Van Dyken’s spirit still shines despite accident
(Reuters) – Olympic champion swimmer Amy Van Dyken does not remember the all-terrain vehicle accident that severed her spine.
Storm awaits fleet on day one of global race
ALICANTE, Spain, (Reuters) – A storm was lying in wait for the Volvo Ocean Race’s seven-strong fleet as the nine-month marathon offshore event was launched on Saturday.
Federer halts Djokovic run to reach Shanghai final
SHANGHAI (Reuters) – Roger Federer brought world number one Novak Djokovic’s juggernaut to a halt when a 6-4 6-4 victory in the Shanghai Masters on Saturday set up a final against unseeded Frenchman Gilles Simon.
Israeli relay sextet set world record open-water mark
HERZLIYA Israel (Reuters) – A group of six swimmers have claimed a world record of 380 kilometers (236 miles) for open-water relay distance swimming after crossing the eastern Mediterranean from Cyprus to Israel.
Hungary’s Berki reclaims pommel horse world title
(Reuters) – Hungary’s Krisztian Berki made up for last year’s disappointment by winning gold in the men’s pommel horse at the world championships in southern China on Saturday.
Hamilton fastest in final Russian practice
SOCHI Russia (Reuters) – Formula One leader Lewis Hamilton was fastest in Saturday’s final practice for the inaugural Russian Grand Prix as Mercedes continued to dominate a weekend likely to seal the constructors’ championship.
Late-striking Royals stun Orioles in opener
BALTIMORE (Reuters) – Alex Gordon and Mike Moustakas homered in the 10th inning to give the late-striking Kansas City Royals an 8-6 win in the opening game of the best-of-seven American League Championship Series on Friday.
Laird starts PGA Tour season strongly after seven weeks off
(Reuters) – Martin Laird, revived by a seven week break, surged into a one-stroke lead over South Korean Bae Sang-Moon and American Zachary Blair after the second round of the Frys.com Open in Napa, California on Friday.
Florida State University breaks silence on quarterback probe
TAMPA Fla. (Reuters) – Florida State University defended its handling of sexual assault allegations against Heisman Trophy-winning quarterback Jameis Winston on Friday, breaking its silence about a case under investigation by federal officials.
Formula One considering automatic speed limits
SOCHI Russia (Reuters) – Formula One is planning to impose automatic speed limits as part of safety measures to prevent any recurrence of the sort of accident that has left French driver Jules Bianchi fighting for his life in Japan.
