World Sports in brief

Bolt shrugs off Gay resurgence

Double sprint world record-holder Usain Bolt says his loss to American rival Tyson Gay will not play on his mind. Bolt, who cut his 2010 season short after losing his first 100m race in two seasons to Gay in Stockholm earlier this the month, returned home last week saying he looks forward to defending his world titles next year in South Korea.

Clijsters rallies to beat Sharapova

Belgian fourth seed Kim Clijsters saved three match points just before a 74-minute rain break and rallied to beat Russia’s Maria Sharapova 2-6, 7-6 (7/4), 6-2 in the WTA Cincinnati Open final. Clijsters won her third crown of the year at the same two million-dollar hardcourt event where last year she ended a two-year layoff.

Murray defies rain to snap Federer

Scotsman Andy Murray showed steely nerve to shatter a career finals jinx against Roger Federer, defeating the stylish Swiss 7-5, 7-5 Sunday to defend his title at the ATP Toronto Masters. Murray, who remains fourth on the ATP rankings while Federer moves back to second behind Rafael Nadal.

Kaymer wins playoff to capture PGA

Germany’s Martin Kaymer beat Bubba Watson in a three-hole playoff to capture the 92nd PGA Championship on Sunday after a shocking penalty knocked Dustin Johnson out of contention. The 25-year-old Kaymer made a two-foot bogey putt on the final hole of the playoff to win his first major championship.