Japanese teen Ryo Ishikawa hoping to make cut at British Open
Olympians dominate at US swimming nationals; Hoff fails to earn world berthINDIANAPOLIS — Ryan Lochte held off hard-charging Tyler Clary to win the 400-meter individual medley at the U.S. national championships Tuesday night, leading a parade of Olympians who qualified for the world meet later this month. Usain Bolt wins 200m in 19.59 seconds in Lausanne; time is 4th fastest despite cold, rainLAUSANNE, Switzerland — Usain Bolt ran the fourth-fastest 200 meters in history, finishing in 19.59 seconds at the Athletissima meet Tuesday despite chilly weather and a track slowed by a downpour. Toyota to pull out of hosting 2010 Japan F1 Grand Prix due to worsening economy
Phelps back to where he wants to be with world championships loomingINDIANAPOLIS — Michael Phelps has a sense of how his transformation from greatest middle-distance swimmer to sprinter is going. He’ll have to prove it at the U.S. national championships, where there’s more at stake than just titles. Usain Bolt to kick off his ’serious’ season in Lausanne, ready to chase records againLAUSANNE, Switzerland — Usain Bolt is ready to chase more records. European markets steady as US readies for Independence Day celebrationsLONDON — European stock markets traded in a narrow range Friday as investors caught their breath after big losses the day before on U.S. jobs data. Wall Street’s closure for the Independence Day holiday kept trading volumes exceptionally light. European markets steady as US takes holiday break after disappointing jobs newsLONDON — European stock markets steadied themselves Friday after big losses the previous day, when weak U.S. jobs data reinforced doubts about recovery in the world’s biggest economy. Wall Street was closed for the Independence Day holiday. Asia Olympic Council supports Tokyo’s bid to host 2016 Summer GamesSINGAPORE — The Olympic Council of Asia has endorsed the bid of Tokyo to host the Summer Games in 2016. Economy taking toll on LPGA Tour events in Hawaii, nationwideHONOLULU — Michelle Wie’s home state, which promotes itself as a golfer’s paradise with year-round sunny weather, has bid aloha to the LPGA Tour — for now. Richards and Merritt make it look easy in winning 400 titlesEUGENE, Ore. — If only they were all this easy. Running a much cleaner race, Olympic silver medalist Felix cruises in first round of 200EUGENE, Ore. — Allyson Felix had a much better showing in her best event, turning in the top time in the 200-meter prelims Saturday at the U.S. track and field championships. IOC says it is monitoring developments in case of possible underage gymnastsLAUSANNE, Switzerland — The International Olympic Committee says it is following developments in the case of the two gymnasts on China’s 2000 Olympic team who are suspected of being underage. Iran soccer players may be quitting team after backing oppositionCAIRO — Several Tehran papers have reported that some Iranian soccer players are retiring from the national team, fueling speculation the departure was related to green bands the players wore in support of the country’s opposition movement. North Korean soccer team gets rapturous official welcome after World Cup qualificationSEOUL, South Korea — North Korea’s soccer team returned home to a rapturous official welcome on Saturday after having qualified for the World Cup for the first time since its memorable 1966 campaign. Houston’s Yao Ming says mooted move to Cleveland is unknownBEIJING — Rockets center Yao Ming has called a possible move to Cleveland an “unknown” amid rumors that the Cavaliers’ new Chinese part owners want to sign him. NBA ventures into Taiwan, with Denver Nuggets facing Indiana Pacers in exhibition game Oct. 8NEW YORK — The NBA will play its first game in Taiwan this fall. North Korean soccer brings success to Chinese apparel companyBEIJING — In 2000, Erke was an unknown brand attempting to establish a name in China’s sporting apparel market alongside popular global names such as Nike and Adidas. Rio emerges from presentations as strong contender for 2016 OlympicsLAUSANNE, Switzerland — With 3½ months to go, Rio de Janeiro has picked up significant momentum in the race for the 2016 Olympics. Chiba Lotte fans submit petition with over 100,000 names in support of manager