READY TO RUMBLE: Despite worries about adequate security and amid doping concerns, the first Summer Olympics since Sept. 11, 2001 open in Athens today
The Olympics return to their ancient birthplace today, safeguarded by the biggest security operation ever put together for a sporting event and overshadowed by doping concerns.

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EARLY START: The first competitions in the Athens Olympics, the men's and women's soccer tournaments, delivered the first drama two days before the opening ceremony
Argentina began its quest for a long overdue first ever Olympic soccer gold medal with a 6-0 beating of Serbia-Montenegro on Wednesday while Germany's world champion women demolished China 8-0.

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They may not all be seeking to break records or win gold, but a host of female athletes from around the globe are set to create their own slice of history at the Athens Olympics.

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FRUSTRATION: Of the favorites, only Real Madrid and Manchester United managed wins in the third qualifying rounds, while some others were downright disappointing
Champions League action resumes with drama

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Kumar Sangakkara scored the third double hundred of his career as Sri Lanka reached 395-5 at lunch in the second and final test against South Africa.

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INJURY PRONE: Suffering from bad bouts of pink eye and with bruised pinkies sustained in a bench-clearing brawl with Boston, the Yankees limped to a victory
Derek Jeter hit a solo homer and Tanyon Sturtze pitched five strong innings in a spot start, leading the New York Yankees to a 4-2 win over the Texas Rangers on Wednesday night.

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No European golfers have won the PGA Championship since the format was switched from match play in 1958, but Colin Mont-gomerie is hoping to end that drought.

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