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US gets big Beijing welcome Thu, 07 Aug 2008 01:27:00 EDT
BEIJING — Mike Krzyzewski could feel anticipation build as the plane carrying the U.S. Olympic men's basketball team neared Beijing.
"I was sitting next to Jerry (Colangelo) and said, 'You know, we've waited three years to get off this plane and do this," the coach said yesterday, shortly after the team arrived for the Summer Games. "I think we're prepared, and while we're here we need to prepare more."

C's to open title defense against Cavs Thu, 07 Aug 2008 01:27:00 EDT
BOSTON (AP) — The NBA champion Boston Celtics will begin their title defense against the Cleveland Cavaliers and LeBron James on Oct. 28 in Boston.
The team's 2008-2009 schedule, released yesterday, has the Celtics hosting the Chicago Bulls on Oct. 31 before playing their first road game against the Indiana Pacers on Nov. 1.

Undisputed, undefeated Thu, 07 Aug 2008 01:18:00 EDT
BEVERLY — The Beverly East Little League 11-year-old all-stars went unbeaten in Jimmy Fund tournament play and captured the championship with a 9-4 title-game victory over Amesbury.
En route to the crown, Beverly East won all five of its games and outscored its opponents by a combined score of 39-13.

Follow Flanagan's "Olympic Dreams" in Beijing Thu, 07 Aug 2008 01:18:00 EDT
Follow flanagan's 'olympic dream'
Distance running superstar Shalane Flanagan of Marblehead has agreed to write an exclusive blog, "Olympic Dreams," for The Salem News while she is in Beijing, China for this month's Summer Olympics as a member of the United States track and field team.

Wakefield dominant in Red Sox win Thu, 07 Aug 2008 01:17:00 EDT
KANSAS CITY, Mo. — Jacoby Ellsbury hit a three-run homer and Tim Wakefield's baffling knuckleball shut down Kansas City on four hits through six innings, helping the Boston Red Sox to an 8-2 victory over the Royals last night.

Peabody West 10s, 12s win respective Jimmy Fund crowns Thu, 07 Aug 2008 01:16:00 EDT
The Peabody West Little League program is thriving not only at the Williamsport tournament level, but from top to bottom.
Peabody West captured not one but two District 15 Jimmy Fund Little League tournament titles, winning the 12-year-old and 10-year-old championships. In addition, both teams went undefeated.

Sports Briefs Thu, 07 Aug 2008 01:16:00 EDT
Radio Sports
Masconomet star quarterback Chris Splinter will be among the featured guests on this Saturday's "North Shore Sports Desk" on North Shore 104.9 FM from 8-9 a.m. Gloucester High soccer standout Shane O'Neill will also appear on the show, as will Paul Boudreau to talk about the upcoming Witches Cup bicycle race in Salem. In addition, Gary Larrabee will appear with his weekly golf segment. Phil Stacey of The Salem News and Peter Kelley of North Shore 104.9 will be the show's co-hosts.

Brady says God doesn't value him as a NFL QB Thu, 07 Aug 2008 01:16:00 EDT
BOSTON (AP) — Tom Brady found some lessons in a book that may have helped him deal with the New England Patriots loss in the Super Bowl that ruined their chances for a 19-0 season.
The quarterback tells Esquire magazine he found "The Four Agreements" by Don Miguel Ruiz a "very spiritual book."

Beijing all smiles on the eve of Summer Games Thu, 07 Aug 2008 01:01:00 EDT
BEIJING (AP) — On the eve of their national coming out party, almost everyone in Beijing seemed to be practicing something.
At the National Indoor Stadium, Chinese gymnasts tumbled and did flips, much to the delight of the 200 or so volunteers who sat together in the stands and cheered every move they made.

Local golfers play in rain for a cause Thu, 07 Aug 2008 01:01:00 EDT
Hitting the Links
Matt Jenkins
The Heffernan household was pretty quiet early last night. Based on the day's activity, you get the sense that it was the same deal at the Athanas, Northrup and Zmetrovich households as well.

Marblehead's run ends in regionals Thu, 07 Aug 2008 01:00:00 EDT
CAL RIPKEN ALL-STARS
The Cal Ripken World Series was not in the cards for the Marblehead 9-year-old all-star team. At least not this year.
Marblehead lost to Danbury, Conn., 3-2, last night in Keene, N.H. in the losers' bracket final despite getting more solid pitching from Matt Koopman and Braden Haley.

