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BEIJING (AP)— James Blake could shrug off the three match points he failed to convert, and even the misfire on an easy forehand that would have given him a berth in the Olympic final. What stuck in his craw was the notion his opponent didn’t play fair. Blake came up one shot short Friday, losing in the semifinal to Fernando Gonzalez of Chile 4-6, 7-5, 11-9. Afterward he accused Gonzalez of ... [link]

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For James Blake, whine, sour grapes
Published 8/15/2008 by TheHotRead at SmackCaster SmackBlog
James Blake had his Olympic moment when he defeated Roger Federer. On Friday, he went off after being shown the door by Fernando Gonzalez of Chile in three sets. Blake turned Ugly American and complained about a point on which he says the ball ticked off his opponent’s racket and the Chilean didn’t fess up. Next up for Blake is a bronze medal match. Whether he is right, still hate to see the carping. Just makes everyone look bad. ...

PM Roundup: Not Safe For Olympics
Published 8/15/2008 by Cousins of Ron Mexico at The Big Lead
So, this is the 3rd roundup of the day. Don’t know what I can add. Since its Friday, I’ll throw out another one of those no-name British glamour models. This is Bianca Gascoigne. Apparently, she competed against Danielle Lloyd in a celebrity edition of UK Gladiators. I’ll be eternally grateful to whoever can find footage of this. Imig will be here this weekend to tell you stories about the great St. Louis Cardinals of yore. Or lore. “Yore Or Lore” would be a great name for a blog about the middle ages, wouldn’t it? If anyone of you weirdos steal this idea you owe me royalties. You got that? Good. ...

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