http://mobile.reuters.com Copyright 2008 Reuters en-us Tue, 19 Aug 2008 22:15:26 -0400 http://mobile.reuters.com/mobile/images/small/logo.png http://mobile.reuters.com/mobile/m/Category/CSPO?src=RSS-SPO http://mobile.reuters.com/mobile/m/FullArticle/CSPO/nsportsNews_uUSSP11093420080820?src=RSS-SPO BEIJING (Reuters) - Jamaica's yam-powered Usain "Lightning" Bolt hopes to become the first man since Carl Lewis in 1984 to win an Olympic sprint double on Wednesday. Wed, 20 Aug 2008 00:26:11 +0000 2008-08-20T002611Z_01_SP110934_RTRUKOC_0_US-OLYMPICS.xml http://mobile.reuters.com/mobile/m/FullArticle/CSPO/nsportsNews_uUSPEK25986220080820?src=RSS-SPO BEIJING (Reuters) - U.S. favorites Todd Rogers and Phil Dalhausser put a swift end to Georgia's Olympic beach volleyball dream on Wednesday, beating the surprise semi-finalists 21-11 21-13 for their place in the final. Wed, 20 Aug 2008 01:58:36 +0000 2008-08-20T015836Z_01_PEK259862_RTRUKOC_0_US-OLYMPICS-VOLLEYBALL-BEACH.xml http://mobile.reuters.com/mobile/m/FullArticle/CSPO/nsportsNews_uUSN1932222320080819?src=RSS-SPO LOS ANGELES (Reuters) - All-Star pitcher Greg Maddux returned to the Los Angeles Dodgers from the San Diego Padres Tuesday in exchange for two minor league players to be named later or cash considerations. Tue, 19 Aug 2008 22:56:24 +0000 2008-08-19T225624Z_01_N19322223_RTRUKOC_0_US-BASEBALL-DODGERS-MADDUX.xml http://mobile.reuters.com/mobile/m/FullArticle/CSPO/nsportsNews_uUSN1928457220080819?src=RSS-SPO NEW YORK (Reuters) - Free agent pitcher Kip Wells, a 10-year veteran in the major leagues, was signed by the Kansas City Royals Tuesday. Tue, 19 Aug 2008 19:17:15 +0000 2008-08-19T191715Z_01_N19284572_RTRUKOC_0_US-BASEBALL-ROYALS-WELLS.xml http://mobile.reuters.com/mobile/m/FullArticle/CSPO/nsportsNews_uUSPEK27677420080819?src=RSS-SPO BEIJING (Reuters) - Shawn Johnson's megawatt smile lit up the National Indoor Stadium on Tuesday after the American gymnast finally got her hands on an Olympic gold medal. Tue, 19 Aug 2008 23:47:38 +0000 2008-08-19T234740Z_01_PEK299456_RTRUKOC_0_US-OLYMPICS-GYMNASTICS.xml-sidebar-2 http://mobile.reuters.com/mobile/m/FullArticle/CSPO/nsportsNews_uUSSP26475220080819?src=RSS-SPO BEIJING (Reuters) - The path to Olympic women's basketball gold opened for the United States on Tuesday after their biggest rivals Australia suffered a major injury. Tue, 19 Aug 2008 16:08:23 +0000 2008-08-19T160829Z_01_SP110934_RTRUKOC_0_US-OLYMPICS.xml-sidebar-8 http://mobile.reuters.com/mobile/m/FullArticle/CSPO/nsportsNews_uUSN1929835420080819?src=RSS-SPO PARAMUS, New Jersey (Reuters) - Padraig Harrington will end a well-deserved break after his PGA Championship victory nine days ago to resume his pursuit of golf's big prizes in this week's Barclays Classic. Tue, 19 Aug 2008 22:54:44 +0000 2008-08-19T225444Z_01_N19298354_RTRUKOC_0_US-GOLF-PGA-BARCLAYS.xml http://mobile.reuters.com/mobile/m/FullArticle/CSPO/nsportsNews_uUSLJ65605420080819?src=RSS-SPO Simon Cambers NEW HAVEN, Connecticut (Reuters) - A rejuvenated Amelie Mauresmo said on Tuesday she believed she was on the right track to getting back among the world's elite. Tue, 19 Aug 2008 21:32:06 +0000 2008-08-19T213206Z_01_LJ656054_RTRUKOC_0_US-TENNIS-WOMEN-MAURESMO.xml http://mobile.reuters.com/mobile/m/FullArticle/CSPO/nsportsNews_uUSN1932011720080819?src=RSS-SPO HOUSTON (Reuters) - Chevron Corp said on Tuesday it would drop its Texaco NASCAR sponsorship after the 2008 season, ending a 20-year relationship between the oil major and the U.S. auto racing league. Tue, 19 Aug 2008 22:35:25 +0000 2008-08-19T223525Z_01_N19320117_RTRUKOC_0_US-CHEVRON-NASCAR.xml http://mobile.reuters.com/mobile/m/FullArticle/CSPO/nsportsNews_uUSLJ63636620080819?src=RSS-SPO NEW HAVEN, Connecticut (Reuters) - Rafael Nadal and Ana Ivanovic, both ranked world number one, were named on Tuesday as the top seeds for the U.S. Open which begins at Flushing Meadows on