Jelena Jankovic beat Marion Bartoli 6-4, 6-3 to reach semifinals at Pan Pacific Open
New signing Fernando Alonso says he’s under pressure to deliver F1 title to FerrariSUZUKA, Japan — New Ferrari signing Fernando Alonso is already under pressure to deliver the Italian team a Formula One title. IOC members undecided over host of 2016 Olympics, agonizing over tough choice as vote nearsCOPENHAGEN — The International Olympic Committee is familiar with tough decisions. It gambled by giving the games to Beijing and even turned down New York after 9/11. Jelena Jankovic advances to Pan Pacific Open quarters after Elena Vesnina retires with injuryTOKYO — Jelena Jankovic of Serbia advanced to the quarterfinals of the Toray Pan Pacific Open on Wednesday when Russia’s Elena Vesnina was forced to retire with a left thigh injury. Many IOC members still undecided 2 days ahead of vote to choose 2016 Olympic hostCOPENHAGEN — International Olympic Committee members are agonizing over which city should be awarded the right to host the 2016 Games and many remain undecided just two days before the vote. Former No. 1s Maria Sharapova, Jelena Jankovic reach quarterfinals at Pan Pacific OpenTOKYO — Maria Sharapova recovered from a slow start Wednesday to advance to the quarterfinals of the Toray Pan Pacific Open with a 2-6, 6-2, 6-2 win over compatriot Alisa Kleybanova. Russians Dinara Safina, Svetlana Kuznetsova ousted in 2nd round at Pan Pacific OpenTOKYO — Top-ranked and defending champion Dinara Safina was knocked out in the second round of the Toray Pan Pacific Open on Monday by Taiwanese qualifier Chang Kai-chen only hours before fellow Russian Svetlana Kuznetsova was ousted in another upset. Qualifier Kateryna Bondarenko stuns Elena Dementieva in 2nd round at Pan Pacific OpenTOKYO — Third-seeded Elena Dementieva of Russia was ousted in the second round of the Toray Pan Pacific Open, losing 6-2, 6-7 (3), 6-1 to Ukraine qualifier Kateryna Bondarenko on Tuesday. Dinara Safina knocked out in upset loss to Taiwan’s Chang Kai-chen at Toray Pan Pacific OpenTOKYO — Top-ranked and defending champion Dinara Safina has been knocked out in the second round of the Toray Pan Pacific Open by Taiwanese qualifier Chang Kai-chen. Maria Sharapova advances, Elena Dementieva knocked out of Toray Pan Pacific OpenTOKYO — Maria Sharapova cruised past Samantha Stosur of Australia 6-0, 6-1 Tuesday in the second round of the Toray Pan Pacific Open. The final push: Spanish king, Brazilian president, Mrs. Obama converge to sway 2016 voteCOPENHAGEN — Spain’s king, Brazil’s president and U.S. first lady Michelle Obama were converging Wednesday on the Danish capital for a final push to get the International Olympic Committee to award the 2016 Games to their cities. Top-seeded Dinara Safina, Venus Williams ousted in 2nd round in JapanTOKYO — Defending champion Dinara Safina and Venus Williams were knocked out of the second round by qualifiers at the Toray Pan Pacific Open on Monday. Color it green: Tokyo wants to make athletes, environment the focus of 2016 OlympicsCOPENHAGEN — Tokyo’s bid for the 2016 Games could be an environmental model for future Olympics — and the entire world. F1 Toyota driver Jarno Trulli recuperating from fever but still set to compete in Japan GPTOKYO — Jarno Trulli was too ill join Toyota teammate Timo Glock at a Tokyo media event ahead of Sunday’s Formula One Japan Grand Prix. Tokyo mobilizes robot, holds rallies and readies billions of dollars in 2016 Olympic bidTOKYO — If anything can make the busy citizens of Tokyo take notice of their city’s bid to host the 2016 Olympics, it’s a robot large enough to take on Godzilla. Tired Roger Federer withdraws from next month’s Japan Open, Shanghai ATP MastersTOKYO — Roger Federer withdrew from the Japan Open and Shanghai ATP Masters 1000 on Friday, citing the need to rest after a physically challenging year. Report: Danica Patrick agrees to 3-year contract to stay with Andretti Green RacingDanica Patrick has agreed to a three-year contract to remain at Andretti Green Racing and stay in the IndyCar Series, according to a report in the Indianapolis Star. Tokyo pushes itself as most experienced host for 2016 OlympicsTOKYO — Tokyo should host the 2016 Olympics because it has the most compact set up, the most experience and will be the best stage for the world’s athletes, one of Japan’s top sports figures and bid backers said Thursday. Singapore’s Lam, Japan’s