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Steven Holcomb said the U.S. bobsled team was going to be a powerhouse this year. He sure seems like a prophet. Complete Story...
Ireland has given up hope of a World Cup playoff replay against France because of Thierry Henry's hand ball.
- Ireland has given up hope of a World Cup playoff replay against France because of Thierry Henry’s hand ball.
The home-ice advantage for the U.S. skeleton team vanished for the second straight week in World Cup competition and Canada and Germany took advantage in the snowless Adirondack Mountains.
France coach Raymond Domenech says he and his players see no reason to apologize for the Thierry Henry handball against Ireland that put the team into the World Cup.
Irish soccer officials accused Thierry Henry of damaging the integrity of the game when he blatantly handled the ball to set up the goal that booked France's place at next year's World Cup in South Africa.
Olympic luge slider Tony Benshoof's back is aching again, just as the international racing season is set to begin.
Lindsey Vonn and her husband, Thomas, were sitting on the couch watching "Entourage" when the idea popped into Thomas' head — the "Vonntourage." As the top female skier on the World Cup circuit the past two seasons, Vonn travels full time with two physical trainers provided by Red Bull, her ski technician, and her husband — a former U.S. Ski Team member and Olympian.
Soccer players just can't be trusted to be honest and Thierry Henry proved that by choosing to play volleyball against Ireland, blatantly handling the ball for the goal that sent France to the World Cup.
President Hosni Mubarak entered Egypt's bitter soccer row with Algeria on Saturday, vowing in a televised speech that attacks on Egyptians abroad will not be tolerated.
Ireland appealed to France and soccer authorities Thursday to replay their World Cup playoff after an obvious hand ball by Thierry Henry produced the winning goal.
The flags of the 32 nations that qualified for the 2010 World Cup are flying in Johannesburg.
France qualified for its fourth consecutive World Cup when officials missed an obvious hand ball by Thierry Henry that led to William Gallas' overtime goal in a 1-1 tie against Ireland on Wednesday night.
Kate Hansen clinched a spot on the USA Luge national team for the first two World Cup races Sunday, giving the 17-year-old a chance at making the Olympics.
Apolo Anton Ohno is certainly going to the Winter Olympics. He's eager for the rest of the skating team to start preparing.
FIFA handed Argentina coach Diego Maradona a two-month ban from all soccer activities on Sunday for his expletive-filled rants after his team qualified for the 2010 World Cup.
Reinfried Herbst of Austria won the men's World Cup slalom opener on Sunday, and American Bode Miller was disqualified in his first race of the season.
New Zealand reached the World Cup for the first time since 1982, with Cameroon and Nigeria also qualifying Saturday for next year's soccer showcase in South Africa.
Diego Maradona faces a FIFA disciplinary panel Sunday that could ban the Argentine coach from games at next year's World Cup because of his expletive-filled rant.
Maria Riesch of Germany won the opening women's World Cup slalom Saturday, edging Lindsey Vonn of the United States by 0.08 seconds.
It's the hardest part of bobsledding, those 5 seconds where racers sprint alongside their sleds before jumping in for the bumpy ride down an icy chute.
Shani Davis of the United States set a track record in the 1,500-meters Friday at a speedskating World Cup meet overshadowed by an injury to two-time Olympic champion Marianne Timmer.
Zach Lund had a bad leg. Eric Bernotas had a bad run. Noelle Pikus-Pace had some bad luck.
Japan's soccer team is under a security curfew ahead of Saturday's exhibition game at World Cup host South Africa.
U.S. shuts S. Africa offices over security threatThe U.S. Embassy and other American government offices in South Africa were closed Tuesday due to an undisclosed security threat, a spokeswoman said.
South Africa considers 'shoot to kill' policing ahead of World CupSouth Africa is considering the introduction of zero tolerance policing ahead of next year's football World Cup, making it easier for officers to "shoot to kill" suspected criminals.
