Football union chief Gene Upshaw dies at 63 |
| | | Gene Upshaw, the Hall of Fame guard who as union head helped get NFL players free agency and the riches that came with it, has died. He was 63. | | From The Washington Times | Add a commentary | Report abuse | | [+] All articles |
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Iraq, China to ink Ahdab oil deal next week |
| | | Iraq and China will sign a deal next week to develop the Ahdab oil field, restoring an agreement that was canceled after the 2003 U.S.-led invasion, an Iraqi spokesman said Thursday. | | From Boston Globe | Add a commentary | Report abuse | | [+] All articles |
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Homers by Hernandez, Mora lift Orioles over Boston |
| | | Ramon Hernandez and Melvin Mora hit three-run homers, and the Baltimore Orioles overcame an early deficit to beat the Boston Red Sox 11-6 Wednesday night and avoid a three-game sweep. | | From The Washington Times | Add a commentary | Report abuse | | [+] All articles |
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Angels beat Rays to regain best record in AL |
| | | Given a final chance to extend his hitting streak to 23 games, Garret Anderson delivered for the Los Angeles Angels with a ninth-inning infield single that drove in the winning run in a 5-4 victory over the Tampa Bay Rays on Wednesday night. | | From The Washington Times | Add a commentary | Report abuse | | [+] All articles |
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Pelfrey's 1st complete game leads Mets over Braves |
| | | Mike Pelfrey pitched a three-hitter for his first career complete game and David Wright homered to lead the New York Mets past the sloppy Atlanta Braves, 6-3 on Wednesday night. | | From The Washington Times | Add a commentary | Report abuse | | [+] All articles |
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China's Xue, Zhang win bronze in beach volleyball |
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IOC chides Bolt for lack of respect to rivals |
| | | IOC president Jacques Rogge criticized Jamaican sprinter Usain Bolt on Thursday for showing a lack of respect to other competitors after his record-breaking gold medal performances in the 100 and 200 meters. | | From The Washington Times | Add a commentary | Report abuse | | [+] All articles |
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Gay, Lauryn Williams to anchor US 400 relay teams |
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US softball team denied gold, loses 3-1 to Japan |
| | | Losing for the first time since 2000, the U.S. softball team was denied a chance for a fourth straight gold medal Thursday, beaten 3-1 by Japan in the sport's last appearance in the Olympics for at least eight years _ and maybe for good. | | From The Washington Times | Add a commentary | Report abuse | | [+] All articles |
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Dropped baton drops US from 400 relay |
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US beats Brazil 1-0 for women's soccer gold medal |
| | | Outplayed and undermanned for most of the night, the Americans got the only shot they needed. Olympic champions, once again. Carli Lloyd scored in the sixth minute of overtime Thursday night, Hope Solo bailed out her teammates time and again, and the United States beat Brazil 1-0 to win the gold medal in women's soccer for a third time in four Olympics. As the final whistle sounded, the Americans charged across the field, hugging anyone in sight. Someone handed out flags, and several players took off, running. | | From The Washington Times | Add a commentary | Report abuse | | [+] All articles |
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Kaniskina wins women's 20-km walk gold medal |
| | | Olga Kaniskina of Russia has won the women's 20-kilometer race walk gold medal in a dominating start-to-finish performance in wet conditions at the Beijing Olympics. | | From The Washington Times | Add a commentary | Report abuse | | [+] All articles |
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Myers' shutout sends Nats to 12th straight loss |
| | | Brett Myers tossed a nine-hitter for his first shutout in four years and the Philadelphia Phillies beat Washington 4-0 on Wednesday night, handing the Nationals their 12th straight loss. | | From The Washington Times | Add a commentary | Report abuse | | [+] All articles |
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Gutierrez's homer helps Indians rally past Royals |
| | | Franklin Gutierrez hit a three-run homer in a five-run eighth inning, and the Cleveland Indians rallied to defeat the Kansas City Royals 8-5 on Wednesday night. | | From The Washington Times | Add a commentary | Report abuse | | [+] All articles |
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Czech athlete sets modern pentathlon shooting mark |
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Spain wins gold in sailing's Tornado class |
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Taymazov repeat freestyle 120 kg gold medalist |
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Four team jumping horses suspended for doping |
| | | Four horses in the Olympic equestrian team jumping competition, including one from Norway's bronze-medal team, have been provisionally suspended after testing positive for a banned pain reliever. | | From The Washington Times | Add a commentary | Report abuse | | [+] All articles |
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Australia beats Hungary 12-11 in bronze shootout |
| | | Goalkeeper Emma Knox blocked Rita Dravucz's penalty shot, the final one of a shootout, to give Australia a 12-11 victory over Hungary Thursday in the bronze medal match in women's Olympic water polo. | | From The Washington Times | Add a commentary | Report abuse | | [+] All articles |
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Zambrano finally gets 13th win, Cubs nip Reds 3-2 |
| | | Carlos Zambrano earned his 13th victory on the fourth try and also homered Thursday to lift the Chicago Cubs to a 3-2 victory over the Cincinnati Reds | | From The Washington Times | Add a commentary | Report abuse | | [+] All articles |
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