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Bolt runs 9.77 in cold, wet conditions for win
BRUSSELS, Belgium - Friday, 05 September 2008 15:39:59
By RAF CASERT - AP Sports Writer
Usain Bolt rallied against cold, wind and Asafa Powell to win the 100 meters in 9.77 seconds Friday at the Van Damme Memorial.
Ky. governor bans steroids in race horses
FRANKFORT, Ky. - Friday, 05 September 2008 15:34:34
Kentucky Gov. Steve Beshear signed an emergency regulation Friday banning steroids for the state's thoroughbred and standardbred races.
Bolt runs 9.77 in cold, wet conditions
BRUSSELS, Belgium - Friday, 05 September 2008 12:30:47
By RAF CASERT - AP Sports Writer
Usain Bolt battled the cold and a headwind, and was forced to come from behind to beat Asafa Powell in 9.77 seconds Friday in a season farewell 100 meters at the Van Damme Memorial.
Disgraced sprinter Marion Jones freed from prison
SAN ANTONIO - Friday, 05 September 2008 11:23:15
Disgraced sprinter Marion Jones was released Friday from federal prison after completing most of her six-month sentence for lying about her steroid use.
Ex-sprinter Marion Jones released from prison
SAN ANTONIO - Friday, 05 September 2008 11:18:48
Disgraced sprinter Marion Jones was released Friday from federal prison after completing most of her six-month sentence for lying about her steroid use.
Former sprinter released from prison
SAN ANTONIO - Friday, 05 September 2008 09:48:29
Disgraced sprinter Marion Jones was released Friday from federal prison after completing most of her six-month sentence for lying about her steroid use.
Curlin's next start will be in New York
LEXINGTON, Ky. - Thursday, 04 September 2008 10:32:18
Curlin will get his chance to become thoroughbred racing's richest horse later this month in the $750,000 Jockey Club Gold Cup at Belmont Park in New York.
Bolt times 19.63 in first 200 since Olympics
LAUSANNE, Switzerland - Tuesday, 02 September 2008 12:54:35
Usain Bolt clocked 19.63 seconds after easing up before the finish in his first 200-meter race since the Olympics at the Athletissima Grand Prix on Tuesday.
Powell runs 9.72 in 100 meters at Lausanne
LAUSANNE, Switzerland - Tuesday, 02 September 2008 12:08:49
Asafa Powell ran the second-fastest 100 meters in the world, clocking 9.72 seconds at the Athletissima Grand Prix meeting on Tuesday.
Stonerside Stable sold to Dubai ruler
PARIS, Ky. - Monday, 01 September 2008 13:00:36
Houston Texans owner Bob McNair has sold Stonerside Stables to Darley, a breeding company run by Dubai ruler Sheik Mohammed.
Louisiana college, pro teams flee Gustav
By BRETT MARTEL - AP Sports Writer
As Tulane's football team embarked on an unexpected trip to Birmingham, Ala., with Hurricane Gustav on their minds, center Michael Parenton figured it couldn't be any worse than the last time the Green Wave left campus with a major storm threatening Louisiana's coast.
Hampton rallies past Jackson State 17-13
ORLANDO, Fla. - Sunday, 31 August 2008 16:06:38
Hampton University converted a pair of second half turnovers into touchdowns to rally past Jackson State 17-13 in the SWAC-MEAC Challenge.
May-Treanor, Walsh fall in Ohio
MASON, Ohio - Sunday, 31 August 2008 14:35:20
Olympic beach volleyball stars Misty May-Treanor and Kerri Walsh lost for the first time in more than a year, dropping a 21-19, 10-21, 25-23 decision to Elaine Youngs and Nicole Branagh on Sunday in The AVP Crocs Cup Shootout.
Asafa Powell wins 100 at British GP
GATESHEAD, England - Sunday, 31 August 2008 10:23:40
Asafa Powell rebounded from another disappointing Olympics by winning the 100 meters in 9.87 seconds at the British Grand Prix on Sunday.
Wrestling pioneer Kowalski dies at 81
EVERETT, Mass. - Saturday, 30 August 2008 12:08:38
Pro wrestling pioneer Walter "Killer" Kowalski has died from a heart attack. He was 81.
Bolt wins 100; Jelimo runs historic 800
ZURICH, Switzerland - Friday, 29 August 2008 15:22:53
By GRAHAM DUNBAR - Associated Press Writer
Usain Bolt easily won the 100 meters in 9.83 seconds Friday night in the Weltklasse meet, his first competition since record-shattering performance in the Beijing Olympics.