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  • Varsity hockey sides draw 4-all in a thrill-a-minute showdown Wednesday, July 23, 2008 @ 3:08PMIN a thrill-a-minute match, Maritzburg Varsity came back from a two-goal deficit with two minutes left to draw 4-4 with Durban Varsity at Glenwood Astro on Tuesday night.
  • Pharmed owners face fraud charge Wednesday, July 23, 2008 @ 3:08PMCarlos and Jorge de Céspedes, who started with nothing and built up one of the largest Hispanic-owned businesses in the country, were charged Tuesday with healthcare-related wire fraud and income tax evasion.
  • Leslie, Parker involved in melee with Shock Wednesday, July 23, 2008 @ 3:08PMLisa Leslie and Candace Parker are the only players to have dunked in a WNBA game.
  • Game Preview: The quest for the Stanley Cup Wednesday, July 23, 2008 @ 3:08PM"NHL 09" Platform: PlayStation 3, Xbox 360 Style: 1 to 4-player sports (up to 12-player online) Publisher: EA Sports Developer: EA Canada
  • Between-inning work Wednesday, July 23, 2008 @ 5:39AMWild comebacks and fantastic finishes highlighted the first day of the American Legion Sub-regional Tournament at Acadian Park Thursday.
  • (AFX UK Focus) 2008-07-23 11:11 Roll with the punches, Rice tells ASEAN host Wednesday, July 23, 2008 @ 5:39AMSINGAPORE, July 23 (Reuters) - With almost no political opposition, high economic growth, and nary a worry about natural disasters, Singapore leads a largely trouble-free existence.
  • Lopez leads New Iberia past Heymann Wednesday, July 23, 2008 @ 5:38AMStefan Lopez scattered eight hits and allowed two runs in nine innings of work as the New Iberia Holiday Sporting Goods Cajuns advanced to the winner’s bracket final against Delhomme with a 6-2 win over the Heymann Chiefs Friday in the American Legion Sub-regional Tournament at Acadian Park.
  • Working to improve Wednesday, July 23, 2008 @ 5:38AMToward the end of his freshman season with the Louisiana-Lafayette baseball team, former Catholic High outfielder Matt Goulas got hot and improved his batting average to second on the team, also finishing second in hits, RBIs, stolen bases and total bases.
  • Eunice, Heymann eliminated from sub-regional Wednesday, July 23, 2008 @ 5:38AMThe Eunice Oilers and Heymann Chiefs were eliminated from the American Legion Sub-regional Tournament at Acadian Park on Saturday, while Abbeville and Sam Houston advanced to games today.
  • Iberia team goes 2-1 in first three games at state Wednesday, July 23, 2008 @ 5:37AMLAKE CHARLES — The New Iberia Little League All-Stars, representing Iberia Parish, are 2-1 in their first three games at the Little League State Senior League (age 15-16) Tournament at Brentwood Park.
  • Stranded runners Wednesday, July 23, 2008 @ 5:37AMEverything Abbeville hit Sunday night off Holiday Sporting Goods Cajuns pitchers seemed to find a hole.
  • Mathis leads Angels over Indians 3-2 Wednesday, July 23, 2008 @ 5:37AMANAHEIM, Calif. — Jeff Mathis hit a go-ahead solo homer in the fifth inning to lead the Los Angeles Angels to a 3-2 victory over the Cleveland Indians on Tuesday night. Angels right-hander Jered Weaver, making his first start since July 9, threw 77 pitches over three innings then left with tightness in the middle of his back. He allowed two runs and three hits. Darren Oliver (4-1) relieved him ...
  • Abreu leads Yankees to another home victory Tuesday, July 22, 2008 @ 10:24PM Bobby Abreu hit a go-ahead homer in the sixth 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.
  • BP projects how the races will end Tuesday, July 22, 2008 @ 10:24PMBaseball Prospectus is throwing the doors open! From July 21 through 27, all of their articles, like the one below, are free to non-subscribers. Check out BaseballProspectus.com for the best in baseball analysis.
  • Hearne Christopher: Conrad Dobler spills on the Chiefs and offers haircut advice Tuesday, July 22, 2008 @ 10:24PMNobody lays down a verbal clothesline like former St. Louis Cardinal football dirty-pooler Conrad Dobler ...
  • Scuffle breaks out near end of WNBA game Tuesday, July 22, 2008 @ 10:24PM Candace Parker scored 21 points and DeLisha Milton-Jones added 19 before both were ejected after a scuffle in the final minute as the Los Angeles Sparks held on to beat the Detroit Shock 84-81 Tuesday night.