Keeping up With Carlos: Pena adds 2 runs as Rays stay in 1st place Wed, 06 Aug 2008 21:32:00 EDT
Haverhill's Carlos Pena and the Tampa Bay Rays continue to defy the odds and as they sit atop the American League East standings.
As of Monday, Aug. 4, the team held a three-game lead over the Boston Red Sox and 5.5 over the New York Yankees.

A flood of appreciation: Bradford Swim Club names pool for longtime director Wed, 06 Aug 2008 21:31:00 EDT
Members of the Bradford Swim Club gathered on Sunday, Aug. 3, to honor their longtime director by naming the facility's pool for Leon Deroian.
The ceremony was a surprise for the popular Deroian, who seemed a bit embarrassed by all the attention, hiding his face in his hands when the applause and attention were directed his way.

Local musician discovers another talent Wed, 06 Aug 2008 21:29:00 EDT
Haverhill's Paul Prue can add another accomplishment to his life: a bronze medal in swimming from the 2008 Summer Bay State games.
Prue owns a stained glass business and is a full-time musician with two other Haverhill residents, Mark and Connor Hayden. But now, he is also an accomplished competitive swimmer.

Sports Clips Wed, 06 Aug 2008 21:28:00 EDT
The Haverhill High School girls basketball coaching staff is offering a pre-season fall basketball clinic at Haverhill High School in the gym. The clinic will run five consecutive Sundays beginning on Sept. 7 through Oct. 5.

Beckett steps up his game Wednesday August 6, 2008
KANSAS CITY - History repeated itself last night on the steamy Plains where the Red Sox featured a little piece of last year and, in an entertaining twist, a flashback to last month.

Albright's clutch goal lifts Revs Wednesday August 6, 2008
FOXBORO - In their third tournament final against Houston in the last two years, and after losing to the Dynamo in the past two MLS Cups, New England hoped to be on the other end of the result in last night's 2008 SuperLiga final.

Better with age Wednesday August 6, 2008
FOXBORO - Coming off one of the best seasons of his career, Patriots linebacker Mike Vrabel is ready for 2008.

Milford roars back, bows Wednesday August 6, 2008
CHICOPEE - This much has been proven obvious over the last two weeks: Milford Post 59, no matter what deficit, knows how to battle.

Wrist clicking bothers Ortiz Wednesday August 6, 2008
KANSAS CITY - David Ortiz felt a click in his injured left wrist in the ninth inning on Monday, but he was back in the lineup last night as was Mike Lowell who missed the first game of the series to get an injection in his sore right hip.

Bay is a big hit for Boston Wednesday August 6, 2008

Surf first to solve Cochran Wednesday August 6, 2008
WORCESTER - It was bound to happen sometime this year. Unfortunately for Tom Cochran, last night was the night.

Fielder apologizes to teammate Wednesday August 6, 2008
CINCINNATI - Milwaukee first baseman Prince Fielder apologized yesterday for pushing a teammate in the dugout during a loss, saying he should have done a better job of handling frustration due in part to the Brewers' losing streak.

Jays keep A's on skids Wednesday August 6, 2008
Kevin Mench singled in the winning run with two outs in the ninth inning as Toronto extended the visiting Athletics' season-long losing streak to eight games yesterday.

Rookies under gun in opener Wednesday August 6, 2008
FOXBORO - Adalius Thomas doesn't remember which team he played in his first preseason game, but he does remember this - he was nervous.

Favre, Packers just can't agree Wednesday August 6, 2008
GREEN BAY, Wis. - The bond between Brett Favre and the Green Bay Packers appears to be broken beyond repair.

Mickelson hoping to rebound Wednesday August 6, 2008
BLOOMFIELD TOWNSHIP, Mich. - Phil Mickelson already had crossed the finish line the last time he showed up at Oakland Hills.

Australia delivers scare in exhibition windup Wednesday August 6, 2008
SHANGHAI, China - They couldn't shoot and occasionally didn't defend. Definitely a performance the Americans should be relieved came before they got to Beijing.

Ruschioni, Nunez tops Wednesday August 6, 2008
AGAWAM - Four years later, they can call themselves champions once again.

