Double take: Same score, 2 different medals as Liukin gets silver
For the first few minutes, Nastia Liukin didn't even know the score, unable to see anything beyond the "2" in front of her name.

Pennington catching on quickly with Dolphins


Pirates' comeback leaves Mets with sinking feeling
Steve Pearce was coming to bat against the New York Mets with the bases loaded in a tie game, and Pittsburgh teammate Jack Wilson wanted to have a word with the rookie.

Fathauer starts strong at Amateur
Derek Fathauer of Jensen Beach birdied his last two holes for a 1-under-par 69 and finished tied for ninth after the first round of the U.S. Amateur at Pinehurst, N.C.

What event interests you the most during the final week of the Olympics?
Basketball Beach volleyball Diving Gymnastics Track & Field Closing ceremonies

Poll: Do you think Georgia, the No. 1 team in the Associated Press preseason college football poll, will win the national championship?
Yes No

Poll: Who do you think would win a gold-medal matchup in men?s basketball between the 1992 Dream Team and this year?s Team USA?
Dream Team This year's squad

Poll: Do you think China is using under-age girls on its women?s gymnastics team?
Yes No

Martin County guard signs to play basketball at Ave Maria


School budget cuts may leave athletes, others scrambling
Athletes across the Treasure Coast may be looking for rides after practices this year.

American Legion baseball: Sumter's Price ousts Post 358 with no-hitter
Fort Pierce Post 358's run at the American Legion Southeastern Regional tournament came to an end without a hit.

High school football notebook: Sebastian to move players 'in and out'
The Sharks must replace 23 players from the 2007 team who graduated

Fathauer starts strong at Amateur
Derek Fathauer of Jensen Beach birdied his last two holes for a 1-under-par 69 and finished tied for ninth after the first round of the U.S. Amateur at Pinehurst, N.C.

Five Treasure Coast players begin quest
Five players from the Treasure Coast will be competing in the U.S. Amateur Championship, which begins Monday in Pinehurst, N.C.

Wegmann wins Mid-Senior Championship
Peter Wegmann posted a 6-under-par 209 to capture the Mid-Senior Championship at Grand Harbor Golf and Beach Club Sunday in Vero Beach.

Buelow finishes eighth at Junior PGA
Alex Buelow of Palm City closed with a 1-over-par 73 Saturday to capture sole possession of eighth place in the girls division at the 33rd Junior PGA Championship at Mainville, Ohio.

Treasure Coast Fishing Report: Aug. 19
Check in daily with Ed Killer for the latest in fishing news on the Treasure Coast.

Some Locks Closing on Kissimmee Chgain of Lakes and Lake Okeechobee for TS Fay
The South Florida Water Management District (SFWMD) reports the navigation locks on Lake Okeechobee will closed to all boat traffic beginning at 5 p.m. on Monday, August 18, in preparation for Tropical Storm Fay, which may reach hurricane strength before making landfall in Florida.

Waterfowl hunters: STA permits available Aug. 26
Free permits for waterfowl hunting in STA 1W, STA 2, STA 3/4 and STA 5 and are available on a first-come, first-served basis.

FWC says take precautions and be careful before and during storm
?Tropical Storm Fay is a potentially dangerous storm and could become a hurricane before making landfall in Florida,? FWC law enforcement director, Col. Julie Jones, said. ?Everyone has a responsibility to make sure their families and neighbors are safe and to act responsibly during this event. For surfers, windsurfers, swimmers and others seeking the thrill of high waves and high winds, I urge them to stay away from and out of the water. Rip currents, high waves, storm surges and water spouts are dangerous and prevalent during a tropical storm.?