  • Big 12 back among powerhouse conferences Tuesday, July 22, 2008 @ 10:24PMFollowing a surprising season when four of its teams finished in the top 10 in the final 2007 poll, the Big 12 is no longer well down the pecking order behind power conferences like the SEC, Big 10 and Pac-10. The Big 12 is back among the elite, perhaps as strong as its been in 12 years as a conference.
  • Patriots Sign Second-Round Selection Wheatley Tuesday, July 22, 2008 @ 10:23PMThe New England Patriots signed second- round draft pick, cornerback Terrence Wheatley on Tuesday. Terms of the deal were not disclosed.
  • Bush wishes Beijing-bound athletes good luck Tuesday, July 22, 2008 @ 3:26AMWashington, July 22 : American President George W. Bush held a reception for the Beijing-bound athletes at the White House, wishing them good luck for the Olympic Games starting Aug 8.
  • VBS and summer camp schedule Tuesday, July 22, 2008 @ 3:26AMKeep the kids busy at any of these Vacation Bible Schools or summer camps:
  • NFL Network brings blitz package Tuesday, July 22, 2008 @ 3:26AMPHILADELPHIA STORY
  • DelPriore, Pare All-State baseball selections Tuesday, July 22, 2008 @ 3:26AMRocco DelPriore of Southern Lehigh and Dustin Pare of Pius X have been named to the Pennsylvania High School Baseball Coaches Association All-State Team.
  • A-Rod propels hot-hitting Yankees to 4th win in a row Tuesday, July 22, 2008 @ 3:26AMAlex Rodriguez hit a two-run homer and an RBI single Monday night to help the New York Yankees beat the Minnesota Twins 12-4 for their eighth straight home win.
  • Kazmir, Lester give stellar pitching performances Tuesday, July 22, 2008 @ 3:24AMScott Kazmir gave the Tampa Bay Rays an All-Star performance. Jon Lester provided Boston with a much-needed lift on the road in Seattle.
  • Doe emerging at right time Tuesday, July 22, 2008 @ 3:24AMThe emergence of Francis Doe as a potential striker partner for Luciano Emilio might be the only positive to come out of a three-loss campaign in the 2008 SuperLiga for D.C. United.
  • Late Broncos rally falls short Monday, July 21, 2008 @ 11:16PMLaredo, TX-The Laredo Broncos left 14 men on base against he San Angelo Colts as they lost by a score of 6-4 at Veterans Field on Monday night. The Broncos finish their 7 game home stand with a doubleheader against the Colts on Tuesday night due to threat of rain from Hurricane Dolly.
  • Hobbs the dog is on the mend after a severe beating Monday, July 21, 2008 @ 11:16PMA family who had to give up their black lab-hound mix due to illnesses in the family find the dog has been a victim of abuse.
  • Bobcats, Okafor at an impasse Monday, July 21, 2008 @ 11:16PMAs things stand now, Emeka Okafor will be an ex-Charlotte Bobcat by the end of next season, if not sooner. Negotiations between Okafor and the Bobcats are at an impasse, an informed source told the Observer, with the team offering less now than the $12million-plus annual salary it did a year ago. A restricted free agent, center-forward Okafor now wants a sign-and-trade to another team, the ...
  • Pirates recall Van Benschoten for start Monday, July 21, 2008 @ 6:30PMPirates recall Van Benschoten for start
  • Putin Will Head to Beijing For Games Monday, July 21, 2008 @ 6:30PM22 July 2008 By Nikolaus von Twickel / Staff Writer In another visit that could be dubbed "presidential," Prime Minister Vladimir Putin will attend the opening ceremony of the Beijing Olympics next month, where he will rub shoulders with heads of state such as U.S. President George W. Bush and French President Nicolas Sarkozy.
  • Nets get Dooling from Magic in sign-and-trade Monday, July 21, 2008 @ 6:30PMEAST RUTHERFORD, N.J. (AP) -- The New Jersey Nets acquired guard Keyon Dooling from the Orlando Magic in a sign and trade deal on Monday.
  • Longtime William Jewell coach Jim Nelson dies at 83 Monday, July 21, 2008 @ 6:29PMThere wasn’t a sport James “Jim” Nelson couldn’t coach, and he coached them all successfully.
