Sports News Headline - 17 August, 2008

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Sheridan: Team USA looking golden » Full Story
Team USA's stellar performance against Spain was the kind that could assure a gold for the Americans. Just as long as they haven't peaked, Chris Sheridan writes.

Jamaica's Bolt wins 100 meters, sets world record » Full Story
Usain Bolt of Jamaica wins gold medal in men's 100 meters in a world record of 9.69 seconds.

Edwards completes weekend sweep at Michigan » Full Story
Carl Edwards completed a weekend sweep at Michigan International Speedway on Sunday, beating NASCAR Sprint Cup points leader Kyle Busch off pit road on their last stops.

Ethier's walk-off homer puts Dodgers back in first » Full Story
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Jamaican sprinters on the fast track - San Francisco Chronicle » Full Story

China Daily

Jamaican sprinters on the fast track
San Francisco Chronicle - 40 minutes ago
(08-17) 19:22 PDT Beijing -- In the simplistic view of many Americans, Jamaica is a happy, laid-back island of hedonism where Red Stripe beer, home-grown ganja and head-bobbing Bob Marley music all are consumed in abundance.
Video: Olympics '08: Jamaica Sweeps Women's 100 Meters AssociatedPress
Jamaican Trio Sweeps Women's 100 Washington Post
Minneapolis Star Tribune - China Daily - Chicago Tribune - Kansas City Star
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After 8 gold medals in Beijing, huge sponsor deals likely for ... - New York Daily News » Full Story

San Diego Union Tribune

After 8 gold medals in Beijing, huge sponsor deals likely for ...
New York Daily News - 32 minutes ago
BY HEIDI EVANS Michael Phelps is all smiles after winning his 8th gold medal - which should lead to a big pay day from sponsors. Michael Phelps' eight gold medals could be worth eight figures in endorsements and earnings, experts say.
Video: Phelps On Medals And Memories CBS
Michael Phelps won't be just a shooting star Los Angeles Times
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Roush drivers, Busch continue dominance at MIS - MLive.com » Full Story

Boston Globe

Roush drivers, Busch continue dominance at MIS
MLive.com - 33 minutes ago
by Chris Iott | Jackson Citizen Patriot Roush Fenway Racing had another great day at Michigan International Speedway. Here is how the five Roush Fenway drivers fared: BROOKLYN -- Roush Fenway Racing drivers dominate at Michigan International Speedway.
Michigan II: Kyle Busch race report Motorsport.com
The Hot Pass: Edwards proves he's in title fight FOXSports.com
SportingNews.com - AutoWeek - Kansas City Star
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Ethier belts winning homer for Dodgers - MLB.com » Full Story

Los Angeles Times

Ethier belts winning homer for Dodgers
MLB.com - 3 hours ago
By Michael Schwartz / MLB.com LOS ANGELES -- Andre Ethier hit a game-winning two-run homer in the ninth to propel the Dodgers to a 7-5 victory over the Brewers Sunday afternoon in front of 45267 at Dodger Stadium after coming feet short of doing so ...
Andre Ethier helps Dodgers walk off with a win Los Angeles Times
Ethier's HR in ninth lifts Dodgers past Brewers Sports Network
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Edwards gets 5th Sprint Cup win, moves in on Busch (AP) » Full Story

Carl Edwards does a backflip after winning the NASCAR 3M Performance 400 auto race at Michigan International Speedway in Brooklyn, Mich., Sunday, Aug. 17, 2008. (AP Photo/Kendall Newberry)AP - Carl Edwards sent a not-so-subtle message to Kyle Busch Sunday at Michigan International Speedway.




NASCAR finds magnets under pedals on 2 Gibbs cars (AP) » Full Story

The field begins racing on the first lap during the NASCAR 3M Performance 400 auto race at Michigan International Speedway in Brooklyn, Mich., Sunday, Aug. 17, 2008. (AP Photo/Carlos Osorio)AP - The No. 18 and No. 20 Joe Gibbs Racing teams in the Nationwide Series will likely face big penalties after efforts to alter the results of a chassis dyno test.




Jamaica's Fraser joins Bolt as Olympic 100 champ (AP) » Full Story

Shelly-Ann Fraser of Jamaica jumps in joy after winning the women's 100-meter during the athletics competitions in the National Stadium  at the Beijing 2008 Olympics in Beijing, Sunday, Aug. 17, 2008. (AP Photo/Itsuo Inouye)AP - A few fun-loving fresh faces have suddenly turned Jamaica into the "World's Fastest Nation."




Golden boy Michael Phelps eager for his own bed (AP) » Full Story

Michael Phelps celebrates after the U.S. won the men's 4x100m medley relay swimming final at the National Aquatics Center in Beijing 2008 Olympic Games, August 17, 2008. (Jerry Lampen/Reuters)AP - Michael Phelps kept every swimsuit, every cap, every pair of goggles he wore during nine magical days at the Water Cube. Every memory will be savored, too, from goofing off with his U.S. teammates to bowing his head not one, not two, but eight times to receive a gold medal at the Beijing Games.





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Last updated: Sun, 17 Aug 2008 22:06:42 EST

Bolt back in Bird's Nest, Chinese hopeful runs » Full Story
BEIJING (Reuters) - "Lightning" Usain Bolt returns to the scene of his Olympic triumph on Monday in the opening heats of the men's 200 meters in another full day of track and field action.



Fraser leads Jamaican 100m sweep » Full Story
BEIJING (Reuters) - Shelly-Ann Fraser surged to Jamaica's first Olympic women's 100 meters gold medal on Sunday and led compatriots Sherone Simpson and Kerron Stewart to the event's first national podium sweep.



Santana shuts down Pirates to keep Mets on track » Full Story
NEW YORK (Reuters) - Johan Santana pitched a three-hit shutout to lead the New York Mets to a sixth straight victory with a 4-0 road triumph over the Pittsburgh Pirates on Sunday.




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