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NCAA Football Preview - Texas A&M Aggies (NCAA Football I-A)

Philadelphia, PA (Sports Network) - 2007 SEASON IN REVIEW: Wins in their first three games, including a thrilling 47-45 overtime triumph over Fres... ...Full Story

Mets activate OF Church (MLB)

Flushing, NY (Sports Network) - The New York Mets activated outfielder Ryan Church from the 15-day disabled list on Friday. ...Full Story

West Brom signs Mallorca midfielder Valero (English Premiership)

West Bromwich, England (Sports Network) - West Bromwich Albion have completed the club record $8.7million signing of Mallorca midfielder Borja Val... ...Full Story

Jays' offense explodes in victory over Yankees (MLB)

Toronto, ON (Sports Network) - Roy Halladay was his usual dominant self on the mound and Marco Scutaro matched a career-high with four hits and... ...Full Story

Mets capitalize late to top Braves (MLB)

Flushing, NY (Sports Network) - Omar Infante's fielding blunder on Carlos Delgado's liner to left field in the bottom of the ninth inning br... ...Full Story

IOC wants investigation of Chinese gymnasts (Olympics)

Beijing, China (Sports Network) - The International Olympic Committee held a news conference Friday and encouraged the International Gymnastics Fed... ...Full Story

Twins edge Halos in 12 behind Baker, Span (MLB)

Anaheim, CA (Sports Network) - Denard Span had two hits and drove in the go- ahead run in the 12th inning, as the Minnesota Twins edged the L... ...Full Story

U.S. men to play for gold in volleyball (Olympics)

Beijing, China (Sports Network) - The United States men's indoor volleyball team won a thrilling five-set match against Russia on Friday to earn a ... ...Full Story

Smith, A's blank Mariners (MLB)

Seattle, WA (Sports Network) - Greg Smith hurled six shutout innings and the Oakland Athletics topped the Seattle Mariners 2-0 in the opener of a... ...Full Story

Korea beats Japan, reaches gold medal game unbeaten (Olympics)

Beijing, China (Sports Network) - Korea scored four runs in the eighth inning and beat Japan, 6-2, on Friday to reach the gold medal baseball game ... ...Full Story

USA's Clay still atop decathlon standings (Olympics)

Beijing, China (Sports Network) - Bryan Clay of the United States is still leading the men's decathlon at the Beijing Olympics with just two event... ...Full Story

Britain's Brabants takes gold in kayak 500m (Olympics)

Beijing, China (Sports Network) - Tim Brabants of Great Britain won gold in the men's kayak single 1,000 meters race Friday as the medal rounds in ... ...Full Story

Steven Lopez denied chance at 3rd taekwondo gold (Olympics)

Beijing, China (Sports Network) - American Steven Lopez was denied the chance to win his third Olympic gold medal in taekwondo when we was beaten F... ...Full Story

Wilder, pushed to bronze, lone US boxer to medal in Beijing (Olympics)

Beijing, China (Sports Network) - Italian Clemente Russo hammered Deontay Wilder in the semifinals of the heavyweight class on Friday, leaving the ... ...Full Story

Britain's Brabants takes gold in kayak 1,000m (Olympics)

Beijing, China (Sports Network) - Tim Brabants of Great Britain won gold in the men's kayak single 1,000 meters race Friday as the medal rounds in ... ...Full Story

Russia dominating team synchro swimming again (Olympics)

Beijing, China (Sports Network) - Russia's Anastasia Davydova and Anastasia Ermakova have bolstered their country to a decisive lead in the Olympic... ...Full Story

Blonska stripped of heptathlon silver medal (Olympics)

Beijing, China (Sports Network) - Ukrainian heptathlete Lyudmila Blonska was stripped of her Olympic silver medal because she tested positive for a... ...Full Story

Report: Giants kicker Tynes to undergo surgery (NFL)

Newark, NJ (Sports Network) - New York Giants kicker Lawrence Tynes will reportedly undergo exploratory surgery on his left knee. ...Full Story

