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SAN DIEGO (AP) — A highly contagious virus sickened more than 100 passengers on a Holland America cruise ship that returned to San Diego Monday from a 10-day trip to Mexico.

Passengers on the Ryndam ship first showed signs of the norovirus six days into the trip, said Erik Elvejord, a spokesman for Holland America Line Inc. The virus causes nausea, vomiting and diarrhea and lasts 24 to 48 hours.

The virus sickened 104 passengers and six crew members, Elvejord said. The ship was carrying 1,226 passengers and 556 crew members. It visited several ports in Mexico’s Sea of Cortez after leaving San Diego Feb. 15.

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DUBAI (AFP) — Maria Sharapova, who won the Qatar Open only two days ago, has pulled out of the Dubai Open here with a virus.

The Australian Open champion from Russia was said to be suffering from the problem last week and complained of losing energy in the second second of her three-set win over Vera Zvonareva in Sunday’s final in Doha.

“Unfortunately I have been battling a virus for several days and it’s reached a point where I’m unable to compete. It’s really disappointing,” said Sharapova.

Sharapova will be replaced in the Dubai draw by a lucky loser, Akiko Morigami, the world number 50 from Japan.

It’s particularly disappointing for the Russian because, having remained unbeaten in 14 matches this year, Sharapova appears to have been in some of the best form of her life.

During this time she has dropped only one …

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