Monday. Tue, 19 Aug 2008 19:50:23 +0000 2008-08-19T195023Z_01_LJ636366_RTRUKOC_0_US-TENNIS-OPEN-SEEDS.xml http://mobile.reuters.com/mobile/m/FullArticle/CSPO/nsportsNews_uUSSP25539620080819?src=RSS-SPO BEIJING (Reuters) - Usain Bolt takes aim at becoming the first man in 24 years to win the Olympic sprint double when he runs in the 200 meters final on Wednesday. Tue, 19 Aug 2008 23:45:51 +0000 2008-08-19T234551Z_01_SP255396_RTRUKOC_0_US-OLYMPICS-ATHLETICS-WEDNESDAY.xml http://mobile.reuters.com/mobile/m/FullArticle/CSPO/nsportsNews_uUSN1930916620080819?src=RSS-SPO PARAMUS, New Jersey (Reuters) - Three major wins, two in the last month, have not dispelled the fear of failure that is at the core of Padraig Harrington's success. Tue, 19 Aug 2008 22:54:41 +0000 2008-08-19T225444Z_01_N19298354_RTRUKOC_0_US-GOLF-PGA-BARCLAYS.xml-sidebar-1 http://mobile.reuters.com/mobile/m/FullArticle/CSPO/nsportsNews_uUSN1931010120080819?src=RSS-SPO LOS ANGELES (Reuters) - After making a relatively low-key start to his rookie season on the PGA Tour, Britain's Martin Laird has set his sights on a sprint finish. Tue, 19 Aug 2008 22:54:41 +0000 2008-08-19T225444Z_01_N19298354_RTRUKOC_0_US-GOLF-PGA-BARCLAYS.xml-sidebar-2 http://mobile.reuters.com/mobile/m/FullArticle/CSPO/nsportsNews_uUSSP11093420080819?src=RSS-SPO BEIJING (Reuters) - Next Olympics hosts Britain reached their highest gold medal tally in a century on Tuesday with four victories including one from a once-banned runner. Tue, 19 Aug 2008 20:15:41 +0000 2008-08-19T201541Z_01_SP110934_RTRUKOC_0_US-OLYMPICS.xml http://mobile.reuters.com/mobile/m/FullArticle/CSPO/nsportsNews_uUSPEK8558820080819?src=RSS-SPO BEIJING (Reuters) - Brazil coach Dunga said he had no thoughts of quitting after his team's bid to win a first Olympic gold medal ended in a 3-0 defeat against arch-rivals Argentina on Tuesday. Tue, 19 Aug 2008 17:47:34 +0000 2008-08-19T174738Z_01_SP110934_RTRUKOC_0_US-OLYMPICS.xml-sidebar-13 http://mobile.reuters.com/mobile/m/FullArticle/CSPO/nsportsNews_uUSPEK3635320080819?src=RSS-SPO BEIJING (Reuters) - American Dawn Harper sprung a huge surprise when a dramatic mistake by compatriot Lolo Jones let her through to win Olympic gold in the women's 100 meters hurdles on Tuesday. Tue, 19 Aug 2008 17:39:15 +0000 2008-08-19T173920Z_01_SP255396_RTRUKOC_0_US-OLYMPICS-ATHLETICS-WEDNESDAY.xml-sidebar-5 http://mobile.reuters.com/mobile/m/FullArticle/CSPO/nsportsNews_uUSPEK8988120080819?src=RSS-SPO BEIJING (Reuters) - Christine Ohuruogu said she could not care less what people thought about her tainted record after winning the women's 400 meters Olympic gold medal on Tuesday. Tue, 19 Aug 2008 17:39:15 +0000 2008-08-19T173920Z_01_SP255396_RTRUKOC_0_US-OLYMPICS-ATHLETICS-WEDNESDAY.xml-sidebar-10 http://mobile.reuters.com/mobile/m/FullArticle/CSPO/nsportsNews_uUSB57822520080819?src=RSS-SPO BEIJING (Reuters) - Estonia's Gerd Kanter won Olympic gold in the men's discus on Tuesday with a best throw of 68.82 meters and celebrated with a mimic of 100 meters champion Usain Bolt. Tue, 19 Aug 2008 16:51:39 +0000 2008-08-19T165145Z_01_SP255396_RTRUKOC_0_US-OLYMPICS-ATHLETICS-WEDNESDAY.xml-sidebar-6 http://mobile.reuters.com/mobile/m/FullArticle/CSPO/nsportsNews_uUSN1934994120080819?src=RSS-SPO CRAWFORD, Texas (Reuters) - U.S. Secretary of State Condoleezza Rice will not attend the closing ceremonies at the Beijing Olympics because of the Russia-Georgia conflict, the White House said on Tuesday. Tue, 19 Aug 2008 16:43:26 +0000 2008-08-19T164331Z_01_SP110934_RTRUKOC_0_US-OLYMPICS.xml-sidebar-13 http://mobile.reuters.com/mobile/m/FullArticle/CSPO/nsportsNews_uUSB53184420080819?src=RSS-SPO BEIJING (Reuters) - Russia's Andrey Silnov won the Olympic gold medal in the men's high jump on Tuesday with a jump of 2.36 meters. Tue, 19 Aug 2008 16:31:51 +0000 2008-08-19T163200Z_01_SP255396_RTRUKOC_0_US-OLYMPICS-ATHLETICS-WEDNESDAY.xml-sidebar-3