam, Netherlands (Sports Network) - Real Madrid's Netherlands striker Ruud van Nistelrooy has decided to retire from international footbal... ...Full Story

Surging to No.1: Nadal ready for Olympic gold (Olympics)

Beijing, China (Sports Network) - With flashbulbs popping like he stepped out of a limousine at a red carpet opening, Rafael Nadal touched down at... ...Full Story

Braves go for series win against Lincecum (MLB)

(Sports Network) - The Atlanta Braves have a rare opportunity to win a series on the road. In order to accomplish that feat, however, the club wil... ...Full Story

A's to ride Gio in third test with Jays (MLB)

(Sports Network) - The Oakland Athletics hope Gio Gonzalez can help them snap their eight-game losing streak this evening, as he makes his ma... ...Full Story

Twins, Mariners conclude series at Safeco (MLB)

(Sports Network) - The Minnesota Twins may be a prime contender for the American League Central title, but they're having a tough time against the ... ...Full Story

O's close trek in Anaheim (MLB)

(Sports Network) - The Baltimore Orioles wrap up a potentially very successful road trip with this afternoon's rubber match of a three-game set wit... ...Full Story

Kazmir takes hill for Rays in matinee with Tribe (MLB)

(Sports Network) - Scott Kazmir tries to stretch his unbeaten streak to four games this afternoon when the Tampa Bay Rays play the rubber matc... ...Full Story

Red Sox hope for series win in Kansas City (MLB)

(Sports Network) - Tim Wakefield hopes to receive the same kind of offensive support his Boston Red Sox teammates provided on Tuesday when the vete... ...Full Story

Rox hope Francis can pitch past Nats (MLB)

(Sports Network) - Jeff Francis returns from the disabled list this evening when the Colorado Rockies continue their four-game series with the ... ...Full Story

Reds, Brewers wrap up set in Cincy (MLB)

(Sports Network) - Plunging former phenom Homer Bailey makes his second start of the month and eighth of the season with hopes of posting his fir... ...Full Story

Yankees' Ponson tries to lift spirits in Texas (MLB)

(Sports Network) - With their season perhaps hanging in the balance, the New York Yankees turn to Sidney Ponson tonight in the third test of a... ...Full Story

Streaking Cubs go for series win against Astros (MLB)

(Sports Network) - Soon-to-be 30-year-old right-hander Jason Marquis will try to provide an early birthday present and stop a personal winless s... ...Full Story

Johnson, D-Backs aim to continue roll vs. Pirates (MLB)

(Sports Network) - Randy Johnson will try to run his recent unbeaten streak to six straight starts today, when he leads the Arizona Diamondbacks a... ...Full Story

Marlins try to gain further ground on first-place Phils (MLB)

(Sports Network) - The Florida Marlins opened their brief stretch versus National League East foes on the right foot. The club will try to... ...Full Story

White Sox' Danks puts streak on line against fading Tigers (MLB)

(Sports Network) - John Danks will try to keep the Chicago White Sox atop the American League Central standings when he toes the rubber tonig... ...Full Story

Mets resume set with Padres at Shea (MLB)

(Sports Network) - Pedro Martinez can make it five starts overall without a loss and 11 career victories against San Diego tonight, when the Mets h... ...Full Story

Ancic will miss U.S. Open, again (ATP)

New York, NY (Sports Network) - Croatia's Mario Ancic will miss the U.S. Open for a third straight year, this time because of mononucleosis. ...Full Story

Lomong selected to carry U.S. flag in Opening Ceremony (Olympics)

Beijing, China (Sports Network) - Distance runner Lopez Lomong has been selected as flag bearer for the United States in the Opening Ceremo... ...Full Story

Olympic Daily News - Wednesday, August 6 (Olympics)

Qinhuangdao, China (Sports Network) - Norway scored two goals in the first five minutes of the game on Wednesday to beat the United States Women's ... ...Full Story

McCollister, Reese, Sykes and Vijil earn weekly honors (Arena Football 2)

Chicago, IL (Sports Network) - Bossier-Shreveport wide receiver/kick returner CHAVIS MCCOLLISTER, Amarillo quarterback JULIAN REESE and Green Bay d... ...Full Story

Celtics to begin title defense against James, Cavaliers (NBA)

New York, NY (Sports Network) - The Boston Celtics will begin their title defense on Tuesday, October 28 at home against LeBron James... ...Full Story

Maryland's racing troubles force tough decisions (Thoroughbred Racing)

