NEW YORK (Feb. 29, 2012) – World Champion Yohan Blake of Jamaica, ranked No. 1 in the world at 100 meters, kicks off a scintillating lineup of superstars expected at the 2012 adidas Grand Prix in a preview of the action later this summer in London. Homestretch tickets for the event, set for June 9, are now on sale at 877-849-8722. Just 22, Blake joins a long list of sprint champions who... 

Albuquerque, NM (Sporting Alert) — Justin Gatlin posted a quick 6.51 seconds to lead the way following the opening round of the men’s 60m dash at the USATF Indoor Championships on Saturday. Gatlin, a former World Indoor champion over this distance, flashed home first in Heat one of three to beat Reginald Dixon of Hampton, who ran 6.60 seconds. Mookie Salaam, a former Oklahoma... 

KINGSTON (Sporting Alert) — World Championships 100 metres champion Yohan Blake anchored the Racers Lion Track Club to first place in the 4x100m at the 2012 Gibson Relays on Saturday night. The winners raced across the finishing line in 38.46 seconds, finishing ahead of the Racers Track Club, which clocked 38.76secs. Asafa Powell and M.V.P. team finished third in 38.76. Triple Olympic... 

The following are the results from the XL-Galan Indoor in Stockholm. 60 hurdles — 1, Dayron Robles, Cuba, 7.66 seconds. 2, Orlando Ortega, Cuba, 7.68. 3, Maksim Lynsha, Belarus, 7.73. 400 — 1, Kirani James, Grenada, 45.52. 2, Chris Brown, Bahamas, 46.68. 3, Johan Wissman, Sweden, 47.06 800 — 1, Mohammed Aman, Ethiopia, 1:45.84. 2, Marcin Lewandowski, Poland, 1:46.02. 3, Yuri Borzakowski,... 

Basseterre, St. Kitts – Former World 100m Champion and 2-time World Indoor 60m Silver medallist Kim Collins is among athletes who are not on the SKNAAA’s selection of the team to represent St. Kitts-Nevis at the IAAF World Indoor Championships to be held in Istanbul, Turkey. The stunning development was announced on Friday when the SKNAAA announced a 3-member team for the event.... 

STOCKHOLM — Kirani James was an easy winner the men’s 400m dash at the 23rd XL-Galan in Stockholm, Sweden on Thursday. The Grenadian world champion from outdoors, clocked 45.52 seconds to take the win over fellow Caribbean representative Chris Brown from the Bahamas, who came across the finishing line in 46.68. Jamaica’s Patricia Hall continued her good showing this season... 

Results from the AVIVA Grand Prix, which took place at the National Indoor Arena in Birmingham. Men 60 — 1, Lerone Clarke, Jamaica, 6.47. 2, Nesta Carter, Jamaica, 6.49. 3, Asafa Powell, Jamaica, 6.50. 4, Trell Kimmons, United States, 6.56. 5, Kim Collins, St. Kitts and Nevis, 6.59. 6, Terrell Wilks, United States, 6.59. 7, Michael Frater, Jamaica, 6.63. 8, Antoine Adams, St. Kitts... 

Results From Lievin Indoor Meet 60 — 1, Lerone Clarke Jamaica, 6.50. 2, Christophe Lemaitre, France, 6.57. 3, Mickael Frater, Jamaica, 6.62. 4, Peter Emelieze, Nigeria, 6.63. 5 Terrell Wilks, United States, 6.66. 6, Michael Tumi, Italy, 6.67. 200 — 1, Christophe Lemaitre, France, 20.92. 2, Antoine Adams, Saint Kitts and Nevis, 21.02. 3, Ramil Guliyev, Turkey, 21.05. 4, Sebastian Ernst,... 

INDIANAPOLIS  – Runners and walkers of all ages are encouraged to register online for the new, national Outrun the Sun Race in May to show support for skin cancer education and melanoma research. This virtual Race will launch Tuesday, May 1, to kick off “National Skin Cancer and Melanoma Awareness Month.” The program spokesperson is Deena Kastor, Olympic medalist, American record... 

USA Olympic Gold Medal Winner Dick Fosbury Joins Schulte Sports Marketing & Public Relation’s Roster of Clients Woodstock, MD – Schulte Sports Marketing & Public Relations, Inc. announced today that 1968 USA Olympic Gold Medal winner Dick Fosbury will join its current roster of clients for marketing, licensing, endorsements, corporate appearances and public relations...