Ian Stewart hit a three-run homer and
finished with a career-high five RBI while Brad Hawpe continued his recent
strong offensive play with a two-run homer, as the Colorado Rockies defeated
the Los Angeles Dodgers, 8-3, in the opener of a three-game series at Dodger
Stadium.
Usain Bolt of Jamaica easily breaks his own world record in the 100-meter finals to win the Olympic gold medal.
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