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Liverpool's Parry: Villa wants too much for Barry (English Premiership)

Birmingham, England (Sports Network) - Liverpool chief executive Rick Parry believes Aston Villa's valuation of Gareth Barry is too high. ...Full Story

PGA Championship Final Round News & Notes (PGA)

Bloomfield Hills Township, MI (Sports Network) - The eight automatic spots were awarded for the United States Ryder Cup team after the complet... ...Full Story

AC Milan's Kaka still considering Chelsea (English Premiership)

London, England (Sports Network) - Kaka's personal assistant insists the Brazilian may still complete a switch from AC Milan to Chelsea... ...Full Story

AC Milan's Kaka still considering Chelsea (Italian Serie A)

London, England (Sports Network) - Kaka's personal assistant insists the Brazilian may still complete a switch from AC Milan to Chelsea... ...Full Story

American doubles knocked out of badminton tourney (Olympics)

Beijing, China (Sports Network) - The American team of Eva Lee and Mesinee Mangkalakiri were defeated in women's badminton doubles Sunday at the Be... ...Full Story

One down: Phelps smashes own WR for first gold (Olympics)

Beijing, China (Sports Network) - The Star-Spangled Banner played over the loudspeakers early Sunday morning, long before Michael Phelps hit the su... ...Full Story

Larsen elevated to head coach of U.S. men's volleyball (Olympics)

Beijing, China (Sports Network) - Ron Larsen was elevated from his job as an assistant to head coach of the U.S. men's volleyball team for Sunday's... ...Full Story

China's Guo win shooting gold (Olympics)

Beijing, China (Sports Network) - Chinese shooter Guo Wenjun won her country's third gold medal at the Beijing Olympics, capturing the women's 10m ... ...Full Story

May-Treanor/Walsh win opening match (Olympics)

Beijing, China (Sports Network) - Defending women's beach volleyball gold medalists Misty May-Treanor and Kerri Walsh of the United States opened t... ...Full Story

Navarro lifts Rays over M's in extras (MLB)

Seattle, WA (Sports Network) - Dioner Navarro drove in the game-winning run in the 11th inning as the Tampa Bay Rays downed the Seattle Mariners, 8... ...Full Story

Chinese Guo, Wu repeat diving gold (Olympics)

Beijing, China (Sports Network) - The Chinese duo of Guo Jingjing and Wu Minxia repeated as gold medal winners in diving by capturing the women's ... ...Full Story

Nowitzki and Kaman lead Germany to big win (Olympics)

Beijing, China (Sports Network) - Dallas Mavericks star Dirk Nowitzki had 23 points Sunday and Germany rolled to a 95-66 victory over Angola in one... ...Full Story

IOC comments on situation in Georgia (Olympics)

Beijing, China (Sports Network) - The International Olympic Committee offered its thoughts Sunday on the decision of both Russia and Georgia to rem... ...Full Story

U.S. men win emotional volleyball match (Olympics)

Beijing, China (Sports Network) - The United States men's volleyball team surged to a big lead before beating Venezuela in five sets on Sunday, one... ...Full Story

China's Guo, Czech Kostelecky win shooting gold (Olympics)

Beijing, China (Sports Network) - Chinese shooter Guo Wenjun won her country's third gold medal at the Beijing Olympics, capturing the women's 10m ... ...Full Story

Blake wins tennis Olympic opener (Olympics)

Beijing, China (Sports Network) - American tennis star James Blake is through to his second-round match at the Olympics after beating Australian Ch... ...Full Story

Thai weightlifter wins 53kg event (Olympics)

Beijing, China (Sports Network) - Thailand's Prapawadee Jaroenrattanatarakoon won a weightlifting gold in the women's 53kg event on Sunday. ...Full Story

Great Britain's Cooke takes gold in rainy road race (Olympics)

Beijing, China (Sports Network) - Nicole Cooke of Great Britain won the women's cycling road race on a rainy Sunday afternoon at the Beijing Olympi... ...Full Story

