Three all-women teams in Raid-de-Himalaya rallyOctober 6th, 2009 SHIMLA - Three all-women teams are among the 108 entries in the 11th edition of the world's highest and toughest motor rally - the Maruti Suzuki Raid-de-Himalaya rally - that began Tuesday. "There are 108 vehicles participating in the X-treme Four-Wheeler, X-treme Two-Wheeler and Adventure Trial categories.
Wenger set to become longest serving Gunners bossSeptember 29th, 2009 LONDON - Arsene Wenger is set to become the longest-serving manager in Arsenal's history. Wenger will break George Allison's record of 4,748 days at the helm - from June 1934, to May 1947 - on Thursday, but the Frenchman believes he still has plenty to prove, despite a stunning record of success.
America's Cup rules spat headed back to New York courtSeptember 2nd, 2009 America's Cup rules spat headed back to courtAmerica's Cup challenger BMW Oracle Racing went back to a New York court on Wednesday in an attempt to stop what it calls the unfair manipulation of the rules by defending champion Alinghi of Switzerland. The San Francisco-based syndicate filed a motion asking the Supreme Court of the State of New York to keep the Swiss from issuing rules that would disqualify the American trimaran.
Americans confirm BOR 90 is the trimaran they will sail in America's Cup showdownAugust 11th, 2009 Americans confirm BOR 90 is Cup challenge boatSAN DIEGO — America's Cup challenger BMW Oracle Racing has confirmed that BOR 90, the giant trimaran being tested in San Diego, is the boat it will use in its showdown against defending champion Alinghi of Switzerland on the Persian Gulf in February. The Americans made the disclosure in New York State Supreme Court on Monday in the ongoing legal tussle between the bitter rivals.
Sonia Gandhi inaugurates Nehru Trophy Boat Race in KeralaAugust 8th, 2009 ALAPPUZHA - The United Progressive Alliance Chairperson Sonia Gandhi on Saturday inaugurated the 57th edition of the Nehru Trophy Boat Race at the Punnamada lake in Kerala's Alappuzha District. Along with Gandhi, Union Ministers including Vayalar Ravi, Kumari Selja, Sasi Tharoor and State ministers attended the extravagant event.
After world championships, Bolt and Gay will square off again in Brussels on Sept. 4August 5th, 2009 Bolt, Gay planning to race in BrusselsThe showdown between Olympic champion Usain Bolt and Tyson Gay will keep going after the world championships, when the sprint rivals compete in a 100-meter race in Brussels on Sept. 4. Gay's agent, Mark Wetmore, confirmed that Gay will be there, and race director Wilfried Meert said Bolt has also agreed.
Alinghi boss Ernesto Bertarelli defends use of engine on boat to trim sails for America's CupJuly 23rd, 2009 Bertarelli defends Alinghi engine to trim sailsLE BOUVERET, Switzerland — Alinghi boss Ernesto Bertarelli has defended the use of a contentious engine to trim the sails on the boat and denied the legal dispute with BMW Oracle Racing has damaged the reputation of the America's Cup. The Alinghi team showed reporters on Thursday around its catamaran, Alinghi 5, which has an engine that the American team says is against the spirit of the cup.
Calif. teen becomes youngest to sail solo around world after arriving in Marina del ReyJuly 16th, 2009 California teen youngest to sail solo around worldMARINA DEL REY, Calif. — A 17-year-old boy in Southern California has become the youngest person to sail around the world alone.
17-year-old Californian becomes youngest to sail around world after arriving in Marina del ReyJuly 16th, 2009 Calif. teen youngest to sail solo around worldMARINA DEL REY, Calif. — A 17-year-old Californian Thursday became the youngest person to sail around the world alone.
Southern California teen to complete record-setting solo sail around world in Marina Del ReyJuly 16th, 2009 Teen set to complete record solo sail around worldMARINA DEL REY, Calif. — After more than a year at sea, Southern California teenager Zac Sunderland is closing in on a world record to become the youngest person to sail around the world alone.
Swiss let the cat out of the boatshed: Alinghi will defend America's Cup in 90-foot catamaranJuly 4th, 2009 Swiss unveil giant catamaran for Cup defenseThe worst-kept secret in the America's Cup is official: Alinghi of Switzerland will sail a giant catamaran when it defends the oldest trophy in international sports early next year against bitter U.S. rival BMW Oracle Racing.
Richards sets fastest time of the year in 400 at Bislett GamesJuly 3rd, 2009 Richards extends Golden League streakOSLO — Sanya Richards of the United States won the Bislett Games 400 meters in 49.23 seconds on Friday for the fastest women's time of the year. Richards, who has not lost a 400 in the Golden League since Zurich 2004, also tied the Bislett Stadium record that Czech Tatjana Kocembova set in 1983.
Iditarod mushers sign up for 2010 race at annual picnicJune 28th, 2009 Mushers sign up for 2010 IditarodWASILLA, Alaska — Defending champion Lance Mackey and past winners Jeff King and Martin Buser have signed up in person for the 2010 Iditarod Trail Sled Dog Race. Altogether, 58 mushers were registered to compete in the 1,100-mile race to Nome in March, with 22 showing up at Iditarod headquarters to turn in their entry forms on Saturday, the first day to sign up.
NASCAR says it would be open to other foreign manufacturers joining Toyota in stock car racingJune 14th, 2009 NASCAR says it's open to more foreign automakersBROOKLYN, Mich. — NASCAR says it would be open to other foreign manufacturers joining Toyota in stock car racing.
Former wrestler, trainer Jesse Takamiyama retires from sumo after 45 years in sportJune 6th, 2009 Jesse Takamiyama retires from sumoTOKYO — Hawaiian wrestler and trainer Jesse Takamiyama retired from sumo wrestling on Saturday after a 45-year career in Japan's ancient sport. Takamiyama, also known as Jesse Kuhaulua, became the first foreign-born wrestler to win the top division championship in 1972.
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