BEIJING, Aug. 20, 2008 (Reuters) Jamaica's Usain "Lightning" Bolt roared to gold in the 200 meters on Wednesday to become the first man since Carl Lewis in 1984 to win an Olympic sprint double. ... > full story
BRISBANE, Australia, Aug. 19, 2008 (Reuters) Australia's Lleyton Hewitt will miss the remainder of the season after undergoing arthroscopic surgery on his troublesome hip, the former world number one announced on his website. ... > full story
MIAMI, Aug. 18, 2008 (Reuters) The Miami Dolphins released offensive lineman Steve McKinney on Monday, three months after signing the 10-year league veteran as a free agent. ... > full story
NEW YORK, Aug. 15, 2008 (Reuters) The Tampa Bay Rays suffered another injury blow on Friday when the American League (AL) East leaders placed closer Troy Percival on the 15-day disabled list. ... > full story
BOSTON, Aug. 15, 2008 (Reuters) Veteran safety John Lynch, a nine times Pro Bowl selection, has joined the New England Patriots, the team said on Friday. ... > full story
NEW YORK, Aug. 14, 2008 (Reuters) Portland Trail Blazers guard Brandon Roy is expected to be sidelined for between one and two months after having knee surgery on Thursday, the team said. ... > full story
LOS ANGELES, Aug. 12, 2008 (Reuters) The Los Angeles Dodgers have placed outfielder Andruw Jones on the 15-day disabled list because of patellar tendonitis in his left knee, the team said Tuesday. ... > full story
BOSTON, Aug. 12, 2008 (Reuters) The Boston Red Sox bolstered their injury-hit starting rotation by trading for Cleveland Indians right-hander Paul Byrd in return for a player to be named later or cash, baseball website mlb.com said on Tuesday. ... > full story
LOS ANGELES, Aug. 12, 2008 (Reuters) Tiger Woods has said he will be unable to swing a golf club until next year as he recovers from reconstructive knee surgery. ... > full story
LOS ANGELES, Aug. 11, 2008 (Reuters) The Pittsburgh Steelers have signed quarterback Byron Leftwich to a one-year deal, choosing him over QB Daunte Culpepper, the team said on its website (www.steelers.com) ... > full story
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