Baltimore, MD (Sports Network) - Difficult financial times have forced the Maryland Jockey Club (MJC) and Maryland Thoroughbred Horsemen's A... ...Full Story

Rockies to activate Francis (MLB)

Denver, CO (Sports Network) - Colorado Rockies pitcher Jeff Francis will be activated from the disabled list in time to start Wednesday's game a... ...Full Story

Pavlik-Hopkins set for October in Atlantic City (Boxing)

New York, NY (Sports Network) - Kelly Pavlik will face veteran Bernard Hopkins in a light heavyweight bout set for Atlantic City's famous... ...Full Story

Marlins activate C Treanor (MLB)

Philadelphia, PA (Sports Network) - The Florida Marlins recalled catcher Matt Treanor from his rehab assignment and activated him off t... ...Full Story

Caps extend C Steckel (NHL)

Washington, DC (Sports Network) - The Washington Capitals signed center David Steckel to a one-year extension on Wednesday that will keep... ...Full Story

West Ham terminates Ljungberg's contract (English Premiership)

London, England (Sports Network) - Sweden international Freddie Ljungberg has had his West Ham contract terminated with immediate effect. ...Full Story

Indians' Cabrera injures ankle (MLB)

St. Petersburg, FL (Sports Network) - Cleveland Indians second baseman Asdrubal Cabrera suffered a sprained left ankle during Wednesd... ...Full Story

Rangers having trouble making ground (MLB)

(Sports Network) - It's becoming quite clear that the LA Angels of Anaheim will win the American League West division barring any major ... ...Full Story

Pistons sign second-round pick (NBA)

Auburn Hills, MI (Sports Network) - The Detroit Pistons have signed forward Walter Sharpe, a second-round pick in the 2008 NBA Draft. ...Full Story

Weeks, Suppan lead Brewers past Reds (MLB)

Cincinnati, OH (Sports Network) - Rickie Weeks had a four-hit day and Jeff Suppan hurled seven solid innings as Milwaukee doubled up Cincinnat... ...Full Story

Noonan returns to MLS and is traded to Crew (MLS)

Foxborough, MA (Sports Network) - The New England Revolution announced on Wednesday that forward Pat Noonan has re-signed with Major League ... ...Full Story

Rays homer twice in six-run ninth to stun Indians (MLB)

St. Petersburg, FL (Sports Network) - Gabe Gross tied the game with a two-run homer and Carlos Pena blasted a three-run shot to cap a six-run ra... ...Full Story

Tribe's Ginter headed to DL; Reyes to start Friday (MLB)

St. Petersburg, FL (Sports Network) - The Cleveland Indians have placed pitcher Matt Ginter on the 15-day disabled list and will add pitch... ...Full Story

DeRosa is grand as Cubs crush Astros (MLB)

Chicago, IL (Sports Network) - Mark DeRosa belted a grand slam to highlight an eight-run third inning as Chicago downed Houston, 11-4, in the f... ...Full Story

Bobcats sign G Brown (NBA)

Charlotte, NC (Sports Network) - The Charlotte Bobcats signed free agent guard Shannon Brown to an undisclosed contract Wednesday. ...Full Story

Self inks 10-year deal with Kansas (NCAA Basketball)

Lawrence, KS (Sports Network) - Kansas has rewarded men's basketball coach Bill Self with a new 10-year contract worth $3 million per season. ...Full Story

PGA Championship returns to Baltusrol in 2016 (PGA)

Bloomfield Township, MI (Sports Network) - The PGA of America has selected the Baltusrol Golf Club in Springfield, New Jersey to host the 100th ... ...Full Story

Nearly perfect: Karstens outduels Big Unit (MLB)

Phoenix, AZ (Sports Network) - Jeff Karstens took a perfect game into the eighth inning before surrendering a double to Chris Young with two... ...Full Story

Lincecum, Giants edge Braves (MLB)

San Francisco, CA (Sports Network) - Tim Lincecum was brilliant for eight innings, and Aaron Rowand drove in three runs as San Francisco edge... ...Full Story

Angels score early and often to topple O's (MLB)

Anaheim, CA (Sports Network) - Ervin Santana was solid on the hill to record his 13th win on the season and Vladimir Guerrero hit a home run an... ...Full Story

Rockies grab Hernandez off waivers from Twins (MLB)

Denver, CO (Sports Network) - The Colorado Rockies acquired veteran right- handed pitcher Livan Hernandez off waivers from the Minnesota ... ...Full Story

