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SEAN M. HAFFEY / Union-Tribune
Shelly-Ann Fraser joyfully parades the Jamaican flag after leading a 1-2-3 sweep of the women's 100 meters for the island nation, one day after countryman Usain Bolt set a world record in winning the men's event. U.S. sprinters suffered a rare shutout. |
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BEIJING 2008:
29TH SUMMER OLYMPICS
Sacramone has a bit to beam about
Even without individual medal, gymnast is golden in U.S.
By Mark Zeigler
STAFF WRITER
BEIJING – Alicia Sacramone watched the mark for the North Korean gymnast pop up on the scoreboard, bumping her from third place to out of the medals in the vault competition. She fumbled with her fingers, slumped in her chair, looked down and bit her lower lip.
Distracted boxers hit rock bottom for United States
BEIJING – What USA Boxing needs is more medaling and less meddling. Personal coaches retain too much influence, national coach Dan Campbell said yesterday, and that continuing conflict has created a mutinous climate and contributed to what is now sure to be America's worst Olympic boxing showing in at least 60 years.
Hamels feels right at home in Petco visit
By Bill Center
STAFF WRITER
It was Rancho Bernardo High Day at Petco Park yesterday. First, Padres first-round pick Allan Dykstra – Rancho Bernardo class of '05 – was impressive while taking batting practice in his first unofficial appearance after agreeing to terms Friday.
Chargers take no chances with injuries
By Kevin Acee
STAFF WRITER
A Chargers veteran losing an eyelash should be prepared to sit out two practices. OK, so it hasn't come to that, but it sometimes seems such a measure of precaution wouldn't be far-fetched in this Chargers training camp.