NEWSWIRE
Asafa Powell beats Usain Bolt in 100 meters at Stockholm
Asafa Powell took on the world's fastest man with every intention of beating him to the finish line. Usain Bolt just couldn't catch up in time.
Powell capitalized on Bolt's weak start and edged the world-record holder by one-hundredth of a second, leading from start to finish in the 100 meters at the DN Galan meet Tuesday in Stockholm.
Powell capitalized on Bolt's weak start and edged the world-record holder by one-hundredth of a second, leading from start to finish in the 100 meters at the DN Galan meet Tuesday in Stockholm.
Powell, the former world-record holder, won their highly anticipated rematch in 9.88 seconds. Bolt, who was slow out of the blocks, nearly caught his fellow Jamaican at the finish line. Third went to Norwegian Jaysuma Saidy Ndure in 10.06.
The win was a measure of revenge for Powell, after losing to his close friend Bolt at Jamaica's Olympic trials last month.
Bolt set the world record of 9.72 in New York on May 31, breaking Powell's mark of 9.74.
The win was a measure of revenge for Powell, after losing to his close friend Bolt at Jamaica's Olympic trials last month.
Bolt set the world record of 9.72 in New York on May 31, breaking Powell's mark of 9.74.
Olympic triple jump champion Christian Olsson of Sweden pulled a muscle on his fourth jump and will miss the Olympics.
BASKETBALL
Warriors get Williams from Nets for picks
The Golden State Warriors acquired Marcus Williams from the New Jersey Nets, filling their need for a backup point guard. The Warriors traded a conditional first-round draft pick to the Nets for Williams, a first-round pick in 2006.
Guard Sebastian Telfair reached agreement on a multiyear deal to remain with the Minnesota Timberwolves.
Forward Matt Barnes signed a one-year contract with the Phoenix Suns.
TENNIS
Roddick advances in the Rogers Cup
With the match on the line, Andy Roddick was too much for Nicolas Mahut.
The sixth-seeded American won his second-round match at the Rogers Cup tournament in Toronto, ousting Mahut, 6-1, 6-7 (6), 6-3, in a match that was twice interrupted by rain.
In other action, Germany's Tommy Haas beat Spain's Carlos Moya, 6-3, 6-2.
MISCELLANY UCLA's Ramirez is ineligible for season
UCLA tailback Christian Ramirez won't play for the Bruins this season because he didn't meet NCAA eligibility requirements. The junior will have two seasons of eligibility remaining.
Safety Bret Lockett has been suspended for the Sept. 1 opener against Tennessee for violating an unspecified team policy involving academics.
Joe Calzaghe postponed his proposed September fight at Madison Square Garden against Roy Jones Jr. because of a sprained right wrist.
BASKETBALL
Warriors get Williams from Nets for picks
The Golden State Warriors acquired Marcus Williams from the New Jersey Nets, filling their need for a backup point guard. The Warriors traded a conditional first-round draft pick to the Nets for Williams, a first-round pick in 2006.
Guard Sebastian Telfair reached agreement on a multiyear deal to remain with the Minnesota Timberwolves.
Forward Matt Barnes signed a one-year contract with the Phoenix Suns.
TENNIS
Roddick advances in the Rogers Cup
With the match on the line, Andy Roddick was too much for Nicolas Mahut.
The sixth-seeded American won his second-round match at the Rogers Cup tournament in Toronto, ousting Mahut, 6-1, 6-7 (6), 6-3, in a match that was twice interrupted by rain.
In other action, Germany's Tommy Haas beat Spain's Carlos Moya, 6-3, 6-2.
MISCELLANY UCLA's Ramirez is ineligible for season
UCLA tailback Christian Ramirez won't play for the Bruins this season because he didn't meet NCAA eligibility requirements. The junior will have two seasons of eligibility remaining.
Safety Bret Lockett has been suspended for the Sept. 1 opener against Tennessee for violating an unspecified team policy involving academics.
Joe Calzaghe postponed his proposed September fight at Madison Square Garden against Roy Jones Jr. because of a sprained right wrist.
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