Sasha Cohen withdraws from next week's French Grand Prix eventOctober 9th, 2009 Sasha Cohen out of Grand Prix eventCOLORADO SPRINGS, Colo. — Olympic silver medalist Sasha Cohen has withdrawn from the first Grand Prix figure skating event of the season because of tendinitis in her right calf.
Settlement of dispute paves way for Formula One race to return to Montreal next yearSeptember 14th, 2009 F1 set to return to Montreal next yearMONTREAL — Formula One is set to return to Montreal next year. The sport's governing body and Grand Prix F1 du Canada Inc.
Ferrari says Luca Badoer will drive in European Grand Prix after Schumacher's withdrawalAugust 11th, 2009 Ferrari names Badoer after Schumacher withdrawsMILAN — Ferrari says Italian Luca Badoer will replace Michael Schumacher at this month's European Grand Prix at Valencia after the seven-time world champion called off his much-anticipated Formula One comeback. Badoer is a Ferrari test driver whose name was first floated by Italian media after Felipe Massa's crash took him off the race circuit.
F-1 maestro Michael Schumacher to test drive with his old FerrariAugust 10th, 2009 FRANKFURT —Seven-time Formula One champion Michael Schumacher plans to test drive an old Ferrari model again as he prepares for his planned comeback later this month. Schumacher is planning to drive Tuesday and Wednesday on the Mugello track in Italy using the 2007 Ferrari racing car, his spokeswoman Sabine Kehm said Monday.
7-time champ Michael Schumacher to make F1 comeback to replace injured Ferrari driver MassaJuly 29th, 2009 Schumacher to make comeback to replace MassaROME — Seven-time Formula One champion Michael Schumacher is making a comeback for Ferrari to replace injured driver Felipe Massa. Ferrari said Wednesday in a statement that the German had agreed to get back in the cockpit until Massa is fit to return.
Tyson Gay eases to 200-meter win in 20 seconds flat at London Grand Prix meetJuly 25th, 2009 Tyson Gay eases to 200-meter win at LondonLONDON — Tyson Gay has won the 200 meters at the London Grand Prix track meet, relaxing in the final 30 meters to finish in 20.00 seconds. He got off to a fast start Saturday, overtook American teammate Wallace Spearmon on the bend and held a clear lead going into the straightaway.
Bolt wins 100 meters at London GP, running a 9.91 against strong headwind; Powell places 6thJuly 24th, 2009 Usain Bolt wins 100m at London Grand PrixLONDON — Usain Bolt has won the 100 meters at the London Grand Prix, clocking 9.91 seconds against a strong headwind at Crystal Palace. The Olympic champion and world record-holder beat fellow Jamaican Yohan Blake, who finished in 10.11 in Friday's race.
Olympic champion Larisa Ilchenko withdraws mid-race from 10K event at worlds with injuryJuly 22nd, 2009 Olympic champ Ilchenko withdraws during 10KROME — Olympic champion Larisa Ilchenko withdrew midway through the women's 10-kilometer open water race at the world championships Wednesday due to an apparent injury. The Russian cited a problem with her left leg after winning the silver medal in Tuesday's 5K race.
Valentino Rossi wins German Grand Prix for 101st career MotoGP victoryJuly 19th, 2009 Rossi wins German GP for 101st MotoGP victorySACHSENRING, Germany — Valentino Rossi has held off Yamaha teammate Jorge Lorenzo in a wheel-to-wheel last lap to win the German Grand Prix for his 101st MotoGP victory. Rossi crossed the line 0.099 seconds ahead of Lorenzo on Sunday, after passing the Spaniard with less than two laps remaining.
Former US Open champion Michael Campbell withdraws from British Open during dismal roundJuly 17th, 2009 Michael Campbell withdraws from British OpenTURNBERRY, Scotland — The struggles continue for New Zealand's Michael Campbell. The 2005 U.S.
Toro Rosso F1 team fires French driver Sebastien Bourdais; replacement not yet decidedJuly 16th, 2009 F1 team Toro Rosso fires Frech driver BourdaisFAENZA, Italy — Formula One team Toro Rosso has fired French driver Sebastien Bourdais. Bourdais, a four-time Champ Car series champion in the United States, had been unimpressive in the 2009 season, his second in F1.
Bulgaria hoping to secure a Formula One grand prix for 2011July 4th, 2009 Bulgaria hopes to secure F1 race in 2011SOFIA, Bulgaria — Bulgaria is hoping to strike a deal that would allow the Balkan country to host a Formula One grand prix in 2011. Representatives of the race organizing committee said they have received a formal invitation to the German Grand Prix on July 12 at the Nuerburgring, where they were to meet with F1 boss Bernie Ecclestone.
Defending champion Paula Creamer withdraws from Jamie Farr LPGA with injured thumbJuly 2nd, 2009 Defending champ pulls out of FarrSYLVANIA, Ohio — Defending champion Paula Creamer has withdrawn from the Jamie Farr Owens Corning Classic because of an injured left thumb. Creamer was scheduled to tee off at 9:10 a.m.
Former Masters champion Immelman withdraws with sore elbowJune 15th, 2009 Immelman withdraws from US OpenFARMINGDALE, N.Y. — Former Masters champion Trevor Immelman has withdrawn from the U.S.
Toyota confirms plans to host 2010 Japanese Grand Prix despite doubts on F1 spendingMay 29th, 2009 Toyota plans to host 2010 Japanese Grand PrixTOKYO — Toyota-owned Fuji Speedway plans to host the 2010 Japanese Grand Prix, despite doubts over the Japanese auto maker's future in Formula One. "We are making plans to host the race next year," a Toyota spokeswoman said Friday.
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