Chinese women sweep World Championships in swimming
Chinese swimmers dominated the opening day in Rome with a world record by Le Jingyi in the 100 meter freestyle, Lu Bin second, and a 100 meter freestyle relay win. American stars questioned doping claims as China extended its gold run amid controversy.
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Australia
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Friedel awaits permit for English league bid
U S soccer stars Cobi Jones and Brad Friedel face a decision by England's Professional Footballers' Association on work permits for Premier League play. Coventry and Newcastle trials hinge on the PFA ruling, with Jones defending his international record and Friedel seeking a backup spot as Wembley hosts England versus the United States.
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Grid star felled by aneurysm at Mira Costa High
Phil Fonua a grid standout at Mira Costa High in Manhattan Beach Calif collapsed during a summer workout on Aug 10 and suffered a life threatening brain aneurysm. He underwent a four hour operation and is recovering at home after three weeks of therapy. Neurological surgeon David Alexander said Fonua is lucky to be alive and that full recovery prognosis is good though return to athletics is unlikely for the next year. The congenital condition involves a weakening in a blood vessel wall and is difficult to detect.
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Fox Network Wins Big In First NFL Weekend Ratings
The Fox Network in its debut NFL season led weekend ratings with an 18 percent higher overnight than CBS. Fox’s 1 pm EDT Cowboys Steelers game posted a 12.7 rating and 27 share, while the Cowboys Steelers 26 9 victory drew a 13.7 rating and 33 share. NBC followed with 12.4 and 16 percent rise. National figures to come.
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Gretzky Sees Fun, Not Empire in McNall Partnership
Wayne Gretzky says his business ties with Bruce McNall were for enjoyment not wealth. He acknowledges losses near 2 million from Argonauts stakes and horse racing while maintaining friendship, noting new owners and McNall’s legal troubles. He focuses on personal sport ventures and cautious future partnerships.
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NeNal
Summa Studies Inc
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McNall Sports and Entertainment
Argonauts
Sohn Candy
Jeffrey P. Sudikoff
Joseph M. Cohen
Lockout Threat Colors NHL Camp Start
Mixed feelings mark opening training camps as NHL faces a possible lockout with no CBA in place ahead of Oct 1. Gretzky warns of fan loss while Blake and Gartner see cautious progress, and Recchi notes readiness despite stalled talks. Jets begin in Helsinki with Ottawa hosting Florida Panthers.
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