August 15, 2008
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Amateur/Olympics
Thompson keys third quarter run as US beats Spain
BEIJING — U.S. coach Anne Donovan didn't mind that her women's basketball team struggled in the first half against Spain. She felt even better by the way the Americans responded.
August 15, 2008
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Amateur/Olympics
Kai puts US in women's soccer semifinal with 2-1 win over Canada
SHANGHAI, China — Natasha Kai headed in an extra time goal, giving the defending champion United States a spot in the Olympic women's soccer semifinal with a 2-1 victory over Canada.
August 15, 2008
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Amateur/Olympics
Liukin edges Johnson for all-around gold
BEIJING - No runner-up finish to her friend and rival this time. Nastia Liukin won the biggest prize of all.
August 15, 2008
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Amateur/Olympics
No. 6: Phelps grabs yet another gold medal, WR
BEIJING — Michael Phelps collected the sixth gold medal and stuffed it in his warmup jacket. No time to even savor that one as he rushed off to swim again.
August 15, 2008
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Michigan Athletics
Hornish siding with UM for now, but MIS driver could choose OSU later
ANN ARBOR - Assuming everything goes according to plan this year, when Michigan and Ohio State renew their annual football rivalry Nov. 22 in Columbus, Sam Hornish Jr. will root for the Wolverines - and not because he watched them practice yesterday.
August 15, 2008
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High Schools
Buckeye CableSystem, WTOL team up
Buckeye CableSystem and WTOL-TV, Channel 11, are teaming up to produce the "The T Sports Report," a revamped nightly sports segment for the CBS affiliate, as well as a new 90-minute weekly sports program that will air Friday nights on the Buckeye CableSystem Sports Network, BCSN.
August 15, 2008
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Mud Hens
Mud Hens fall to Louisville
Losing at the pace the Mud Hens are losing games, not to mention the juncture at which they're losing them, turns a long season into an eternity.
August 15, 2008
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Pro Sports
Bills' Edwards shines in win over Steelers
TORONTO - Oh, Canada, did Trent Edwards ever find his groove during the Buffalo Bills' debut in their new northern home away from home.
August 15, 2008
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Amateur/Olympics
Olympics roundup: American Blake stuns Federer
BEIJING - Roger Federer directed an angry scream toward his feet. He swatted a stray ball in frustration. He slapped his thigh, hung his head, and stomped behind the baseline.
August 15, 2008
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Pro Sports
Leyland won't let his Tigers throw in towel
DETROIT - Tigers manager Jim Leyland is determined to get the most out of his team down the stretch of a disappointing season.
August 14, 2008
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Pro Sports
Tigers option pitcher Dolsi to Hens
The Tigers optioned relief pitcher Freddy Dolsi to Toledo following their 5-1 victory over the Toronto Blue Jays this afternoon.
August 14, 2008
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Speed
Hornish, Carrier forge good relattionship
REDFORD, Mich. - Back in January, Penske Racing ignored the stark dissimilarity in dialect on the opposite sides of the Mason-Dixon Line, and arranged for race car driver Sam Hornish Jr. - the stoic and steely Ohioan - to team with crew chief Chris Carrier - a jovial native of Bristol, Tenn.
August 14, 2008
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Mud Hens
Bats take eighth straight vs. Mud Hens
If the Mud Hens were going to make a final, last-gasp charge at the Louisville Bats in the International League West, they needed this one.
August 14, 2008
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Amateur/Olympics
Olympics roundup: Leslie perfect as U.S. hoops team wins
BEIJING - Lisa Leslie set a U.S. Olympic record going 7-for-7 from the field as the women's team continued its unblemished run through the Beijing Games with a 97-41 victory against Mali.
August 14, 2008
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High Schools
Family honors St. John's Eric Floyd with scholarship
Eric Floyd was the first in his family to go to St. John's Jesuit, and by the time he left, his younger brothers knew where they would be attending high school.
August 14, 2008
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Mud Hens
Willis slated to pitch in Richmond
Dontrelle Willis arrived at Fifth Third Field yesterday sporting a new, full beard.
August 14, 2008
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Pro Sports
Tigers' slump continues against Blue Jays
DETROIT - Kenny Rogers didn't blame himself that the first three hitters reached base in third inning.
August 14, 2008
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Amateur/Olympics
Hessman homers but U.S. team loses
BEIJING - The United States' game against South Korea last night, its first in perhaps the final Olympic baseball competition, satisfied supporters and detractors alike. The ragged quality of play, executed by a largely anonymous team, supplied ample fodder for those raring to say good riddance.
August 14, 2008
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Pro Sports
Plenty of chances for Lions' TEs
ALLEN PARK, Mich. - There'll be no shortage of work for the Detroit Lions tight ends this season.
August 13, 2008
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UT Athletics
FBI says charges against UT's Villegas related to McDougle investigation
The point-shaving charges filed against former University of Toledo men's basketball player Sammy Villegas are related to last year's gambling charges against former Rocket football player Harvey "Scooter" McDougle, Jr., according to the FBI.
August 13, 2008
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Ohio State Athletics
Buckeyes pass test of wills
COLUMBUS - Late in September, when the Ohio State Buckeyes file into fall classes, if they are faced with that obligatory essay from middle school on "how I spent my summer vacation", the text might be a bit harsh, troubling, or too vivid for general consumption.
August 13, 2008
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Pro Sports
Hens' Beltran recalled by Tigers
Mud Hens reliever Francis Beltran was recalled by the Tigers this afternoon to fill the spot in their bullpen vacated by Joel Zumaya, who was placed on the disabled list with a sore shoulder today.
August 13, 2008
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Amateur/Olympics
Phelps adds 10th, 11th gold medals to career Olympic haul
BEIJING - A daily double. Michael Phelps swam into history as the winningest Olympic athlete ever with his 10th and 11th career gold medals - and five world records in five events at the Beijing Games.
August 13, 2008
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UT Athletics
Rockets sign forward with famous name
University of Toledo men's basketball coach Gene Cross has added yet another freshman to his 2008-09 roster, one with a notable name.
August 13, 2008
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Amateur/Olympics
Olympics roundup: U.S. rolls to victory against Angola
BEIJING - LeBron James simply knocked aside overmatched Angola players like a schoolyard bully, going wherever he wanted on the basketball court.
August 13, 2008
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Amateur/Olympics
Tan, U.S. gut it out; gymnasts endure for bronze
BEIJING - Kevin Tan was losing it. He was in the middle of his pommel horse routine near the end of the Olympic gymnastics men's team final yesterday.
August 13, 2008
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BGSU Athletics
Beam sold on BGSU by teammate
BOWLING GREEN - Andrew Beam perused the scene with skeptical eyes, knowing he had just one chance to make the right decision.
August 13, 2008
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Mud Hens
Willis promoted to Mud Hens
Pitcher Dontrelle Willis has been promoted by the Detroit Tigers from Single-A Lakeland to the Mud Hens and will pitch for Toledo Friday night in Richmond.
August 13, 2008
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Pro Sports
Lions' plans to run suit Furrey
ALLEN PARK, Mich. - Mike Furrey has been the forgotten man at Detroit Lions training camp this season.
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