BOCOG responds to fatal knifing (Olympics)

Beijing, China (Sports Network) - One day after a knifing attack took the life of a relative of a U.S. volleyball coach, the Beijing Organizing Com... ...Full Story

Ronaldinho leads Brazil over New Zealand (Olympics)

Shenyang, China (Sports Network) - Former two-time FIFA World Player of the Year Ronaldinho scored twice as Brazil rolled to a 5-0 win over Ne... ...Full Story

China's Xian win judo gold (Olympics)

Beijing, China (Sports Network) - China's Xian Dongmei took gold in women's 52kg judo at the Olympics on Sunday. ...Full Story

China's Xian wins judo gold (Olympics)

Beijing, China (Sports Network) - China's Xian Dongmei took gold in women's 52kg judo at the Olympics on Sunday. ...Full Story

U.S. men beat China in water polo (Olympics)

Beijing, China (Sports Network) - Tony Azevedo scored five times and the U.S. men's water polo team earned an 8-4 win over China on Sunday in their... ...Full Story

Already-golden Phelps takes it easy in freestyle prelims (Olympics)

Beijing, China (Sports Network) - Michael Phelps took it easy in the 200-meter freestyle preliminaries Sunday night, just over nine hours after he ... ...Full Story

China's Xian, Japan's Uchishiba win judo gold (Olympics)

Beijing, China (Sports Network) - China's Xian Dongmei and Masato Uchishiba of Japan won gold medals in judo at the Beijing Olympics on Sunday. ...Full Story

USA's Railey leads Finn in Olympic sailing (Olympics)

Qingdao, China (Sports Network) - American Zach Railey sailed to second- place finishes in both of Sunday's races among the 26-boat Finn fleet, tak... ...Full Story

U.S. men's quadruple sculls advance to semis (Olympics)

Beijing, China (Sports Network) - The United States men's quadruple sculls team advanced to the semifinals, highlighting a rain-shortened day of ro... ...Full Story

Long gets gold; Thai weightlifter wins 53kg event (Olympics)

Beijing, China (Sports Network) - China continued to impress in weightlifting at the Olympics, as Long Qingquan captured the gold medal in the men'... ...Full Story

Italy's Tagliariol wins epee gold (Olympics)

Beijing, China (Sports Network) - Matteo Tagliariol of Italy won a fencing gold medal in the men's epee competition Sunday at the Beijing Olympics.... ...Full Story

Ivanovic pulls out of tennis at Olympics; Blake wins opener (Olympics)

Beijing, China (Sports Network) - Serbian Ana Ivanovic, the top women's seed, pulled out of the Olympics due to a thumb injury. ...Full Story

Phils shoot for series win over Pirates in Keystone battle (MLB)

(Sports Network) - The Philadelphia Phillies will try to send the Pittsburgh Pirates home with another loss when the two ballclubs wrap up a three-... ...Full Story

Harang returns for Reds aiming to avoid sweep by Astros (MLB)

(Sports Network) - Recent Cincinnati ace Aaron Harang returns to the rotation for the first time in more than a month today when the Reds hope to a... ...Full Story

Marlins' Johnson tries to remain unbeaten against Mets (MLB)

(Sports Network) - It seems as if Florida Marlins starter Josh Johnson enjoys pitching against the New York Mets, as evidenced by his unbeaten reco... ...Full Story

Parra aims to get on track for Brewers in clash with Nats (MLB)

(Sports Network) - Milwaukee Brewers starter Manny Parra will try to end a personal three-game slide when he takes the mound versus the Washington ... ...Full Story

Hernandez set for Colorado debut against Padres (MLB)

(Sports Network) - Former postseason hero Livan Hernandez makes his first appearance with Colorado today when the Rockies host the San Diego Padres... ...Full Story

Webb aims for 17th win of the season in test with Braves (MLB)

