Bolt would have been in danger of nabbing a speeding ticket!BERLIN - Jamaican Usain Bolt, who broke the world 100 meter record on Monday, is said to have run so fast that he was in danger of getting a speeding ticket. American Jeremy Wariner aims to defend 400-meter title at world championships in BerlinBERLIN — Jeremy Wariner of the U.S. said he is ready to improve on his silver medal performance at the Beijing Olympics and again defend his 400-meter title at the world championships. After 100 title and record, Jamaica’s Usain Bolt now looks for more excitement in 200, relaysBERLIN — Barely an hour after shattering his 100-meter world record for a first world title, Usain Bolt was stretching and jogging at the Olympic Stadium. Bolt wins 100 in world record 9.58 seconds at world championships, Gay takes silverBERLIN — Usain Bolt crossed the finish line, saw his record-setting time on the clock and spread his arms as if he were soaring like a bird. Usain Bolt wins 100 in world record 9.58 seconds in Berlin, Tyson Gay gets silverBERLIN — Usain Bolt has captured another world record, winning the 100-meter race in 9.58 seconds at the world championships. American Cantwell wins shot put world title, beating Olympic champion MajewskiBERLIN — Christian Cantwell of the United States won the shot put title at the world championships Saturday, beating Olympic champion Tomasz Majewski. Cantwell wins shot put world title, beating Olympic champion MajewskiBERLIN — Christian Cantwell of the United States has won the shot put title at the world championships by beating Olympic champion Tomasz Majewski of Poland. Radcliffe using NYC Half-Marathon to gauge whether she’ll run in marathon at worldsNEW YORK — In just a week, Paula Radcliffe went from concluding she wasn’t ready for the world championships to planning to run a half-marathon and a marathon in an eight-day span. Germany will be without Dallas Mavericks star Dirk Nowitzki at European ChampionshipFRANKFURT — Germany will be without Dallas Mavericks star Dirk Nowitzki at next month’s European Championship in Poland. Olympic, world champion Tirunesh Dibaba is out of 10K at worlds with injury; Sihine also hurtBERLIN — Ethiopia’s Olympic and world 10,000-meter champion Tirunesh Dibaba has pulled out of Saturday’s event at the world championships because of injury. 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. 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. 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. 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. 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. F-1 maestro Michael Schumacher to test drive with his old Ferrari
Germany’s Axel Springer sees 1st-half profit fall to euro267.3 million; revenue downBERLIN — German publisher Axel Springer AG said Thursday that its first-half net profit declined by nearly half from last year’s figure, which was boosted by a large one-time gain. Falling circulation revenue and the recession in Eastern Europe hurt results. Qualifier Devvarman upsets No. 6 seed Cilic at DC; Becker wins, next RoddickWASHINGTON — Qualifier Somdev Devvarman of India recorded the biggest win of his career Tuesday, upsetting No. 6 seed Marin Cilic of Croatia 7-5, 6-4 to advance to the third round of the Legg Mason Tennis Classic. 5 Brazilians fail doping tests ahead of track and field world championships in BerlinSAO PAULO — Five Brazilians preparing for this month’s track and field world championships in Berlin have failed doping tests. Three of them competed at last summer’s Olympics. German luxury car maker BMW’s 2nd-quarter profit slides 76 percent to euro121 millionBERLIN — Luxury automaker BMW AG said Tuesday that its second-quarter profit skidded 76 percent lower as consumers put off buying its pricey vehicles. It said a “lasting” economic recovery was not yet in sight. The pool empties, a boatload of records remains: Phelps wins 5th gold in Rome as US wins relayROME — For those who thought Michael Phelps was just stopping by for a Roman holiday, no way. Anand out of Mainz final for first time in 11 yearsMAINZ - World Champion Viswanathan Anand, an 11-time winner in Mainz, bowed out before the finals at a venue which has become synonymous with his name. FC Dallas forward Kenny Cooper transferred to team in GermanyFRISCO, Texas — FC Dallas forward Kenny Cooper has been transferred to a second-tier team in Germany, pending a medical examination. Michael Phelps gets a day off after setting a world record in the 200 fly; 100 fly still loomsROME — Michael Phelps has a whole day off. In Rome, no less. More records tumbling: Germany’s Samulski, Russia’s Zueva set new marks minutes apartROME — Germany’s Daniela Samulski and Russia’s Anastasia Zueva have set the 17th and 18th world records of the world swimming championships in the semifinals of the 50-meter backstroke. German car company BMW to pull out of Formula One at end of seasonMUNICH — BMW is pulling out of Formula One at the end of this season, the second car maker to leave the series within a year. Big upset: Phelps loses 200 free and world record in showdown with Germany’s Paul BiedermannROME — Germany’s Paul Biedermann has handed Michael Phelps his first major individual loss in four years, setting a world record in the 200-meter freestyle at the world championships. Rickard wins 100 breastswtroke with yet another world record at swimming championshipsROME — Brenton Rickard of Australia has set the first world record of Day 2 at the world swimming championships, winning the 100-meter breaststroke. Spokes, grapes and pioneer history: Cycling Missouri’s Katy Trail, one sip at a timeHERMANN, Mo. — The 19th century German settlers who saw visions of the Rhineland in the rolling Missouri hills likely didn’t anticipate the more modern voyagers who flock to these parts: Spandex-wearing, energy-bar-chowing cyclists lured by a 236-mile rails-to-trails path — the nation’s longest. Ticket sales for 2011 women’s World Cup to start Oct. 29BERLIN — Organizers of the 2011 women’s World Cup in Germany say ticket sales will start Oct. 29. Not everyone thrilled about all those records falling at world swimming championshipsROME — One after another, the records kept falling. Michael Phelps content with 2nd in 200 free heats, led by Germany’s BiedermannROME — Michael Phelps was unconcerned about posting only the second fastest time in morning heats for the 200-meter freestyle at the world championships Monday. Phelps off to winning start at worlds, but he can thank him teammates againROME — One after another, the records kept falling. Germany defeats Montenegro 9-8 in extra time, advances to face US in quartersROME — Marko Savic scored three goals, including the winner in extra time, and Alexander Tchigir made 16 saves as Germany defeated Montenegro 9-8 in water polo at the world championships Sunday. Davydenko beats Mathieu 6-4, 6-2 to win German Open for his first title of the yearHAMBURG — Nikolay Davydenko won his first title of the year on Sunday, beating Paul-Henri Mathieu 6-4, 6-2 in the German Open final. |
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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.