  • Report: Urlacher close to contract extension Monday, July 21, 2008 @ 6:29PMChicago Bears linebacker Brian Urlacher has reportedly agreed to a contract extension Monday.
  • Blasts spark fears of Olympic terror Monday, July 21, 2008 @ 6:29PMTWO people were killed yesterday in explosions aboard two public buses in a major Chinese city, police said, heightening security concerns only weeks before the Olympics.
  • Bucs safety tasered after nightclub arrest Monday, July 21, 2008 @ 6:29PMTampa Bay Buccaneers reserve safety Donte Nicholson was tasered twice and arrested during a weekend scuffle with police officers at the entrance of a St. Petersburg nightclub.
  • Jets place unhappy Baker on PUP list Monday, July 21, 2008 @ 6:29PMThe New York Jets placed disgruntled tight end Chris Baker on the active-physically unable to perform list on Monday, along with backup linebacker Jason Trusnik.
  • "Christmas in July" Comes to Regions Park Monday, July 21, 2008 @ 6:27PMBIRMINGHAM, Ala. - The Birmingham Barons will be hosting "Christmas in July" on Tuesday, July 22, when the team begins a five-game homestand with the Mississippi Braves. The club will hold "Guaranteed Win Night" the following evening.
  • Platinum Stars shine over SuperSport Monday, July 21, 2008 @ 4:07AMPlatinum Stars are the inaugural champions of the Eastern Cape Premiers Cup soccer tournament after beating SuperSport United 4-3 on penalties. This is one of the off-season tournaments used by Premier Soccer League (PSL) clubs to test their new signings.
  • Weekend cheer for SA sport fans Monday, July 21, 2008 @ 4:06AMIt was another yummy weekend for sport lovers, with top action in rugby, cricket, golf, soccer and motor racing.
  • Brewers complete season sweep of Giants Monday, July 21, 2008 @ 4:06AMSAN FRANCISCO -- Right after Ryan Braun led the Brewers to an impressive win yet again, team management gave Milwaukee another tool to help in its quest for the playoffs.
  • Pitching fails as Sox drop series Monday, July 21, 2008 @ 4:05AMCHICAGO -- The White Sox collected 37 hits on the last two Sundays and lost both games. That statistic says something about the pitching of late more than the hitting.
  • United roused by rapturous reception Monday, July 21, 2008 @ 4:05AMFIFA.com spent a few days with Man United in Cape Town as they prepared for the Premier League season with a match against the Kaizer Chiefs.
  • Business Sunday, July 20, 2008 @ 6:02PMThe popular online hangout Facebook is about to reveal a new look to reflect changes in how its members communicate with each other and how they share photos and updates about their lives.
  • Robert T. Dowd Sunday, July 20, 2008 @ 6:01PMFuneral Mass for Robert T. Dowd, age 83, of Mentor, will be 11 a.m. Wednesday, July 23, 2008, at St. Mary of the Assumption Church, 8560 Mentor Ave., Mentor.
  • Magpies celebrate seven wins in a row Sunday, July 20, 2008 @ 5:59PMThe Maitland Magpies have continued their domination of the First Division Soccer League with their seventh win in a row against the Cessnock Hornets on Sunday.
  • ChiSox place Contreras on DL Sunday, July 20, 2008 @ 11:01AMThe Chicago White Sox placed pitcher Jose Contreras on the 15-day disabled list Sunday, retroactive to Friday, with right elbow tendonitis.
  • Sebastian Coe targets Sir Alex Ferguson as England’s coach at 2012 Olympic Games Sunday, July 20, 2008 @ 11:00AMLONDON (SW) – According to Sebastian Coe, the organising committee chairman of the London Olympic Games in 2012, Sir Alex Ferguson would be the ideal coach for England Olympic team.
  • Linked by Thom Holwerda on Fri 2nd Feb 2007 14:56 UTC Sunday, July 20, 2008 @ 11:00AMNewsWeek interviewed Bill Gates about Vista, its reception, and Apple , among other things. On the complaint that some of the features in Vista appear to come from the Mac: "You can go through and look at who showed any of these things first, if you care about the facts.
  • ChiSox place Contreras on DL Sunday, July 20, 2008 @ 11:00AMChiSox place Contreras on DL
  • Sundin accepts offer to join Canucks: report Sunday, July 20, 2008 @ 10:59AMA Swedish newspaper has reported that Toronto Maple Leafs captain Mats Sundin has agreed to a deal with the Vancouver Canucks.