Haraguchi each shoot 66 to tie for lead at Asia Pacific OpenKYOTO, Japan — Singapore’s Lam Chih Bing fired a 5-under 66 Thursday to share the first-round lead with Japan’s Tatsuya Haraguchi at the Asia Pacific Panasonic Open. New Japanese PM sends letter to IOC members assuring support for Tokyo’s 2016 Olympics bidLONDON — Japan’s new prime minister has sent a letter to IOC members assuring them that government support for Tokyo’s bid to host the 2016 Olympics “remains as strong as ever.” Tyson Gay runs 10.13 seconds at Japan meet, 3 days after equaling 2nd fastest time everKAWASAKI, Japan — Tyson Gay ran a slow 10.13 seconds Wednesday to win the men’s 100 meters at the Super Track and Field meet. Dixon wins Indy Japan to take series lead; Briscoe falls to 3rd after pit lane mishapMOTEGI, Japan — Scott Dixon’s IndyCar series championship hopes got a huge boost at the Indy Japan 300, while Ryan Briscoe’s took a hit from a pylon at the end of pit lane. Scott Dixon wins Indy Japan 300 to take over series leadMOTEGI, Japan — Scott Dixon won the Indy Japan 300 on Saturday to take over the IndyCar series points lead with one race remaining. Tokyo Olympic bid organizers urge new prime minister to join them in Copenhagen for IOC voteTOKYO — Tokyo’s Olympic bid organizers have urged new Prime Minister Yukio Hatoyama to join them in Copenhagen for the International Olympic Committee’s upcoming vote on which city hosts the 2016 Games. Tokyo Olympic bid organizers urge new prime minister to attend IOC vote on 2016 hostTOKYO — Tokyo’s Olympic bid organizers are urging new Prime Minister Yukio Hatoyama to join them in Copenhagen for the International Olympic Committee’s upcoming vote on which city hosts the 2016 Games. Danica Patrick and Ryan Briscoe looking for success at Indy Japan 300MOTEGI, Japan — Danica Patrick will be looking to repeat history. Ryan Briscoe is hoping to make his own at the Indy Japan 300, the penultimate event of the 2009 IndyCar series. All hail Ichiro Suzuki: Sadaharu Oh leads praise for Seattle Mariners star after hit recordTOKYO — The high praise for Ichiro Suzuki came from none other than Japanese home run king Sadaharu Oh. Ryo Ishikawa, the 17-year-old sensation from Japan, picked for Presidents CupLEMONT, Ill. — Ryo Ishikawa is known in Japan as the “Shy Prince,” a 17-year-old sensation who has won four times on the Japan Golf Tour in the last calendar year. He was hardly bashful during a meeting this summer of prospective Presidents Cup players. Evgeniya Kanaeva helps Russia to strong start at rhythmic gymnastics worldsMIE, Japan — Olympic champion Evgeniya Kanaeva took the halfway lead during qualifying Monday, helping Russia to a strong start on the opening day of the rhythmic gymnastics world championships. Hatoyama to be asked to attend key IOC meeting in Copenhagen to back Tokyo’s 2016 bidTOKYO — Japan’s incoming prime minister Yukio Hatoyama will be asked to support Tokyo’s 2016 Olympic bid by attending the IOC meeting in Copenhagen next month. Ryan Briscoe, Dario Franchitti, Scott Dixon the only contenders left for IRL titleMIAMI — Dario Franchitti won the IndyCar title in 2007, Scott Dixon took the series championship in 2008, and the Target Chip Ganassi Racing teammates are two of the three remaining contenders for this year’s crown. Thailand’s Pongsaklek stops Japan’s Masuda to retain WBC’s interim flyweight titleCHIANG MAI, Thailand — Thailand’s Pongsaklek Wonjongkam retained the WBC’s interim flyweight title with a sixth-round TKO of Japan’s Takahisa Masuda on Friday. Mexico beats Japan, Texas upends New York to move on to bracket finals at LLWSSOUTH WILLIAMSPORT, Pa. — Steven Cardone smiled as he jogged off the field after San Antonio, Texas escaped with another win at the Little League World Series. Rojas homers, combines on 1-hitter as Mexico advances in LLWS with 6-0 shutout of JapanSOUTH WILLIAMSPORT, Pa. — Raul Rojas hit a two-run homer and got five outs on the mound to finish a one-hitter, helping Reynosa, Mexico, beat Chiba City, Japan, 6-0 to advance at the Little League World Series. Little League WS is fun and games even in loss; NY Mexico, Curacao, Japan move onSOUTH WILLIAMSPORT, Pa. — Playing video games, going swimming and catching up with old friends can be just as much fun as winning for the youngsters at the Little League World Series. |
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Jankovic advances to semis at Pan Pacific Open