Gymnastics federation asks China for more documents (Olympics)

Beijing, China (Sports Network) - Responding to a request from the International Olympic Committee, the International Gymnastics Federation said i... ...Full Story

Brazil blanks Belgium to claim bronze in men's soccer (Olympics)

Shanghai, China (Sports Network) - After an embarrassing 3-0 loss to Argentina in the semifinals, Brazil rebounded to claim the bronze medal in... ...Full Story

Brazil's Maggi takes gold in women's long jump (Olympics)

Beijing, China (Sports Network) - Maurren Higa Maggi of Brazil won gold in the women's long jump Friday at the Beijing Olympics, while Russia's Tat... ...Full Story

Schoneborn wins women's pentathlon (Olympics)

Beijing, China (Sports Network) - Lena Schoneborn of Germany won the gold medal in the women's Olympic modern pentathlon, finishing ahead of Great ... ...Full Story

Lopez denied chance at 3rd gold, settles for bronze (Olympics)

Beijing, China (Sports Network) - Steven Lopez fought his bronze medal match without knowing if an appeal concerning his quarterfinal loss had been... ...Full Story

Dibaba wins 5,000m for Ethiopia (Olympics)

Beijing, China (Sports Network) - Ethiopia's Tirunesh Dibaba won the gold medal in the women's 5,000 meters Friday night at the Beijing Olympics, m... ...Full Story

US men to play Hungary for water polo gold (Olympics)

Beijing, China (Sports Network) - The United States men have never won a gold medal in Olympic water polo. They'll get that opportunity on Sunday a... ...Full Story

Report: Merriman has ligament damage (NFL)

San Diego, CA (Sports Network) - San Diego Chargers linebacker Shawne Merriman reportedly has ligament damage in his left knee. ...Full Story

Big Sky dominates All-America Team with 18 picks (NCAA Football I-AA)

Philadelphia, PA (Sports Network) - Northern Arizona and Eastern Washington placed four players each on the preseason Sports Network All-America te... ...Full Story

Two teams headed in opposite directions (English Premiership)

London, England (Sports Network) - Arsenal and Fulham are both London-based clubs, but that is where the similarities end, something that ... ...Full Story

Cuba routs US, will play Korea for gold (Olympics)

Beijing, China (Sports Network) - Cuba's baseball team rolled to a 10-2 victory over the United States on Friday to set up a meeting with undefeate... ...Full Story

Russia win surprise gold in women's 4x100 (Olympics)

Beijing, China (Sports Network) - The Russian women's 400-meter relay team won a gold medal Friday night at the Beijing Olympics, taking advantage ... ...Full Story

Rangers ready to meet Aberdeen challenge (Scottish Premier League)

Aberdeen, Scotland (Sports Network) - When Rangers makes the trip to Pittodrie Stadium on Saturday to meet Aberdeen, they will be returning to... ...Full Story

Robinho hoping to make Chelsea switch (Spanish La Liga)

Madrid, Spain (Sports Network) - Robinho has taken a major step towards joining Chelsea after revealing it would be a dream to move to... ...Full Story

Spain to play for men's basketball gold medal (Olympics)

Beijing, China (Sports Network) - Pau Gasol scored 19 points and Rudy Fernandez added 18 to lead Spain into the Olympic gold medal game in men's b... ...Full Story

China's Zhou leads 10m platform prelims (Olympics)

Beijing, China (Sports Network) - China's Zhou Luxin qualified first in the preliminaries for the men's 10-meter platform on Friday night, continui... ...Full Story

Edu receives work permit, ready to join Rangers (Scottish Premier League)

Glasgow, Scotland (Sports Network) - Rangers have been given the green light to complete the signing of Maurice Edu after being granted a work ... ...Full Story

USA's Clay wins gold in decathlon (Olympics)

Beijing, China (Sports Network) - Bryan Clay of the United States claimed the title of World's Greatest Athlete by winning gold in the men's decath... ...Full Story

