Seeking control over Olympic qualification, beach players ask USA Volleyball to restructureBeach volleyball players who say they’re given second-class status in their own national governing body are asking USA Volleyball to restructure and give them more control over their sport. Dinara Safina knocked out in upset loss to Taiwan’s Chang Kai-chen at Toray Pan Pacific OpenTOKYO — Top-ranked and defending champion Dinara Safina has been knocked out in the second round of the Toray Pan Pacific Open by Taiwanese qualifier Chang Kai-chen. Maria Sharapova advances, Elena Dementieva knocked out of Toray Pan Pacific OpenTOKYO — Maria Sharapova cruised past Samantha Stosur of Australia 6-0, 6-1 Tuesday in the second round of the Toray Pan Pacific Open. The final push: Spanish king, Brazilian president, Mrs. Obama converge to sway 2016 voteCOPENHAGEN — Spain’s king, Brazil’s president and U.S. first lady Michelle Obama were converging Wednesday on the Danish capital for a final push to get the International Olympic Committee to award the 2016 Games to their cities. China clears downtown Beijing for massive parade to mark 60 years of communist ruleBEIJING — Beijing virtually closed its downtown Tuesday, shuttering the Forbidden City along with shops and hotels near Tiananmen Square, in preparation for an extravaganza to mark 60 years of communist rule that is expected to rival the Olympic opening ceremony. Top-seeded Dinara Safina, Venus Williams ousted in 2nd round in JapanTOKYO — Defending champion Dinara Safina and Venus Williams were knocked out of the second round by qualifiers at the Toray Pan Pacific Open on Monday. Japan’s Date Krumm becomes oldest WTA Tour winner since Billie Jean King in 1983SEOUL, South Korea — Japan’s Kimiko Date Krumm is the oldest winner of a WTA Tour tournament in 26 years, having beaten second-seeded Anabel Medina Garrigues of Spain 6-3, 6-3 to claim the Korea Open title. Color it green: Tokyo wants to make athletes, environment the focus of 2016 OlympicsCOPENHAGEN — Tokyo’s bid for the 2016 Games could be an environmental model for future Olympics — and the entire world. Lewis Hamilton wins Singapore GP and Button extends overall F1 lead by a pointSINGAPORE — McLaren’s Lewis Hamilton won the Singapore Grand Prix on Sunday, while Brawn GP driver Jenson Button extended his Formula One championship lead by one point. F1 Toyota driver Jarno Trulli recuperating from fever but still set to compete in Japan GPTOKYO — Jarno Trulli was too ill join Toyota teammate Timo Glock at a Tokyo media event ahead of Sunday’s Formula One Japan Grand Prix. Safin upsets Petzschner to advance to 2nd round of Thailand OpenBANGKOK — Marat Safin of Russia defeated fifth-seeded Philipp Petzschner of Germany 6-2, 3-6, 6-1 Tuesday in the opening round of the Thailand Open. Hamilton takes Singapore pole, Button rues ‘disastrous’ qualifying that has him starting 12thSINGAPORE — Lewis Hamilton of McLaren took the pole position Saturday for the Singapore Grand Prix, while Formula One championship leader Jenson Button had a “disastrous” qualifying session. Lewis Hamilton of McLaren takes pole for Singapore GP as Red Bulls dominate Brawn GPSINGAPORE — Lewis Hamilton of McLaren took pole position Saturday for the Singapore Grand Prix, while Red Bull qualified on the front two rows with an opportunity to close the gap on championship leaders Brawn GP. McLaren’s Lewis Hamilton takes pole for Singapore GP as Red Bulls dominate BrawnsSINGAPORE — Lewis Hamilton of McLaren has taken pole position for the Singapore Grand Prix, while Red Bull’s cars will start ahead of championship rivals Brawn GP. McLaren driver Lewis Hamilton slams bumpy, dangerous Singapore circuit ahead of F1 raceSINGAPORE — McLaren driver Lewis Hamilton criticized the Singapore Grand Prix circuit on Saturday, calling it unsafe in parts for this weekend’s Formula One race. Poor Robert de Niro: He must be wishing that Jake LaMotta had been an Indian cricketerPARIS — Is cricket the most civilized game ever? Tokyo mobilizes robot, holds rallies and readies billions of dollars in 2016 Olympic bidTOKYO — If anything can make the busy citizens of Tokyo take notice of their city’s bid to host the 2016 Olympics, it’s a robot large enough to take on Godzilla. Tyson Gay runs 9.94 seconds to beat Asafa Powell at