Knight Ridder/Tribune News Service articles from August 2004

Knight Ridder/Tribune News Service archives from August 2004

Around the remote: TV picks for Aug. 1-7.
August 1, 2004

Serious reality show gives 10 everyday people a voting chance.
August 1, 2004

`Tiger Cruise,' premiering Friday on The Disney Channel.
August 1, 2004

Activists say there's still a dirty war going on in Mexico.
August 1, 2004

Violence in Afghanistan putting U.S. soldiers, aid workers at risk.
August 1, 2004

Insurgents cripple Iraq's economy through sabotage, attacks.
August 1, 2004

Canadian sent to Syrian prison disputes U.S. claims against torture.
August 1, 2004

Buried mines and ordnance continue to maim Iraqi civilians.
August 1, 2004

Bolivia challenges Washington wisdom in the Andean drug war.
August 1, 2004

Packers, NFL lose an unsung hero in Hatley.
August 1, 2004

Top college prospects for 2005 NFL Draft.
August 1, 2004

NFL rankings.
August 1, 2004

Quick hits from the NFL.
August 1, 2004

Notes from around the NFL.
August 1, 2004

Great backs rarely run out career in one spot.
August 1, 2004

Military leaders' political involvement carries risks, scholars say.
August 1, 2004

Too hot for comfort: Cowboys' Carter feels the heat.(The Dallas Morning News)
August 1, 2004

Athletes who take stand face too much scrutiny.(The Orlando Sentinel)
August 1, 2004

Kerry hasn't yet closed the sale with undecided voters.
August 1, 2004... Byline: Steven Thomma, Carl Chancellor and Larry Eichel WASHINGTON _ Alejandro Garcia-Tunon of Kendall, Fla., is the kind of guy Sen. John Kerry needed to reach this week. A suburban Republican in a pivotal battleground state, Garcia-Tunon...

Juan Gonzalez still more pain than gain.
August 1, 2004

Tough road ahead for A's.
August 1, 2004

A little chin music, please.
August 1, 2004

Baseball rankings.
August 1, 2004

Twins punish slumping White Sox.
August 1, 2004

Baseball teams are handing out millions in paraphernalia.(Knight Ridder Newspapers)
August 1, 2004

Year under Parcells makes a difference.(The Dallas Morning News)
August 1, 2004

Not even Maui's most enduring coach can stem the tide of change.(The Dallas Morning News)
August 1, 2004

Professor Maddux' next class: Pitching Wins 300.(The Orlando Sentinel)
August 1, 2004

Quirk in campaign finance law puts Democrats at disadvantage.
August 1, 2004

No `I' in Larry Brown's team.(Knight Ridder Newspapers)
August 1, 2004

Maddux' quest for 300 a rare commodity these days.(Knight Ridder Newspapers)
August 1, 2004... Byline: Kevin Baxter MIAMI _ When Grover Cleveland Alexander won his 300th game in 1924, Chicago Tribune beat writer Irving Vaughan didn't consider the stat important enough to mention in his game story. You can bet it will be...

Around the Majors: Sinking ship? Not McClendon's club.(Knight Ridder Newspapers)
August 1, 2004... Byline: Kevin Baxter MIAMI _ When the Pirates went into last season's All-Star break nine games under .500 and in fifth place in the six-team National League Central, fans in Pittsburgh called for manager Lloyd McClendon's dismissal. ...

Democratic convention draws strong ratings.(St. Louis Post-Dispatch)
August 1, 2004

Michigan St. coach reaches the mountaintop of Kilimanjaro summit.(Knight Ridder Newspapers)
August 1, 2004

Militias in Sudan are burning people alive, aid workers say.(Knight Ridder Newspapers)
August 1, 2004

People in the news.
August 1, 2004... SIR PAUL HONORS THE BANGLES Sir Paul McCartney has awarded `80s girl rockers The Bangles "rock `n' roll diplomas" from his Liverpool Institute of Performing Arts, reports Ananova.com. The former Beatle opened the institute, inspired by...

Bush, Kerry quarrel over jobs on tours through battleground states.
August 1, 2004

Miles-Clark now a five-time Olympian.(The Orlando Sentinel)
August 1, 2004

Rangers put Dickey on DL.(Knight Ridder Newspapers)
August 1, 2004

Arlington employees say their benefits should come before Cowboys.(The Dallas Morning News)
August 1, 2004

Controversy reigns in SEC circles.(Knight Ridder Newspapers)
August 1, 2004

Phillies call it quits.(Knight Ridder Newspapers)
August 1, 2004

Eagles hope superstar formula works.(Knight Ridder Newspapers)
August 1, 2004

Parry hoping to find his dream in NFL.(Knight Ridder Newspapers)
August 1, 2004

Wagner not enjoying injury-plagued season.(Knight Ridder Newspapers)
August 1, 2004

Owens finally finds his way to camp.(Knight Ridder Newspapers)
August 1, 2004

Hot seats getting hotter for Bowa and Kerrigan.(Seattle Times)
August 1, 2004

Guillen praises rival player's power running.(Seattle Times)
August 1, 2004

Ricky Williams will receive much exposure, even in retirement.(Knight Ridder Newspapers)
August 1, 2004... Byline: Bob Emanuel Jr. MIAMI _ Annoyed that Ricky Williams retired suddenly? Or do you say "good for him" and respect his personal choice? Either way, there are sites popping up all over the Internet dedicated to the former...