Kompany leaves Hamburg for Manchester City (German Bundesliga)

Hamburg, Germany (Sports Network) - Manchester City have completed the signing of Belgium international defender Vincent Kompany for an undisclose... ...Full Story

Sevilla's Kone set for long injury absence (Spanish La Liga)

Seville, Spain (Sports Network) - Sevilla's Ivory Coast striker Arouna Kone is set to miss most of the new season after suffering a serious knee in... ...Full Story

Maloney returns to Celtic from Aston Villa (Scottish Premier League)

Glasgow, Scotland (Sports Network) - Winger Shaun Maloney has completed his return to Celtic, penning a four-year contract with the Bhoys to sea... ...Full Story

French goalkeeper Frey retires from international competition (French Ligue 1)

Paris, France (Sports Network) - Fiorentina goalkeeper Sebastien Frey has retired from international football after growing frustrated ... ...Full Story

Bolt, Jamaica set world record in men's 4x100 (Olympics)

Beijing, China (Sports Network) - Jamaica's Usain Bolt earned a third gold medal and another world record as he completed his historic Beijing Game... ...Full Story

U.S. men to play Brazil for gold in volleyball (Olympics)

Beijing, China (Sports Network) - The United States men's indoor volleyball team won a thrilling five-set match against Russia on Friday to earn a ... ...Full Story

China sweeps medals in women's table tennis (Olympics)

Beijing, China (Sports Network) - Zhang Yining won the gold to lead a Chinese sweep of the medals in the women's table tennis singles on Friday at ... ...Full Story

Red Sox try to solve Blue Jays in Toronto (MLB)

(Sports Network) - The Boston Red Sox try for their first win in seven chances in Toronto this evening when they open a three-game series with the ... ...Full Story

Hosting Brewers begin set with Pirates (MLB)

(Sports Network) - The Milwaukee Brewers attempt to strengthen their standing in the National League playoff race when the postseason hopefuls star... ...Full Story

Remember me? Florida's Sanchez gets another crack at Diamondbacks (MLB)

(Sports Network) - Both Anibal Sanchez and his Florida Marlin teammates would love to see history repeat itself in tonight's opener of a key three-... ...Full Story

Australia's Hooker wins gold in pole vault (Olympics)

Beijing, China (Sports Network) - Steve Hooker earned Australia's first gold medal in track and field at the Beijing Games, winning the men's pole ... ...Full Story

Padres set to face another ace in Giants' Lincecum (MLB)

(Sports Network) - The struggling San Diego Padres won't be getting any favors from the division-rival San Francisco Giants when these two National... ...Full Story

Rockies send Hernandez to hill in opener with Reds (MLB)

(Sports Network) - The Livan Hernandez experiment continues into its third phase tonight, when the Colorado Rockies host the Cincinnati Reds in the... ...Full Story

Rays aim to rebound against run-rampant White Sox (MLB)

(Sports Network) - The Rays got a taste of what it is like to be the best of the best. Tampa Bay will try to get back to the top of the mou... ...Full Story

Carmona leads Tribe into Lone Star State (MLB)

(Sports Network) - Hard-throwing right-hander Fausto Carmona makes his sixth start since returning from the disabled list tonight, when th... ...Full Story

Royals open series with visiting Tigers (MLB)

(Sports Network) - The Kansas City Royals try to avoid their sixth straight loss this evening when they open a three-game set with the Detro... ...Full Story

Angels send Saunders to hill vs. Minnesota (MLB)

(Sports Network) - Joe Saunders' current career year began with a dominating win over Minnesota. The emerging ace will try to do it again and ... ...Full Story

Mussina tries again to bail out Yanks in opener with O's (MLB)

(Sports Network) - Mike Mussina takes aim at his 17th win of the season as the New York Yankees try to avoid dropping further behind in the Ameri... ...Full Story

Dodgers head east for key series with Phillies (MLB)

(Sports Network) - Future Hall of Fame pitcher Greg Maddux will kick off his second stint with the Los Angeles Dodgers tonight, when they open... ...Full Story

