- Today in History AP - 10 hrs ago
Today is Thursday, Aug. 16, the 229th day of 2012. There are 137 days left in the year. More »Today in History
Today is Thursday, Aug. 16, the 229th day of 2012. There are 137 days left in the year.
- LSU: About 20 schools have inquired about Mathieu AP - 12 hrs ago
About 20 college football programs have asked LSU for permission to speak with All-America cornerback and punt returner Tyrann Mathieu. More »LSU: About 20 schools have inquired about Mathieu
- Reuters U.S. Sports Schedule at 2 p.m. EDT on Wednesday, Aug. 15 Reuters - 20 hrs ago
Aug. 15 (Reuters) - Reuters U.S. sports schedule at 2 p.m. EDTon Wednesday: - - - - The duty editor is Steve Ginsburg, 202-898-8427 - - - - TENNIS The draw for the upcoming U.S. Open got a little easier forRoger Federer, Novak Djokovic and Andy Murray … More »Reuters U.S. Sports Schedule at 2 p.m. EDT on Wednesday, Aug. 15
Aug. 15 (Reuters) - Reuters U.S. sports schedule at 2 p.m. EDTon Wednesday: - - - - The duty editor is Steve Ginsburg, 202-898-8427 - - - - TENNIS The draw for the upcoming U.S. Open got a little easier forRoger Federer, Novak Djokovic and Andy Murray today with thewithdrawal of world No. 3 Rafael Nadal from the final grand …
- Reuters U.S. Sports Schedule at 2 p.m. EDT on Tuesday, Aug. 14 Reuters - Tue, Aug 14, 2012
Aug. 14 (Reuters) - Reuters U.S. sports schedule at 2 p.m. EDTon Tuesday: - - - - The duty editor is Steve Ginsburg, 202-898-8427 - - - - Major League Baseball BALTIMORE - Taiwanese rookie left-hander Wei-Yin Chen takesthe hill when the Baltimore Orioles … More »Reuters U.S. Sports Schedule at 2 p.m. EDT on Tuesday, Aug. 14
Aug. 14 (Reuters) - Reuters U.S. sports schedule at 2 p.m. EDTon Tuesday: - - - - The duty editor is Steve Ginsburg, 202-898-8427 - - - - Major League Baseball BALTIMORE - Taiwanese rookie left-hander Wei-Yin Chen takesthe hill when the Baltimore Orioles host the Boston Red Sox atCamden Yards. The Orioles and red-hot rookie …
- Reuters U.S. Sports Schedule at 2 p.m. EDT on Monday, Aug. 13 Reuters - Mon, Aug 13, 2012
Aug. 13 (Reuters) - Reuters U.S. sports schedule at 2 p.m. EDTon Monday: - - - - The duty editor is Steve Ginsburg, 202-898-8427 - - - - Major League Baseball Knuckleballer R.A. Dickey's push for Cy Young notice hasforced the New York Mets to make his … More »Reuters U.S. Sports Schedule at 2 p.m. EDT on Monday, Aug. 13
Aug. 13 (Reuters) - Reuters U.S. sports schedule at 2 p.m. EDTon Monday: - - - - The duty editor is Steve Ginsburg, 202-898-8427 - - - - Major League Baseball Knuckleballer R.A. Dickey's push for Cy Young notice hasforced the New York Mets to make his mission a priority. Itdoesn't hurt that he's winning at a rare clip. …
- RPT-INSIGHT-The greatest Olympian and his coach Reuters - Mon, Aug 13, 2012
(Repeats with no change to text) LONDON, Aug 12 (Reuters) - When a teenage Michael Phelpsstarted splashing the girls at the end of a particularly toughtraining session, his coach Bob Bowman tried to discipline him. "I said, 'you should be very tired, … More »RPT-INSIGHT-The greatest Olympian and his coach
(Repeats with no change to text) LONDON, Aug 12 (Reuters) - When a teenage Michael Phelpsstarted splashing the girls at the end of a particularly toughtraining session, his coach Bob Bowman tried to discipline him. "I said, 'you should be very tired, that's the hardestpractice you've ever done,'" the coach recalled. "I'll …