Big deals made in final hours before trade deadline.(Knight Ridder Newspapers)
August 1, 2004... Byline: Kevin Baxter MIAMI _ Less than 24 hours before baseball's nonwaiver trade period was to expire Saturday, the whole thing appeared to be shaping up as the biggest midsummer bust since ``Catwoman.'' We were supposed to see Randy...

Baseball team rankings.(Seattle Times)
August 1, 2004

Thousands flock to see America's best fishing competition.(Knight Ridder Newspapers)
August 1, 2004

Purdue offense might be potent, as usual.(Knight Ridder Newspapers)
August 1, 2004

Kerry visits West Virginia, voices support for gun rights, coal miners.(The Dallas Morning News)
August 1, 2004

The fond and the furious greet Bush in Ohio.(The Dallas Morning News)
August 1, 2004

Orlando Sentinel overstated deaths caused solely by oxycodone.
August 1, 2004

The View from Pluto.(Knight Ridder Newspapers)
August 1, 2004

Disgruntled Mientkiewicz goes to Boston in four-team deal.(Knight Ridder Newspapers)
August 1, 2004

Messenger probe sets its sights on Mercury.(The Orlando Sentinel)
August 1, 2004

Tough wheeling for Sauter _ again.(The Gazette)
August 1, 2004

TCU trying to climb up the BCS food chain.(Knight Ridder Newspapers)
August 1, 2004

Bush makes surprise visit to Browns camp.(Knight Ridder Newspapers)
August 1, 2004

Cavs in good position after additions and subtractions.(Knight Ridder Newspapers)
August 1, 2004

Vikings talking, thinking Super Bowl.(Knight Ridder Newspapers)
August 1, 2004

There's no marked change in Marc Bulger.(St. Louis Post-Dispatch)
August 1, 2004

Dolphins trying to recover from Ricky Shock.(Knight Ridder Newspapers)
August 1, 2004... Byline: Armando Salguero MIAMI _ Dave Wannstedt told his players Saturday to forget about the offseason, to get over the shock of Ricky Williams retiring, to use the first day of training camp practices to focus on the road ahead instead...

Among other things, Dolphins need a leader.(Knight Ridder Newspapers)
August 1, 2004... Byline: Jason Cole MIAMI _ With at least six starting positions changing this season on offense for the Dolphins, a little leadership has never been so necessary. Just a couple of problems there. First, running back Ricky Williams was...

Family and friends say goodbye to Air Force's longtime coach.(The Gazette)
August 1, 2004

Add a torn knee ligament to Tyson's pile of troubles.(The Dallas Morning News)
August 1, 2004

Anderson will spend time at fullback, halfback.(The Dallas Morning News)
August 1, 2004

Fans can't get enough of Cowboys as camp opens.(The Dallas Morning News)
August 1, 2004

Missouri angler close to winning his first title.(Knight Ridder Newspapers)
August 1, 2004

Indians looking to make room for Boone and Ludwick.(Knight Ridder Newspapers)
August 1, 2004

Angels edge Mariners in 11th inning.(The Orange County Register)
August 1, 2004

Eager fans show up for CanesFest.(Knight Ridder Newspapers)
August 1, 2004... Byline: Susan Miller Degnan FORT LAUDERDALE, Fla. _ The first signs of Hurricanes football emerged Saturday in Fort Lauderdale with the subtlety of a Javon Nanton sack. An enormous inflatable white University of Miami helmet served as...

Seniors face long, hot finish; golfers will try to play two rounds of 18.(St. Louis Post-Dispatch)
August 1, 2004

Woods, Mickelson and Singh to skip International tournament.(The Gazette)
August 1, 2004

Same formula will not work for Wannstedt.(Knight Ridder Newspapers)
August 1, 2004... Byline: Dan Le Batard MIAMI _ Dave Wannstedt is starting to sound a little more like George W. Bush every day. You don't know whether to be awed by what looks like stubborn determination and unwavering conviction or be disappointed...

Despite big win, tough day for Larry Brown.(The Orlando Sentinel)
August 1, 2004

ACC is early league leader in recruit commitments.(The Orlando Sentinel)
August 1, 2004

Bucs' Smith not in camp for personal reasons.(The Orlando Sentinel)
August 1, 2004

Broncos' Bell to miss time with fractured finger.(The Gazette)
August 1, 2004

LeBron says he will redeem himself for error in judgment.(Knight Ridder Newspapers)
August 1, 2004

Biffle a Busch winner.(The Gazette)
August 1, 2004