Near the Freewheel Midtown Bike Center in Minneapolis, Minn., Tom Lais rides his fat tire bike to work five days a week, even in the snow. / Richard Tsong-Taatarii/MCT
Millions of Americans watching the Super Bowl were treated to a slackline performance by Humboldt State University graduate Andy “Sketchy” Lewis, who got to show off his agility skills alongside Madonna.
Powers and Compton win elite crowns as cyclo-cross national championships close Jeremy Powers (Easthampton, Mass./Rapha-Focus) and Katie Compton (Colorado Springs, Colo./Rabobank-Giant) took home elite national titles as the 2012 USA Cycling Cyclo-cross National Championships concluded Sunday with thousands fans watching live both in person and on line.
1. Jeremy POWERS , Team Rapha-Focus, in 1:05:57 2. Ryan TREBON , Lts/felt, in 1:06:14 3. Joninhan PAGE , Planet Bike, in 1:06:23
PERMISSION GRANTED: Reports in England claim that New York Red Bulls defender Tim Ream has been cleared for a UK work permit, thus clearing the path for his much talked about move to Bolton Wanderers in the EPL. Multiple sources claim that former Chicago Fire center back Wilman Conde is in line to replace Ream on the back line.
J-LEAGUE JOURNEY: It looks like Jason Kreis & Co. aren't finished making additions to their back line. They've brought in a number of trialists for preseason, including one who had an ocean to cross to get to Utah. His name is Terukazu Tanaka, and he's a fullback from Sagan Tosu of the J-League.
LOOKS RIGHT IN ORANGE: He may not move the needle like David Beckham or Thierry Henry, but Kris Boyd is a legend in Glasgow and is the Scottish Premier League's all-time leading scorer.
HOORAY FOR BOLLYWOOD: Guess retirement didn't take for Santino Quaranta . But this is no ordinary return to the pitch. According The Washington Post 's Steven Goff, the former D.C. United midfielder is joining the enormously ambitious new six-team Indian Premier League Soccer league that has attracted names like Fabio Cannavaro, Hernán Crespo, Robert Pires, Robbie Fowler and Jay-Jay Okocha.
BALLACK CLOSING IN ON MONTREAL MOVE?: The Impact have been linked with a litany of big names ahead of their inaugural MLS campaign, and it seems they may have finally found their centerpiece.
UH-OH: Numerous media reports out of England are saying that Thierry Henry is undergoing scans in order to figure out what's gone wrong with his troublesome calf. The New York Red Bulls' superstar apparently suffered an injury during a training session on Tuesday while on loan at Arsenal.
AY, CARAMBA!: It seems US head coach Jurgen Klinsmann will get his second taste of the heated rivalry against Mexico in an exhibition match to be played this August. The venue? Estadio Azteca.
SAMBA ON TOUR: How is your jogo bonito these days? According to their federation's own calendar, the Brazilian national team will play both the United States and Mexico during their summer swing.
JACKSON JOINING JUNINHO IN BRAZIL?: FC Dallas' offseason efforts may have just gotten a little more complicated. Schellas Hyndman's versatile Brazilian, Jackson Gonçalves , is reported to be headed to Cruziero on a year-long loan. Jackson was on loan to FCD from São Paulo.
