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Cabrera climbs into contention at PGA The Associated Press - 1 hour ago BLOOMFIELD TOWNSHIP, Mich. (AP) - Former US Open champion Angel Cabrera is trying to prove he's not a one-weekend wonder when it comes to major championships. Video: Karlsson, J. Singh Enjoy Early PGA Success AssociatedPress Mickelson Bounces Back After Opening With a Pair of Bogeys New York Times USA Today - International Herald Tribune - Boston Globe - San Francisco Chronicle all 1,863 news articles

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How Long Will GE Hang On to NBC? BusinessWeek - 1 hour ago by Jon Fine The Beijing Olympics are finally upon us, and from Aug. 8-24 viewers will see the NBC peacock in full preen. An orgy of 3600 hours of programming will be dished out on NBC itself, on its five sibling cable channels, and, of course, ... NBC: All Olympics, all the time CNN NBC's marathon coverage of Olympics start tonight The Plain Dealer - cleveland.com Minneapolis Star Tribune - Los Angeles Times - The Industry Standard - Houston Chronicle all 579 news articles

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China welcomes the Olympics with fireworks “ and wedding bells Christian Science Monitor - 2 hours ago Thousands of couples got married and gave birth on 8/8/08 because the number symbolizes prosperity. The Beijing Games, which open Friday, were also timed to the lucky date. 17000 Choose an Anniversary to Remember New York Times Beijing couples rush to tie knot on lucky 08-08-08 The Associated Press Press Trust of India - CNN - Boston Globe - Los Angeles Times all 251 news articles

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Angels host Yanks on FOX on Saturday MLB.com - 1 hour ago By Rhett Bollinger / MLB.com ANAHEIM -- After being nearly unhittable in his first 10 starts of the season, Angels right-hander John Lackey has slowly started to fall back to earth. Yankees begin tough series in Anaheim Sports Network begins at: 10:05 PM ET USA Today SBR Forum - ESPN - New York Times - FOXSports.com all 140 news articles

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Giles to block deal, wants to remain with Padres ESPN - 31 minutes ago By Buster Olney With less than an hour to go before a 1:30 pm ET deadline, it appears Brian Giles will remain with the San Diego Padres. SD's Brian Giles may agree to waive hello Boston Herald Red Sox put in claim on Giles Boston Globe MLB.com - Hartford Courant - Providence Eyewitness News - FOXSports.com all 59 news articles

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Sunday's battle of the Sox on TBS MLB.com - 1 hour ago By David Just / MLB.com CHICAGO -- Red Sox hurler Clay Buchholz has struggled for the majority of his 2008 campaign, and facing the White Sox at US Cellular Field won't be an easy assignment for the young starter on Sunday in the TBS Game of the Week ... begins at: 8:11 PM ET USA Today American League Preview from The Sports Network Sports Network Providence Eyewitness News - Chicago Tribune - Hartford Courant - Covers all 53 news articles

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Knocked Out of Olympics, Russell Deals With Disappointment Washington Post - 2 hours ago By Les Carpenter BEIJING, Aug. 8 -- His Olympic dream over before it even began, boxer Gary Russell sat on his mother Lawan's lap Friday afternoon, shaking his head and staring at the floor. Trying to Make Weight, US Boxer Collapses New York Times US boxer Russell's Olympic dream collapses after he does 13WHAM-TV Los Angeles Times - Sports Network - SI.com - Business Gazette all 304 news articles

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Tibetans exiles in India protest Beijing Olympics The Associated Press - 1 hour ago NEW DELHI (AP) - More than a thousand Tibetan exiles held protests in pouring rain Friday in New Delhi, chanting anti-China slogans and demanding freedom for Tibet hours ahead of the opening ceremony of the Beijing Olympics. Protesters try to turn spotlight from Games to human rights International Herald Tribune Pro-Tibet demonstration in Chicago ABC7Chicago.com Chicago Tribune - istockAnalyst.com - USA Today - CNN International all 1,075 news articles

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Ibanez leads M's against Rays Sports Network - 2 hours ago (Sports Network) - Few people have enjoyed playing baseball in Seattle this year. Raul Ibanez is one of them. Ibanez has been on a torrid run over his club's current homestand and will try to lead the Mariners to another victory over the American ... begins at: 10:10 PM ET USA Today Raul's homer rocks Rays in ninth Seattle Post Intelligencer MLB.com - Most Valuable Network - Tampa Tribune - International Herald Tribune all 315 news articles

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Braves' Campillo hopes to keep Diamondbacks' bats in check Sports Network - 2 hours ago (Sports Network) - The Arizona Diamondbacks' struggling offense gets to face one of the National League's hottest pitchers when the current National League West leaders continue a four-game series with the Atlanta Braves tonight at Chase Field. begins at: 9:40 PM ET USA Today Morton, Braves beat Diamondbacks Atlanta Journal Constitution AHN - Los Angeles Times - Seattle Post Intelligencer - The Chattanoogan all 273 news articles

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Reds, Astros resume series in Cincy Sports Network - 2 hours ago (Sports Network) - Two pitchers with seven wins and double-digit losses get together tonight at Great American Ball Park, where the Houston Astros play the Cincinnati Reds in the second test of a four-game series between National League Central ... begins at: 7:10 PM ET USA Today Oswalt, Astros give Reds heartache in 7-4 win Houston Chronicle The Canadian Press - MLB.com - Offshore Insiders - Springfield News Sun all 265 news articles

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Beijing puts on a show for the world Detroit Free Press - 4 hours ago By DAVID CRARY ¢ AP Writer ¢ August 8, 2008 BEIJING - China commandeered the world stage Friday, celebrating its first-time role as Olympic host with a stunning display of pageantry and pyrotechnics to open a Summer Games unrivaled for its mix of ... AP Top News at 12:37 pm EDT The Associated Press In pictures: China strides onto Olympic stage MLive.com China Daily - St. Louis Post-Dispatch all 587 news articles

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US Olympian Lopez Lomong's great escape Los Angeles Times - 1 hour ago We've heard it before, but not from the US flag-bearer himself. His is a gripping tale like no other. BEIJING -- By now, if you've paid attention at all, you will be up to speed on the story of Lopez Lomong, United States Olympic 1500-meter runner and ... Former 'Lost Boy' leads US team as Beijing welcomes the world to China New York Daily News Hope for freedom never flags Denver Post Washington Post - USA Today - ESPN - New York Times all 724 news articles

AP - David Wright has always been the one of the players who run from the dugout, hop around anxiously behind home plate, then pile on a teammate after he's come through with a winning hit.

AFP - Sir Alex Ferguson said Friday he was confident Portuguese star Cristiano Ronaldo will remain with Manchester United for longer than a single season.

AFP - Andy Roddick stepped up his US Open preparation while his rivals got in final training for the Olympics as the Beijing absentee advanced at the Los Angeles Classic late Thursday.

AP - Stepping down from the dais after a news conference where he didn't shed a single tear, Brett Favre squeezed the green No. 4 jersey in his hands. Before the door to New York's locker room was shut, the Jets' new quarterback was asked one final question. "Brett, is this a one-year commitment?" he was asked. "We'll see," Favre said. Goodbye, Green Bay. Hello, Gotham.

AP - Tiger Woods isn't even playing in the PGA Championship, yet still provided some much-needed inspiration for co-leader Robert Karlsson.