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Armbruster is named Paralympic flag bearer
04.09.2008 22:23
usatoday.com
Five-time Paralympian Jennifer Armbruster will lead the U.S. contingent into Saturday's opening ceremonies of the Beijing Paralympics.
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Olympic Games
Rays salvage strong Kazmir performance for win over Yankees
04.09.2008 22:22
usatoday.com
Scott Kazmir allowed one hit in six scoreless innings, and Tampa Bay's bullpen weathered ninth-inning home runs by Derek Jeter and Alex Rodriguez to hang on for a 7-5 victory over the New York Yankees on Thursday night.
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Baseball
Blue Jays whitewash Twins thanks to Litsch's gem
04.09.2008 22:22
usatoday.com
Jesse Litsch threw a four-hit shutout and the Toronto Blue Jays completed a three-game sweep of Minnesota with a 9-0 victory over the Twins on Thursday night. Litsch (10-8) walked two and struck out three and is 2-1 with a 0.94 ERA in four starts since being recalled from Triple-A on Aug. 14.
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Baseball
Phillies have no room for error heading into series with Mets
04.09.2008 22:22
usatoday.com
The Philadelphia Phillies play their final regular-season series in New York's Shea Stadium this weekend, and, as usual, they're playing catch-up in the National League East.
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Baseball
Greenspan: Don't use Fed as a 'magical piggy bank'
04.09.2008 22:16
washingtonpost.com
WASHINGTON -- Troubled by the Bear Stearns debacle, former Federal Reserve Chairman Alan Greenspan is advocating a new way of dealing with government bailouts of companies whose sudden collapse could wreak havoc on the country's economic and financial stability.
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Finance & Investments
House Chairman Failed to Report $75,000 in Income
04.09.2008 22:14
nytimes.com
Representative Charles B. Rangel has owned a villa in the Dominican Republic since 1988, but never reported rental income on his tax returns.
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Singh's FedExCup march delayed by Mother Nature
04.09.2008 20:27
usatoday.com
The first round of the BMW Championship has been washed out by steady rain that has deluged Bellerive Country Club, adding to ...
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Golf
California lawmaker questions LPGA language policy
04.09.2008 20:27
usatoday.com
A California state senator is seeking a legal opinion to determine whether the LPGA Tour's language requirement for players violates ...
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Golf
McIlroy shoots 63 for three-stroke lead at European Masters
04.09.2008 20:27
usatoday.com
Teenager Rory McIlroy shot an 8-under 63 to take the lead after the first round of the European Masters.
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Golf
Don't count on Olympics hangover for NBA stars
04.09.2008 20:27
usatoday.com
Now that Team USA has won Olympic gold for the first time since 2000, players can turn their attention to the NBA season, which ...
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Basketball
Ewing among seven to be inducted into Basketball Hall of Fame
04.09.2008 20:27
usatoday.com
NBA star power will be in full force Friday night at induction ceremonies for the Naismith Memorial Basketball Hall of Fame in ...
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Basketball
Phillies have no room for error heading into series with Mets
04.09.2008 20:27
usatoday.com
The Philadelphia Phillies play their final regular-season series in New York's Shea Stadium this weekend, and, as usual, they're ...
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Baseball
Rays salvage strong Kazmir performance for win over Yankees
04.09.2008 20:27
usatoday.com
Scott Kazmir allowed one hit in six scoreless innings, and Tampa Bay's bullpen weathered ninth-inning home runs by Derek Jeter ...
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Baseball
Blue Jays whitewash Twins thanks to Litsch's gem
04.09.2008 20:27
usatoday.com
Jesse Litsch threw a four-hit shutout and the Toronto Blue Jays completed a three-game sweep of Minnesota with a 9-0 victory ...
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Baseball
A-Rod homer upheld by instant replay; Yankees beat Rays
04.09.2008 20:27
usatoday.com
Alex Rodriguez made major league history by agreeing with an umpire. The New York Yankees third baseman, a lightning rod for ...
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