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BRUSSELS -- Usain Bolt still has plenty to run for when he settles into the blocks for the 100 meters Friday at the Van Damme Memorial.

The Jamaican sprinter, who was disqualified from the 100 at the world championships for a false start, has only the sixth-best time of the year at 9.85 seconds. But in his last race of the season, Bolt will be looking to beat the season's top time of 9.78 seconds run by teammate Asafa Powell.

AUGSBURG, Germany -- Germany and England proved that timing is key at the women's World Cup, winning matches when it counts to top their respective groups.

With its greatest player benched because of to poor form, Germany didn't miss Birgit Prinz a bit. Two first-half headers compensated for some poor second-half defending to give the hosts a 4-2 win over France to win Group A. Celia Okoyino da Mbabi sealed the match with a fine volley late in the game.

"We showed class," Germany coach Silvia Neid said. "Now we are really into this tournament. The players showed what they are made of."

CAPE TOWN, South Africa -- The goalkeepers at next year's World Cup should consider their geography before getting on the field.

A study by Adidas shows altitude will have an impact of up to 5 percent on a ball's speed. That means a 20-yard free kick during the final at Soccer City in high-altitude Johannesburg will reach the goal line 5 percent faster than it would at Moses Mabhida stadium in Durban, which is at sea level, according to the study seen by The Associated Press.