Abby Sunderland, the 16-year-old American mariner who became stranded trying
to sail round the world, has rejected suggestions she is too young and has
set her sights on a new attempt.
London 2012 Olympics: Libby Trickett sets sights on Australia squad after comeback
Olympic champion Libby Trickett has come out of retirement and is aiming to make Australia’s team at London 2012.
Dutch sailor girl Laura Dekker sets sail in bid for world record
A Dutch teenager will set off on Saturday on a year-long attempt to become the youngest person to sail solo around the world.
‘Drunk’ Briton rescued after 24 hours adrift in failed sailing trip to Majorca
A British tourist was rescued after 24 hours adrift at sea following the apparently drunken man’s failed attempt to sail in a stolen dinghy from Minorca to Majorca to see a friend.
Sharapova sets up Capra clash
Maria Sharapova will face the new hero of American tennis for the second year running at the US Open after booking her place in the third round at Flushing Meadows.
Kenya’s David Rudisha sets new 800 metres world record in Berlin
Kenya’s David Lekuta Rudisha has set new world record of 1 min 41.09secs in 800 metres at Berlin’s Olympic Stadium.
Sunderland turn to referee Webb for help with discipline
LONDON (Reuters) – Sunderland manager Steve Bruce invited World Cup final referee Howard Webb to their training ground on Thursday after describing his team’s unenviable disciplinary record as unacceptable and petulant.
Branson in second Channel record attempt
Sir Richard Branson is ready to make a second attempt to set two world records by kite-boarding across the English Channel.