Hit the road, Chris: Heavyweight Arreola finally starts jogging to prepare for KlitschkoLOS ANGELES — If anybody still doubts Chris Arreola’s determination to become the first boxer of Mexican heritage to win a world heavyweight title, he wants it known that he has taken an unprecedented step in his unbeaten career. Venus Williams undone by errors in loss to Pennetta as Italian gains quarters in CincinnatiMASON, Ohio — When Venus Williams needed to make a shot, she couldn’t come close. Drive for show, putt for gold: Golf on course, rugby also in scrum, for 2016 OlympicsBERLIN — Imagine the scene: Tiger Woods lining up a 20-foot putt on the final hole with an Olympic gold medal at stake. Golf, rugby make IOC cut for spot at 2016 Summer Games; baseball, softball deniedBERLIN — Golf and rugby took a big step toward joining 2016 Summer Olympics, making the cut after the IOC rejected bids from baseball, softball and three other sports. Women’s boxing added to program for 2012 London Olympics by IOC’s executive boardBERLIN — Women’s boxing will make its Olympic debut at the 2012 London Games, giving all 26 sports on the program female and male competitors. Australian Olympic pole vault champ Steve Hooker uncertain for worlds after hurting legBERLIN — Australian Olympic pole vault champion Steve Hooker is uncertain for the world championships because of a leg injury. French Muslim woman barred from Paris pool for donning head-to-toe ‘burquini’PARIS — A Muslim woman who tried to go swimming in a head-to-toe “burquini” has been banned from her local pool in the latest tussle between religious practices and secular authority in France. IAAF says Jamaica withdraws request to exclude Asafa Powell and 5 teammates from worldsBERLIN — Jamaica withdrew its request to ban sprint star Asafa Powell and several teammates from the track world championships Wednesday, just hours after saying they would be kicked off the team in a dispute over training camp attendance. French Muslim woman denied access to swimming pool for wearing head-to-toe swim suitPARIS — French officials say a Muslim woman wearing a head-to-toe swimsuit has been denied access to a public swimming pool in a town southeast of Paris. Jamaica asks IAAF to withdraw Powell, Fraser and 4 others from world championships entry listBERLIN — The Jamaican team asked track’s governing body to withdraw six athletes, including former 100-meter world-record holder Asafa Powell and two Olympic gold medalists, from the world championships entry list Wednesday in an apparent dispute over training camp attendance. Hong Kong investor Yeung may take over Birmingham after again approaching Premier League clubLONDON — Hong Kong businessman Carson Yeung could be on the verge of taking over Birmingham after his investment company again approached the Premier League club. IOC set to recommend 2 new sports for 2016 Olympics with golf and rugby the favoritesBERLIN — The prospect of Tiger Woods competing for an Olympic gold medal may be moving closer to becoming reality. Roger Federer, Andy Murray advance at Rogers Cup after winning first matches since Wimbledon
Lakers center Pau Gasol has surgery on non-shooting hand after injury during practice in SpainMADRID — Los Angeles Lakers center Pau Gasol had surgery on his left index finger after an injury during practice with Spain’s national team. He will be sidelined at least three weeks. IOC to rule on women’s boxing, mixed doubles in tennis, other changes for 2012 London Games
Lakers center Pau Gasol has finger surgery after injury during practice with Spain teamMADRID — Los Angeles Lakers center Pau Gasol had surgery on his left index finger after an injury during practice with Spain’s national team. He will be sidelined at least three weeks. Lakers center Pau Gasol has surgery after injuring finger while with Spain’s national teamMADRID — Los Angeles Lakers center Pau Gasol underwent surgery on his left hand after injuring it during practice with Spain’s national team. Vitali Klitschko confirms WBC heavyweight title fight against Chris Arreola Sept. 26 in L.A.FRANKFURT — Vitali Klitschko of the Ukraine will defend his WBC heavyweight title against Mexican-American Chris Arreola on Sept. 26 at Staples Center in Los Angeles, Klitschko’s management said Tuesday. Ferrari says Luca Badoer will drive in European Grand Prix after Schumacher’s withdrawalMILAN — Ferrari says Italian Luca Badoer will replace Michael Schumacher at this month’s European Grand Prix at Valencia after the seven-time world champion called off his much-anticipated Formula One comeback. Kahn says Ricky Rubio’s buyout situation is ’still very problematic’MINNEAPOLIS —Minnesota Timberwolves president David Kahn said point guard Ricky Rubio’s buyout situation is “still very problematic” and he remains unsure of when the fifth overall pick will come to the United States. Roger is waiting: Canada’s Niemeyer scores upset in Montreal and gets Federer next
