Reigning Olympic champions Rafael Nadal and Elena Dementieva got their US Opens off and running Monday, facing stiff challenges from a pair of unseeded players. Nadal, who goes into a Grand Slam ranked No. 1 in the world for the first time, outlasted Bjorn Phau 7-6 (7/4), 6-3, 7-6 (7/4) on day one of the 20.6 million dollar tournament.
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Agence France-Presse - 8/26/2008 11:53 AM GMT
Robinho is closing in on a move to Chelsea after the Brazilian winger's agent admitted the Real Madrid star is about to leave the Bernabeu. Chelsea have had several bids for Robinho turned down by the Spanish champions, but coach Luiz Felipe Scolari wants a deal done and the Blues are ready with another offer of around 27 million pounds (33 million euros). Agence France-Presse - 8/26/2008 1:23 PM GMT
Spanish men's basketball coach, Aito Garcia Reneses, has resigned from his position after leading the team to the silver medal at the Beijing Olympics, the Spanish basketball federation said Tuesday. "I am grateful for the opportunity the Federation president gave me to direct the team at the Olympics, but I want to train throughout the season, not just for two months a year," he said on the federation's website. Agence France-Presse - 8/26/2008 2:03 PM GMT
Rafa Benitez insists his spending plans will not be affected should Liverpool crash out of the Champions League in Wednesday's qualifying tie against Standard Liege. Benitez's side go into the second leg on level terms after narrowly escaping with a goalless draw in Belgium two weeks ago. Agence France-Presse - 8/26/2008 10:23 AM GMT
Sunderland manager Roy Keane hopes to complete the signing of Anton Ferdinand after revealing the West Ham defender will have a medical with the club on Tuesday. Ferdinand, the brother of Manchester United and England star Rio, has been told he can leave Upton Park after the Hammers accepted a bid of around eight million pounds (10 million euros) from Keane. Agence France-Presse - 8/26/2008 1:28 PM GMT
South African captain Graeme Smith won the toss and decided to bat in the second one-day international of the series against England here at Trent Bridge on Tuesday. The visitors recalled Albie Morkel, who has recovered from a hamstring strain with Vernon Philander making way. AP
The Associated Press - 8/9/2008 7:00 AM GMT
Brazil is bracing for more difficulties in its second match at the Olympic soccer tournament despite playing a star-less New Zealand team on Sunday. Although they have a squad containing Ronaldinho, Diego and Alexandre Pato, the Brazilians struggled to a 1-0 victory over 10-man Belgium in its opener on Thursday, and coach Dunga is expecting more problems against the New Zealanders. The Associated Press - 8/9/2008 6:57 AM GMT
Brazil is bracing for more difficulties in its second match at the Olympic football tournament despite playing a star-less New Zealand team on Sunday. Although they have a squad containing Ronaldinho, Diego and Alexandre Pato, the Brazilians struggled to a 1-0 victory over 10-man Belgium in its opener on Thursday, and coach Dunga is expecting more problems against the New Zealanders. The Associated Press - 8/9/2008 6:56 AM GMT
Four years ago, Judith Arndt missed out on an Olympic gold medal by seven seconds. Now she's out for revenge. The German cyclist, who leads this year's World Cup standings, goes into Sunday's road race as one of the favorites. She faces strong competition, including the woman who beat her in Athens, Sara Carrigan of Australia. The Associated Press - 8/9/2008 6:53 AM GMT
WNBA star Lauren Jackson led medal favorite Australia with 18 points and 10 rebounds as the Opals opened their Beijing Olympics campaign with an 83-64 win over Belarus on Saturday. Australia has lost the last two Olympic finals to the United States but comes into this 2008 Games as world champion. A close 71-67 loss to the Americans in the FIBA Diamond Ball tournament in Hainang last week _ the first match between the teams since the Athens 2004 final _ highlighted how close the competition could be in Beijing. The Associated Press - 8/9/2008 6:52 AM GMT
Chen Xiexia won China's first gold medal of the Beijing Games on Saturday, setting two Olympic records in the women's 48-kilogram category. Sibel Ozkan of Turkey won the silver medal, while Chen Wei-ling of Taiwan finished third. Other Sports Stories
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In a deafening moment of history, Democrats on Wednesday anointed Barack Obama the first black major-party nominee for president, in a delirious outpouring of unity, hope and tears. Obama took his stunning political rise to new heights as his foe in the primaries, Hillary Clinton dramatically halted a roll-call vote at the party convention , and called for the 47-year-old Illinois senator to be enshrined the nominee.
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US federal police on Wednesday arrested a blogger for posting songs from a yet-to-be released Guns N' Roses album titled "Chinese Democracy" online without the rock band's permission. Kevin Cogill, who uses "Skwerl" as an Internet name, is charged with violating copyright laws by putting nine of the band's unreleased songs on his www.antiquiet.com website for visitors to hear.
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A rookie policeman was arrested and charged after allegedly toting his gun at a karaoke bar in Quezon City and challenging arresting cops into a fistfight. Police Officer 1 Clifford Bassig, who is assigned with the Calabarzon PNP, was charged with illegal possession of firearm and direct assault against a person of authority.
The Philippine Star - 7/23/2008 12:03 AM GMT
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A total of 23 teams will see action in the1st Metro Cebu Inter-School Basketball Challenge on August 9 at the newly-constructed Don Bosco Technology Center (DBTC) gymnasium. These are the USC-South and North campuses, USPF, USJ-R Basak campus, Bright Academy of Banilad, St. Scholastica of Lagtang, St. Anthony Learning Ceter of Cansojong, Asian College of Technology of Bulacao, St. Catherine School of Carcar City, Holy Rosary School of Pardo, Sacred Heart School-Jesuit of Canduman and Colegio de la Immaculada Concepcion-Mandaue, Cebu International School of Pit-os, PAREF-Springdale of Guadalupe, CEC, PCGS, St. Paul Learning Center of Bulacao, Immaculate Heart of Mary School and Mary Help of Christian School both of Minglanilla, Colegio del Sto. Niรฑo, and the Don Andres Soriano Memorial School of Lutopan, Toledo City.
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NASA confirmed on Wednesday that a computer virus sneaked aboard the International Space Station only to be tossed into quarantine on July 25 by security software. A "worm type" virus was found on laptop computers that astronauts use to send and receive email from the station by relaying messages through a mission control center in Texas, according to NASA spokesman Kelly Humphries.
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