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Canada looks unlikely to reach the podium on Wednesday at Beijing Games

BEIJING - Canada's march to the podium was interrupted on Wednesday, as a light day of finals and some disappointing results ended the country's four-day medal streak. Updated 4:30 AM

1. Baseball roundup: Tuesday's action on the diamonds

   The Chicago Cubs traded for Rich Harden expecting to get an ace pitcher, but they probably didn't expect to receive a hitter as well. Updated 2:20 AM

2. A.J. Burnett, Adam Lind stay hot as Blue Jays top Yankees 2-1

   TORONTO - A.J. Burnett continued down what could be a road to personal riches on Tuesday night. Updated 2:35 AM

3. France's Amelie Mauresmo struggles to victory at Pilot Pen tournament

   NEW HAVEN, Conn. - Amelie Mauresmo dominated at times and struggled at others Tuesday in a 6-2, 6-7 (3), 6-2 victory over Kaia Kanepi of Estonia in the first round of the Pilot Pen Tennis Tournament. Updated 12:10 AM

4. SCORECARD:

   Here are the sports results from Tuesday: Updated 2:20 AM

5. SCORECARD:

   Here are the sports results from Tuesday: Updated 7:05 PM 08/19/08

6. Canada's Lopes-Schliep captures bronze in women's 100-metre hurdles

   BEIJING - Priscilla Lopes-Schliep drove hard to the finish - leaning with all her might - and in that split second, she raced out of the shadows for good. Updated 3:55 PM 08/19/08

7. Money earned by selling Toronto FC midfielder could lead to new grass field

   TORONTO - Maurice Edu is headed for greener pastures with Glasgow Rangers. But the U.S. international midfielder could leave a green legacy of his own in Toronto. Updated 2:55 PM 08/19/08

8. Affidavits link former Marshall football coach Pruett to violations

   CHARLESTON, W.Va. - Sworn affidavits in a federal lawsuit implicate former Marshall football coach Bob Pruett in an academic scandal and a jobs program for athletes that drew NCAA violations. Updated 11:45 AM 08/19/08

9. England coach Fabio Capello names John Terry as captain

   WATFORD, England - John Terry was named England's captain for a second time on Tuesday. Updated 11:20 AM 08/19/08

10. Receiver Chris Henry back with Bengals four months after being released

    CINCINNATI - Wide receiver Chris Henry is back with the Cincinnati Bengals, four months after the team dumped him following his fifth arrest since 2005. Updated 11:00 AM 08/19/08

11. Colts' Manning makes first appearance at camp since surgery

    INDIANAPOLIS - Peyton Manning attended his first practice Tuesday with the Indianapolis Colts since he had knee surgery just over five weeks ago. Updated 11:00 AM 08/19/08

12. NASCAR's Nationwide Series to race at Iowa Speedway next season

    NEWTON, Iowa - The Iowa Speedway will host a NASCAR Nationwide Series race next season. Updated 10:55 AM 08/19/08

13. Australia's Katherine Hull overtakes Tseng to win CN Canadian Open

    OTTAWA - While Australians haul in Olympic medals in Beijing, Katherine Hull emerged with some hardware of her own by winning the US$2.25 million CN Canadian Open on Sunday. Updated 10:00 AM 08/19/08

14. Toronto's Jason Burnett wins silver medal in trampoline at Beijing Games

    BEIJING - Toronto's Jason Burnett has won a silver medal in trampoline at the Beijing Olympics. Updated 8:00 AM 08/19/08

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