- Insight: The greatest Olympian and his coach Reuters - Sun, Aug 12, 2012
LONDON (Reuters) - When a teenage Michael Phelps started splashing the girls at the end of a particularly tough training session, his coach Bob Bowman tried to discipline him. "I said, 'you should be very tired, that's the hardest practice you've ever … More »Insight: The greatest Olympian and his coach
LONDON (Reuters) - When a teenage Michael Phelps started splashing the girls at the end of a particularly tough training session, his coach Bob Bowman tried to discipline him. "I said, 'you should be very tired, that's the hardest practice you've ever done,'" the coach recalled. "I'll never forget. He looked me straight …
- Mathieu's captivating rise with LSU flames out AP - Sat, Aug 11, 2012
LSU began taking steps this summer to dim the national spotlight on its most captivating star, Tyrann Mathieu, and downplayed "The Honey Badger" phenomenon that it so willingly promoted a season ago. More »Mathieu's captivating rise with LSU flames out
LSU began taking steps this summer to dim the national spotlight on its most captivating star, Tyrann Mathieu, and downplayed "The Honey Badger" phenomenon that it so willingly promoted a season ago.
- LSU's Mathieu kicked off team for violating rules AP - Fri, Aug 10, 2012
Heisman Trophy finalist Tyrann Mathieu was kicked off LSU's football team Friday for breaking an athletic department rule, a blow to the Tigers' national championship hopes three weeks before their season opener. More »LSU's Mathieu kicked off team for violating rules
- Reuters U.S. Sports Schedule at 2:30 p.m. EDT on Friday, Aug. 10 Reuters - Fri, Aug 10, 2012
Aug. 10 (Reuters) - Reuters U.S. sports schedule at 2:30 p.m.EDT on Friday: - - - - The duty editor is Steve Ginsburg, 202-898-8427 - - - - Golf PGA Championship (to Aug. 12) KIAWAH ISLAND, South Carolina - Swede Carl Pettersson,seeking his first major … More »Reuters U.S. Sports Schedule at 2:30 p.m. EDT on Friday, Aug. 10
Aug. 10 (Reuters) - Reuters U.S. sports schedule at 2:30 p.m.EDT on Friday: - - - - The duty editor is Steve Ginsburg, 202-898-8427 - - - - Golf PGA Championship (to Aug. 12) KIAWAH ISLAND, South Carolina - Swede Carl Pettersson,seeking his first major title, maintains a one-shot lead duringtoday's second round at Kiawah …
- LSU's Miles to hold new conference before practice AP - Fri, Aug 10, 2012
LSU has shaken up its usual routine and coach Les Miles will meet with the media before practice instead of after on Friday. More »LSU's Miles to hold new conference before practice
LSU has shaken up its usual routine and coach Les Miles will meet with the media before practice instead of after on Friday.
- COLLEGE FOOTBALL '12: 28 coaches start new jobs AP - Fri, Aug 10, 2012
The job has never been more difficult. The rewards have never been greater. More »COLLEGE FOOTBALL '12: 28 coaches start new jobs
- COLLEGE FOOTBALL '12: Who went where and why AP - Fri, Aug 10, 2012
Nearly a quarter of the 124 teams playing major college football this season will have first-year coaches. More »COLLEGE FOOTBALL '12: Who went where and why
Nearly a quarter of the 124 teams playing major college football this season will have first-year coaches.
