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Jamaican quartet keep Bolt's 'triple triple' quest on track
AFP, Published on 18/08/2016
» RIO DE JANEIRO - Jamaica kept Usain Bolt's quest for his "triple triple" gold medal haul on track Thursday by qualifying for the final of the 4x100m relay.
Drug-tainted US sprinters lead Rio challenge
AFP, Published on 29/07/2016
» LOS ANGELES - Justin Gatlin will spearhead a trio of drug-tainted US sprinters aiming to spoil Usain Bolt's Olympic swansong as athletics stumbles through the moral maze created by the Russia doping scandal.
NBA legend Michael Jordan speaks out, condemns US gun violence
AFP, Published on 26/07/2016
» LOS ANGELES - Basketball icon Michael Jordan, long reluctant to speak out on social issues, has condemned violence fueling rising racial tension in America and pledged $2 million toward efforts to build trust.
Bromell, Felix advance at US Olympic trials
AFP, Published on 03/07/2016
» EUGENE (UNITED STATES) - Rising sprint star Trayvon Bromell outshone veteran rivals Justin Gatlin and Tyson Gay at the US Olympic trials here Saturday as Allyson Felix fought through the pain barrier to reach the 400-meters final.
Gatlin shrugs off slow start to 2016
AFP, Published on 30/06/2016
» LOS ANGELES - It remains to be seen whether a legitimate 100 meter challenger to Usain Bolt will emerge from the US Olympics trials as injuries and mediocre results have hampered the men's sprint team this season.
Bolt could lose relay gold 'after team-mate tests positive'
AFP, Published on 03/06/2016
» LOS ANGELES - Usain Bolt's 2008 Olympics 4x100 meters relay gold medal could be in jeopardy after team-mate Nesta Carter was identified as one of 32 athletes who failed a retrospective drugs test, the Jamaica Gleaner reported on Friday.
Gatlin in form, Harrison shines at Prefontaine Classic
AFP, Published on 29/05/2016
» EUGENE (UNITED STATES) - Justin Gatlin led wire-to-wire to capture the 100 metres at the Prefontaine Classic as Kendra Harrison delivered the biggest surprise with the fastest women's 100m hurdles in 28 years.
Gatlin, Farah lead elite field at Prefontaine
AFP, Published on 27/05/2016
» LOS ANGELES - Controversial US sprinter Justin Gatlin, British long-distance world champ Mo Farah and two-time Olympic 100 meter champ Shelly-Ann Fraser-Pryce are some of the top talent competing at the Prefontaine Classic this weekend.
Powell struggles to find form in winning 200m
AFP, Published on 08/05/2016
» KINGSTON (JAMAICA) - Former 100 meter world record holder Asafa Powell flashed across the finish line in 20.45 seconds to win the men's 200m race at the Jamaica International Invitational.
Manny Pacquiao promises action as finale nears
AFP, Published on 09/04/2016
» LAS VEGAS - Manny Pacquiao promised to deliver an action-packed finale to his 21-year boxing career as he prepared to climb into the ring for the last time.