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‘Yes we can'? Make that: ‘Oops, we may not'

timesonline.co.uk     6 hrs ago   372 related          

Barack Obama suddenly looks vulnerable. Barack Obama's historic procession to the American presidency has been rudely interrupted. Somewhere along the way to the Obama presidency, somebody forgot to ask the American people....                    

Olympics: Aquatics- Phelps is within Spitzing distance of real glory, so let's see him win eight...

guardian.co.uk     5 hrs ago   1 related          

The late, great BBC athletics commentator Ron Pickering was fond of the phrase "in every sense of the word", usually delivering it after a short and meaningful pause. "THIS very much the man, in every sense of the word,"...                    

Probe ordered into Chinese gymnast's age

mirror.co.uk     2 hrs ago   24 related          

By Sean Maguire, BEIJING (Reuters) 20/08/2008 Russia's Larisa Ilchenko took gold on Wednesday by just over a second in the gruelling 10km women's open water swim, a new Olympic event that lived up to its reputation for...                    

James Lawton: Greatest stories at the Games are etched in gold of Chinese characters

independent.co.uk     5 hrs ago   128 related          

British glory has been so relentless in these 29th Olympics, and that of Usain Bolt and Michael Phelps so spectacular, it has been easy to forget that the most remarkable story of all has been written in Chinese characters.                    

Humble Chris Hoy shuns hero status

timesonline.co.uk     5 hrs ago   6 related          

Greatness, according to Chris Hoy, comes with longevity and that makes Sir Steve Redgrave an infinitely greater Olympian than Michael Phelps. Hoy, who in Beijing became the first Briton in 100 years to win three gold medals in...                    

Roger Federer must show he is not a spent force as he chases grand slam record

telegraph.co.uk     6 hrs ago   1 related          

You have to wonder what Donald Trump makes of it all now. By Mark Hodgkinson in New York Shaky ground: Roger Federer is suffering a crisis of confidence going into the US Open Photo: Reuters The billionaire tennis enthusiast...                    

CD of the week: Glen Campbell

scotsman.com     5 hrs ago          

Published Date: 22 August 2008 GLEN CAMPBELL: MEET GLEN CAMPBELL ALL the indicators are pointing to a fresh start for Glen Campbell. Like Neil Diamond (with the help of Rick Rubin), Campbell's re-emergence is being pushed as an...                    

On the Beijing Beat: Small step or great leap forward? Vote now...

independent.co.uk     5 hrs ago          

Is China on the path to democracy? We think so, and it seems that the Communist Party might just be taking the opportunity of the Games to send that message out, albeit with some subtlety, to the international community and...                    

CBS Anchor Julie Chen Reunites Husband Moonves with Boyhood Friend

freepressreleases.co.uk     7 hrs ago          

Hearing Tom Petty lyrics in her sedan inspired “Early Morning” hostess on a special mission. New York, NY (August 20, 2008) – Proving once again the old adage that virtue is its own reward, CBS Early Show anchor Julie Chen over...                    

Yankees' veterans refuse to let playoff hopes fade

japantimes.co.jp     8 hrs ago   77 related          

TORONTO (AP) With their postseason hopes dwindling by the day, the New York Yankees turned to two players they have counted on for more than a decade to deliver a much-needed win. Derek Jeter hit a two-run homer, and Andy...                    

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