Sports Briefs

■ Cycling
Pedersen triumphs in Tour

Martin Pedersen of Denmark won the Tour of Britain on Sunday, while Tom Boonen of Belgium won the 82km sixth stage. Luis Pasamontes was second overall, followed by Filippo Pozzato. Boonen won the final stage in 2 hours, 41 seconds, with Pedersen finishing in the main pack with the same time. The final stage was marred by a collision on The Mall, in central London, involving two motorcyclists accompanying the riders. The London Ambulance Service said five people -- including the motorcyclists -- were injured with head wounds and fractured ankles. No further details were immediately available. The tour began in Glasgow, Scotland, last Tuesday.

■ Athletics

Kwambai wins marathon

Kenyan James Kwambai took control at the 14km mark and built a commanding lead to win the Rock 'n' Roll Half Marathon in Virgina Beach, Virginia, on Sunday. Kwambai, last year's runner-up, covered the 21km course in 1 hour, 3 minutes, 30 seconds to beat countryman Evans Cheruiyot by 19 seconds. Kenyans captured the first seven places and eight of the top 10 in the men's race. Edna Kiplagat, also from Kenya, won the women's race in 1:11:08. She finished 30 seconds ahead of fellow Kenyan Alice Chelangat. Kwambai learned a lesson from last year, when he began his finishing kick too early and faded, barely hanging on for second. This time he held the final burst longer and turned away Cheruiyot's challenge. About 20,000 runners and walkers participated in the race.

■ Cricket

McGrath, Gilchrist in squad

Veteran paceman Glenn McGrath and vice captain Adam Gilchrist were included yesterday in Australia's 14-man squad for the ICC Champions Trophy next month in India. McGrath has not played since January, missing series in South Africa and Bangladesh to spend time with his wife when she was treated for cancer. Gilchrist was rested from Australia's squad for the tri-series in Malaysia against India and West Indies later this month, a warmup for the Champions Trophy. Australia is ranked No. 1 in test and limited-overs cricket and has won the World Cup three times, but never succeeded at this tournament. "Australia has been successful in one-day internationals for a long time but we haven't won the ICC Champions Trophy and we've picked a side that we believe is capable of winning it," chief selector Andrew Hilditch said. "We've decided that the best way for Glenn to make his way back into international cricket is to play international cricket -- the combination of the Malaysian tri-series and the Champions Trophy is ideal preparation for what will be a huge summer of cricket for Glenn in Australia and overseas."