The second last weekend of the summer is a great chance to catch some of the world's top sporting events.   In Los Angeles, the 51st Manhattan Beach Open runs at the the Manhattan Pier today through Sunday. The Little League World Series finishes up its eleven day run with the championship on Sunday in Williamsport, PA. In upstate New York, the 142nd Travers Stakes will be run at the historic Saratoga Race Track. Bristol Motor Speedway hosts its second and final NASCAR event of the season tomorrow night under the lights. The IAAF World Championships in Athletics gets underway ...

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When the AVP Tour announced last week that it was cancelling the rest of its season for financial reasons, the immediate thought was: What about Manhattan?  The crown jewel, the "Granddaddy" of beach volleyball couldn't be cancelled, particularly as it was ready to celebrate its 50th anniversary. Well, the good -- no great -- news is that the city of Manhattan stepped up and the tourney will go on. Even better, the MBO will go back to its roots of side out scoring, lawn chairs instead of bleachers, and no admissions charge. And the players will play for pride and the ...

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