Mets host Astros, aim to keep up 'Amazin run (MLB)

(Sports Network) - With pennant races heating up during the latter stages of the regular season, there is no better time than now for New Yor... ...Full Story

Wainwright to return for Cards against reeling Braves (MLB)

(Sports Network) - Opening Day starter Adam Wainwright returns to the mound for the first time since early June tonight, when the St. Louis Card... ...Full Story

Ginobili leaves Argentina-USA semifinal (Olympics)

Beijing, China (Sports Network) - Argentine star Manu Ginobili, the team's leading scorer, left Friday's men's basketball Olympic semifinal against... ...Full Story

Cubs host Nationals in matchup of first and worst (MLB)

(Sports Network) - The National League Central-leading Chicago Cubs continue their homestand against inferior opponents today, when the ... ...Full Story

Netherlands wins gold in women's field hockey (Olympics)

Beijing, China (Sports Network) - The Netherlands won its first field hockey gold medal in 24 years on Friday with a 2-0 victory over China in the ... ...Full Story

Nuggets bring back Smith (NBA)

Denver, CO (Sports Network) - The Denver Nuggets re-signed restricted free agent swingman J.R. Smith on Friday. ...Full Story

Mets host Astros, aim to keep up Amazin' run (MLB)

(Sports Network) - With pennant races heating up during the latter stages of the regular season, there is no better time than now for New Yor... ...Full Story

Kanaeva on track for gold in rhythmic gymnastics (Olympics)

Beijing, China (Sports Network) - Evgeniya Kanaeva of Russia is on track to win her first Olympic gold medal in rhythmic gymnastics as she holds th... ...Full Story

White Sox keep piling on wins (MLB)

(Sports Network) - It seems no matter how well the Chicago White Sox play, they can't quite shake those "piranhas" manager Ozzie Guillen calls the ... ...Full Story

France beats Croatia in handball semis, to meet Iceland (Olympics)

Beijing, China (Sports Network) - France knocked off 2004 gold medalist Croatia in the men's handball semifinals on Friday, setting up a meeting wi... ...Full Story

Gold one win away for USA men's basketball (Olympics)

Beijing, China (Sports Network) - One win away from redemption. ...Full Story

Celtics sign Darius Miles (NBA)

Boston, MA (Sports Network) - The Boston Celtics signed oft-injured free agent forward Darius Miles on Friday. Per team policy, terms of the dea... ...Full Story

Bolt, Jamaica run golden relay; USA's Clay wins decathlon (Olympics)

Beijing, China (Sports Network) - It was the last chance to see Usain Bolt run at the Beijing Olympics and Jamaica's superstar sprinter didn't disa... ...Full Story

Edu's move to Glasgow Rangers official (MLS)

Toronto, ON (Sports Network) - The transfer of Toronto FC midfielder Maurice Edu to Glasgow Rangers of the Scottish Premier League has been comp... ...Full Story

Orioles bring up Liz (MLB)

Baltimore, MD (Sports Network) - The Baltimore Orioles recalled pitcher Radhames Liz from Triple-A Norfolk to start Friday's contest with th... ...Full Story

Olympic Daily News - Friday, August 22 (Olympics)

Beijing, China (Sports Network) - One win away from redemption. ...Full Story

Big 12 - Will it be an Oklahoma-Missouri rematch? (NCAA Football I-A)

Philadelphia, PA (Sports Network) - The Missouri Tigers were the number one team in the country at the end of the regular season, but Oklahoma poun... ...Full Story

Wozniacki reaches Pilot Pen final (WTA)

New Haven, CT (Sports Network) - Rising Dane Caroline Wozniacki was an upset semifinal winner Friday at the $600,000 Pilot Pen Tennis event,... ...Full Story

USA, Australia go for the gold in women's final (Olympics)

Beijing, China (Sports Network) - The U.S. women's basketball team attempts to win its sixth gold medal in Olympic competition, as Australia again... ...Full Story