Bobby ValentineTOKYO — Fans supporting Bobby Valentine submitted a petition with more than 100,000 signatures to the head office of the Chiba Lotte Marines on Monday in a bid to keep the American on as manager beyond the 2009 Japanese baseball season. Australian lacrosse team quarantined in SKorean hotel over swine flu fearsSEOUL, South Korea — An Australian lacrosse team was placed under quarantine in South Korea after a player tested positive for swine flu, jeopardizing its chances of playing in an international tournament here this week, officials said Sunday. Michael Phelps holds on to win 400-meter freestyle at meet in Santa Clara, Calif.SANTA CLARA, Calif. — Michael Phelps is his own worst critic, even after a victory. The 14-time Olympic gold medalist held off a late charge by his rivals to win the 400-meter freestyle Saturday at the Santa Clara International Grand Prix. Australian lacrosse team quarantined in SKorea after player found with swine fluSEOUL, South Korea — An Australian lacrosse team has been quarantined in South Korea after a player tested positive for swine flu, an official said Sunday. Chinese businessman Huang becomes player in American sports with bid to buy piece of CavsBEIJING — Barely a month ago, Jianhua ‘Kenny’ Huang was relatively unknown outside business circles, just one of many entrepreneurs working to match money and business opportunities across the Pacific. Japanese fans gather 100,000 petition signatures in support of Chiba Lotte skipper ValentineCHIBA, Japan — Fans supporting Bobby Valentine have gathered 100,000 signatures on a petition seeking to keep the American as manager of the Chiba Lotte Marines beyond the 2009 Japanese baseball season. Olympic champion Usain Bolt cruises to win in 100 meters at Festival of Excellence in TorontoTORONTO — Usain Bolt was plenty good enough to win, even if he didn’t flash his world-record breaking form. Still stinging from 2 recent losses, Phelps returns to competitionSANTA CLARA, Calif. — Michael Phelps has descended from the mountains of Colorado still stinging from two recent losses in the pool. Whopper inning: Bobby Valentine’s Marines score Japanese-record 15 runs in 1 inningCHIBA, Japan — Bobby Valentine’s Chiba Lotte Marines broke out of a hitting slump with a Japanese professional baseball record of 15 runs in one inning. Premier League clubs Tottenham, West Ham and Hull confirm preseason competition in BeijingBEIJING — Tottenham, West Ham and Hull will take part in the Barclays Asia Trophy in Beijing next month. Court of Arbitration for Sport hears Polish canoeist’s appeal against Beijing disqualificationLAUSANNE, Switzerland — Polish canoeist Adam Seroczynski went to sport’s highest court Tuesday trying to overturn his disqualification from the Beijing Olympics for doping. US said working ‘all channels’ to win release of 2 American journalists sentenced in NKoreaWASHINGTON — The Obama administration is working “through all possible channels” to secure the release of two young women journalists sentenced to 12 years of hard labor in North Korea, the White House said Monday. Netherlands, Japan, Australia, South Korea are 1st nations to qualify for 2010 World CupThe Netherlands, Japan, Australia and South Korea became the first nations to qualify for next year’s World Cup, joining host South Africa in the 32-nation field. Japan, Australia, South Korea 1st 3 nations to qualify for next year’s World CupJapan, Australia and South Korea became the first three nations to qualify for next year’s World Cup, joining host South Africa in the 32-nation field. Japan becomes 1st team to qualify for 2010 World Cup by winning 1-0 at UzbekistanTASHKENT, Uzbekistan — Japan has become the first country to qualify for soccer’s 2010 World Cup by beating Uzbekistan 1-0 in a qualifier. Former wrestler, trainer Jesse Takamiyama retires from sumo after 45 years in sportTOKYO — Hawaiian wrestler and trainer Jesse Takamiyama retired from sumo wrestling on Saturday after a 45-year career in Japan’s ancient sport. |
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TOKYO — Japanese teenager Ryo Ishikawa has acknowledged that being a title contender in the upcoming British Open, or any other major, is beyond him at this early stage of his career.
Toyota to pull out of hosting 2010 Japan GP
