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Washington survive Braves fightback to stay top
Fri,29 Jun 2012 10:40 PM PDT
Reuters -  (Reuters) - The Washington Nationals tightened their grip at the top of the National League East division by withstanding an Atlanta Braves fightback to eke out a 5-4 victory at Turner Field on Friday. Michael Morse had a big night with the bat for the Nationals, going four-for-four and pumping the winning run with a solo homer in the top of the eighth inning. The right fielder has been in a purple patch of form recently and is 12 from 19 dating back to their recent series against the Rockies with a double and two home runs in his last four games. ...
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Wieber in charge at U.S. gymnastics trials
Fri,29 Jun 2012 10:02 PM PDT
Reuters -  SAN JOSE, California (Reuters) - World all-around champion Jordyn Wieber lived up to her top billing by taking control with her customary power and consistency on the first day of women's competition at the U.S. Olympic trials on Friday. The petite 16-year-old, who claimed her second consecutive U.S. all-around title earlier this month, kept her closest challenger, Gabrielle Douglas, at bay with a strong performance in her final routine of the night. Despite coming agonizingly close to stepping out of bounds on the floor exercise, Wieber delivered an otherwise superb display for a score of 15. ...
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Phelps and Lochte set up another showdown
Fri,29 Jun 2012 08:16 PM PDT
Reuters -  OMAHA, Nebraska (Reuters) - Michael Phelps and Ryan Lochte set up one last clash before the London Olympics when they booked their places in the final of the 200 meters individual medley at the U.S. trials on Friday. The pair, who split the 400 medley and 200 freestyle finals, set up a deciding third race on Saturday when they registered the fastest two times in the semis. Racing in adjacent lanes, Lochte got his hand on the wall first in a time of one minute 55.51 seconds with Phelps easing up on the last lap to take second in 1:56.66. ...
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Sharp-shooter Rosol prepares for Nadal encore
Fri,29 Jun 2012 08:03 PM PDT
Reuters -  LONDON (Reuters) - After creating one of the biggest shocks in living memory, Lukas Rosol's reward for his victory over Rafa Nadal is a third round clash against Germany's Philipp Kohlschreiber on Wimbledon's Court 12. The Czech bruiser battered Nadal's hopes of winning a third Wimbledon title on Thursday, but will now have to prove he can shine out of the limelight. "When the guy's firing missiles left and right, going for broke, I think it's one of those days," women's world number one Maria Sharapova said about Rosol's heavy hitting display against Nadal. ...
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Powell gives Bolt and Blake food for thought in semis
Fri,29 Jun 2012 07:43 PM PDT
Reuters -  KINGSTON, Jamaica (Reuters) - Asafa Powell clocked the fastest time in the 100 meters semi-finals at the Jamaican Olympic trials on Friday to issue a warning to Usain Bolt and Yohan Blake that he remains a force to be reckoned with. The former world record holder eased home in a time of 9.92 seconds, looking over his shoulders at Nesta Carter (9.95) and world champion Blake (9.96) as he crossed the line. Bolt did not display his best form but still won his heat with an ordinary clocking of 10.01. ...
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Gymnast Sloan out of trials with injury
Fri,29 Jun 2012 06:45 PM PDT
Reuters -  SAN JOSE, California (Reuters) - Former world all-around champion Bridget Sloan had her Olympic hopes dashed on Friday when she pulled out of the U.S. gymnastics trials after spraining her left elbow during practice. "It's hard to accept but, at the same time, I know that it was meant for me to be done," the 20-year-old told reporters. "Everything happens for a reason. Again it's hard but...," she then trailed off as the tears began to flow. ...
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Richards-Ross sets U.S. trials 200m pace
Fri,29 Jun 2012 06:00 PM PDT
Reuters -  EUGENE, Oregon (Reuters) - Sanya Richards-Ross sprinted to the year's second fastest time as she won her women's 200 meters semi-final at the U.S. Olympic athletics trials on Friday. "I knew I had to run fast," the former 400 meters world champion told reporters after clocking 22.15 seconds to lead Allyson Felix, Jeneba Tarmoh, Tianna Madison and Carmelita Jeter into Saturday's final. "I just wanted to execute well and get a good lane for the final," added Richards-Ross, who has already made the U.S. team for next month's London Games by winning the 400 meters. Only hew own 22. ...
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Federer taken the distance by French buccaneer
Fri,29 Jun 2012 05:31 PM PDT
Reuters -  LONDON (Reuters) - Roger Federer set pulses racing as he diced with danger for more than three hours before dousing the fireworks of French buccaneer Julien Benneteau with a pulsating 4-6 6-7 6-2 7-6 6-1 Wimbledon third-round win on Friday. Just 24 hours after Rafa Nadal's unlikely demise, Benneteau sent shockwaves of equal magnitude around the All England Club as he destroyed Federer during the first two sets with ferocious forehands, belting backhands and audacious reflex shots. ...
