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Slow Start, Smart Finish

Tue, 19 Aug 2008 21:50:00 PST

In 2004, Keeth Smart was on the strip at the end of back-to-back 45-44 losses. A win in either would have given his team a medal, but instead the Americans finished fourth. This year, Smart scored the deciding point in two 45-44 wins, and his U.S. saber team took the silver.

Straight No Chaser: Carlos of Confusion

Sat, 16 Aug 2008 21:59:01 PST

Yeah, this cat Boozer couldn’t be more wrong. Bush, on the side of Black men? get the hell outta’ here. From tax breaks for the aristocrats to leave no children behind....just turn your back on them and walk away, pretend they don’t exist - just like the hundred of thousands who are the long term unemployed and underemployed.... No Mr. Boozer, this draft dodger who’s trading blood for oil in Iraq does not have your back.

Don't Forget About The Ladies!!!

Mon, 11 Aug 2008 21:57:00 PST

The USA was down 13-2 when Diana Taurasi ignited a 20-4 run. She was hitting from all corners of the court and finished with 17 points. She looked as good as she did in leading UConn to three national Championships.

U.S. Boxer Russell Out Of Olympics

Sat, 09 Aug 2008 21:52:00 PST

The two-time national champion was found unconscious and severely dehydrated early Friday morning, U.S. coach Dan Campbell said. Russell’s roommate, light flyweight Luis Yanez, alerted the American coaches shortly after Russell returned from a run in a final effort to reach his 119-pound weight limit.

Eight Ain't Enough

Fri, 08 Aug 2008 21:50:00 PST

The number 8 has special significance for the Beijing Games and Chinese culture.