Short track speedskater J.R. Celski injured in crash at Olympic trialsSeptember 12th, 2009 Short track skater Celski injured in crashMARQUETTE, Mich. — J.R. Celski underwent surgery on his left leg after being injured in a crash at the U.S.
Asian golf tour cancels Bangkok tournament after Volvo pulls sponsorshipMay 14th, 2009 Asian Tour cancels Bangkok tourney with no sponsorSINGAPORE — Asia's top golf tour has canceled its season-ending tournament in Thailand after Volvo pulled its sponsorship. The Swedish carmaker declined to extend its sponsorship of the Volvo Masters of Asia for 2009, Volvo Event Management chief executive Per Ericsson said.
Arbitrator reduces swimmer Jessica Hardy's doping suspension to 1 yearMay 5th, 2009 Arbitrator reduces Hardy's doping suspensionLOS ANGELES — Swimmer Jessica Hardy has had her two-year suspension for a failed drug test reduced to one year, allowing her to return to competition this summer. The American Arbitration Association on Monday issued its decision, saying that a longer sanction would be disproportionate to the facts of the case.
Hollywood Park cancels Thursday races, cites lack of horses available as reasonApril 30th, 2009 Hollywood Park cancels all Thursday racesINGLEWOOD, Calif. — Hollywood Park canceled Thursday's races because there weren't enough horses.
China's national diving team cancels US trip over swine flu fearsApril 29th, 2009 China diving team cancels US trip over flu fearsBEIJING — China's powerful diving team will skip a Grand Prix meet in the United States next month due to concerns over the spread of swine flu, the Chinese Swimming Association announced Wednesday. The withdrawal from the May 7-9 competition further delays the return to competition of Olympic 3-meter springboard champion Guo Jingjing.
How swimming can help slimming, by Olympic champ Rebecca AdlingtonApril 29th, 2009 LONDON - Olympic Games champion swimmer Rebecca Adlington has revealed how swimming can help one to stay slim. Adlington, 20, who swims four miles every morning, is eager to share the benefits of swimming just a few times a week.
Wichita State coach Gregg Marshall agrees to one-year contract extensionApril 28th, 2009 Wichita St. coach agrees to contract extensionWICHITA, Kan. — Wichita State coach Gregg Marshall has agreed to a one-year contract extension.
San Diego Padres purchase Gaudin's contract from Portland, designate De La Cruz for assignmentApril 28th, 2009 Padres purchase Gaudin's contractDENVER — The San Diego Padres have purchased right-hander Chad Gaudin's contract from Triple-A Portland and designated right-hander Eulogio De La Cruz for assignment. Gaudin agreed to a minor league contract with San Diego on April 12 after he was released by the Chicago Cubs.
French swimmer Bousquet sets 50-meter freestyle world record at French championshipsApril 26th, 2009 Bousquet sets 50-meter freestyle recordMONTPELLIER, France — French swimmer Frederick Bousquet has set a world record in the 50-meter freestyle, becoming the first person to break the 21-second barrier. Bousquet set the record Sunday at the French championships by finishing in 20.94 seconds.
French swimmer Alain Bernard breaks world record in 100-meter freestyleApril 23rd, 2009 Alain Bernard breaks world record in 100 freestyleMONTPELLIER, France — Alain Bernard of France broke the world record in the 100-meter freestyle at the French championships Thursday, becoming the first swimmer to go under the 47-second mark. Bernard won his semifinal race Thursday in 46.94 seconds, beating Australian swimmer Eamon Sullivan's mark of 47.05 set during the Olympic semifinals last year in Beijing.
Stephanie Rice took Ian Thorpie's advice on how to deal with fameMarch 17th, 2009 MELBOURNE - Swimming sensation Stephanie Rice has revealed that she turned to Ian Thorpe for advice on how to deal with her rapid rise to stardom. Rice won millions of hearts following her triumph at last year's Beijing Games but such was the scrutiny on the young Queenslander that every aspect of her life post-Olympics became news from partying to constant speculation about boyfriends.
Pakistan name Shahid Ali Khan as new hockey coachFebruary 12th, 2009 KARACHI - Pakistan Friday appointed Olympian Shahid Ali Khan as the new head coach of the national hockey team, assigning him to prepare a strong team for the Asia Cup in May in Dubai. The decision to appoint Shahid was taken during the Pakistan Hockey Federation (PHF) executive board meeting in Lahore.
Selector's comments were demoralising: Dilip TirkeyFebruary 10th, 2009 NEW DELHI - Former India captain and one of the most durable hockey players Dilip Tirkey Wednesday said he was 'hurt' by remarks of a national selector over his utility in the national team. Tirkey said he was more distressed by the remark of an Olympian and now a selector, at a time when the Indian team was trying its best to perform in a major international tournament at home.
Phelps suspended from swimming, loses Kellogg contractFebruary 5th, 2009 WASHINGTON - American swimmer Michael Phelps, the winner of the most Olympic medals in history, was suspended Thursday from competing for three months and lost his lucrative contract with the Kellogg cereal company, newspaper reports said. The moves were the latest fallout from a photograph published in an English tabloid over the weekend showing the 23-year-old smoking a long glass pipe, or bong, associated with the consumption of marijuana.
Olympian footballer Mewalal is deadDecember 26th, 2008 KOLKATA - Former Olympian footballer Sahu Mewalal, revered for his scoring ability, died at a state-run city hospital early Saturday following old age complications. A lethal centre forward in the five-strong attack formation of yore, Mewalal, 82, left behind his wife, a son and two daughters.
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