- Eastin breaks NFL's on-field gender barrier AP - Fri, Aug 10, 2012
Shannon Eastin earned her stripes by receiving the ultimate officials' compliment: It was almost as if she wasn't there. More »Eastin breaks NFL's on-field gender barrier
- Chargers beat Pack 21-13 in preseason opener AP - Thu, Aug 9, 2012
Shannon Eastin made history. More »Chargers beat Pack 21-13 in preseason opener
- Reuters U.S. Sports Schedule at 2 p.m. EDT on Thursday, Aug. 9 Reuters - Thu, Aug 9, 2012
Aug. 9 (Reuters) - Reuters U.S. sports schedule at 2 p.m. EDT onThursday: - - - - The duty editor is Steve Ginsburg, 202-898-8427 - - - - Golf PGA Championship (to Aug. 12) KIAWAH ISLAND, South Carolina - Former U.S. Open winner RoryMcIlroy takes advantage … More »Reuters U.S. Sports Schedule at 2 p.m. EDT on Thursday, Aug. 9
Aug. 9 (Reuters) - Reuters U.S. sports schedule at 2 p.m. EDT onThursday: - - - - The duty editor is Steve Ginsburg, 202-898-8427 - - - - Golf PGA Championship (to Aug. 12) KIAWAH ISLAND, South Carolina - Former U.S. Open winner RoryMcIlroy takes advantage of ideal morning conditions to chargeinto an early tie for the lead …
- Kunzer-Murphy leaving as Las Vegas Bowl director AP - Thu, Aug 9, 2012
The director of college football's Las Vegas Bowl is stepping down. More »Kunzer-Murphy leaving as Las Vegas Bowl director
The director of college football's Las Vegas Bowl is stepping down.
- Reuters U.S. Sports Schedule at 2 p.m. EDT on Wednesday, Aug. 8 Reuters - Wed, Aug 8, 2012
Aug. 8 (Reuters) - Reuters U.S. sports schedule at 2 p.m. EDT onWednesday: - - - - The duty editor is Steve Ginsburg, 202-898-8427 - - - - Major League Baseball DETROIT - The Detroit Tigers have taken the first two gamesof a four-game set with the New … More »Reuters U.S. Sports Schedule at 2 p.m. EDT on Wednesday, Aug. 8
Aug. 8 (Reuters) - Reuters U.S. sports schedule at 2 p.m. EDT onWednesday: - - - - The duty editor is Steve Ginsburg, 202-898-8427 - - - - Major League Baseball DETROIT - The Detroit Tigers have taken the first two gamesof a four-game set with the New York Yankees with right-handerAnibal Sanchez, acquired in July from the …
- First NFL female official not intimidated AP - Wed, Aug 8, 2012
The NFL's first female official is welcoming her role as a sports pioneer. More »First NFL female official not intimidated
- Penn State adds names, ribbon to football jerseys AP - Tue, Aug 7, 2012
Players' names are being added to Penn State's football jerseys for the coming season, the university announced Tuesday, along with blue ribbons to show support for victims of child abuse. More »Penn State adds names, ribbon to football jerseys
Players' names are being added to Penn State's football jerseys for the coming season, the university announced Tuesday, along with blue ribbons to show support for victims of child abuse.
- NCAA denies Paterno family appeal of sanctions Reuters - Fri, Aug 3, 2012
(Reuters) - The National Collegiate Athletic Association said Friday it will not consider appeal of sanctions against Penn State reportedly filed by the family of late coach Joe Paterno, after the conviction of one of the coach's long-time assistants … More »NCAA denies Paterno family appeal of sanctions
(Reuters) - The National Collegiate Athletic Association said Friday it will not consider appeal of sanctions against Penn State reportedly filed by the family of late coach Joe Paterno, after the conviction of one of the coach's long-time assistants on child abuse sex charges. "Penn State's sanctions are not subject to …
- Paterno family intends to appeal NCAA sanctions AP - Fri, Aug 3, 2012
Joe Paterno's family said it planned to appeal the sanctions imposed by the NCAA against Penn State for the Jerry Sandusky child sex abuse scandal. The governing body's response: Don't bother. More »Paterno family intends to appeal NCAA sanctions
Joe Paterno's family said it planned to appeal the sanctions imposed by the NCAA against Penn State for the Jerry Sandusky child sex abuse scandal. The governing body's response: Don't bother.