Rockies reinstate Francis from DL (MLB)

Denver, CO (Sports Network) - Colorado Rockies pitcher Jeff Francis was activated from the 15-day disabled list on Wednesday. ...Full Story

Rangers reinstate Benoit from DL, outright Roberts (MLB)

Arlington, TX (Sports Network) - The Texas Rangers reinstated pitcher Joaquin Benoit from the 15-day disabled list Wednesday. The ... ...Full Story

Coleman replaces Yeley at Hall of Fame Racing (Nascar Nextel Cup)

Charlotte, NC (Sports Network) - Hall of Fame Racing announced Wednesday J.J. Yeley has been released from his driving duties of the No.96 Toy... ...Full Story

Yankees place Chamberlain on DL (MLB)

Arlington, TX (Sports Network) - The New York Yankees placed star pitcher Joba Chamberlain on the 15-day disabled list with a stiff right... ...Full Story

Clips acquire F Novak from Rockets (NBA)

Los Angeles, CA (Sports Network) - The Los Angeles Clippers acquired forward Steve Novak from the Houston Rockets Wednesday. ...Full Story

Athletics select contract of Gonzalez, option Petit (MLB)

Toronto, ON (Sports Network) - The Oakland Athletics purchased the contract of pitcher Gio Gonzalez from Triple-A Sacramento on Wednesday. ...Full Story

Span, Twins pull away from Mariners to avoid sweep (MLB)

Seattle, WA (Sports Network) - Denard Span drove in four runs and had three hits, and the Minnesota Twins salvaged the finale of a three-game ... ...Full Story

Youkilis leaves game with injured hand (MLB)

Kansas City, MO (Sports Network) - Boston Red Sox first baseman Kevin Youkilis left in the first inning of Wednesday's game against the K... ...Full Story

Cardinals continue roster shakeup (MLB)

St. Louis, MO (Sports Network) - The St. Louis Cardinals recalled reliever Chris Perez from Triple-A Memphis Wednesday, one of a series of mov... ...Full Story

Marcum, Barajas lead Blue Jays over struggling A's (MLB)

Toronto, ON (Sports Network) - Shaun Marcum had a no-hitter through five innings and Rod Barajas hit a three-run home run, as the Toronto... ...Full Story

Howard homers as Phils blank Fish (MLB)

Philadelphia, PA (Sports Network) - Ryan Howard homered and doubled, and Kyle Kendrick worked out of several jams to pitch six shutout inni... ...Full Story

Thome powers White Sox to victory over Tigers (MLB)

Chicago, IL (Sports Network) - Jim Thome hit a three-run home run and John Danks threw six-plus solid innings, as the Chicago White Sox toppe... ...Full Story

Rockies/Nationals game postponed (MLB)

Denver, CO (Sports Network) - Wednesday's game between the Colorado Rockies and Washington Nationals was postponed because of rain. ...Full Story

Ellsbury, Red Sox blast Royals (MLB)

Kansas City, MO (Sports Network) - Jacoby Ellsbury went 3-for-4 with a three- run homer and scored twice as the Boston Red Sox routed the Ka... ...Full Story

Pujols slams Cards past Dodgers (MLB)

St. Louis, MO (Sports Network) - Albert Pujols was 4-for-4 with a grand slam, powering the St. Louis Cardinals to a 9-6 victory over the L... ...Full Story

Report: Favre traded to Jets (NFL)

Green Bay, WI (Sports Network) - The Green Bay Packers reportedly traded quarterback Brett Favre to the New York Jets late Wednesday nigh... ...Full Story

Federer and Ivanovic gain top seeds in Olympic Tennis (Olympics)

Beijing, China (Sports Network) - Roger Federer and Ana Ivanovic, the world's top-ranked tennis players, are the No. 1 seeds for the Olympic tennis... ...Full Story

Fish, Safin advance in Los Angeles (ATP)

Los Angeles, CA (Sports Network) - Fifth-seeded Russian Marat Safin and sixth-seeded American Mardy Fish advanced, while second-seeded... ...Full Story

Bubble-wrapped at the 'Water Cube' (Olympics)

Beijing, China (Sports Network) - Now I know what it feels like to be a dish. ...Full Story

Blumenherst, Na win in match play opener at U.S. Women's Amateur (USGA)

Eugene, OR (Sports Network) - Stephanie Na and Amanda Blumenherst each posted victories in the opening round of match play Wednesday at... ...Full Story


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