Jamaicans keep up domination of Americans in sprints as Fraser takes gold in 100BERLIN — Shelly-Ann Fraser closed her eyes as she crossed the finish line, almost afraid to open them back up and glance at the Olympic Stadium scoreboard. F1 driver Felipe Massa says a full recovery is near; aiming to race at Brazilian GP in OctoberSAO PAULO — Formula One driver Felipe Massa says he’s nearly recovered from a fractured skull and hopes to return to racing at the Brazilian Grand Prix in October. 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. Brazilian president to travel to Copenhagen meeting to lead Rio’s 2016 Olympic bidBERLIN — Brazil’s president will attend an Olympic meeting in Copenhagen to push Rio de Janeiro’s bid for the 2016 games. Donors help New Mexico State players hold off late-night munchiesLAS CRUCES, N.M. — Calling all New Mexico State fans. Your team has the munchies and you can help. Arturo Gatti’s widow believes 2nd autopsy on ex-boxing champ will clear her nameMONTREAL — Arturo Gatti’s wife says a second autopsy on the former boxing champion will show she had nothing to do with his death. US fails before Mexico 2-1 in World cup qualifier
Late goal by Sabah lifts Mexico over United States 2-1 in World Cup qualifierMEXICO CITY — Mexican coach Javier Aguirre showed his relief after his team’s 2-1 victory over the United States on Wednesday in a critical World Cup qualifier. United States-Mexico Summary
Late goal by Sabah lifts Mexico over US 2-1 in World Cup qualifierMEXICO CITY — Mexican coach Javier Aguirre showed his relief after his team’s 2-1 victory over the United States on Wednesday in a critical World Cup qualifier. Ching, Davies start at forward for US in World Cup qualifier against MexicoMEXICO CITY — Brian Ching and Charlie Davies have been given starts at forward for the United States in a World Cup qualifier against Mexico. 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. IAAF secretary general Weiss says Jamaica asks to withdraw Powell and others from world champsBERLIN — IAAF secretary general Pierre Weiss says Jamaica has asked to withdraw Asafa Powell, a former 100-meter world-record holder, and several teammates from the entry list for the world championships. IAAF waits for information from Jamaica on how to deal with doping case with worlds loomingBERLIN — The world athletics federation is still awaiting information on a ruling that cleared five Jamaican athletes of doping and a decision on their participation in the world championships is likely to come close to Saturday’s opening. United States hopes to make history in World Cup qualifier with first ever win in MexicoMEXICO CITY — Javier Aguirre says his Mexico squad can expect a full-strength United States lineup when the Americans attempt to make history Wednesday with a first-ever win south of the border. Delayed Argentine soccer season to open Aug. 21 amid proposed government takeover of TV rightsBUENOS AIRES, Argentina — Argentina’s delayed soccer season will start Aug. 21 amid a proposed government takeover of television rights to the games. Mexico seems to have all the advantages in World Cup qualifier against United StatesMEXICO CITY — Almost everything seems to favor Mexico in Wednesday’s critical World Cup qualifier against the United States. Jamaican anti-doping panel says it is unable to prove 5 athletes used drugs at national champsKINGSTON, Jamaica —Five Jamaican athletes were cleared Monday of doping at their national championships two months ago after the country’s anti-doping panel failed to determine whether the banned substance was on the prohibited list. 3 Brazilian track and field athletes suspended for 2 years after testing positive for EPOSAO PAULO — Three Brazilian track and field athletes have been suspended for two years after testing positive for the banned endurance-booster EPO. US roster left largely intact from Confederations Cup for World Cup qualifier against MexicoCHICAGO — Led by captain Carlos Bocanegra, the United States will play a key World Cup qualifier at Mexico next week with a roster loaded with players from its big upset of Spain. Nothing would prove US soccer has arrived like beating Mexico at the AztecaThe latest tipping point for American soccer appears to be doing just that, tipping, and it’s located in Mexico City, no less. Barcelona’s Rafael Marquez tears calf muscle, will likely miss US-Mexico World Cup qualifierSEATTLE — FC Barcelona defender Rafael Marquez has a torn muscle in his left calf and will be out for about 15 days, meaning the anchor of Mexico’s defense is likely to miss El Tri’s World Cup qualifier against the United States. Mexico coach Javier Aguirre warning against overconfidence against United StatesMEXICO CITY — Mexico coach Javier Aguirre is warning his players against overconfidence in next week’s World Cup qualifying game against the United States at 105,000-seat Azteca Stadium. Coaches take blame for doping of 5 Brazilians ahead of athletics worldsSAO PAULO — Two coaches on the Brazilian team are taking the blame for the doping of five athletes who were preparing for the world championships in Germany. Massa released from hospital in Brazil; will rest at homeSAO PAULO — Ferrari driver Felipe Massa left the hospital Tuesday and returned home for the first time since a life-threatening crash in qualifying for the Hungarian Grand Prix 10 days earlier. 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. Felipe Massa leaves hospital in Hungary, arrives in Brazil to continue recoverySAO PAULO — Ferrari driver Felipe Massa, recovering from a life-threatening crash sustained nine days earlier in qualifying for the Hungarian Grand Prix, arrived home in Brazil on Monday. Office of Quebec coroner seeking Gatti’s Brazilian autopsy and police filesTORONTO — The coroner’s office in Quebec wants Brazilian authorities to share their files from boxer Arturo Gatti’s initial autopsy and the police investigation into his death. Felipe Massa says he is feeling better, has swelling near left eye as he prepares to fly homeSAO PAULO — Ferrari driver Felipe Massa is on the mend with only some swelling near his left eye and will fly home to Brazil on Monday nine days after fracturing his skull in a high-speed crash in Hungary. Marta to play for Brazil’s Santos during US league’s offseasonSAO PAULO — Santos says it has reached a deal to sign world player of the year Marta on an offseason loan from the Los Angeles Sol of Women’s Professional Soccer. Host of TV show ‘Autopsy’ oversees Arturo Gatti’s second autopsyMONTREAL — A second autopsy performed at the request of former boxer Arturo Gatti’s family has not ruled out homicide in his death. Brazil and Alabama are in, Milwaukee and Richmond out of 2010 IndyCar scheduleSPARTA, Ky. — The IndyCar series is heading back to South America. Brazil: Police detail how boxer Gatti committed suicide, why they first called it homicideRIO DE JANEIRO — Brazilian police say boxer Arturo Gatti hanged himself with a bag strap that he tied around a wooden staircase column more than seven feet off the ground. F1 driver Felipe Massa to return home to Brazil on Monday, doctor says; hopes to race againBUDAPEST, Hungary — Felipe Massa’s doctor says the Formula One driver will return home to Brazil on Monday. |
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MEXICO CITY — Once again, the United States failed to hold a lead in a key game — and failed to earn its first win south of the border. Leading 1-0 after nine minutes on Charlie Davies’ goal in Wednesday’s World Cup qualifier against Mexico, the U.S. lost 2-1 with Israel Castro equalizing in the 19th on a wicked 27-yard shot, then Miguel Sabah driving home the winner from short range in the 82nd.
