Following is a summary of current sports news briefs.
Phelps conquers Lochte, wins 200m freestyle
OMAHA, Nebraska (Reuters) – Michael Phelps turned the
tables on his great rival Ryan Lochte to win the 200 meters
freestyle final at the U.S. Olympic trials on Wednesday and
remain on course for another massive haul at the London Games.
The greatest swimmer the world has seen, Phelps needed every
every ounce of energy and all of his big-race experience to
defeat Lochte in a thrilling duel, the pair going stroke for
stroke over all four laps.
Regal Federer dazzles, Stosur knocked out
LONDON (Reuters) – Britain’s Prince Charles made a rare, if
fleeting, visit to Wimbledon on Wednesday but lingered long
enough to see Roger Federer produce another regal performance
on Centre Court and move serenely into the third round. Swiss
Federer, bidding for a record-equaling seventh men’s singles
title at the All England Club, aired his full repertoire of
shots to outclass Fabio Fognini 6-1 6-3 6-2 in front of an
appreciative Royal Box and 15,000 entranced fans.
After top pick shoo-in Davis, draft appears wide open
NEW YORK (Reuters) – Anthony Davis of the University of
Kentucky appears sure to be taken by the New Orleans Hornets as
first choice in Thursday’s NBA Draft, but the rest is a
guessing game as to where the league’s brightest talents land.
The draft provides the life-blood of the league, and the 30
teams comb the U.S. college system and leagues around the globe
for the best young talent.
Franklin books London berth as Coughlin struggles
OMAHA, Nebraska (Reuters) – If the experts are right, Missy
Franklin is already on her way to becoming the next big thing
in women’s swimming. But achieving her dream could come at a
high price. To achieve her goals, Franklin faces the
bittersweet prospect of having to shatter the dreams of one of
her idols, Natalie Coughlin.
Trout’s catch of the day helps Angels thrash Orioles
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Favourite’s tag at trials no distraction for Wieber
SAN JOSE, California (Reuters) – In the eyes of many, world
all-around women’s gymnastics champion Jordyn Wieber is a
virtual guarantee to secure her place for the London Games at
this week’s U.S. Olympic trials in San Jose. For the petite
16-year-old, however, past achievements are forgotten and she
prefers to look forward in a bid to improve her already
glittering career resume.
More than one badge of honor for Leyva
SAN JOSE, California (Reuters) – A circuitous journey to
the United States from Cuba as a baby has helped world parallel
bars champion Danell Leyva set himself lofty goals as he aims
for Olympic glory at next month’s London Games. The 20-year-old
Cuban native is one of 15 gymnasts competing this week in
Olympic trials for five spots on the U.S. team and he would
dearly love to win gold medals for his adopted country and also
for the entire Latin community.
Spot-on Fabregas sends Spain into Euro 2012 final
DONETSK (Reuters) – Spain’s ‘Tiki Taka’ passing was
off-tempo at the Donbass Arena but the holders, unable to hurt
Portugal in 120 minutes of stalemate, broke their hearts in a
penalty shootout to reach the final of Euro 2012 on Wednesday.
Substitute Cesc Fabregas converted the winning spot-kick, off
the inside of the post, to set off wild celebrations from the
Spanish players.
Bird officially steps down, Walsh in as Pacers president
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U.S. sprinters’ coach wants 100 runoff delayed
EUGENE, Oregon (Reuters) – Bob Kersee, coach of two
sprinters who tied for third place in the women’s 100 meters at
the U.S. Olympic trials, wants any runoff to determine who goes
to the London Games delayed until at least next Tuesday. USA
Track & Field (USATF) spokeswoman Jill Geer has said the re-run
between Allyson Felix and Jeneba Tarmoh needs to take place by
Sunday to allow the governing body time to finalize its team.
