Americans win seven gymnastics medals in Athens night
The United States raised its Tokyo haul to seven medals as Terri Humphrey and Annia Hatch earned silvers and Kupets bronze on uneven bars and vault. Paul Hamm placed fifth and sixth in floor and pommel, while Bohardwaj Patterson and Morgan Hamm advanced to finals. Greek star Tampakos won rings gold as Khorkina exited in disappointment.
Gatlin wins Olympic 100 in 9.85 in Athens
Justin Gatlin outruns a world class field to claim the Olympic 100 title in 9.85 seconds becoming the youngest champion in 36 years. Obikwelu takes silver in 9.86, Maurice Greene bronze in 9.87 with five runners under 10 including Kim Collins. Crawford finishes fourth as crowd erupts.
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Americans win medals in Athens uneven bars event
Olympic roundup reports Terri Humphrey and Courtney Kupets earned silver and bronze on uneven bars at the Athens Games, adding to Annia Hatch's vault silver. The United States secured two team silver medals and two all around golds, totaling seven medals, the most since 1932 non boycott Olympics. Svetlana Khorkina of Russia faltered and finished last among eight.
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Texans face tough lesson after 38 3 loss to Steelers
Texans coach Dom Capers criticized the flat exhibition showing in Pittsburgh noting the team failed to run effectively and stop the run as Jerome Bettis exploited Houston’s first-unit defense. He praised rookies Dimta Robinson and Jason Rabin for learning on the fly amid limited game planning.
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Dimta Robinson
Jason Rabin
Cubs Rally Over Astros In Turbulent Series Finale
Chicago defeats Houston 11-6 as Aramis Ramirez's three run homer and Moises Alou power Cubs past Astros. Oswalt Wood and Baker ejected after benches cleared following a hit batsman incidents. John Leicester earns win as Cubs seize two of three in NL wild card race.
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