(Sports Network) - Brandon Webb will put his unbeaten streak on the line this afternoon, when the free-falling Arizona Diamondbacks wrap up a four-... ...Full Story

Dodgers send Billingsley to hill against Giants (MLB)

(Sports Network) - The last time Los Angeles Dodgers starter Chad Billingsley faced the San Francisco Giants he recorded the first shutout of his c... ...Full Story

Cubs, Cardinals wrap series in Windy City (MLB)

(Sports Network) - The Chicago Cubs still have a seemingly comfortable lead in the NL Central standings, but will try to get back on track tonight ... ...Full Story

AL Central-leading Twins close out set in KC (MLB)

(Sports Network) - Minnesota has used its recent dominance of Kansas City to move into first place in the American League Central. The Twins w... ...Full Story

Indians shoot for another sweep of Jays (MLB)

(Sports Network) - It's not a major league baseball season without the Indians sweeping the Blue Jays. Cleveland will try to post a three-game... ...Full Story

Rangers try to get back on track against O's (MLB)

(Sports Network) - Texas' high-powered offense has gone through a blackout as of late, a situation the Rangers will try to rectify in the finale o... ...Full Story

Tigers send Robertson to hill vs. A's (MLB)

(Sports Network) - Detroit lefty Nate Robertson will try to snap an eight- start winless skid today, when the Tigers host the Oakland Athlet... ...Full Story

Boston, Chicago go at it again in Windy City (MLB)

(Sports Network) - The White Sox are out of first place in the American League Central for only the second time in nearly three months. Just like ... ...Full Story

Angels aim for home sweep of Yankees (MLB)

(Sports Network) - Los Angeles Angels of Anaheim fans could get used to offense like this. Los Angeles goes for another offensive explosio... ...Full Story

U.S. settles for tie against Netherlands (Olympics)

Tianjin, China (Sports Network) - Gerald Sibon scored in the 93rd minute as the Netherlands tied the United States, 2-2, and spoiled a brilliant pe... ...Full Story

Rays wrap up set in Seattle (MLB)

(Sports Network) - Regardless of how the 2008 season ends, it has already been a successful one for the Rays. Having matched its franchise record f... ...Full Story

Browns sign two, waive one (NFL)

Berea, OH (Sports Network) - The Cleveland Browns on Sunday signed defensive backs Brandon Mitchell and Travis Key and waived defensive back Stev... ...Full Story

Celtic opens defense of title by edging St. Mirren (Scottish Premier League)

Glasgow, Scotland (Sports Network) - Celtic started the season with a 1-0 win over St. Mirren on Sunday, but it was by no means a vintage perfor... ...Full Story

Harrington moves into contention (PGA)

Bloomfield Hills Township, MI (Sports Network) - Padraig Harrington, the reigning two-time British Open champion, finished off a four-un... ...Full Story

Poland routs China in men's handball (Olympics)

Beijing, China (Sports Network) - Poland rolled to a 33-19 victory over China on Sunday, the largest victory in handball competition thus far at th... ...Full Story

Andrade moves on in boxing, Molina bounced (Olympics)

Beijing, China (Sports Network) - Demetrius Andrade of the United States advanced in the Olympic boxing tournament Sunday, while countryman Javier ... ...Full Story

Curtis takes first after third round of PGA (PGA)

Bloomfield Hills Township, MI (Sports Network) - Ben Curtis, the 2003 British Open Champion, fired a two-under 68 Sunday morning to move ... ...Full Story

Toronto activates Wells from DL; options Mench (MLB)

Toronto, ON (Sports Network) - Toronto Blue Jays center fielder Vernon Wells was activated from the 15-day disabled list prior to the team's 4... ...Full Story

USA men's basketball dunks China (Olympics)

Beijing, China (Sports Network) - Dwyane Wade scored 19 points and the United States men's Olympic basketball team showed its power by throttling C... ...Full Story