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Mahan moves clear as Tiger claws into contention
Fri,29 Jun 2012 05:23 PM PDT
Reuters -  (Reuters) - Tiger Woods clawed his way back into contention at the AT&T National while Hunter Mahan took control with a blistering second round six-under 65 to open a two-shot lead at the Congressional Country Club in Maryland on Friday. Mahan, who is seven-under 135 overall, captured the WGC Match Play event and Houston Open earlier this year and is seeking to become the first player to register three wins for the season. ...
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Golf-AT&T National secpnd round scores
Fri,29 Jun 2012 05:00 PM PDT
Reuters - June 29 (Infostrada Sports) - Second round scores from theAT&T National at the par-71 course in Bethesda, Maryland onFriday. The cut was set at 148. 135 Hunter Mahan (U.S.) 70 65 137 Brendon De Jonge (Zimbabwe) 68 69 Jimmy Walker (U.S.) 68 69 Robert Garrigus (U.S.) 70 67 138 Pat Perez (U.S.) 69 69 Noh Seung-yul (South Korea) 70 68 Rod Pampling (Australia) 71 67 Stewart Cink (U.S.) 70 68 Vijay Singh (Fiji) 68 70 139 Cameron Tringale (U.S.) 74 65 140 Bo Van Pelt (U.S.) 67 73 Tiger Woods (U.S.) 72 68 Charley Hoffman (U.S. ... Full Story | Top |
Richards-Ross sets pace in women's 200 semi-finals
Fri,29 Jun 2012 04:13 PM PDT
Reuters - EUGENE, Oregon (Reuters) - Sanya Richards-Ross sprinted to the year's second fastest time as she won her women's 200 meters semi-final at the U.S. Olympic athletics trials on Friday. "I knew I had to run fast," said the former 400 meters world champion after clocking 22.15 seconds to lead Allyson Felix, Jeneba Tarmoh, Tianna Madison and Carmelita Jeter into Saturday's final. "I just wanted to execute well and get a good lane for the final," said Richards-Ross who has already made the U.S. team for next month's London Games by winning the 400 meters. Only Richards-Ross's world-leading 22. ...
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Lance Armstrong to face formal anti-doping charges
Fri,29 Jun 2012 03:55 PM PDT
Reuters - (Reuters) - The U.S. Anti-Doping Agency has unanimously recommended filing formal doping charges against U.S. cycling champ Lance Armstrong, the agency said in a statement on Friday. Armstrong, who has won seven Tour De France cycling titles, insists that he is innocent. The next step in the process is an arbitration hearing. Armstrong has said he will challenge the findings. ... Full Story | Top |
Anti-Doping Agency to charge Armstrong
Fri,29 Jun 2012 03:54 PM PDT
Reuters -  (Reuters) - The U.S. Anti-Doping Agency's review board have unanimously recommended charging seven-times Tour de France winner Lance Armstrong with using performance-enhancing drugs during his record-breaking career, USADA said on Friday. The latest step in the process that began earlier this month means the case will go to an arbitration hearing should the American elect to challenge the charges, which he has indicated he will. ...
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Couples hits the front at seniors event
Fri,29 Jun 2012 03:29 PM PDT
Reuters -  (Reuters) - Title holder Fred Couples blitzed his way to a seven-under 63 on Friday to grab the lead after the second round of the year's third major for over 50s, the Senior Players Championship at the Fox Chapel Golf Club in Pittsburgh. Couples carded eight birdies and one bogey to finish on 11-under 129, one ahead of fellow American Joe Daley (64). Tom Lehman (67) was in third spot on 133. Former U.S. Masters champion Couples, the Presidents Cup skipper and one of Davis Love III's assistant captains at the 2012 Ryder Cup in Illinois in September, fired four birdies in the opening six holes. ...
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Golf-Couples hits the front at seniors event
Fri,29 Jun 2012 03:24 PM PDT
Reuters - June 29 (Reuters) - Title holder Fred Couples blitzed hisway to a seven-under 63 on Friday to grab the lead after thesecond round of the year's third major for over 50s, the SeniorPlayers Championship at the Fox Chapel Golf Club in Pittsburgh. Couples carded eight birdies and one bogey to finish on11-under 129, one ahead of fellow American Joe Daley (64). TomLehman (67) was in third spot on 133. Former U.S. Masters champion Couples, the Presidents Cupskipper and one of Davis Love III's assistant captains at the2012 Ryder Cup in Illinois in September, fired four birdies inthe opening six holes. ... Full Story | Top |
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