Golden League jackpot beckons for Isinbayeva, Richards, Bekele at Van Damme MemorialSeptember 3rd, 2009 Isinbayeva, Richards, Bekele go for jackpotBRUSSELS — On the last day of the Golden League season, the Van Damme Memorial will see Yelena Isinbayeva, Kenenisa Bekele and Sanya Richards compete for the $1 million jackpot. The prize goes to anyone who wins all six of the premier European meets.
Golden League jackpot beckons for American Richards, Isinbayeva, Bekele at Van Damme MemorialSeptember 3rd, 2009 American Richards in line for $1M track jackpotBRUSSELS — On the last day of the Golden League season, American Sanya Richards, Yelena Isinbayeva and Kenenisa Bekele will compete for the $1 million jackpot at the Van Damme Memorial. The prize goes to those who win all six of the premier European meets.
Dane Richards' 50-yard run gives Red Bulls a 1-0 upset of CrewAugust 31st, 2009 Richards' run gives Red Bulls 1-0 upset of CrewEAST RUTHERFORD, N.J. — Dane Richards made a 50-yard run with a loose ball off a corner to give the New York Red Bulls a 1-0 upset over Columbus and snap the Crew's five-game win streak Sunday night.
Yelena Isinbayeva sets pole vault record of 16-7¼; Bolt wins 100 after challenge from PowellAugust 28th, 2009 Isinbayeva sets pole vault world record; Bolt winsZURICH — Russian pole vaulter Yelena Isinbayeva bounced back from losing her world title by setting a world record of 16 feet, 7¼ inches in the Weltklasse meet Friday. Usain Bolt, in his first race since smashing world records in the 100 and 200 meters, shook off Jamaican teammate Asafa Powell to win the 100 in 9.81 seconds.
American Sanya Richards stays in running for $1 million jackpot, wins 400 meters in ZurichAugust 28th, 2009 American Richards in hunt for $1 million jackpotZURICH — World champion Sanya Richards of the United States stayed in the hunt for a $1 million jackpot by cruising to victory in the 400 meters at the Weltklasse Golden League meet. Richards won in 48.94 seconds on Friday, the fastest time in the world this year.
Usain Bolt wins 100, Sanya Richards of US in running for $1 million Golden League jackpotAugust 28th, 2009 Bolt wins, Richards stays in hunt for $1 millionZURICH — Usain Bolt shook off Jamaican teammate Asafa Powell to win the 100 meters in 9.81 seconds at the Weltklasse meet on Friday. Bolt, the world and Olympic champion, trailed Powell halfway into the race then used his huge stride to pull ahead and eased up in the last couple of yards.
United States wins women's 4x400 relay at worlds, giving Felix, Richards 2 golds eachAugust 23rd, 2009 United States wins women's 4x400 relay at worldsBERLIN — Allyson Felix and Sanya Richards each won a second gold medal at the world championships Sunday when the United States won the women's 4x400-meter relay. Felix, the 200 champion, ran the second leg while 400 champion Richards took the baton home in 3 minutes, 17.83 seconds.
American Sanya Richards wins the women's 400 at world championshipsAugust 18th, 2009 Richards wins the women's 400 at worldsBERLIN — Sanya Richards has won the 400 meters at the world championships Tuesday, defeating Shericka Williams of Jamaica. Antonina Krivoshapka of Russia took bronze.
Sanya Richards won't let the return of rare illness slow her quest to win 1st major titleAugust 15th, 2009 Return of illness doesn't sidetrack RichardsBERLIN — This was a crucial test for Sanya Richards' confidence. Not because she was racing against Olympic gold medalist Christine Ohuruogu, the sprinter who blazed right past Richards in Beijing.
Gay thinks he can replace Bolt as world's fastest manAugust 14th, 2009 LONDON - World sprinting champion Tyson Gay has said that he can smash three-time Olympic champion Usain Bolt's 100 meter world record and replace him as world's fastest man. "I believe there will be a surprise about how fast a human body can go.
Hamilton fastest in final free practice for Hungarian GPJuly 25th, 2009 BUDAPEST - Lewis Hamilton in a McLaren-Mercedes was fastest in the final free practice session Saturday for the Hungarian Formula One Grand Prix while championship leader Jenson Button struggled. The defending world champion, who was also fastest in Friday practice, registered a time of 1 minute 21.009 seconds for the 4.381- kilometre Hungaroring circuit with BMW-Sauber's Nick Heidfeld 0.399 seconds slower in second spot.
Richards, Isinbayeva among six left in jackpot raceJuly 4th, 2009 OSLO - Sanya Richards of the United States lowered her 2009 world best over 400 metres at the Bislett Games as she remained in the hunt for athletics' Golden League $1-million jackpot. Russian pole vaulter Yelena Isinbayeva and Ethiopian distance runner Kenenisa Bekele are also among six from an original 10 athletes in the race for the jackpot which goes to athletes who win their event at all six stops of the elite series.
Powell edges Bailey in 100 meters at Bislett Games; Richards wins women's 400July 4th, 2009 Powell edges Bailey in 100 meters at Bislett GamesOSLO — Asafa Powell overcame a poor start to win the 100 meters in a photo finish at the Bislett Games on Friday, but fell short of clocking his 50th time under 10 seconds. The former world record-holder from Jamaica finished strongly to win in 10.07 seconds, with runner-up Daniel Bailey of Antigua given the same time.
Dix pulls up with hamstring in semis of 100, joining Gay on the sidelineJune 27th, 2009 Olympic bronze medalist Dix pulls up with injuryEUGENE, Ore. — Olympic bronze medalist Walter Dix joined Tyson Gay on the sideline for the marquee race of the U.S.
Massa sets pace in free practice for Turkish Grand PrixJune 6th, 2009 ISTANBUL - Ferrari's Felipe Massa Saturday set the pace in the free practice for Sunday's Turkish Grand Prix. The Brazilian posted a time of 1:27.983 minutes for the 5.338 kilometre-long Istanbul Park course, beating Toyota's Jarno Trulli.
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