Phelps intends to get back in pool Monday, despite sore ankle from car accidentAugust 16th, 2009 Phelps' ankle sore, but won't hinder his trainingBALTIMORE — Swimmer Michael Phelps is still nursing a sore ankle from the car accident he was in Thursday, but the Olympic gold medalist intends to resume training Monday. In a message on his official Facebook site, Phelps also expressed concern for the woman involved in the car crash, which occurred when she ran a red light, according to Baltimore police.
American Jeremy Wariner back at happy hunting ground for Osaka Grand PrixMay 9th, 2009 American Wariner back in Osaka to run 400 metersOSAKA, Japan — Three-time Olympic track gold medalist Jeremy Wariner has every reason to be confident heading into Saturday's Osaka Grand Prix. Wariner, who took silver in the 400 meters at last year's Beijing Olympics, will contest his specialist event here, facing Beijing bronze medalist and fellow American David Neville.
2006 silver medalist Sasha Cohen 'excited' to resume training, aiming for Vancouver OlympicsMay 8th, 2009 She's baaaack! Cohen hopes to be in VancouverOlympic silver medalist Sasha Cohen is planning a comeback for the Vancouver Games. Cohen, speaking from Winnipeg, Canada, where she is touring with Stars on Ice, confirmed Wednesday that she will resume training in hopes of making her third Olympic team.
Chinese triple Olympic gold medal gymnast Yang Wei to retireMay 8th, 2009 Chinese Olympic gymnast Yang Wei to retireBEIJING — China's triple Olympic gold medalist Yang Wei, one of the country's best performers at last year's Beijing Games, has retired from gymnastics, the official Xinhua News Agency said Thursday. Yang took the all-around gold and led China to the men's team title in Beijing last August in one of the competitions most watched by the Chinese public.
Wang Hao and Zhang Yining win singles, giving China a sweep of golds at table tennis worldsMay 5th, 2009 China sweeps all golds at table tennis worldsYOKOHAMA, Japan — Wang Hao defeated compatriot Wang Liqin in the men's singles final Tuesday to give China an impressive sweep of the gold medals at the table tennis world championships. The top-seeded Wang took control from the first set on his way to an 11-9, 13-11, 11-5, 11-9 win over the fifth-seeded Wang at Yokohama Arena.
Wang Hao and Zhang Yining give China a singles sweep of golds at table tennis worldsMay 5th, 2009 China sweeps singles gold at table tennis worldsYOKOHAMA, Japan — Wang Hao of China defeated compatriot Wang Liqin in straight sets Tuesday to win the men's singles title at the table tennis world championships. The top-seeded Wang took control from the first set on his way to an 11-9, 13-11, 11-5, 11-9 win over the fifth-seeded Wang.
China's Wang wins gold at table tennis worldsMay 5th, 2009 Wang wins gold at table tennis worldsYOKOHAMA, Japan — Wang Hao of China defeated compatriot Wang Liqin in straight sets Tuesday to win the men's singles title at the table tennis world championships. The top-seeded Wang took control from the first set on his way to an 11-9, 13-11, 11-5, 11-9 win over the fifth-seeded Wang.
Wang wins men's title, Zhang tops women as China sweeps golds at table tennis worldsMay 5th, 2009 Wang, Zhang win gold at table tennis worldsYOKOHAMA, Japan — Wang Hao of China defeated compatriot Wang Liqin in the men's singles final Tuesday as China completed an impressive sweep of the gold medals at the table tennis world championships. The top-seeded Wang took control from the first set on his way to an 11-9, 13-11, 11-5, 11-9 win over the fifth-seeded Wang at Yokohama Arena.
Chinese Olympic champion Zhang Yining wins women's gold at table tennis worldsMay 5th, 2009 China's Zhang wins gold at table tennis worldsYOKOHAMA, Japan — Olympic champion Zhang Yining of China defeated defending champion and compatriot Guo Yue in six sets Tuesday to win the women's singles title at the table tennis world championships. The top-seeded Zhang recovered from a two-set deficit for a 10-12, 3-11, 11-2, 11-7, 11-7, 11-9 win over the second-seeded Guo at Yokohama Arena.
China's Zhang wins women's gold at table tennis worldsMay 5th, 2009 Zhang wins gold at table tennis worldsYOKOHAMA, Japan — Olympic champion Zhang Yining of China defeated defending champion and compatriot Guo Yue in six sets Tuesday to win women's singles title at the table tennis world championships. The top-seeded Zhang recovered from a two-set deficit for a 10-12, 3-11, 11-2, 11-7, 11-7, 11-9 win over the second-seeded Guo at Yokohama Arena.
Italian cyclist Davide Rebellin rejects accusations of doping at Beijing OlympicsApril 29th, 2009 Cyclist Rebellin rejects Beijing doping accusationROME — Olympic cycling silver medalist Davide Rebellin has rejected allegations that he tested positive for doping at the Beijing Games, saying the result was "a mistake."
"I don't know what may have happened. It is certainly a mistake," Rebellin told La Stampa in an interview published Wednesday.
Germany cycling federation says Stefan Schumacher failed doping test at Beijing OlympicsApril 29th, 2009 German federation: cyclist Schumacher failed testSTUTTGART, Germany — The German cycling federation said Wednesday that Stefan Schumacher is one of the six athletes who tested positive for CERA at the Beijing Olympics. The federation said it has passed on the documents of a positive retest to Schumacher and that it was up to the rider to decide whether to demand the opening of the "B'' sample.
Italian Olympic Committee says cyclist Davide Rebellin tested positive for doping in BeijingApril 29th, 2009 CONI: Cyclist Rebellin tested positive for dopingROME — The Italian Olympic Committee confirmed Wednesday that Olympic cycling silver medalist Davide Rebellin tested positive for doping at the Beijing Games. CONI said in a statement that it has suspended the athlete, and anti-doping prosecutor Ettore Torri has opened an investigation following the retesting of samples taken at the Olympics.
Bahrain Olympic Committee: 1,500-meter gold medalist Ramzi tested positive for dopingApril 29th, 2009 Bahrain NOC: Ramzi tested positive for dopingMANAMA, Bahrain — The Bahrain Olympic Committee said Wednesday that 1,500-meter gold medalist Rashid Ramzi tested positive for doping at the Beijing Games. Ramzi, who won the 800-1,500 double at the 2005 world championships in Helsinki, is originally from Morocco and still trains in his native country.
Indian hockey awaits coach Brasa's approvalApril 9th, 2009 NEW DELHI - Spaniard Jose Brasa has been sent a final offer to become India's hockey coach. The convener of ad-hoc Committee Mohammad Aslam Sher Khan said the committee has sent the offer last week and is waiting for Brasa's approval.
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