Eagles release von Oelhoffen, sign rookie DT (NFL)

Bethlehem, PA (Sports Network) - The Philadelphia Eagles released defensive tackle Kimo von Oelhoffen on Sunday. ...Full Story

Ferguson: Real Madrid made one bid for Ronaldo (English Premiership)

Manchester, England (Sports Network) - Manchester United manager Sir Alex Ferguson has admitted that Real Madrid made one official offer f... ...Full Story

Harang activated off DL (MLB)

Cincinnati, OH (Sports Network) - The Cincinnati Reds activated Aaron Harang off the 15-day disabled list Sunday after the pitcher recover... ...Full Story

Jays' Rolen sits with sore shoulder (MLB)

Toronto, ON (Sports Network) - Toronto Blue Jays third baseman Scott Rolen was removed from Sunday's starting lineup prior to the team's 4... ...Full Story

USA women gymnasts second in qualifying round; Peszek hurt (Olympics)

Beijing, China (Sports Network) - The U.S. women's gymnastics team impressed during Sunday's qualification round at the Olympics, but the team was ... ...Full Story

Tigers OF Thames out (MLB)

Detroit, MI (Sports Network) - Detroit Tigers leftfielder Marcus Thames sat out Sunday's 6-1 win over the Oakland Athletics due to a s... ...Full Story

U.S. men win emotional volleyball match with Venezuela (Olympics)

Beijing, China (Sports Network) - The United States men's volleyball team surged to a big lead before beating Venezuela in five sets on Sunday, one... ...Full Story

U.S. women's field hockey draws with Argentina (Olympics)

Beijing, China (Sports Network) - The U.S. women's field hockey team returned to Olympic competition after a 12-year absence and had a 2-2 draw aga... ...Full Story

Olympic Daily News - Sunday, August 10 (Olympics)

Beijing, China (Sports Network) - The Star-Spangled Banner played over the loudspeakers early Sunday morning, long before Michael Phelps hit the su... ...Full Story

Wakefield sidelined by shoulder pain, to go on DL (MLB)

Chicago, IL (Sports Network) - The Boston Red Sox have decided to shut down starter Tim Wakefield for the next couple of weeks. ...Full Story

Rockies add Hernandez to roster for start against Padres (MLB)

Denver, CO (Sports Network) - The Colorado Rockies added pitcher Livan Hernandez to the active roster in time for a start against the... ...Full Story

White Sox place Contreras on DL (MLB)

Chicago, IL (Sports Network) - The Chicago White Sox placed pitcher Jose Contreras on the 15-day disabled list Sunday with a ruptured lef... ...Full Story

Brewers' Braun sits with bad back (MLB)

Milwaukee, WI (Sports Network) - Milwaukee Brewers star outfielder Ryan Braun was kept out of the starting lineup for Sunday's game against the ... ...Full Story

Olympic Daily Preview - Monday, August 11th (Olympics)

Beijing, China (Sports Network) - Michael Phelps, expected to challenge Mark Spitz's 36-year-old record of seven gold medals in one Olympics, will ... ...Full Story

White Sox acquire P Ramirez from Royals (MLB)

Chicago, IL (Sports Network) - The Chicago White Sox acquired pitcher Horacio Ramirez from the Kansas City Royals in exchange for mi... ...Full Story

Holmes triples the first (PGA)

Bloomfield Hills Township, MI (Sports Network) - J.B. Holmes triple-bogeyed the first hole of the final round Sunday and fell five shots behind ... ...Full Story

Bloomquist heads to DL (MLB)

Seattle, WA (Sports Network) - The Seattle Mariners placed infielder/outfielder Willie Bloomquist on the 15-day disabled list S... ...Full Story

Rays OF Crawford disabled (MLB)

Seattle, WA (Sports Network) - The Tampa Bay Rays placed outfielder Carl Crawford on the 15-day disabled list Sunday with a subluxation of... ...Full Story

