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8 badminton players kicked out for losing intentionally
Associated Press London Eight badminton players at the London Olympics were kicked out of
Scott more certain than ever
Associated Press Akron There’s no silver claret jug for Adam Scott, only a silver lining. For
Dawson was Steelers’ center of attention
Associated Press When Dermontti Dawson looks around at his fellow inductees for the Hall of Fame’s
US wins first Olympic gymnastics title since ’96
One by one, the Americans thundered down the runway, soared high above the vault and slammed into the mat. Boom! Boom! Boom!
Phelps sets record with 19th medal
Michael Phelps lingered on the blocks, not wanting to make another shocking blunder. The 19th medal was his. All he had to do was avoid a DQ, then set off on what amounted to four victory laps.
Olympics awash in Twitter
Associated Press LONDON It’s amazing how much trouble can be stirred up in 140 characters.
Clacko’s role: Making announcers geniuses
Phil Clacko has been around sports all his life, officiating high school football, basketball, baseball, softball and volleyball for four decades.
PSU tailback bolts to USC
Associated Press STATE COLLEGE, Pa. Top tailback Silas Redd has bolted Penn State for Southern
Cubs get first hit in eighth in Pirates win; Tribe falls
Associated Press CHICAGO A.J. Burnett pitched a one-hitter, Neil Walker drove in five runs and
Haley lighting up Roethlisberger’s eyes
Time will tell how the relationship between Todd Haley and quarterback Ben Roethlisberger will evolve. But for now, the Pittsburgh Steelers offensive coordinator is making his quarterback’s eyes light up.
Pirates acquire Qualls
Associated Press The Pittsburgh Pirates made two deals before Tuesday’s trade deadline. The
USA swimmers Franklin, Grevers golden
Missy Franklin stared out on the horde of reporters, suddenly sounding very much like a high school senior-to-be.
Cubs blast Buccos
Anthony Rizzo and Starlin Castro homered during a nine-run fifth inning and the Chicago Cubs routed the Pittsburgh Pirates 14-4 Monday night in their highest-scoring game of the season.
Redman has come a long way for Steelers
Associated Press Latrobe, PA. Now that he’s become their starting running back, Pittsburgh Steelers coaches can laugh about how Isaac Redman tanked in his first impression during an NFL training camp.
Chinese male gymnasts cruise to second-straight title; USA flops
Associated Press LONDON Their closest rivals were still on the floor competing when the Chinese