Archive for August 16th, 2008

IOC confirms Greek sprinter’s positive dope test

Saturday, August 16th, 2008

Fani Halkia, the reigning Olympic champion in the women’s 400-meter hurdles, told reporters she was “shocked” to learn she had tested positive for the banned substance methyltrienolone and would be unable to defend her gold medal.

Marlins slow down road-warrior Cubs with slim win

Saturday, August 16th, 2008

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Phelps Achieves Perfection With a Little Help From His Friends [Beijing Olympics 2008]

Saturday, August 16th, 2008

Michael Phelps has just made history by eclipsing Mark Spitz’s record of seven gold medals in a single Olympics with a win in the 4×100 medley relay in Beijing. Phelps maintained a small lead…

Vikings lose QB Jackson to injury, hold off Ravens

Saturday, August 16th, 2008

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In Case You Missed It… LOST @ Comic Con

Saturday, August 16th, 2008

There are no shortage of videos from the LOST panel at Comic Con 2008… although some seem to be getting pulled down from YouTube. Here are a selection of a few: Official LOST video podcast from Comic Con Attendee video…

Phelps Wins Eighth Gold Medal

Saturday, August 16th, 2008

American swimmer Michael Phelps earned his unprecedented eighth Olympic gold medal of the 2008 Olympics as he swam the butterfly leg of the Americans’ world-record win in the 4×100m medley relay.

Walsh, May-Treanor beat Brazil, reach final four

Saturday, August 16th, 2008

Athens gold medalists Kerri Walsh and Misty May-Treanor are in the beach volleyball semifinals.

Top recruit Delle Donne leaves UConn program

Saturday, August 16th, 2008

Elena Delle Donne, who was the top-rated women’s basketball player in the 2008 recruiting class, has decided not to attend Connecticut, the school announced Saturday.

Angels’ Lackey moves to 10-2 with help of K-Rod

Saturday, August 16th, 2008

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U.S. men humble previously unbeaten Spain

Saturday, August 16th, 2008

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Justice Dept. Wants Police to Spy on Americans

Saturday, August 16th, 2008

The Department of Justice may change guidelines to make it easier for state and local police to collect and share sensitive data about Americans. “It turns police officers into spies on behalf of the federal government,” said Michael German, policy counsel for the ACLU.

Cubs visit Marlins, seek 10th road win in row

Saturday, August 16th, 2008

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