RSS FeedsPublished Date: July 23, 2008
BILL PLASCHKE
The Dodger Stadium elevator operator lost a leg to diabetes in 2006, but he plans to be back on the job before season's end. The Dodgers will be thrilled to have him back, but not as thrilled as he is
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GYMNASTICS
Former Olympian says Martha Karolyi, now U.S. team coordinator, once slammed her face into a phone and Bela berated her about her weight.NEWSWIRE
Asafa Powell took on the world's fastest man with every intention of beating him to the finish line. Usain Bolt just couldn't catch up in time.OLYMPIC BASKETBALL
The Miami Heat star says the squad four years ago didn't have the right chemistry to win gold. As for this year's team, 'We are getting along so well.'BASKETBALL
Tyler Honeycutt and other high school basketball players find themselves under the watchful eye of college coaches at the Adidas Super 64 tournament.ANGELS
Angels starter Jered Weaver is pulled after three innings because of back problem, but the bullpen tag team of Darren Oliver, Jose Arredondo, Scot Shields and Francisco Rodriguez blanks Cleveland.MORNING BRIEFING
The competition between the two universities even extends to dimensions of stadium video boards, with Oregon taking the lead with its new one at Autzen Stadium.NFL
Asante Samuel is with the Philadelphia Eagles and Donte Stallworth is with the Cleveland Browns. Those are just two of the familiar faces in new places this season.COLORADO 10, DODGERS 1
The 20-year-old left-hander gives up five runs and 10 hits in three-plus innings in 10-1 loss to the Rockies.DODGERS FYI
The outfielder, who sprained a ligament in his left knee four weeks ago, is set to begin a rehabilitation assignment in Las Vegas.SPARKS 84, DETROIT 81
Rookie is ejected after bench-clearing skirmish that began when she got tangled up with Detroit's Plenette Pierson. Shock assistant coach Rick Mahorn is also ejected for pushing Sparks' Lisa Leslie.TENNIS
She decides not to play in the tournament at Home Depot Center because of a knee injury and will focus on getting ready for the Olympics and U.S. Open.ANGELS FYI
He and pitching coach look at video of at-bats in which he was dominant, to try to figure out how he can recapture his form after his struggles this season.OLYMPIC GYMNASTICS
USA Gymnastics is working with Chinese authorities to clear up the visa problems for the three alternates before the Games begin.The agency isn't concerned so much with what happens in the gyms, but what is going on at the casinos and hotel rooms with prospective college athletes.AL RESULTS
He gives up two runs and five hits in 71/3 innings in a 4-2 road victory.CYCLING
A review of what happened Tuesday:AROUND THE NFL
The defensive end reaches deal through 2014 valued at about $43 million, paying him a guaranteed $17.5 million in signing and roster bonuses.NL RESULTS
Keppinger's one-out double in the 11th inning wins game for Cincinnati.GAME OF THE DAY
NEW YORK -- Bobby Abreu hit a go-ahead homer in the sixth inning and drove in three runs, leading the surging New York Yankees past the Minnesota Twins, 8-2, on Tuesday night, their ninth consecutive victory at home.NL GAME OF THE DAY
With Billy Wagner unavailable, Mets' bullpen can't hold three-run lead in the ninth inning.CYCLING
It is expected to be announced today that the race will begin Feb. 14 in Sacramento and end Feb. 22 in Escondido -- the first time in its four-year existence that the race will make it so far south. |
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