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DODGERS 3, COLORADO 1
Loney hits a home run and drives in two runs, and Lowe pitches strong as L.A. salvages one of three games from Colorado.
OLYMPIC WOMEN'S SOCCER
Americans become Olympic champions for the third time. Carli Lloyd's goal in extra time is the difference. >>
OLYMPIC TRACK AND FIELD
He beats Jeremy Wariner, also of the U.S., for the gold. 'People said I was the underdog . . . . But I believed I could do it, and that is the first step in winning.' >>
SAM FARMER / ON THE NFL
A Hall of Famer on the field for Raiders, he became a strong voice in labor negotiations. >>
OLYMPIC SOFTBALL
Americans are denied a fourth consecutive Olympic title with a 3-1 loss. >>
PRO FOOTBALL
Hall of Fame guard with Raiders, he guided NFLPA through times of turbulence, prosperity. >>
HELENE ELLIOTT
The goalkeeper's stellar performance allows U.S. to hold off Brazil and helps bury last year's estrangement from the team. >>
BILL DWYRE
Thursday's game was meant to be the sport's last Olympic appearance, with U.S. dominance cited as a reason. But Japan's win may give it a chance to return. >>
OLYMPIC BASKETBALL
Taurasi scores 21 points and Thompson adds 15 in a 67-52 victory for the Americans. >>
USC FOOTBALL
Preparing for its season opener at Virginia, USC gets serious for the scrimmage. >>
UCLA FOOTBALL
When Reggie Carter suffered a concussion, the backup Sloan stepped in and made a name for himself with his aggressive style. >>
BILL PLASCHKE
Dynamic American duo win their 108th consecutive match and second consecutive gold medal in women's beach volleyball. >>
OLYMPIC WOMEN'S BEACH VOLLEYBALL
They beat China's Tian Jia and Wang Jie in a soggy final, 21-18, 21-18. >>
OLYMPIC TRACK AND FIELD
Darvis Patton and Tyson Gay, Torri Edwards and Lauryn Williams recall the back-to-back fumbled exchanges in the men's and women's relays. >>
OLYMPIC WATER POLO
Danielle de Bruijn's seventh goal of the game, with 26 seconds left, gives the Dutch a 9-8 victory. >>
OLYMPIC VOLLEYBALL
Americans, who lost to their powerful opponents in pool play, reverse the tables and win the women's volleyball semifinal to advance to gold-medal match. >>
She scores four 10s on her final 10-meter platform dive to overtake Canada's Emilie Heymans. Xin Wang of China wins bronze; Texan Laura Wilkinson finishes ninth. >>
T.J. SIMERS
He's nothing like his reputation. >>
COLORADO 4, DODGERS 3
The last of four L.A. errors proves crucial against Jonathan Broxton in the ninth inning. >>
HELENE ELLIOTT
With LeBron James and Kobe Bryant, leadership is there that was lacking in 2004. >>
OLYMPIC TRACK AND FIELD
The Jamaican sprinter wins gold with a time of 19.30 seconds. He is the first person to break both the 100 and 200 world records in the Olympics. >>
COMMENTARY
Jamaican sprinter sets a record in the 200. Is it the shoes? Perhaps it's the yams. >>
GYMNASTICS
Liukin, the Olympic all-around gymnastics champion, appears to want to stay competitive. Her U.S. teammate Johnson, who was favored in the event, contemplates taking a break. >>
ANGELS 5, RAYS 4
He extends his hitting streak to 23 games with a ninth-inning infield single that drives in the winning run. >>
USC FOOTBALL
Injured quarterback might be ready for opener against Virginia. >>
UCLA FOOTBALL
There are several positions where they could be considered for playing time. >>
CHRIS DUFRESNE / ON COLLEGE FOOTBALL
Almost everything you wanted to know, from the toughest conference, to the best games, to the most overrated teams (sorry, Hokies and Bulls). >>
COLLEGE FOOTBALL
Coach Tommy Bowden figures to have his best team. >>
GOLF
FedEx Cup playoffs begin without the world's No. 1 player, who is recovering from knee surgery, won't be back until possibly April and might not ever be the same. >>
BILL DWYRE
Brazilians representing Georgia and Americans playing for Russia at the Beijing Games are among the instances that raise questions about what it takes to represent a country. >>
OLYMPICS VOLLEYBALL
The indoor game, six to a team, is a virtual ballet with a perfectly choreographed routine, whereas the beach sport, with two to a team, is a more freewheeling game that calls for versatility. >>
OLYMPIC MEN'S BASKETBALL
He scores 11 of his 25 points early in the second half, when the Americans go on a 14-0 run to crush Australia, 116-85. >>
OLYMPIC WOMEN'S BASKETBALL
The Americans were upset by Russia in the semifinals of the 2006 World Championships. On Thursday, the teams meet with a berth in the gold medal game at stake. >>
OLYMPIC BASEBALL
But he also recognizes the responsibility and the challenge as the Americans enter the medal round. >>
OLYMPIC BASEBALL
After bearing Japan, 4-2, Team USA advances to the medal round and will play Cuba on Friday. >>
OLYMPIC VOLLEYBALL
Team USA was trailing in the third set when Coach Hugh McCutcheon called a timeout and gave a pointed pep talk. >>
OLYMPICS BMX CYCLING
Californian Mike Day, expected to be BMX cycling's first Olympic champion, has to wait until Friday. The delay gives fellow U.S. rider Kyle Bennett more time to recover from his shoulder injury. >>
GALAXY
New coach and general manager of the team is always willing to give an opinion on just about anything. >>
Houston 4, Chivas USA 0
Houston wins, 4-0. >>
The Americans beat Guatemala, 1-0, while the host Mexicans beat Honduras, 2-1. >>
PRO FOOTBALL
Fox says it will be the first time a current player has served in a full-time capacity for any national pregame studio show for any sport. >>
NEWSWIRE
Seven crew members are suspended and drivers Tony Stewart and Joey Logano are stripped of 150 points each. >>
MORNING BRIEFING
Australian unhappy with failure in the equestrian competition. >>
NEW YORK -- 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. >>
DODGERS FYI
Joe Torre wants to keep his catcher fresh, but he admits it's difficult. >>
GAME OF THE DAY
PHOENIX -- Adam Dunn hit his National League-leading 34th home run, his second in as many games, and the Arizona Diamondbacks beat the San Diego Padres, 8-6, Wednesday night. >>
NL ROUNDUP
Nationals lose 12th in a row. >>
ANGELS FYI
Garret Anderson is skeptical that its use will be limited, while Mark Teixeira says, 'It's probably what's best for the game.' Others weigh in as well. >>
AMERICAN LEAGUE RESULTS
Chicago has won eight out of nine. >>
HIGH SCHOOLS
It says a clearer definition is needed on issue of high school, club connections. >>
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