Rio de Janeiro bid team corrects an imbalance with a brand new Olympic mapCOPENHAGEN — The injustice has been corrected — and Rio de Janeiro has a new map to prove it. F1 contenders Button, Barrichello, 3 others penalized 5 places at Japanese GP; Vettel on poleSUZUKA, Japan — Formula One championship contenders Jenson Button and Rubens Barrichello were among five drivers penalized five starting places in a chaotic qualifying session for the Japanese Grand Prix on Saturday. Maria Sharapova wins when Jelena Jankovic retires in Japan finalTOKYO — Maria Sharapova won her first tournament since returning from a 10-month injury layoff when Jelena Jankovic retired because of an arm injury in the first set of the Toray Pan Pacific final Saturday Presidents Cup hasn’t lacked highlights, but needs dose of competition from International teamEven at a relatively young age, the Presidents Cup does not lack for moments that reveal the passion and pressure of when the best golfers in the world put the flag ahead of the bank account. Madrid, Tokyo fall short in race for 2016 Olympics, lose to Rio de JaneiroCOPENHAGEN — When it came right down to it, Madrid and Tokyo could do nothing to sway IOC voters from the prospect of a South American Olympics. South America gets its first games: The 2016 Olympics are going to Rio de JaneiroCOPENHAGEN — Like sweet, sultry samba music, Rio hit all the right notes. Chicago had Barack Obama. Tokyo had $4 billion in the bank. Madrid had powerful friends. But none of that mattered. Rio de Janeiro had the enchanting story — of about 400 million sports-mad people on a giant untapped and vibrant continent yearning, hoping, that the Olympics finally might come to them. And the International Olympic Committee was hooked. Rio de Janeiro wins right to host 2016 Olympics, beating Madrid in final IOC voteCOPENHAGEN — The 2016 Olympics are going to Rio de Janeiro, putting the games in South America for the first time. Tokyo loses Olympic bid, dogged by tepid public support, proximity to Beijing games last yearTOKYO — Its bid tainted by the perceived tepid support of its citizens, Tokyo failed to bring the Olympics back to Japan’s capital when the International Olympic Committee rejected it in the second round of voting to choose the 2016 Games. Rio, Madrid still in race to host 2016 Olympics; Chicago, Tokyo eliminatedCOPENHAGEN — Rio de Janeiro or Madrid — one of them will host the 2016 Olympics. Chicago is out — one of the most shocking defeats ever handed down by the International Olympic Committee — as President Barack Obama’s appeals for his adopted hometown failed. Chicago and Tokyo are rejected as sites for the 2016 Olympics; Rio or Madrid will winCOPENHAGEN — Chicago was eliminated in the first ballot of voting for the 2016 Olympics on Friday, a stunning defeat for the city that was expected to be one of the two finalists. Tokyo was also eliminated, leaving Rio de Janeiro and Madrid as the finalists. After years of preparation and a close race, IOC is set to select host of 2016 OlympicsCOPENHAGEN — Chicago, Tokyo, Rio de Janeiro and Madrid made final pitches to the International Olympic Committee to be selected later Friday as host of the 2016 Olympics, with President Barack Obama and Brazilian counterpart Luiz Inacio Lula da Silva pitting their star power against each other in emotional pushes for their cities. France’s Gilles Simon, Austria’s Jurgen Melzer advance to semifinals at Thailand OpenBANGKOK — Second-seeded Gilles Simon of France rallied past big-hitting Evgeny Korolev of Russia on Friday to reach the Thailand Open semifinals with a 4-6, 6-3, 6-4 victory. Tokyo presents 2016 Olympics bid as best for athletes, in ‘world’s most exciting city’COPENHAGEN — Tokyo has made its case to host the 2016 Olympics as the best bid for athletes. Former No. 1s Maria Sharapova, Jelena Jankovic set up final matchup at Pan Pacific Open
