INDIANAPOLIS (Reuters) - There can only be one winner in Sunday's Super Bowl but for two opposing players, a bigger battle has already been won, victory over cancer. New York Giants linebacker Mark Herzlich and New England Patriots offensive lineman Marcus Cannon have both had to deal with life-threatening illness and came through their treatment to achieve their sporting dream, a place in the ...
There can only be one winner in Sunday's Super Bowl but for two opposing players, a bigger battle has already been won, victory over cancer.
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.
VAIL - The only way to describe the sight of a guy flying over a 60-foot jump with nothing more than his toes connected to his skis is "super-human." We've all seen big-air skiing and snowboarding competitions Copyright 2012 Summit Daily News. All rights reserved. This material may not be published, broadcast, rewritten or redistributed. Summit Daily News Tele goes big at Winter Teva Games ...
A deadly weekend on Las Vegas area roads claimed the lives of at least five people altogether while another person was hospitalized with critical injuries.
Perfect place, then, for a bike race. Stage 1 of the 2012 Tour of Qatar was preceded by our manager telling us all about the entire Iranian TPT team (super strong, at least on the Asia Tour) getting dropped last year on every stage within 3 kilometers.
ORS Direct and its family of niche outdoor gear retail sites, including ORS Racks Direct, ORS Snowshoes Direct and ORS Cross Country Skis Direct, now feature deeply discounted, clearance and overstock items in a broad range of categories — nordic and backcountry-telemark skis, snowshoes, bike racks, clothing, accessories and more. ...
London, Feb 7: American swimming legend Mark Spitz has said Ian Thorpe faces a "monumental task" to qualify for the relays at the London Olympics, six years after retiring from the sport.
Jonathan Page is the USA’s European cyclo-cross stalwart. In Belgium, where he lives with his wife and three kids, the sport is all business, the courses are extreme and the racing is cutthroat. His Blue Competition Cycles Norcross SL race bikes reflect the environment they’re used in – they’re built with practicality in mind and to excel in the worst conditions. Page brought three Norcross SL ...
Handcuffs, horses and badgers have all played havoc with sport events.
Lance Armstrong licked 'em again. Always has. Always will. Like cancer and the Tour de France, the federal government turned out to be just another challenge to conquer. On his trophy wall, next to those bright yellow jerseys he got for winning the world's toughest bike race seven times, Armstrong can now hang the scalp of steroid cop Jeff Novitzky.
SPALDING Triathlon Club are looking forward to hosting a gruelling triathlon in the town this summer.
Councillors approve plans to close a mile of Swansea's seafront to stage an off-road motor sport event.
From fingerless AFL star Daniel Chick to armless golfer Jack Newton, Fox Sports lists nine amputees who have inspired in sport.
4-year-old Marley Salisbury holds her own on the dirt track at Greenville's Thrifty Acres Indoor BMX When the gate opens and the buzzer blasts, riders know it's go time.
Do you like this? Tweet Race promoters Mike Kuhn and Ray Adams officially announced the third annual edition of the NoTubes Trans-Sylvania Epic (TSE) Mountain Bike Stage Race, scheduled for May 27 to June 2, 2012, in State College. Pennsylvania.
Patti McGarvey/Special to the Sun Life began for David Mitchell in Bakersfield at 8:43 p.m., Feb. 21, 1990; he weighed in at 7 pounds and 5 ounces and was 20 inches long. The joy his mother Holli Mitchell felt at that precise moment was more than magnificent, and over the next 21 years her love developed for her son bigger than any one word can describe. Holli said, “David and I were extremely ...
A few tales of friends, Romans and their countrymen before England's first appearance at the Olympic Stadium on Saturday, when a sell-out crowd of 80,000 is expected.
Youngster Justin Fell and newcomer Sarah Laughlin were crowned the Stick-N-Back super sprint champions on Jan. 22 as the Guam Triathlon Federation held its first race of the 2012 season at Hoover Park (former USO) in Piti.
Freezer gel packs can help keep food at a safe temperature when on the go. But be careful if a pack bursts and the substance inside oozes out. It may be toxic and anyone ingesting it could be poisoned. The week's list of recalls includes two food carriers with gel packs that could put users at risk.
