http://www.annistonstar.com/sports/as-sports.htm Sports headlines from The Anniston Star. StarScraper 1.45 Copyright (c)2008 Consolidated Publishing. All rights reserved. http://www.annistonstar.com/rss/images/as-logo_sports.gif 14450 http://www.annistonstar.com/sports/as-sports.htm Sports en-us 20 http://blogs.law.harvard.edu/tech/rss Thu, 21 Aug 2008 11:14:14 CDT http://www.annistonstar.com/sports/2008/as-prepsports-0821-jmedleycol-8h20x0710.htm HOOVER — Josh Niblett had to win over a lot of Hoover fans, even after he won over the school board. The ex-Oxford High football coach who took over the Hoover program after Rush Propst resigned amid controversy last year found Propst supporters around. http://www.annistonstar.com/sports/2008/as-prepsports-0821-jmedleycol-8h20x0710.htm Thu, 21 Aug 2008 11:14:14 CDT http://www.annistonstar.com/sports/2008/as-college-0821-lbrietzke-8h20x0620.htm AUBURN — For the first time in a long time, Mike Blanc is feeling good. It's a strange feeling for Blanc, who had been hampered for the last year by a high-ankle sprain. Now, though, Blanc is back to his bull-rushing ways. http://www.annistonstar.com/sports/2008/as-college-0821-lbrietzke-8h20x0620.htm Thu, 21 Aug 2008 11:14:14 CDT http://www.annistonstar.com/sports/2008/as-college-0821-0-8h20x0915.htm The Samford athletic department announced on Wednesday that it is close to striking an agreement with Auburn for a 2011 football game. http://www.annistonstar.com/sports/2008/as-college-0821-0-8h20x0915.htm Thu, 21 Aug 2008 11:14:14 CDT http://www.annistonstar.com/sports/2008/as-olympics-0821-0-8h20x0950.htm BEIJING — Kobe Bryant scored 25 points in his best game in Beijing, and the men's U.S. Olympic team advanced to the semifinals by beating Australia 116-85 on Wednesday night. http://www.annistonstar.com/sports/2008/as-olympics-0821-0-8h20x0950.htm Thu, 21 Aug 2008 11:14:14 CDT http://www.annistonstar.com/sports/2008/as-olympics-0821-0-8h20x1027.htm BEIJING — First the fastest man in the water. Now the fastest man on Earth. The Chinese are having themselves quite the Olympics. Michael Phelps gave us something we'll probably never see again. Usain Bolt followed with something we had to see to believe. http://www.annistonstar.com/sports/2008/as-olympics-0821-0-8h20x1027.htm Thu, 21 Aug 2008 11:14:14 CDT http://www.annistonstar.com/sports/2008/as-pros-0821-0-8h20x4417.htm NEW YORK — Mike Pelfrey pitched a three-hitter for his first career complete game and David Wright homered to lead the New York Mets past the sloppy Atlanta Braves, 6-3 on Wednesday night. http://www.annistonstar.com/sports/2008/as-pros-0821-0-8h20x4417.htm Thu, 21 Aug 2008 11:14:14 CDT http://www.annistonstar.com/sports/2008/as-pros-0821-0-8h20x4437.htm CHICAGO — Bronson Arroyo allowed three hits and a run in seven strong innings Wednesday night, and the Cincinnati Reds cooled off the Chicago Cubs with a 2-1 victory. http://www.annistonstar.com/sports/2008/as-pros-0821-0-8h20x4437.htm Thu, 21 Aug 2008 11:14:14 CDT http://www.annistonstar.com/sports/2008/as-pros-0821-0-8h20x4454.htm ST. PETERSBURG, Fla. — Given a final chance to extend his hitting streak to 23 games, Garret Anderson delivered for the Los Angeles Angels with a ninth-inning infield single that drove in the winning run in a 5-4 victory over the Tampa Bay Rays on Wednesday night. http://www.annistonstar.com/sports/2008/as-pros-0821-0-8h20x4454.htm Thu, 21 Aug 2008 11:14:14 CDT http://www.annistonstar.com/sports/2008/as-pros-0821-0-8h20x4401.htm 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. http://www.annistonstar.com/sports/2008/as-pros-0821-0-8h20x4401.htm Thu, 21 Aug 2008 11:14:14 CDT http://www.annistonstar.com/sports/2008/as-pros-0821-0-8h20x0810.htm NEW YORK — Tom Glavine's teammates want him back next season. Now, it's up to the Atlanta Braves front office to decide whether he'll get that chance. http://www.annistonstar.com/sports/2008/as-pros-0821-0-8h20x0810.htm Thu, 21 Aug 2008 11:14:14 CDT http://www.annistonstar.com/sports/2008/as-pros-0821-0-8h20x0854.htm FLOWERY BRANCH, Ga. — For anyone tempted to compare the starting tight ends for Tennessee and Atlanta on Friday night, Ben Hartsock would like to make one point clear. http://www.annistonstar.com/sports/2008/as-pros-0821-0-8h20x0854.htm Thu, 21 Aug 2008 11:14:14 CDT http://www.annistonstar.com/sports/2008/as-pros-0821-0-8h20x4337.htm Seeking another option for their suspect bullpen, the New York Mets agreed with right-hander Al Reyes on a minor league contract Wednesday. http://www.annistonstar.com/sports/2008/as-pros-0821-0-8h20x4337.htm Thu, 21 Aug 2008 11:14:14 CDT http://www.annistonstar.com/sports/2008/as-racing-0821-0-8h20x0830.htm CHARLOTTE, N.C. — NASCAR's decision Wednesday to suspend seven JGR crew members indefinitely for attempting to manipulate a horsepower test after a Nationwide Series race last weekend put a serious dent in owner Joe Gibbs' reputation. http://www.annistonstar.com/sports/2008/as-racing-0821-0-8h20x0830.htm Thu, 21 Aug 2008 11:14:14 CDT http://www.annistonstar.com/sports/2008/as-racing-0821-0-8h20x4316.htm BRISTOL, Tenn. — There's no stopping Kyle Busch. Busch earned his third win in the Craftsman Truck Series by dominating the O'Reilly 200 Wednesday night at Bristol Motor Speedway. http://www.annistonstar.com/sports/2008/as-racing-0821-0-8h20x4316.htm Thu, 21 Aug 2008 11:14:14 CDT