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USA, 29. Aug. 08 - 16.02 PM

Kobe Bryant an Olympic champ with U.S. basketball win

Bryant is jubilant after the U.S. men's team beats Spain to win Olympic gold in Beijing. K obe Bryant waved to the roaring crowd at Wukesong Arena, pounding his hand over his heart and beaming a smile as wide as all of China.

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The word on Kobe Bryant from his Olympic teammates: respect

Michael Phelps and Usain Bolt have garnered the fame. For Kobe Bryant, the reward is much more valuable. He never wore a swimsuit, but nobody made a bigger splash.

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U.S. men beat Argentina to reach Olympic basketball final

Argentines give the Americans their toughest game so far, relying on a zone defense, but U.S. still prevails, 101-81. BEIJING -- For people who can't remember what it was like when the U.S. truly dominated Olympic basketball, this is it.

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For Kobe Bryant, turning 30 (twice) caps a roller-coaster year

An Olympic gold medal would be the perfect present for the Lakers star, who went from estrangement early in the season to an MVP award and the NBA Finals. Now this is a birthday party.

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Kobe Bryant rules China

Chinese fans adore the Lakers star, whose commercial appeal has had quite a rebound. Beijing

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Outside a Chinese gate, a Shaq

A giant statue of former Lakers center Shaquille O'Neal looms over Chaoyang Park in Beijing. Some of the locals aren't sure why he's here. Beijing

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Call the U.S. men the esteem team

What's being redeemed isn't only their record but their global reputation, which had suffered in the years since 1992's Dream Team. Beijing

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U.S. men's basketball team brings the pain to Spain, 119-82

The Americans appear to have recaptured their dominant form of yesteryear, improving their record to 4-0 in the Beijing Olympics at the expense of Lakers' Pau Gasol and his Spanish teammates. BEIJING -- Seems like old times?

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Kobe Bryant and Pau Gasol suiting up differently

The Lakers teammates lead the U.S. and Spain in a Pool B showdown. Bryant looks at it as payback for 2002. This is a long way to come for a Lakers intra-squad game.

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Angels' Howie Kendrick goes on disabled list because of strained left hamstring

The second baseman sat out six weeks earlier in the season because of a similar injury. His postseason status could be in doubt. Their huge division lead was supposed to help the Angels stay fresh and rested and shield them from the injuries that devastated them going into the 2007 playoffs.

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Angels come up short

They can't come back from a 6-0 deficit as Joe Saunders has a poor start. A 6-5 loss to the Oakland Athletics, in which they nearly came back from an early six-run deficit, was the least of the Angels' concerns Wednesday night.

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Angels looking for a backup shortstop

David Eckstein is among those mentioned for depth at the position. Five days before Monday's trade deadline, the Angels continue to pursue a veteran shortstop as insurance in case Erick Aybar is injured.

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Someone will be odd man out of Angels' playoff rotation

One of Angels' five starters will be sent to bullpen, with Joe Saunders, Jered Weaver and Ervin Santana the likeliest candidates. When Joe Saunders takes the Angel Stadium mound tonight, it will be more than a start. It will also be an audition, just like Jered Weaver's start was Monday, and Ervin Santana's will be Friday.

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For Angels' John Lackey, it's another W against A's

Angels right-hander improves to 14-3 lifetime against Oakland, pitching an efficient seven-hitter and just missing a shutout. John Lackey has had a huge hand -- and arm -- in shifting the balance of power in the American League West toward Anaheim this decade, with a 33-18 career record against Seattle, O...

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Angels get off to bad start in loss to A's

They have three hits in the first inning but don't get a runner past second base. It's probably not a good omen when you get three hits in the first inning and don't get a runner past second base.

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Angels' Vladimir Guerrero is given time to rest legs

Manager Mike Scioscia is sending the outfielder to the bench for two and perhaps three games to prevent a relapse of a knee injury that bothered the slugger in the first half of the season. Two weeks ago, after a torrid eight-game stretch in which he hit .412 (14 for 34) with four home runs and 11 runs batted in, Vladimir Guerre...

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The reappearance of Gary Matthews Jr. leads to Angels' victory

Reduced by injury and ineffectiveness to a bit role since early July, the Angels outfielder reappeared in a big way for the Angels, hitting a run-scoring triple to key a three-run eighth inning. Forgotten but not gone. That's been the status of Gary Matthews Jr. since early July, when a knee injury and po...

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Umpires make the right call on disputed home run in Angels-Twins game

They get together and reverse a decision, taking a home run away from Minnesota's Jason Kubel. Who needs instant replay? Even without the technology that soon will be implemented to assist umpires on home run calls, the crew working Sunday's game between the Angels and Minnesota got it right when an eighth-inning home run by Twin...

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Dodgers can't find a way to win against Nationals

Their overall losing streak reaches six, as Matt Kemp puts the blame on himself as the leadoff hitter. Washington, which has the league's worst record, has a chance to sweep the Dodgers on Thursday. WASHINGTON -- The Dodgers are playing so poorly at such a critical juncture that it was just a matter of ti...

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Jose Lima should inspire the Dodgers

Pitcher with their only postseason victory in 20 years deserves a statue. They have these marble statues of saints in the Vatican, and the folks who visit like to kiss their feet.

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