A paraplegic skier from Kimberley, B.C., has been shortlisted for National Geographic’s adventurer of the year.
Keselowski matures on track to get into title race
It would have been easy for Brad Keselowski to wreck Jimmie Johnson at the end of last week's race at Texas Motor Speedway. Murray came of age after Wimbledon heartache: Federer
LONDON (Reuters) – Andy Murray's tearful defeat in his first Wimbledon final proved the catalyst for the Scot's golden summer, according to Roger Federer, the man who crushed Murray's hopes that day in July. Federer's ruthless display on Centre Court to win a seventh Wimbledon title was a massive blow for Murray for whom it was his fourth defeat in a grand slam final. Inevitable questions were raised about Murray's ability to get over the final hurdle yet the 25-year-old rebounded a few weeks later to beat Federer in the Olympic singles final and in September he won the U.S. … Tennis-Murray came of age after Wimbledon heartache - Federer
LONDON, Nov 10 (Reuters) – Andy Murray’s tearful defeat in his first Wimbledon final proved the catalyst for the Scot’s golden summer, according to Roger Federer, the man who crushed Murray’s hopes that day in July. Federer’s ruthless display on Centre Court to win a seventh Wimbledon title was a massive blow for Murray for whom it was his fourth defeat in a grand slam final. Inevitable questions were raised about Murray’s ability to get over the final hurdle yet the 25-year-old rebounded a few weeks later to beat Federer in the Olympic singles final and in September he won the U.S. …
Syracuse, SDSU practice in breeze for carrier game
The strong wind whipped the American flag and dozens of signal flags on the island of the USS Midway, giving No. 9 Syracuse and No. 20 San Diego State an idea of what it will be like playing Sunday afternoon on the flight deck of the decommissioned aircraft carrier.
Need to get off to a good start: Gayle
Calcutta: Having played a key role in the West Indies’ triumph in the World T20 meet last month, the swashbuckling opener Chris Gayle is now concentrating on helping his side move to the top-five in the world rankings in Tests next year.On Saturday, Gayle said he is looking forward to the challenges of Test cricket. West Indies are slated to play two Test against Bangladesh, the first of which starts in Dhaka on Tuesday.West Indies also play five one-day and a Twenty20 international on the tour. “I am happy to be a part of the World T20 win, it feels good. …
Michalak inspires France to rout of Australia
PARIS (Reuters) – Frederic Michalak triumphed on his home return as he inspired Les Bleus to a 33-6 demolition of Australia to end a five-match losing streak against the Wallabies on Saturday. Michalak, who had not played on home soil in the French shirt since a Six Nations game against Ireland in 2010, was replaced in the closing stages to a standing ovation after kicking 15 points and brilliantly setting up Wesley Fofana for France’s second of three tries. …
UPDATE 1-Rugby-Michalak inspires France to rout of Australia
(Adds quotes, details) PARIS, Nov 10 (Reuters) – Frederic Michalak triumphed on his home return as he inspired Les Bleus to a 33-6 demolition of Australia to end a five-match losing streak against the Wallabies on Saturday. Michalak, who had not played on home soil in the French shirt since a Six Nations game against Ireland in 2010, was replaced in the closing stages to a standing ovation after kicking 15 points and brilliantly setting up Wesley Fofana for France’s second of three tries. …
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