Olympics News and Info

U.S. snip record to grab golden double

ROME (Reuters) – The United States completed a relay double at the world championships on Friday when they retained their men’s 4×200 meters freestyle title with a world record time.

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Anderson haul puts England on top

Five wickets for James Anderson sees England take control after the second day of the third Ashes Test at Edgbaston.
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Football honours Sir Bobby Robson

Leading figures from the world of football pay tribute to Sir Bobby Robson, who has died aged 76 after a long battle with cancer.
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Football legend Sir Bobby Robson dies

Former England, Newcastle and Ipswich manager Sir Bobby Robson dies at 76 following a long battle with cancer.
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Live text – England v Australia

England lose Alastair Cook in the first over after dismissing Australia for 263 on the second day of the third Ashes Test at Edgbaston.
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Links for 2009-07-30 [del.icio.us]

• Images of Expo 2005 – The Gas Pavilion :: Japan Visitor
  See images and photos of Expo 2005 – The Gas Pavilion, Aichi, Japan.
• Nudity – Nakedness in Japan :: Japan Visitor
  Sex In Japan: take a look at the history of nudity and nakedness in Japan – including onsens and sento and the differing reactions of the upper and lower classes to public nakedness.

Ramirez, Ortiz tested positive in 2003: report

NEW YORK (Reuters) – Baseball sluggers Manny Ramirez and David Ortiz, who helped the Boston Red Sox end an 86-year World Series title drought in 2004, tested positive for performance-enhancing drugs in 2003, The New York Times reported on Thursday.

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Sri Lanka earn win over Pakistan

Sri Lanka win the first one-day international against Pakistan by 36 runs in Dambulla.
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England toil after weather delay

Australia close on 126-1 after only 30 overs are possible on the first day of the third Test at Edgbaston.
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Ramirez, Ortiz tested positive for doping in 2003: report

NEW YORK (Reuters) – Baseball sluggers Manny Ramirez and David Ortiz, who helped the Boston Red Sox end an 86-year World Series title drought in 2004, tested positive for performance-enhancing drugs in 2003, the New York Times reported on Thursday.

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