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Walsh, May-Treanor win 2nd beach volleyball gold (AP)
AP - The Chinese and the wretched Beijing weather were no match for Misty May-Treanor and "Six Feet of Sunshine." May-Treanor and Kerri Walsh won their second consecutive gold medal in beach volleyball Thursday, playing through a steady and sometimes driving rain to beat China in straight sets and extend their winning streak to 108 matches in a row.

IOC chides Bolt for lack of respect to rivals (AP)

AP - IOC president Jacques Rogge criticized Jamaican sprinter Usain Bolt on Thursday for showing a lack of respect to other competitors after his record-breaking gold medal performances in the 100 and 200 meters.

Umpires, MLB sign agreement on instant replay (AP)

AP - Baseball umpires and management signed an agreement Wednesday that will allow the sport to start using instant replay to help determine calls on the field. Major League Baseball still hasn't determined when the use of replays will start.

Rams' RB Steven Jackson will end holdout (AP)
AP - Rams running back Steven Jackson ended his holdout on Wednesday and St. Louis appeared on the verge of signing him to a new multiyear contract.

NASCAR hands out penalties to 7 Gibbs crew members (AP)

AP - NASCAR's latest attempt to reel in the rule-breakers aimed at an unfamiliar target: the normally squeaky-clean Joe Gibbs Racing.

Redskins' Rogers, McIntosh return from injuries (AP)

AP - They were two Washington Redskins defensive starters with wrecked knees, spending long days together in rehab in the offseason. They supported each other and pushed each other, yet they were also subtly trying to beat each other in the race back to football health.

Settlement reached over Sonics' Oklahoma City move (AP)

AP - Clay Bennett's ownership group has reached a final settlement with the city of Seattle, allowing the former SuperSonics franchise to move to Oklahoma City.

Garret Anderson helps Angels beat Rays 5-4 (AP)

AP - Garret Anderson swung, and that made all the difference.

Capello upbeat despite England's lacklustre football display (AFP)

AFP - Fabio Capello insists England are ready for next month's World Cup qualifiers despite his side's lacklustre display in a 2-2 draw against the Czech Republic.

Gordon on board with Islanders, leads youth charge (AP)

AP - Scott Gordon faced a probing question in the time between accepting the job as head coach of the New York Islanders and his introductory news conference.

NCAA penalizes New Mexico for football violations (AP)

AP - The NCAA put New Mexico's football program on three years of probation Wednesday and cut five scholarships as punishment for academic violations involving two former assistant coaches.

Hantuchova reaches quarter-finals at New Haven tennis (AFP)

AFP - Second seed Daniela Hantuchova earned a dramatic victory here on Wednesday to slip into the quarter-finals of the WTA and ATP tournament.

Fire destroys Gary Nicklaus' home (AP)
AP - A home being built for the son of Jack Nicklaus in Jupiter, Florida, has been destroyed by fire.