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Tyson Gay returns to competition, clocks 10.0 in 100
By RACHEL COHEN AP Sports Writer NEW YORK (AP) -- Former world champion Tyson Gay made a successful return to competition, running the 100 meters in 10.0 seconds into a headwind at the Adidas Grand Prix on Saturday. Gay had not raced since hip surgery las
After poor Golden Spike showing, Bolt isn't worried
By ANDREW DAMPF AP Sports Writer ROME (AP) -- After running a relatively slow 10.04 seconds in the Czech Republic last week, Usain Bolt is ready to ramp up his Olympic preparation with a faster time at Thursday's Golden Gala meet. The Ostrava race was Bol
Bolt sets season best of 9.76
By ANDREW DAMPF AP Sports Writer ROME (AP) -- World record-holder Usain Bolt put his poor performance in the Czech Republic behind him with a season's best 9.76 seconds in the 100-meter race at the Golden Gala. Bolt ran a relatively slow 10.04 in Ostrava
sports inbrief
BANQUET ROAD RUNNERS TRACK CLUB THE Roadrunners track and field club is scheduled to hold its 12th annual awards presentation 7:30pm November 26 (Saturday) at the Wyndham Nassau Resort and Crystal Palace Casino. The event will be held under the theme "Pu
sports inbrief
BANQUET ROAD RUNNERS TRACK CLUB THE Roadrunners track and field club is scheduled to hold its 12th annual awards presentation 7:30pm November 26 (Saturday) at the Wyndham Nassau Resort and Crystal Palace Casino. The event will be held under the theme "Pu
STRAUSS: BIGGEST CHALLENGE TO COME FOR ENGLAND
By STEVE DOUGLAS AP Sports Writer LONDON (AP) -- Having achieved their long-awaited aim of becoming test cricket's top-ranked side, England captain Andrew Strauss warned his teammates Thursday that the challenge of staying at the summit will be much more
STRAUSS: BIGGEST CHALLENGE TO COME FOR ENGLAND
By STEVE DOUGLAS AP Sports Writer LONDON (AP) -- Having achieved their long-awaited aim of becoming test cricket's top-ranked side, England captain Andrew Strauss warned his teammates Thursday that the challenge of staying at the summit will be much more
Blake wins 100m in 9.84
GRAND CAYMAN (AP) -- World 100-meter champion Yohan Blake ran the year's second-fastest time Wednesday night, winning the Cayman Invitational in 9.84 seconds in an early tuneup for the London Olympics. Only Usain Bolt -- Blake's training partner in their ho
Cancer-free Shanteau eager to focus on swimming
By PAUL NEWBERRY AP National Writer CHARLOTTE, North Carolina (AP) -- At his first Olympics, Eric Shanteau was distracted by a far more important race -- beating cancer. Now, he can focus on winning in the pool. "I'm going to have lighter footsteps walking
Robles criticises training conditions
By ANNE-MARIE GARCIA Associated Press HAVANA (AP) -- Cuba's best-known Olympic athlete, Dayron Robles, complained Tuesday about terrible training conditions as he prepares to defend his gold medal in the 110-meter hurdles this summer in London. "The Olymp
Takeaways help Eagles beat the Dolphins 26-10
MIAMI (AP) -- Early in the game, Michael Vick's helmet went rolling into his end zone, an apt symbol for the direction of the Philadelphia Eagles' season. Time to concede? Not quite. Not against the self-destructive Miami Dolphins. Vick made a triumphant r
What to do when a hurricane strikes
What to do when a hurricane strikes ONCE the hurricane hits, it's important to know what to do. If you live in a coastal evacuation zone, or in a structure which might not be strong, have an evacuation plan. The Bahamas Meteorology Department says: If yo
'I'm 100 per cent'
By TOM CANAVAN AP Sports Writer EAST RUTHERFORD, N.J. (AP) -- Tough luck, Frisco fans. Eli Manning's tummy is just fine. The New York Giants quarterback was back at practice Thursday after missing part of the previous day's workout with "a stomach bug." "
'Big Youth' off to great start
'Big Youth' off to great start By BRENT STUBBS Senior Sports Reporter bstubbs@tribunemedia.net With his professional boxing career off to a fantastic start, Ryan 'Big Youth' McKenzie has decided to take it to another level by moving his training base to
sports inbrief
BANQUET ROAD RUNNERS THE Roadrunners track and field club is scheduled to hold its 12th annual awards presentation 7:30pm November 26 (Saturday) at the Wyndham Nassau Resort and Crystal Palace Casino. The event will be held under the theme "Pursuing Your
Bartoli won't play in Olympics
MARION Bartoli says it's unlikely she'll play in the 2012 London Olympics because of a "heartbreaking" dispute with the French tennis federation. Bartoli is France's top tennis player and is ranked No. 9. But to compete in the Olympics, the International
At age 40, Janet Evans puts Olympic hopes into 800 free
JANET EVANS speaks with reporters after swimming in the women's 400 meter freestyle preliminary race at the Austin Grand Prix swimming meet, in Austin, Texas. The US trials begin next week, and the 40-year-old swimmer with four Olympic gold medals needs t
Calderon: Race to replace me still open
By E EDUARDO CASTILLO and MICHAEL WEISSENSTEIN Associated Press MEXICO CITY (AP) -- Mexican President Felipe Calderon has begun speaking out about the race to replace him, a potentially controversial move in a country where sitting presidents are barred
New Mavs Odom, Carter eager to help defend title
By JAIME ARON AP Sports Writer DALLAS (AP) -- Lamar Odom knows what it takes to repeat as an NBA champion. Vince Carter wants to know what it feels like to become an NBA champion. The Dallas Mavericks are hoping a little of both -- Odom's experience and Ca
Beckham signs 2-year deal with LA Galaxy
LONDON (AP) -- Resisting the lure of Paris for the sake of his family, David Beckham pledged his future to America's Major League Soccer on Wednesday by signing a new two-year contract with the Los Angeles Galaxy. The 36-year-old midfielder had been courte