Clarke among three leaders at KLM Open (PGA European)

Zandvoort, Netherlands (Sports Network) - Darren Clarke fired a six-under 64 on Friday to share lead with Robert Rock and Alexander Noren at ... ...Full Story

Olympic Daily Preview - Saturday, August 23rd (Olympics)

Beijing, China (Sports Network) - Saturday marks the final full day of track and field competition at the Beijing Olympics with a total of seven go... ...Full Story

QB Edwards out for Bills preseason game against Colts (NFL)

Orchard Park, NY (Sports Network) - Bills starting quarterback Trent Edwards will sit out Buffalo's preseason game at Indianapolis on Sunday due... ...Full Story

Fish swims into second straight Pilot Pen final (ATP)

New Haven, CT (Sports Network) - For the second time in two years, American Mardy Fish will play in the final at the $708,000 Pilot Pen Tennis ... ...Full Story

Wizards, Hoops searching for consistency (MLS)

Kansas City, KS (Sports Network) - FC Dallas hits the road when it travels to take on the Kansas City Wizards in Major League Soccer ... ...Full Story

Revs aim to extend Eastern lead at Toronto (MLS)

Toronto, ON (Sports Network) - The New England Revolution will aim to extend their lead in Major League Soccer's Eastern Conference table when t... ...Full Story

D.C., Colorado battle for positioning in respective conferences (MLS)

Washington, D.C. (Sports Network) - D.C. United hosts the Colorado Rapids on Saturday in a Major League Soccer match between two clubs despe... ...Full Story

Second-place clubs square off at Crew Stadium (MLS)

Columbus, OH (Sports Network) - Real Salt Lake travels to Columbus to take on the Crew in Major League Soccer action between two second-place... ...Full Story

'Quakes want to shake up West vs. Chivas USA (MLS)

Carson, CA (Sports Network) - San Jose coach Frank Yallop was just trying to be realistic after last weekend's 4-0 win over New England when he sai... ...Full Story

Safarova, Peng land in Forest Hills final (WTA)

Forest Hills, NY (Sports Network) - Czech Lucie Safarova and Chinese Shuai Peng will square off in Saturday's final at the $74,800 Fo... ...Full Story

Pirates bring Mientkiewicz back from bereavement list (MLB)

Milwaukee, WI (Sports Network) - The Pittsburgh Pirates reinstated first baseman Doug Mientkiewicz from the bereavement list on Friday. ...Full Story

Houston, New York aim to extend respective winning streaks (MLS)

East Rutherford, NJ (Sports Network) - The Houston Dynamo will be going for their fifth straight Major League Soccer win when they travel to t... ...Full Story

RSL acquires Johnson from Fire for draft picks (MLS)

Salt Lake City, UT (Sports Network) - Real Salt Lake acquired 21-year-old forward Will Johnson from the Chicago Fire in exchange for c... ...Full Story

Rangers get Blalock back (MLB)

Arlington, TX (Sports Network) - The Texas Rangers reinstated Hank Blalock from the 15-day disabled list Friday after the ... ...Full Story

Spurs welcome back Finley (NBA)

San Antonio, TX (Sports Network) - The San Antonio Spurs re-signed guard Michael Finley on Friday. Per team policy, terms were not disclosed.... ...Full Story

Edwards takes the pole for Bristol Cup race (Nascar Nextel Cup)

Brooklyn, MI (Sports Network) - Carl Edwards' winning momentum during the month of August continued Friday as he captured the pole for the S... ...Full Story

Blue Jays place OF Wilkerson on DL (MLB)

Toronto, ON (Sports Network) - The Toronto Blue Jays placed outfielder Brad Wilkerson on the 15-day disabled list Friday with lower back spasms.... ...Full Story

Rockies' Podsednik set to return (MLB)

Denver, CO (Sports Network) - The Colorado Rockies activated outfielder Scott Podsednik from the 15-day disabled list on Friday. ...Full Story


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