Americans still trying to figure out sprint relays after failing to advance twice at worldsBERLIN — Try as they might, the Americans just can’t seem to get that baton around the track in the 400-meter relay without some sort of misadventure. Bai Xue wins China’s first major marathon title, getting gold at the world championshipsBERLIN — Bai Xue finally put China on the marathon map and in the gold medal standings Sunday at the world championships. Bolt captures a third gold medal at the championships, just no world record this timeBERLIN — For once, Usain Bolt ran in a final that didn’t produce a world record. US 400 men’s relay team DQed for zone violation, blemish on otherwise fine day for AmericansBERLIN — No fumbling of the baton this time. No final, either. US 400 relay team DQed for zone violation, blemish on otherwise fine day for AmericansBERLIN — No fumbling of the baton this time. No final, either. Felix gets 200, spoils Jamaican party celebrating Bolt’s gold and birthday at worldsBERLIN — Usain Bolt got the birthday present he wanted from his teammates at the world championships Friday, and Allyson Felix spoiled the party by ending Jamaica’s sprint domination. US disqualified from 400 men’s relay at worlds for passing the baton outside the zoneBERLIN — Soon after turning in the fastest time, the United States was disqualified from the 400-meter men’s relay at the world championships Friday for passing the baton outside the zone. Bolt to get a shot at third gold, world record as teammates qualify for 4×100 relay finalBERLIN — Allyson Felix spoiled Usain Bolt’s birthday party Friday, winning the women’s 200 meters to end Jamaica’s sprint domination at the world championships. Shares in Premier League club Birmingham soar on Hong Kong group takeover offerLONDON — Shares in Premier League soccer club Birmingham soared 40 percent Friday after a Hong Kong businessman made a $135 million cash offer for the team. Jamaicans leap over Americans in hurdles, too, with Foster-Hylton winning goldBERLIN — First the sprints, now the hurdles. Partnership with boxing promoter Dino Duva will help train, market Chinese national teamNEW YORK — Boxing promoter Dino Duva sat inside Workers Indoor Arena during last summer’s Beijing Olympics and watched the Chinese team win two gold medals, a silver and a bronze in a surprising show of strength. American David Payne finding his stride in the hurdles after almost giving it upBERLIN — This time, there was no phone call at 5:30 a.m. imploring David Payne to jump on the next plane and travel halfway around the world in two day’s time to compete. Cuba’s Dayron Robles struggles before advancing in 110 hurdles at world championshipsBERLIN — Dayron Robles hit the first hurdle that came his way Wednesday, a sign that one of the biggest stars of the world championships is struggling with an injury and might not make it into the men’s 110-meter hurdles final. IOC says Beijing Olympics medals not at risk in doping probe of German equestrian teamLAUSANNE, Switzerland — The IOC says equestrian medals from the Beijing Olympics will not be affected by an investigation into alleged doping violations by Germany’s team. Felix set for 200, Bolt reaches semis at world championships
American Sanya Richards wins 400 at world championships, Bolt advances to 200 semisBERLIN — Sanya Richards shook off years of disappointment Tuesday with her first major title in the 400 meters, pumping her fist after crossing the line at the world championships. Y.E. Yang’s stirring PGA Championship win inspires Asian golfers around the worldLOS ANGELES — The morning after Y.E. Yang became the first Asian golfer to win a major championship, Peter Cho was too excited to go to work. Yang’s major victory over Woods could inspire hope across AsiaCHASKA, Minn. — For years, Asian countries could only boast about growth and potential in men’s golf. Success was measured by a half-dozen players who had cracked the top 50 in the world rankings over the last decade. 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. Peter Gade, Lin Dan win to set up quarterfinal meeting at badminton worldsHYDERABAD, India — Denmark’s Peter Gade and Lin Dan of China will meet in the quarterfinals of the badminton world championships after both won their third-round matches Thursday. China police say 2.75 million surveillance cameras installed nationwide, system to expandBEIJING —China’s police say they have installed 2.75 million surveillance cameras since 2003 and are expanding the system into the largely neglected countryside. Top-ranked Safina upset in 3 sets by China’s Zheng Jie in LA Women’s Tennis Championships
No. 1 Safina upset in 3 sets by Zheng Jie
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. Appropriate finish: US sets relay world record to give Phelps fifth goldROME — Michael Phelps and the U.S. 400-meter medley relay team closed the fastest meet in swimming history with an appropriate finish Sunday night — the 43rd world record. Lochte wins fourth gold of championships; Steffen completes 50-100 sweep with 42nd WRROME — Ryan Lochte won his fourth gold medal of the world championships, Germany’s Britta Steffen matched her Beijing sweep and three more world records fell Sunday on the final night of the fastest meet in swimming history. Hail Cesar! Cielo completes sweep of men’s sprints by winning 50 free at world championshipsROME — Cesar Cielo of Brazil has completed a sweep of the two fastest freestyle races at the world championships, winning the 50-meter title with one furious dash down the pool. Tantalizing rematch: Cavic riffs on Phelps ahead of 100 fly showdown at world championshipsROME — Milorad Cavic is tired of hearing about Michael Phelps having to compete in a supposedly inferior swimsuit. The Serb even offered to buy his American rival one of the latest models if that’s what it takes to even the playing field for their rematch in the 100-meter butterfly. Hail Cesar! Brazil’s Cielo takes gold at Foro Italico in swimming’s signature raceROME — Hail Cesar! Brazil’s Cesar Cielo Filho won swimming’s signature race with a furious finish Thursday, beating Olympic champion Alain Bernard and becoming the first to break the 47-second barrier in the 100-meter freestyle. Casino operator Wynn Resorts’ profit falls in 2nd qtr but tops analyst expectations of a lossLAS VEGAS — Lower gambling revenue and continuing costs of opening its newest casino, Encore at Wynn Las Vegas, punished Wynn Resorts Ltd., but the 91 percent drop in profit it reported Thursday topped forecasts, and its shares soared. Make it 29: With seven more records, Rome worlds pass Beijing as fastest meet everROME — When in Rome, throw out the record book. 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. South African sets another world swimming record in 50 breaststrokeROME — South Africa’s Cameron van der Burgh has set the 14th world record of the world swimming championships in the semifinals of the 50-meter breaststroke, a non-Olympic event. Phelps suffers 1st major loss since 2005, taken down by a German, and maybe a faster suitROME — The winner draped himself triumphantly on the lane rope, thrusting his right hand in the air to celebrate a world record. 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. |
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BERLIN — After hitting the top of the medals table, the United States brings one of its greatest athletes to the track Wednesday at the world championships.
CARSON, Calif. — Zheng Jie of China upset top-ranked Dinara Safina 7-5, 4-6, 6-4 in the third round of the LA Women’s Tennis Championships on Thursday night, beating the Russian for the first time in five career meetings. Safina, the defending tournament champion and runner-up at the Australian and French opens this year, is in her 16th consecutive week as the world’s top-ranked women’s player.
