Phelps sets gold record with 200m butterfly win
Michael Phelps matched a streak of Olympic golds by winning the 200m butterfly, then led the U S in the 800m freestyle relay as the Americans shattered the world record with a 6 58 56 time. He pushed through fatigue with a 1 43 31 split and celebrated with coach Eddie Reese and teammates.
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Simon Burnett
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China captures women gymnastics Olympic gold over United States
China defeated the United States by 2.375 points to claim the women’s gymnastics Olympic title. Romania earned bronze as U S stars including Sacramone Liukin Johnson faltered on beam and floor. Sacramone’s fall and missteps on floor sealed the American fate while China celebrated a historic title.
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Lu Shanzhen
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Sacramene
Nastia Liukin
Shawn Johnson
Cheng Fei
Osterman Tosses No-Hitter On Beijing Round 4 Tour
The United States softball team, led by pitcher Danielle Osterman, won a 30th inning buffer in sixth as Bustos hit her second homer in China. Jessica Mendoza opened with a walk and Bustos added a long shot to right, giving the US a cushion before Osterman struck out the side. The piece notes Osterman’s late timing infraction by umpire during a tense game at Fengtai Field.
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Beijing
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Jessica Mendoza
Osterman
Harding
International Softball Federations
Sydney
Lisa Fernandez
Fengtai
Danielle Stewart
Belinda Wright
Sox dominate Royals in lopsided win
White Sox ace Vazquez pitched effectively as Chicago routed Kansas City 9 0. Pierzynski praised Vazquez in relief as Dye homered twice and Swisher and Pierzynski added long balls. Bannister struggled, ending winless streak, while Royals misplays fueled the blowout and extended Kansas City’s series woes.
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Jermaine Dye
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John Buck
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Rockies Fall 4-2 to Reds In Rough Monday Outing
Rockies lose 4-2 as Cincinnati Reds pitchers hold off Denver. Clint Barmas collects two Rockies hits while Ubaldo Jimenez takes his second straight loss after six wins in the past seven. Johnson improves to 10-8 with seven strikeouts, Reds closer Brandon Lyon locks down save number 25.
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Chad Qualls
Jon Rauch
Brandon Lyon
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Ubaldo Jimenez
Clint Hurdle
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