Franklin and Lochte fire, ‘Missile’ ignites
BARCELONA (Reuters) – American teenager Missy Franklin won her fourth gold of the week and compatriot Ryan Lochte claimed the 13th of a glittering career on a thrilling day of action at the world championships on Thursday.
Orioles manager sees Yankees edge if A-Rod suspended
(Reuters) – Baltimore Orioles manager Buck Showalter believes the New York Yankees could end up as the big winners if slugger Alex Rodriguez was given a lengthy suspension by MLB commissioner Bud Selig.
Russia says ‘gay propaganda’ ban stands for Sochi games
MOSCOW (Reuters) – Foreign competitors and spectators at next year’s Sochi Winter Olympics will have to abide by a new Russian law banning “gay propaganda”, the host nation’s sports minister said on Thursday.
United States wins 4×200 meters freestyle gold
BARCELONA (Reuters) – United States won gold in the women’s 4×200 meters freestyle relay at the world championships in Barcelona on Thursday.
China’s Zhao wins 50 meters backstroke gold
BARCELONA (Reuters) – Zhao Jing of China won gold in the women’s 50 meters backstroke at the world championships on Thursday.
China’s Liu wins 200 meters butterfly gold
BARCELONA (Reuters) – Liu Zige of China won gold in the women’s 200 metres butterfly at the world championships in Barcelona on Thursday.
Australia’s Magnussen wins 100 meters freestyle gold
BARCELONA (Reuters) – Australian James Magnussen won a second consecutive gold in the men’s 100 meters freestyle at the world championships in Barcelona on Thursday.
Pedersen sets 200 meters breaststroke world record
BARCELONA (Reuters) – Rikke Pedersen of Denmark set a world record in the women’s 200 meters breaststroke in her semi-final at the world championships in Barcelona on Thursday.
Lochte wins third straight 200 meters medley gold
BARCELONA (Reuters) – American Ryan Lochte won a third consecutive world title in the men’s 200 meters individual medley in Barcelona on Thursday.
Franklin sets personal best in 100 meters freestyle heat
BARCELONA (Reuters) – Missy Franklin surprised herself by going second-quickest behind Australia’s Cate Campbell with a personal best in the heats for the women’s 100 meters freestyle on Thursday as the American teenager chases a fourth world champions…
