Phelps caps Beijing with eight golds and world record relay
At the Beijing Games Michael Phelps collected his eighth gold in the medley relay, tying and surpassing records to become the winningest Olympian with 14 career golds. He trained with Michigan's Club Wolverine in Ann Arbor and helped the U S. surge from third to first on the butterfly leg, passing to Jason Lezak as Australia trailed.
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US water polo tops Germany to reach semifinals in Beijing
The United States defeated Germany 87 to advance from the preliminaries, ensuring at least a fourth place finish and a spot in the water polo semifinals. Captain Tony Azevedo hailed the achievement as an underdog story after ten years of effort. They will face the Serbia-Spain winner Friday.
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Jamaicans sweep 100 titles as Fraser wins for Jamaica
Jamaica dominates the 100 meters with Shelly-Ann Fraser winning in 10.78 seconds, followed by teammates Sherone Simpson and Kerron Stewart in 10.98. Usain Bolt also strikes gold in the men’s 100, marking a historic Jamaica gold sweep at the Olympics. Liu Xiang falters in the hurdles, pulling up after a false start.
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Georgia Bulldogs Open Season As AP No 1
Georgia tops the AP preseason Top 25 heading into 2008 after a Sugar Bowl win over Hawaii. The Bulldogs garnered 22 first place votes and 1,528 points from 65 media members, edging Ohio State. Southern California, Oklahoma, and Florida follow in the top five.
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Cardinals Top Chiefs In Preseason Clash On The Road
Cardinals win 27 17 as Kurt Warner starts and Matt Leinart splits time. Warner goes 6 of 9 for 54 yards, directing a 13 play drive capped by Tim Hightower's 4 yard TD. Leinart finishes 7 of 11 for 62 yards with a 14 yard TD to Steve Breaston. Chiefs offense stalls with three field goals and late 84 yard TD return by Dennis Keyes.
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