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'Nobody did it' like Bo Diddley
02.06.2008 23:40
usatoday.com
The Bo Diddley rhythm is the pulse beat of the universe. Or so it seems sometimes, so primal and basic is that three-two "hambone" ...
USA
Recreation & Entertainment
Second City's goal is to be first in 2016 race
02.06.2008 23:39
usatoday.com
When Patrick Ryan says he has spent the last two years listening to members of the International Olympic Committee talk about what makes a good host city, his statement signals a dramatic shift in how the USA does business with the IOC.
USA
Olympic Games
Seven cities line up to do their bidding
02.06.2008 23:39
usatoday.com
Chicago is one of seven cities bidding for a chance to host the 2016 Summer Olympics. The IOC will trim the list Wednesday to three or four finalists, with the winner to be decided next year.
USA
Olympic Games
'Shocked' Johnson will return 2000 Olympic relay medal
02.06.2008 23:39
usatoday.com
Olympic great Michael Johnson says he was "shocked" by former teammate Antonio Pettigrew's doping admission and will return the gold medal the two of them helped the United States win in the 1,600-meter relay at the 2000 Sydney Olympics.
USA
Olympic Games
Stern rules for foreigners at Olympics
02.06.2008 23:39
usatoday.com
Foreigners attending the Beijing Olympics better behave or else.
USA
Olympic Games
Sprint Cup drivers dig dirt at Eldora
02.06.2008 23:39
usatoday.com
Just as playing in the dirt appeals to any preschooler, so does sliding a 2,300-pound car around a dusty racetrack bring a smile ...
USA
Motorsports
Mosley's fate to be decided by FIA vote on Tuesday
02.06.2008 23:39
usatoday.com
Max Mosley will soon find out if he can survive a lurid sex scandal and remain president of FIA. The organization will meet in ...
USA
Motorsports
Big Brown faces tough field in pursuit of horse racing's jewel
02.06.2008 23:39
usatoday.com
For all of trainer Richard Dutrow's bold talk and all of unbeaten Big Brown's ability to back him up, the field for the 140th ...
USA
Horseracing
He talks the talk; can his horse walk the walk?
02.06.2008 23:39
usatoday.com
Big Brown probably gallops to the Triple Crown Saturday at the Belmont, but whether he does or whether he doesn't, know what ...
USA
Horseracing
Rays' reversal of fortune extends to draft
02.06.2008 23:38
usatoday.com
Baseball's amateur draft is designed to provide the most help to the weakest teams, but the Tampa Bay Rays could be in first place when they help themselves to the first pick this year.
USA
Baseball
Orioles rally, overcome another Ramirez homer to beat Boston
02.06.2008 23:38
usatoday.com
Adam Jones broke a tie with a three-run double in the eighth inning, and the Baltimore Orioles overcame another home run by Manny Ramirez to beat the Boston Red Sox 6-3 on Monday night and avoided a four-game sweep.
USA
Baseball
IFA leader criticises Taoiseach's veto refusal
02.06.2008 23:38
ireland.com
FARMERS: IRISH FARMERS' Association president Pádraig Walshe sharply criticised Taoiseach Brian Cowen last night on the eve of the organisation's executive council meeting to decide its stance on the Lisbon Treaty.
Ireland
Social Life
Tribunal to question Celia Larkin on £30,000 loan
02.06.2008 23:38
ireland.com
CELIA LARKIN, ex-partner to former taoiseach Bertie Ahern, is to appear at the Mahon tribunal today.
Ireland
Social Life
Move to avert collapse of NI Executive
02.06.2008 23:38
ireland.com
OFFICIALS from the Irish and British governments are working with Sinn Féin and the DUP to avert a crisis which could collapse the Stormont Executive and force an election.
Ireland
Social Life
Speed camera delay criticised after eight die on roads
02.06.2008 23:38
ireland.com
THE DEATH toll on Irish roads over the June bank holiday weekend rose to eight yesterday, or double the figure for the same weekend last year.
Ireland
Social Life
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