- NCAA moves closer to new, more severe penalty structure with bans, fines, coaches in spotlight AP - Thu, Aug 2, 2012
INDIANAPOLIS - Nearly a year after promising to impose harsher sanctions on the most egregious rule-breakers, NCAA leaders endorsed a proposal Thursday that would make schools subject to the same crippling penalties just handed to Penn State. More »NCAA moves closer to new, more severe penalty structure with bans, fines, coaches in spotlight
INDIANAPOLIS - Nearly a year after promising to impose harsher sanctions on the most egregious rule-breakers, NCAA leaders endorsed a proposal Thursday that would make schools subject to the same crippling penalties just handed to Penn State.
- Obama: Penn State punishment "appropriate" in Sandusky scandal Reuters - Thu, Aug 2, 2012
WASHINGTON (Reuters) - President Barack Obama said the NCAA penalties imposed on Penn State University for the school's failure to stop football coach Jerry Sandusky's sexual abuse of children were "appropriate" punishment. The NCAA, the governing body … More »Obama: Penn State punishment "appropriate" in Sandusky scandal
WASHINGTON (Reuters) - President Barack Obama said the NCAA penalties imposed on Penn State University for the school's failure to stop football coach Jerry Sandusky's sexual abuse of children were "appropriate" punishment. The NCAA, the governing body of U.S. college sports, fined Penn State $60 million and voided its …
- NCAA moves closer to sweeping penalties overhaul AP - Thu, Aug 2, 2012
Nearly a year after promising to impose harsher sanctions on the most egregious rule-breakers, NCAA leaders endorsed a proposal Thursday that would make schools subject to the same crippling penalties just handed to Penn State. More »NCAA moves closer to sweeping penalties overhaul
Nearly a year after promising to impose harsher sanctions on the most egregious rule-breakers, NCAA leaders endorsed a proposal Thursday that would make schools subject to the same crippling penalties just handed to Penn State.
- Alabama all-star game lands title sponsor AP - Thu, Aug 2, 2012
The new college football all-star game has landed a title sponsor. More »Alabama all-star game lands title sponsor
The new college football all-star game has landed a title sponsor.
- Lawyer: Sandusky upset over Penn State sanctions AP - Wed, Aug 1, 2012
Jerry Sandusky is distraught over the NCAA penalties issued to Penn State's football program for the school's handling of his child sexual abuse scandal and maintains his innocence as he awaits sentencing, his defense lawyer said Wednesday. More »Lawyer: Sandusky upset over Penn State sanctions
- Former Senator Mitchell tapped to monitor Penn State Reuters - Wed, Aug 1, 2012
(Reuters) - The governing body of U.S. college sports on Wednesday appointed former Senate Majority Leader George Mitchell to monitor Penn State's compliance with sanctions it faces for failing to stop coach Jerry Sandusky's sexual abuse of children. … More »Former Senator Mitchell tapped to monitor Penn State
(Reuters) - The governing body of U.S. college sports on Wednesday appointed former Senate Majority Leader George Mitchell to monitor Penn State's compliance with sanctions it faces for failing to stop coach Jerry Sandusky's sexual abuse of children. The National Collegiate Athletic Association (NCAA) said Mitchell would …
- Fans rally for PSU players, hope Redd, others stay AP - Tue, Jul 31, 2012
Scandal tainted their school and the legacy of a Hall of Fame coach. More »Fans rally for PSU players, hope Redd, others stay
- Packers top first-ever AP Pro32 rankings AP - Tue, Jul 31, 2012
The Green Bay Packers top the first-ever AP Pro32 NFL power rankings, a new pro football version of the AP Top 25 college football and basketball polls. More »Packers top first-ever AP Pro32 rankings
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1 | United States | 46 | 29 | 29 | 104 |
2 | China | 38 | 27 | 23 | 88 |
3 | Great Britain | 29 | 17 | 19 | 65 |
4 | Russia | 24 | 26 | 32 | 82 |
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6 | Germany | 11 | 19 | 14 | 44 |
7 | France | 11 | 11 | 12 | 34 |
8 | Italy | 8 | 9 | 11 | 28 |
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