Toyota confirms it is chasing Formula 1 stars Robert Kubica, Kimi Raikkonen for 2010 seasonSUZUKA, Japan — Toyota has confirmed it is targeting Robert Kubica and Kimi Raikkonen as drivers for the 2010 Formula One season. Renault’s team chief says company commitment to Formula One racing remains strongSUZUKA, Japan — Renault’s commitment to Formula One remains strong despite the recent crisis that has enveloped the team, acting team principal Bob Bell said Friday. After years of preparation and a close race, IOC selects host of 2016 OlympicsCOPENHAGEN — Chicago, Tokyo, Rio de Janeiro and Madrid made final pitches to the International Olympic Committee to be selected later Friday as host of the 2016 Olympics, with President Barack Obama and Brazilian counterpart Luiz Inacio Lula da Silva pitting their star power against each other in emotional pushes for their cities. Former No. 1 Jelena Jankovic beats Li Na 6-4, 6-3 to advance to finals at Pan Pacific OpenTOKYO — Jelena Jankovic advanced to the finals of the Toray Pan Pacific Open on Friday with a 6-4, 6-3 win over China’s Li Na. 7-time world champ Michael Schumacher happy with Fernando Alonso’s move to Ferrari for 2010SUZUKA, Japan — Seven-time world champion Michael Schumacher has welcomed Ferrari’s signing of Fernando Alonso for the 2010 season, saying he helped lure the Spanish driver. Close race for 2016 Olympics reaches climax, with Chicago, Rio, Madrid all still in the mixCOPENHAGEN — In 30 minutes, it will be over. Defending champion Tsonga defeats Gulbis to advance to quarterfinals at Thailand OpenBANGKOK — Defending champion Jo-Wilfried Tsonga won a three-tiebreaker match against Ernests Gulbis 6-7 (3), 7-6 (4), 7-6 (2) Thursday to advance to the quarterfinals of the Thailand Open. Gonzalez, Monfils advance to quarterfinals at Malaysian OpenKUALA LUMPUR, Malaysia — Fernando Gonzalez defeated Rohan Bopanna 6-4, 3-6, 6-4 to reach the quarterfinals of the Malaysian Open on Thursday. Close battle for right to host 2016 Olympics reaches climax with Chicago the favoriteCOPENHAGEN — The tense and tight battle to host the 2016 Olympics sped toward its climax with Chicago, backed by President Barack Obama’s star power, the bookmakers’ favorite Thursday after a long, emotional and at times acrimonious campaign. Former No. 1s Maria Sharapova, Jelena Jankovic advance to semifinals at Pan Pacific OpenTOKYO — Maria Sharapova advanced to the semifinals of the Toray Pan Pacific Open on Thursday with a 6-4, 7-5 win over Iveta Benesova. France’s Simon, Isner of US, Germany’s Beck advance to quarterfinals of Thailand OpenBANGKOK — Tenth-ranked Gilles Simon of France, playing his first match in a month, routed American Kevin Kim 6-2, 6-2 on Thursday to reach the quarterfinals at the Thailand Open. Brawn GP’s Jenson Button acknowledges pressure and privilege of being F1 title favoriteSUZUKA, Japan — The weight of expectations on championship leader Jenson Button to win this season’s Formula One title has left him feeling more privileged than pressured. Kimi Raikkonen unsure if he will stay in Formula One after being ousted from Ferrari
Jelena Jankovic beat Marion Bartoli 6-4, 6-3 to reach semifinals at Pan Pacific Open
New signing Fernando Alonso says he’s under pressure to deliver F1 title to FerrariSUZUKA, Japan — New Ferrari signing Fernando Alonso is already under pressure to deliver the Italian team a Formula One title. IOC members undecided over host of 2016 Olympics, agonizing over tough choice as vote nearsCOPENHAGEN — The International Olympic Committee is familiar with tough decisions. It gambled by giving the games to Beijing and even turned down New York after 9/11. Jelena Jankovic advances to Pan Pacific Open quarters after Elena Vesnina retires with injuryTOKYO — Jelena Jankovic of Serbia advanced to the quarterfinals of the Toray Pan Pacific Open on Wednesday when Russia’s Elena Vesnina was forced to retire with a left thigh injury. Many IOC members still undecided 2 days ahead of vote to choose 2016 Olympic hostCOPENHAGEN — International Olympic Committee members are agonizing over which city should be awarded the right to host the 2016 Games and many remain undecided just two days before the vote. Former No. 1s Maria Sharapova, Jelena Jankovic reach quarterfinals at Pan Pacific OpenTOKYO — Maria Sharapova recovered from a slow start Wednesday to advance to the quarterfinals of the Toray Pan Pacific Open with a 2-6, 6-2, 6-2 win over compatriot Alisa Kleybanova. Russians Dinara Safina, Svetlana Kuznetsova ousted in 2nd round at Pan Pacific OpenTOKYO — Top-ranked and defending champion Dinara Safina was knocked out in the second round of the Toray Pan Pacific Open on Monday by Taiwanese qualifier Chang Kai-chen only hours before fellow Russian Svetlana Kuznetsova was ousted in another upset. Qualifier Kateryna Bondarenko stuns Elena Dementieva in 2nd round at Pan Pacific OpenTOKYO — Third-seeded Elena Dementieva of Russia was ousted in the second round of the Toray Pan Pacific Open, losing 6-2, 6-7 (3), 6-1 to Ukraine qualifier Kateryna Bondarenko on Tuesday. |
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