Press Box Wednesday August 6, 2008
The Yankees placed several employees on leave pending the results of Major League Baseball's probe into the possible skimming of signing bonuses in the Dominican Republic, The New York Times reported yesterday. The employees scouted in the Dominican Republic, the newspaper said, citing an unidentified person in baseball who was briefed on the matter. Their names and jobs were not revealed in the report. New York is one of six to eight teams being investigated, the person told the Times. He spoke

TV, Radio Wednesday August 6, 2008

The Week Ahead Wednesday August 6, 2008

Area Results Wednesday August 6, 2008
Lowell 13, Milford 12

Games Today Wednesday August 6, 2008
Wildcats at Old Timers, 6 p.m., Fuller

BASKETBALL: Former NBH standouts Rodrigues, Pilarte transferring together to NJ college Thu, 07 Aug 2008 06:00 EST

Ryan Rodrigues and Wilson Pilarte have been teammates forever. At least it seems that way.

SCIA WAREHAM JBA: Mendes leads Heat into title game Thu, 07 Aug 2008 06:00 EST

The championship series are set for the Wareham JBA Jason Andrade Summer Basketball League, and will feature some upstart competition competing for the title.

SCIA: Big summer for Dartmouth 9-year-old all-stars Thu, 07 Aug 2008 06:00 EST

The Dartmouth Youth Athletic Association 9-year-old all-stars had such a successful summer, it was almost like they didn't want it to end.

SCIA BASEBALL ROUNDUP: Parker, Deconinck, DeMello strike for Fisheries Thu, 07 Aug 2008 06:00 EST

Fleet Fisheries recently won the Fairhaven Little League's Minor League championship, after defeating Hartley Pies, 4-2.

THOMAS: Manny is just what the Dodgers needed Thu, 07 Aug 2008 06:00 EST

It was a move the Red Sox had to make.

Sanders keeping focus in Pats' defensive backfield Thu, 07 Aug 2008 06:00 EST

FOXBORO — Lewis Sanders expects to keep focusing on his goal of winning a job in the Patriots secondary no matter what distractions surface.

Wake baffles Royals Thu, 07 Aug 2008 06:00 EST

KANSAS CITY, Mo. — Jacoby Ellsbury hit a three-run homer and Tim Wakefield's baffling knuckleball shut down Kansas City on four hits through six innings, helping the Boston Red Sox to an 8-2 victory over the Royals on Wednesday night.

OLYMPIC GYMNASTICS: Perfection goes by a new name Thu, 07 Aug 2008 06:00 EST

The perfect 10 is what changed Nadia Comaneci and Mary Lou Retton from pert pixies into international sporting stars and helped make gymnastics one of the most popular events at the Summer Olympics.

PGA Championship a Monster test of golf Thu, 07 Aug 2008 06:00 EST

BLOOMFIELD TOWNSHIP, Mich. — Rich Beem stood over his tee shot on the 18th hole during his final practice session for the PGA Championship, trained his eye down the narrow fairway squeezed between bunkers, waggled his driver and then backed off.

CCNB FOURBALL: Driesen, Donnelly survive the rain Thu, 07 Aug 2008 06:00 EST

Brian Driesen and Dave Donnelly defeated Steven Roberts and Ben Conway in a 22-hole marathon to advance on the second day of the 78th Annual Country Club of New Bedford Men's Fourball on Wednesday at the North Dartmouth course.

Gatemen work OT for Workman Thu, 07 Aug 2008 06:00 EST

A fine start by Brandon Workman didn't go on his record, but the Wareham Gatemen made the tall Texan's seven-inning effort pay off in a 5-3, 10-inning victory Wednesday night at Falmouth.

RECREATION CALENDAR Thu, 07 Aug 2008 06:00 EST

BASEBALL

Favre reportedly traded to Jets Thu, 07 Aug 2008 06:00 EST

GREEN BAY, Wis. Brett Favre left Green Bay yesterday, most likely for good. While he has gone home to Mississippi for the time being, he could end up in New York very soon.

Red Sox pull away from Royals Thu, 07 Aug 2008 06:00 EST

Local soccer: Falmouth United advances to Cape Cod Amateur final Thu, 07 Aug 2008 06:00 EST

FALMOUTH — Valmir Nascimento scored the golden goal in the third minute of double overtime to send Falmouth United into the championship game of the Cape Cod Amateur Soccer League last night with a 2-1 victory over Falmouth Tide.

Cape swimmers fare well at Newport Lifeguard Tournament Thu, 07 Aug 2008 06:00 EST

NEWPORT, R.I. — Jani Christensen, Lianna Wissmann and Katie McCully's first-place finish in the mermaid medley highlighted a strong showing by Cape Cod athletes at the 32nd annual Newport Invitational Lifeguard Tournament.

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