South Korea meetDAEGU, South Korea — American sprinter Tyson Gay won the 100 meters, edging Jamaican Asafa Powell at the Daegu Pre-Championships Meet. Tired Roger Federer withdraws from next month’s Japan Open, Shanghai ATP MastersTOKYO — Roger Federer withdrew from the Japan Open and Shanghai ATP Masters 1000 on Friday, citing the need to rest after a physically challenging year. Report: Danica Patrick agrees to 3-year contract to stay with Andretti Green RacingDanica Patrick has agreed to a three-year contract to remain at Andretti Green Racing and stay in the IndyCar Series, according to a report in the Indianapolis Star. Red Bull driver Mark Webber speaks up for ousted Flavio Briatore, will not seek new agentSINGAPORE — Red Bull driver Mark Webber plans to go without a manager for the rest of his Formula One career if the lifetime ban on his long-term representative Flavio Briatore is upheld. Defending champion Kirilenko, top-seeded Hantuchova advance to quarterfinals at Korea OpenSEOUL, South Korea — Defending champion Maria Kirilenko of Russia advanced to the Korea Open quarterfinals on Thursday by beating Francesca Schiavone, who retired with an injury early in the second set. Second-seeded Shahar Peer beats Kathrin Woerle to reach quarterfinals at Tashkent OpenTASHKENT, Uzbekistan — Second-seeded Shahar Peer of Israel beat Kathrin Woerle of Germany 6-2, 6-4 Thursday to reach the quarterfinals of the Tashkent Open. Tokyo pushes itself as most experienced host for 2016 OlympicsTOKYO — Tokyo should host the 2016 Olympics because it has the most compact set up, the most experience and will be the best stage for the world’s athletes, one of Japan’s top sports figures and bid backers said Thursday. Singapore’s Lam, Japan’s Haraguchi each shoot 66 to tie for lead at Asia Pacific OpenKYOTO, Japan — Singapore’s Lam Chih Bing fired a 5-under 66 Thursday to share the first-round lead with Japan’s Tatsuya Haraguchi at the Asia Pacific Panasonic Open. Points leader Jenson Button debates tactics to maintain Formula 1 championship leadSINGAPORE — Jenson Button is debating how to approach the remaining races of the Formula One season as he attempts to hang on to his lead in the drivers’ championship. New Japanese PM sends letter to IOC members assuring support for Tokyo’s 2016 Olympics bidLONDON — Japan’s new prime minister has sent a letter to IOC members assuring them that government support for Tokyo’s bid to host the 2016 Olympics “remains as strong as ever.” Top-seeded Yaroslava Shvedova beats Ekaterina Ivanova to reach quarterfinals of Tashkent OpenTASHKENT, Uzbekistan — Top-seeded Yaroslava Shvedova of Kazakhstan beat Ekaterina Ivanova of Russia 7-5, 6-2 Wednesday to reach the quarterfinals of the Tashkent Open. Tyson Gay runs 10.13 seconds at Japan meet, 3 days after equaling 2nd fastest time everKAWASAKI, Japan — Tyson Gay ran a slow 10.13 seconds Wednesday to win the men’s 100 meters at the Super Track and Field meet. Major League Baseball opens China training center in quest to nurture game, find new talentWUXI, China — There’s a Babe Ruth in training right now. Here in China. Rafael Nadal pulls out of Thailand Open due to stomach injuryBANGKOK — Rafael Nadal has pulled out of the Thailand Open due to an injury sustained at the U.S. Open earlier this month. Gay runs second fastest 100 meters of all time; Jeter is second fastest woman of all timeSHANGHAI — American sprinters Tyson Gay and Carmelita Jeter flirted with history at the Shanghai Golden Grand Prix on Sunday. Dixon wins Indy Japan to take series lead; Briscoe falls to 3rd after pit lane mishapMOTEGI, Japan — Scott Dixon’s IndyCar series championship hopes got a huge boost at the Indy Japan 300, while Ryan Briscoe’s took a hit from a pylon at the end of pit lane. Scott Dixon wins Indy Japan 300 to take over series leadMOTEGI, Japan — Scott Dixon won the Indy Japan 300 on Saturday to take over the IndyCar series points lead with one race remaining. Tokyo Olympic bid organizers urge new prime minister to join them in Copenhagen for IOC voteTOKYO — Tokyo’s Olympic bid organizers have urged new Prime Minister Yukio Hatoyama to join them in Copenhagen for the International Olympic Committee’s upcoming vote on which city hosts the 2016 Games. |
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