Robertson stifles A's to help Tigers win series (MLB)

Detroit, MI (Sports Network) - Magglio Ordonez collected two hits and two RBI as Detroit mauled Oakland, 6-1, in the rubber match of a three-g... ...Full Story

Johnson, Uggla help Marlins salvage win against Mets (MLB)

Flushing, NY (Sports Network) - Josh Johnson tossed seven strong innings, and Dan Uggla doubled twice and knocked in three runs as the Flori... ...Full Story

Yanks send down Kennedy, bring up Traber (MLB)

Anaheim, CA (Sports Network) - The New York Yankees optioned pitcher Ian Kennedy to Triple-A Scranton/Wilkes-Barre on Sunday and recalled pit... ...Full Story

Houston pounds Reds to finish off sweep (MLB)

Cincinnati, OH (Sports Network) - Michael Bourn belted a three-run home run and finished with a career-high four RBI to lead the Houston Astro... ...Full Story

Diamondbacks' Hudson undergoes season-ending surgery (MLB)

Phoenix, AZ (Sports Network) - Arizona Diamondbacks second baseman Orlando Hudson will miss the rest of the season after having surgery on his ... ...Full Story

Kinsler helps Rangers topple Orioles in slugfest (MLB)

Baltimore, MD (Sports Network) - Ian Kinsler had a career-high five hits, including a home run, with three runs scored and three RBI, as... ...Full Story

Busch sweeps the road courses with Watkins Glen win (Nascar Nextel Cup)

Watkins Glen, NY (Sports Network) - Kyle Busch is now NASCAR's new "road- course king." Busch scored a season-sweep in the Sprint Cup series'... ...Full Story

ChiSox use three homers to edge BoSox (MLB)

Chicago, IL (Sports Network) - Carlos Quentin and Jim Thome each hit a two-run homer as Chicago rebounded from an early deficit to top Boston, 6... ...Full Story

Eagles G Andrews finally reports to camp (NFL)

Bethlehem, PA (Sports Network) - Pro Bowl guard Shawn Andrews arrived at Eagles training camp on Sunday, ending his depression-related absenc... ...Full Story

Kim wins third Duramed Futures Tour title of season (LPGA)

London, KY (Sports Network) - Mindy Kim eagled the par-five 18th Sunday to claim a one-stroke win at the Falls Auto Group Classic at the Cro... ...Full Story

Utley, Phils down sloppy Pirates (MLB)

Philadelphia, PA (Sports Network) - Chase Utley hit a two-run homer in the seventh inning and Carlos Ruiz finished with two hits, including a ... ...Full Story

Del Potro cruises past Roddick in L.A. final (ATP)

Los Angeles, CA (Sports Network) - Third-seeded Juan Martin Del Potro received little resistance from top-seed Andy Roddick, taking th... ...Full Story

Angel, Red Bulls earn important win over D.C. (MLS)

East Rutherford, NJ (Sports Network) - The New York Red Bulls earned their most important win so far this season, topping Eastern Conference r... ...Full Story

Angels' Figgins drives in game-winner to finish off sweep of Yanks (MLB)

Anaheim, CA (Sports Network) - Chone Figgins' single in the bottom of the ninth plated the game-winning run, as the Los Angeles Angels of Ana... ...Full Story

Giles leads San Diego slugfest in win over Rockies (MLB)

Denver, CO (Sports Network) - Brian Giles and Luke Carlin each drove in four runs and each hit one of San Diego's four homers as the Padre... ...Full Story

Webb wins MLB-leading 17th as D'Backs upend Braves (MLB)

Phoenix, AZ (Sports Network) - Brandon Webb became the first pitcher in the majors to get to 17 wins by leading the Arizona Diamondbacks over t... ...Full Story

Harrington wins second major in a row (PGA)

