Archive for August 23rd, 2008
Simply dominant: U.S. men’s basketball team to play for gold after off night still produces 20-point win
BEIJING — The Olympic title is vacant once again. The climb back to the top of world basketball is almost over for the U.S. men’s team. Friday’s 101-81 U.S. victory over defending gold medalist Argentina was a last bit of sweet revenge for the U.S. men, who will face Spain in Sunday’s […]
Relay win gives Bolt third gold and third world record
BEIJING — Usain Bolt loves the cameras, the cameras love Usain Bolt, and when they connected during his third victory lap of these Olympics, he smiled that infectious smile and raised three fingers. As in: 3-for-3-for-3. As in: three events, three gold medals, […]
Carmona solid as Indians hold on to beat Rangers
ARLINGTON, Texas — Fausto Carmona was able to put his last start against the Texas Rangers behind him. The big right-hander pitched six strong innings and the Indians continued their late-season surge with a 7-5 victory over the stumbling Rangers on Friday night. Carmona (6-5) allowed one run and six hits, […]
Crennel wants to see ’smart’ football from Browns in today’s preseason game against the Lions
DETROIT — Just five days after being embarrassed on national television by the Giants, the Browns have something to prove this afternoon, both to themselves and the rest of the football world. Cleveland takes on the Detroit Lions in the annual “Great Lakes Classic’’ at Ford Field, where anything less than a […]
Ohio State’s Chris Wells looking like legitimate Heisman Trophy candidate
COLUMBUS — Ohio State fans would love to have tailback Chris “Beanie” Wells win the Heisman Trophy this season. For two reasons. First, what fans wouldn’t want one of their favorite players to win the top individual honor in college football? But more importantly, they want to see Wells win it […]
High school roundup: Amherst blanks Southview in girls tennis
AMHERST — Amherst’s girls lost only six games in three singles matches as they blanked Southview 5-0 Friday in non-conference girls tennis action. Diana Noskova and Jessica Brooks of the Comets won the first doubles match in three sets, while teammates Kaytee Newton and Maggie Smith lost only one game in their […]