Jury finds O.J. Simpson guilty on all charges
October 4, 2008
By LINDA DEUTSCH LAS VEGAS (AP) — O.J. Simpson has been found guilty on all charges in the gunpoint robbery of two sports memorabilia dealers in a Las Vegas casino hotel room more than a year ago. Simpson faces up to life in prison. THIS IS A BREAKING NEWS UPDATE. Check back soon for further information. AP’s earlier [...]
US ousted from Davis Cup as Nadal beats Roddick - AP
September 21, 2008
By PAUL LOGOTHETIS, AP Sports Writer MADRID, Spain - The U.S. reign as Davis Cup champion ended Sunday, with an ailing Rafael Nadal beating Andy Roddick in a straight-sets victory that sent Spain to the final for the sixth time. The top-ranked player won 6-4, 6-0, 6-4 on a clay court at the Las Ventas bullfighting arena, [...]
Wow! Americans actually lead at Ryder Cup
September 19, 2008
By PAUL NEWBERRY, AP National Writer 22 minutes ago LOUISVILLE, Ky. - Boo Weekley stomped around as though it was a football game. Anthony Kim must have set a record for high-fives. Justin Leonard rekindled memories of Brookline. The Americans found themselves in an unusual position Friday: leading the Ryder Cup. A pumped-up U.S. team — with Weekley [...]
Olympic girl seen but not heard
August 12, 2008
BEIJING, China (CNN) — A little girl and her song captivated millions of viewers during the opening ceremony of the Beijing Olympics. But what they saw was not what they heard. Lin Miaoke was the darling of the Olympic opening ceremony, but it turns out she was lip-syncing. var CNN_ArticleChanger = new CNN_imageChanger('cnnImgChngr','/2008/WORLD/asiapcf/08/12/oly.kids/imgChng/p1-0.init.exclude.html',1,1); //CNN.imageChanger.load('cnnImgChngr','imgChng/p1-0.exclude.html'); Games organizers confirm that Lin [...]
Loss by Top Flyweight Sends U.S. Boxers Reeling
August 12, 2008
Rick Bowme/Associated Press The United States’s medal hopeful Rau’shee Warren is seen in his corner during a men’s flyweight 51 kg preliminary boxing match Tuesday. By BEN SHPIGEL Published: August 12, 2008 BEIJING — The United States sent nine boxers to the Olympics. After four days of competition, five remain. There are a few viable medal contenders within that [...]
Villa claim Barry stays, despite Reds interest
July 30, 2008
Aston Villa skipper Gareth Barry - a target for Liverpool throughout the summer - is to remain with the midlands club. The England midfielder had set his heart on making the move to Anfield and linking up with his close friend Steven Gerrard in the centre of the park. But Villa have announced the 27-year-old [...]
Bears shouldn’t overpay Hester
July 30, 2008
Bears shouldn’t overpay Hester With a contract extension given to linebacker Brian Urlacher, the Chicago Bears looked to be all set as training camp opened. Not so, return ace Devin Hester became the lead story as camp opened by not showing up because he felt he was worth much more than the $445,000 Bears are scheduled [...]
Lackey just misses no-no; Halos cruise
July 29, 2008
BOSTON — John Lackey, hours after the Angels acquired slugger Mark Teixeira, came within two outs of pitching the eighth no-hitter in franchise history on Tuesday night at Fenway Park. Dustin Pedroia broke up his bid with a line-drive single to left, and Lackey lost his shutout on Kevin Youkilis’ two-run homer, settling for a [...]
Transactions
July 29, 2008
Tue, July 29 Atlanta signs Maurice Evans. Minnesota re-signs Ryan Gomes. New York waives Taurean Green and Bobby Jones. Orlando waives James Augustine. Mon, July 28 Minnesota re-signs Ryan Gomes. L.A. Clippers sign Ricky Davis. Golden State re-signs Andris Biedrins. L.A. Lakers re-sign Sasha Vujacic. Philadelphia signs Royal Ivey. Toronto signs Will Solomon. Denver acquires Renaldo Balkman and cash considerations from New York in exchange for Taurean Green, Bobby [...]
MLB: Cincinnati 3, San Diego 2
May 24, 2008
SAN DIEGO, May 24 (UPI) — Adam Dunn hit a leadoff homer in the ninth Friday, boosting the Cincinnati Reds to a 3-2 victory over San Diego. Trevor Hoffman (0-3) came into the game for the Padres in a tie game and served up a 3-1 pitch to Dunn that the slugger deposited into the right [...]
