She was flying down the mountain on one ski, hitting a top speed of 55 mph at the steepest part of the run, when she lost control. For all competitive skiers, balance is crucial, the difference between a gold medal and a dangerous fall.
Baseball-Japan revisits rules after schoolboy sensation eyes MLB
TOKYO, Oct 28 (Reuters) – Japanese baseball could lift the ‘Tazawa Rule’ that places restrictions on prospects who begin their professional careers abroad following schoolboy Shohei Otani’s decision to pursue his dream of playing Major League Baseball. The high school pitching sensation triggered a potential bidding war among MLB clubs last week when he resolved to go abroad, which also sent shockwaves through the Japanese game. …
Basketball: McGrady denies money a factor in China move
(Reuters) – Two-times NBA scoring champion Tracy McGrady has denied money was a factor in his decision to join the Qingdao Eagles in the Chinese Basketball Association (CBA). "I play ed 15 years in the NBA," the CBA's highest-profile import told the China Daily newspaper. "I made a lot of money. No, money has nothing to do with it." McGrady, who played alongside Yao Ming for the Houston Rockets for six years from 2004-10, will reportedly become the biggest earner in the CBA on an estimated $800,000 per year. … Golf: Watney shoots 61 to win in Malaysia, Woods tied fourth
KUALA LUMPUR (Reuters) – American Nick Watney fired a brilliant 10-under-par 61 to overhaul compatriot Bo Van Pelt and win the $6.1 million CIMB Classic on Sunday as a brave run by Tiger Woods fell just short. Watney started the day four back of overnight leaders Bo Van Pelt (66) and Robert Garrigus (66) but, after flirting with golf’s magical number 59, ended one ahead on 22-under 262 to win the Asian and PGA Tour co-sanctioned event in Malaysia. …
Motor racing: French GP could return in 2013 - Ecclestone
GREATER NOIDA, India (Reuters) – The French Grand Prix could be back on the calendar next year for the first time since 2008, Formula One supremo Bernie Ecclestone said on Sunday. Speaking to reporters on his 82nd birthday at the Indian Grand Prix, the Briton suggested France could fill a slot vacated by a postponed New Jersey race and bring the championship back to 20 rounds. “As far as I am concerned, yes,” he said when asked if there was a chance of a French Grand Prix in 2013. “We are ready to sign. We’ve got a pen, we’re ready to sign a contract,” he added. …
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