Bloomfield Hills Township, MI (Sports Network) - Padraig Harrington holed a gutsy 12-foot par save on the 72nd hole to win his second major i... ...Full Story

Mahut advances at Legg Mason Tennis Classic (ATP)

Washington, DC (Sports Network) - France's Nicolas Mahut overcame a first-set loss to beat American Wayne Odesnik in Sunday's first-round act... ...Full Story

Blumenherst downs Munoz for U.S. Women's Amateur title (USGA)

Eugene, OR (Sports Network) - Amanda Blumenherst grabbed her first lead on the 31st hole and held off Azahara Munoz for a 2 & 1 win at the 108t... ...Full Story

Steelers fill backup QB role by signing Leftwich (NFL)

Pittsburgh, PA (Sports Network) - Two days after losing backup quarterback Charlie Batch to a broken right collarbone in the team's first prese... ...Full Story

Giants register another comeback win over Dodgers (MLB)

San Francisco, CA (Sports Network) - Eugenio Velez's infield single plated Aaron Rowand, and the Giants scored twice in their last at-bat for ... ...Full Story

Piercy earns first win in Wichita (Nationwide Tour)

Wichita, KS (Sports Network) - Scott Piercy managed just an even-par 71 in the final round Sunday, but it was enough for a two-stroke win at t... ...Full Story

Jays' Rolen lands on DL with ailing shoulder (MLB)

Toronto, ON (Sports Network) - Toronto Blue Jays third baseman Scott Rolen was placed on the 15-day disabled list following Sunday's 4-0 l... ...Full Story

Browns WR Edwards visits hospital with foot injury (NFL)

Berea, OH (Sports Network) - Cleveland Browns wide receiver Braylon Edwards spent Saturday night in the hospital after receiving stitches in... ...Full Story

Rams CB King out for season (NFL)

Mequon, WI (Sports Network) - The St. Louis Rams have lost rookie cornerback Justin King for the season with a torn ligament in hi... ...Full Story

Cards' Carpenter leaves start early (MLB)

Chicago, IL (Sports Network) - St. Louis Cardinals starting pitcher Chris Carpenter left Sunday night's 6-2 loss to the Chicago Cubs with a... ...Full Story

Phelps makes 200 freestyle final (Olympics)

Beijing, China (Sports Network) - Michael Phelps qualified for the 200-meter freestyle final with the third-fastest time in the semifinals on Monda... ...Full Story

American Magnuson wins silver in 100 butterfly (Olympics)

Beijing, China (Sports Network) - American Christine Magnuson claimed a silver medal in the women's 100-meter butterfly on Monday. ...Full Story

Dempster pitches Cubs past Cardinals (MLB)

Chicago, IL (Sports Network) - Ryan Dempster gave the Cubs a quality start while Ronny Cedeno and Mark DeRosa knocked in a pair of runs ea... ...Full Story

Hoff narrowly misses gold in 400 freestyle (Olympics)

Beijing, China (Sports Network) - American Katie Hoff won a silver medal in the women's 400-meter freestyle on Monday, narrowly missing out on gold... ...Full Story

Niners sign LB Spikes (NFL)

Santa Clara, CA (Sports Network) - The San Francisco 49ers signed linebacker Takeo Spikes, the club announced Sunday. Terms of the dea... ...Full Story

Bindra wins shooting gold (Olympics)

Beijing, China (Sports Network) - Abhinav Bindra of India won the gold medal in the men's 10-meter air rifle competition on Monday at the Olympics.... ...Full Story

McCutcheon family releases letter (Olympics)

Beijing, China (Sports Network) - United States Olympic men's indoor volleyball coach Hugh McCutcheon and his wife, Elisabeth, a 2004 women's Olym... ...Full Story

Spanish cyclist Moreno kicked out of Games for doping (Olympics)

Beijing, China (Sports Network) - Spanish cyclist Maria Isabel Moreno was hit with the first doping violation of the Beijing Games after testing po... ...Full Story


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