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100 meters showdown remains greatest draw

LONDON, July 22, 2008 (Reuters) — Usain Bolt, Asafa Powell and Tyson Gay, all sub-9.8 second performers, seek sprinting's ultimate validation in a 100 meters showdown that will be the highlight of the athletics program at the Beijing Olympics. ...  > full story

Phelps's record quest dominates pool action

SYDNEY, July 21, 2008 (Reuters) — Michael Phelps stole the show at the 2004 Olympics by winning eight medals, including six golds, and he has his sights set on an even greater feat in Beijing. ...  > full story

Race reaches roof of Europe on Alpine stage

CUNEO, Italy, July 21, 2008 (Reuters) — The Tour de France hits the highest road in Europe on Tuesday's 16th stage from Cuneo to Jausier. ...  > full story

Protests, ambush marketing hurt Olympic brand

CHICAGO, July 21, 2008 (Reuters) — Protests against China's policies at home and abroad, as well as marketing techniques used by companies that are not official Olympic sponsors, have made the Beijing games a risky proposition for some sponsors. ...  > full story

McLaren drivers gain from Olympic expertise

LONDON, July 21, 2008 (Reuters) — Compared to an Olympic athlete, the Formula One driver of old would not stand a chance in fitness terms. ...  > full story

Federer focused on Olympic gold not grand slam glory

TORONTO, July 21, 2008 (Reuters) — World number one Roger Federer launches his Olympic preparations and his North American hardcourt campaign this week at the Toronto Masters, targeting Beijing gold as his top priority for the remainder of the year. ...  > full story

Yankees catcher Posada back on disabled list

NEW YORK, July 21, 2008 (Reuters) — New York Yankees catcher Jorge Posada was put back on the disabled list on Monday because of a sore right throwing shoulder, the team said. ...  > full story

Rafael Nadal replaces Roger Federer as number one: Becker

TORONTO, July 21, 2008 (Reuters) — The ATP computer says otherwise but Boris Becker believes Rafael Nadal has already replaced Roger Federer as the world number one. ...  > full story

Disgraced sprinter Jones seeks commutation

WASHINGTON, July 21, 2008 (Reuters) — Disgraced U.S. sprinter Marion Jones has asked President George W. Bush to commute her six-month prison sentence for lying to prosecutors about her steroid use, a Justice Department spokesman said on Monday. ...  > full story

Songwriters devote album to baseball

NEW YORK, July 21, 2008 (Reuters) — Dusk is setting on a cool evening at Yankee Stadium, as Yankee pitcher Andy Pettitte sets down the San Diego Padres. Steve Wynn and Scott McCaughey, two songwriters behind new band The Baseball Project, are doing what they love: sipping beer and talking baseball and music. ...  > full story
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