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Leader in supplement industry says study flawed
DENVER - Monday, 22 June 2009 15:33:02
By EDDIE PELLS - AP National Writer
A leader in the supplement industry chafes when he hears sports leaders blame his multibillion-dollar industry for their steroid problems, citing studies that claim large percentages of their products are tainted.
Fernandez hopeful softball returns for 2016 Games
NEW YORK - Monday, 22 June 2009 14:28:16
Softball great Lisa Fernandez is hopeful the sport will return for the 2016 Olympics.
Gymnast Kupets of Georgia wins Honda-Broderick Cup
NEW YORK - Monday, 22 June 2009 14:01:19
By MELISSA MURPHY - AP Sports Writer
Courtney Kupets didn't let another torn Achilles' tendon stop her from competing in gymnastics in her senior season at Georgia.
Asmussen: Rachel Alexandra 'beautiful' in workout
LOUISVILLE, Ky. - Monday, 22 June 2009 10:47:24
Preakness-winning filly Rachel Alexandra has put in a final workout before her next start in Saturday's Mother Goose Stakes at Belmont Park.
Breeders' Cup qualifiers increased for 2009
NEW YORK - Monday, 22 June 2009 09:22:24
The Breeders' Cup Challenge has added more races to its program of automatic qualifiers, bringing the total to 62 races in which the winner clinches a berth in the Breeders' Cup Championships in November.
FINA OK's modified swimsuits for worlds
LAUSANNE, Switzerland - Monday, 22 June 2009 08:49:42
Swimming's governing body says it has approved over 100 more suits for the world championships next month.
Lance Armstrong wins small race in Northern Calif.
NEVADA CITY, Calif. - Sunday, 21 June 2009 21:26:25
Lance Armstrong won the Nevada City Classic on Sunday night, holding off teammate Levi Leipheimer in the challenging one-day race in the Sierra Nevada foothills.
Phelps sweeps his 2 Montreal races
MONTREAL - Sunday, 21 June 2009 17:57:31
Michael Phelps swept both events he entered at the Canada Cup, though he gave himself a split decision on his performance in his last two races leading up to next month's U.S. nationals.
Eye Of The Leopard takes Queen's Plate
TORONTO - Sunday, 21 June 2009 17:11:09
Eye Of The Leopard took the lead in the deep stretch and went on to win the 150th running of the Queen's Plate thoroughbred race on Sunday.
Ask the Moon wins Monmouth Park feature
OCEANPORT, N.J. - Sunday, 21 June 2009 16:06:35
Jockey Eddie Castro tied a Monmouth Park record by riding six winners on Sunday, including At the Disco in the $60,000 Bernie Dowd Handicap.
Dubious Miss wins by 2 lengths at Churchill Downs
LOUISVILLE, Ky. - Sunday, 21 June 2009 14:21:35
Dubious Miss took control approaching the top of the stretch and drew away to win by two lengths over Spotsgone in the $60,747 feature race at Churchill Downs on Sunday.
Fabian Cancellara wins Tour of Switzerland
BERN, Switzerland - Sunday, 21 June 2009 09:59:55
Fabian Cancellara has won the Tour of Switzerland after a convincing victory in the race's final stage.
Phelps sets personal best in 100 butterfly
MONTREAL - Saturday, 20 June 2009 17:22:58
Michael Phelps is getting ready for the U.S. championships in impressive fashion.
Our Edge earns tough win at Monmouth Park feature
OCEANPORT, N.J. - Saturday, 20 June 2009 14:53:15
Our Edge outdueled Gone Astray in the stretch to win the $70,000 Coronado's Quest Stakes by a head at Monmouth Park on Saturday.
Art Connoisseur takes Golden Jubilee Stakes
ASCOT, England - Saturday, 20 June 2009 12:43:48
Art Connoisseur has won the Golden Jubilee Stakes in an upset on the final day of racing at Royal Ascot.