Strong security for badminton worlds in India; England pulls out, citing safety concernsHYDERABAD, India —Tight security marked the start of the World Badminton Championship on Monday, with more than 1,000 police officers deployed to protect teams a day after England pulled out because of safety concerns. England badminton officials and players blame inadequate security for withdrawal from worldsLONDON —England badminton officials and players blamed what they said were inadequate security measures for their decision to pull out of this week’s world championships in India. England badminton officials and players to explain security-driven withdrawal from worldsLONDON —England badminton officials and players will explain further their reasons for pulling out of the world championships in India. Villa Park withdrawn from London 2012 Olympic plans because of building workLONDON —London 2012 organizers have decided against using Aston Villa’s stadium for the preliminary stages of the Olympics because the club cannot guarantee that planned building work will be completed in time. F-1 maestro Michael Schumacher to test drive with his old Ferrari
Zenit St. Petersburg fires coach Dick Advocaat following poor results in Russian leagueST. PETERSBURG, Russia —Zenit St. Petersburg fired coach Dick Advocaat on Monday following a 2-0 home loss to rival team Tom in the Russian soccer league on Sunday. Rookie Derek Holland throws 3-hitter, Rangers gain ground on Angels 7-0ANAHEIM, Calif. —Rookie Derek Holland threw a three-hitter against the majors’ highest-scoring offense for his first career shutout, and the Texas Rangers gained ground on the AL West-leading Los Angeles Angels with a 7-0 victory Sunday. Chelsea beats Manchester United in penalty shootout to win Community ShieldWEMBLEY, England —Chelsea beat Manchester United 4-1 in a penalty-kick shootout to win the Community Shield on Sunday, with Salomon Kalou getting the winner in the traditional opener to the English season. Regulation play ended 2-2. Donovan scores, Galaxy continues surge with 2-1 win in Beckham’s 3rd MLS game of seasonFOXBOROUGH, Mass. —David Beckham and Landon Donovan are parting ways again — this time as teammates who hug each other. Espanyol’s 26-year-old captain Jarque dies of heart failure in hotel on eve of preseason gameFLORENCE, Italy —Espanyol captain Daniel Jarque has died of heart failure in the team hotel on the eve of the Spanish soccer team’s exhibition against Bologna. He was 26. America’s Cup champion Alinghi helicopters its giant catamaran over the Alps to the seaLE BOUVERET, Switzerland — The giant catamaran built by America’s Cup champion Alinghi to defend the trophy was hoisted off Lake Geneva on Friday and flown over the Alps to the sea. Last world record standing in an Olympic event: Hackett’s 1,500 withstands polyurethaneBRISBANE, Australia — Grant Hackett was on a surfing trip in Nicaragua last weekend when he got a text message from his mother-in-law that stunned him: His eight-year-old world record in the 1,500-meter freestyle had stood the test of time — and those now-banned polyurethane suits. ITF appeals independent tribunal’s ruling that cleared tennis player Richard Gasquet of dopingLONDON — The International Tennis Federation has appealed a doping ruling that essentially cleared tennis player Richard Gasquet, who was said to have inadvertently taken cocaine by kissing a woman in a nightclub. Finnish sports equipment maker Amer Sports Q2 net loss doubles to euro23 millionHELSINKI — Global sports equipment maker Amer Sports Corp., whose brands include Atomic, Salomon and Wilson, on Thursday reported its net loss doubled in the second quarter to euro23 million ($33 million) and cautioned that trading conditions would remain tough for the rest of the year. |
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FRANKFURT —Seven-time Formula One champion Michael Schumacher plans to test drive an old Ferrari model again as he prepares for his planned comeback later this month.
