LOLO Jones showed up in Lake Placid three weeks ago, unsure where her first foray into bobsledding could lead.
Stern retiring in 2014, Adam Silver to replace him
NBA Commissioner David Stern will retire on Feb. 1, 2014, 30 years after he took charge of the league. He will be replaced by Deputy Commissioner Adam Silver.
Turin 2006 luge track closing due to high costs
The luge and bobsled track built for the 2006 Turin Olympics is being dismantled because of high operating costs.Cesana Torinese Mayor Lorenzo Colomb informed the Italian winter sports federation Thursday …
River-Boca showdown is icing on cake for Trezeguet
BUENOS AIRES (Reuters) – Former France striker David Trezeguet is set to realise a boyhood dream when he lines up for River Plate against Boca Juniors in one of the world's great football derbies on Sunday. Playing the "Superclasico", Trezeguet takes another step in a remarkable denouement to a career that brought him World Cup and European Championship winners' medals. Six months after signing for River, he helped the team he supported growing up in Buenos Aires win the Primera B Nacional (second division) championship in June, ending the trauma of their relegation a year earlier. … PREVIEW-Soccer-River-Boca showdown is icing on cake for Trezeguet
BUENOS AIRES, Oct 25 (Reuters) – Former France striker David Trezeguet is set to realise a boyhood dream when he lines up for River Plate against Boca Juniors in one of the world’s great soccer derbies on Sunday. Playing the “Superclasico”, Trezeguet takes another step in a remarkable denouement to a career that brought him World Cup and European Championship winners’ medals. Six months after signing for River, he helped the team he supported growing up in Buenos Aires win the Primera B Nacional (second division) championship in June, ending the trauma of their relegation a year earlier. …
League approves Grizzlies sale
(Reuters) – The National Basketball Association (NBA) board of governors has unanimously approved the sale of the Memphis Grizzlies to an investor group led by Robert Pera, the league said on Thursday. Grizzlies owner Michael Heisley in Jun e reached an agreement to sell the franchise to Californian businessman Pera and his group. "We are delighted that the NBA's board of governors has approved Robert Pera's purchase of the Grizzlies," NBA Commissioner David Stern said in a statement. "Robert will no doubt bring great energy and passion to the franchise. … 'Barcelona create art' - Thuram lauds former club
The World Cup winner favours the Catalan side for the wonderful football they encourage, stressing the importance of always being positive on the pitch NBA-League approves Grizzlies sale
Oct 25 (Reuters) – The National Basketball Association (NBA) board of governors has unanimously approved the sale of the Memphis Grizzlies to an investor group led by Robert Pera, the league said on Thursday. Grizzlies owner Michael Heisley in June reached an agreement to sell the franchise to Californian businessman Pera and his group. “We are delighted that the NBA’s board of governors has approved Robert Pera’s purchase of the Grizzlies,” NBA Commissioner David Stern said in a statement. “Robert will no doubt bring great energy and passion to the franchise. …
Rugby-Guirado replaces suspended Tolofua in France squad
PARIS, Oct 25 (Reuters) – Hooker Guilhem Guirado has been called up by France for the November tests after Christopher Tolofua was banned for six weeks by European Rugby on Thursday, the French rugby federation said in a statement. Tolofua, 18, was sent off while playing for Toulouse in their Heineken Cup match against Italian side Treviso on Saturday for a dangerous tackle on Fabio Semenzato. Toulouse said they will appeal against the decision which rules the hooker out until Dec. 3. …
Chivas USA reportedly lining up former Mexico manager Efrain Flores as next coach
Reports from Mexico and the USA say Chivas USA is looking at the former El Tri boss, but the club has issued a denial. 
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