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. 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. 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. 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. 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. 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.” 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. 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. Tokyo Olympic bid organizers urge new prime minister to attend IOC vote on 2016 hostTOKYO — Tokyo’s Olympic bid organizers are urging 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. Danica Patrick and Ryan Briscoe looking for success at Indy Japan 300MOTEGI, Japan — Danica Patrick will be looking to repeat history. Ryan Briscoe is hoping to make his own at the Indy Japan 300, the penultimate event of the 2009 IndyCar series. Top-seeded Medina Garrigues advances at Guangzhou OpenGUANGZHOU, China — Top-seeded Anabel Medina Garrigues of Spain beat Japan’s Kimiko Date Krumm 6-1, 4-6, 7-5 on Tuesday to advance to the second round of the Guangzhou Open. Irish boxer Darren Sutherland, an Olympic bronze medalist at Beijing Games, found dead at 27LONDON — Darren Sutherland, who won an Olympic bronze medal in boxing at last year’s Beijing Games, has been found dead at his home, manager Frank Maloney said. He was 27. All hail Ichiro Suzuki: Sadaharu Oh leads praise for Seattle Mariners star after hit recordTOKYO — The high praise for Ichiro Suzuki came from none other than Japanese home run king Sadaharu Oh. Olga Govortsova of Belarus advances in Guangzhou OpenGUANGZHOU, China — Sixth-seeded Olga Govortsova of Belarus beat Han Xinyun of China 3-6, 6-4, 7-5 Monday to reach the second round of the Guangzhou Open. Chinese soccer league faces possible suspension as swine flu hits 1 teamBEIJING — China’s soccer officials may suspend the Super League after an outbreak of swine flu at one team. World record holder Usain Bolt pulls out of Shanghai meet citing fatigue, risk of injuryBEIJING — Jamaican sprinter Usain Bolt has pulled out of a meet in China this month, citing fatigue and the risk of injury. Australia’s Michael Wright, 4 locals share lead after shooting 67 in first round of Korea OpenSEOUL, South Korea — Australia’s Michael Wright and four South Koreans each shot a 67 for a share of the lead after Thursday’s opening round of the Korea Open. Jamaican sprinter Usain Bolt pulls out of South Korean competition, says he’s too tiredSEOUL, South Korea — Usain Bolt has pulled out of a meet this month in South Korea because of fatigue. International ‘Culture Olympics’ open on South Korean island of JejuSEOUL, South Korea — Performers from around the world have gathered on the South Korean island of Jeju for this week’s international Delphic Games, popularly known as the “Culture Olympics.” Ryo Ishikawa, the 17-year-old sensation from Japan, picked for Presidents CupLEMONT, Ill. — Ryo Ishikawa is known in Japan as the “Shy Prince,” a 17-year-old sensation who has won four times on the Japan Golf Tour in the last calendar year. He was hardly bashful during a meeting this summer of prospective Presidents Cup players. Evgeniya Kanaeva helps Russia to strong start at rhythmic gymnastics worldsMIE, Japan — Olympic champion Evgeniya Kanaeva took the halfway lead during qualifying Monday, helping Russia to a strong start on the opening day of the rhythmic gymnastics world championships. Hatoyama to be asked to attend key IOC meeting in Copenhagen to back Tokyo’s 2016 bidTOKYO — Japan’s incoming prime minister Yukio Hatoyama will be asked to support Tokyo’s 2016 Olympic bid by attending the IOC meeting in Copenhagen next month. International Equestrian Federation urged to create independent unit to help fight dopingGENEVA — The International Equestrian Federation has been advised to create an independent investigation unit to help clean up lingering drug problems in the sport. For love of the game: China says pingpong world champion is _ at last _ allowed a girlfriendBEIJING — As the reigning table tennis world champion with two Olympic silver medals under his belt, China’s Wang Hao almost had it all — except a girlfriend. Ryan Briscoe, Dario Franchitti, Scott Dixon the only contenders left for IRL titleMIAMI — Dario Franchitti won the IndyCar title in 2007, Scott Dixon took the series championship in 2008, and the Target Chip Ganassi Racing teammates are two of the three remaining contenders for this year’s crown. Chula Vista, Calif. rallies to defeat Taiwan 6-3 and win Little League World Series titleChula Vista, Calif. beats Taiwan to win LLWS title SOUTH WILLIAMSPORT, Pa. — California rallied from a three-run deficit and got out of a bases-loaded jam without giving up a run. California rallies to defeat Taiwan 6-3 to win Little League World Series titleSOUTH WILLIAMSPORT, Pa. — California came up big late to win the Little League World Series. |
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