Hungary vs Portugal [0-1] Highlights and goals (September 9, 2009)Portugal keeping hopes alive to return to WC 2010 by defeating Hungary. Goals: Pepe (9) A video displaying the match's highlight's is attached.
Mexico 2 - 1 US MNT, World Cup Qualifying. The United States scored early in the match at the Estadio Azteca stadium but then mysteriously seemed to go in a shell. Both sides started strong right from the beginning of the match.
In Mexico City, a Soccer Stadium Where Visitors Rarely Breathe Easy - NYTimes.comSmart advance piece for Wednesday's world cup qualifier.. I suspect many sports fans don't recognize the importance of this game..
New study shows uncertainty pushes footballers to perform betterFootballers, whose nomination for their national team is uncertain, are substantially more motivated in the months approaching a World Cup or European Championship than players certain of their nomination. Nominated players even perform worse in that time period.
Fans urged to drink whisky to ward off swine fluRussian soccer fans have been told to drink whisky on their trip to Wales for next month's World Cup qualifier to ward off the H1N1 swine flu virus, the head of the country's supporter association (VOB) said on Monday.
Swimming: FINA bodysuit ban begins Jan. 1 | The Fabulous Forum | Los Angeles TimesDate to stop using modified swimsuits moved up to jan 1st, see below about the sideline to still consider them in later events
Ex-England manager Bobby Robson dies, aged 73, from cancer.Today, July 31st 2009 is a sad day for all true football fans as the news of Sir Bobby Robsons death is announced.
Watershed Moment For Michael Owen At Manchester UnitedWho would have thought Michael Owen will be training at Old Trafford? Even though it has been a week since the official transfer was announced, the debate on his suitability rages on, at times emotionally charged with disbelief, vitriol and ridicule.
I keep seeing increased media attention given to soccer. America's victory over some major soccer power was big news and then they lost to someone else. It seems like no matter how much soccer is hyped in America, its popularity never pans out right.
Alves saves Brazil against South AfricaIn this game at times one needs a special player to radically adjust the flow of a match.
Pakistan's sense of purpose was written all over as was evident right from the first ball of the match, a rising beamer from Mohammed Amir that left Tillekatane Dilshan flummoxed.
It is easy to dismiss sports as just that....sports. Fun and games even when competed at the highest of competitive levels. But that attitude couldn't be farther from reality. Sports in the real world hold a far bigger significance.
US gears up for new hockey clash with RussiaThe United States isn't looking for another Miracle on Ice when it takes on Russia Friday in the semifinals of the ice hockey world championships. That, after all, would mean classifying themselves as major underdogs, which isn't something this team is about to do.
The young striker's three goals led the US Men's National Team to a 3-0 win over Trinidad & Tobago in the fourth round of CONCACAF qualification for next summer's World Cup finals in South Africa.
Bolivia absolutely slaughter Argentina in La PazNo matter how strange it may sound, Diego Maradona's three-game undefeated streak came to an abrupt end after Argentina were slaughtered 6-1 by Bolivia in the altitude of La Paz.
After escaping El Salvador with a draw Saturday night the US Men's National team hosts Trinidad & Tobago tonight in Tennessee. This is each team's third match in the fourth round of CONCACAF World Cup Qualification.
At least 19 dead in Ivory Coast tragedyAt least 19 supporters have died after a wall collapsed before Ivory Coast's World Cup qualifier against Malawi.
Dalai Lama denied visa for South Africa peace conference - CNN.comThis is bull@!$%#. They won't allow the attendance of the man on the planet most renowned for peace, because it might shift focus away from the world cup? This makes me angry.
World Cup tickets to go on saleTickets for the 2010 Fifa World Cup in South Africa are due to go on sale at 1100 GMT as Africa prepares to host the contest for the first time. Around 3m tickets will be available for the 64 matches, which start next June.
Swiss skier Albrecht awakens from coma Swiss skier Daniel Albrecht woke up from an induced coma, three weeks after crashing during a downhill training run. Albrecht's condition has improved significantly over the past 24 hours, the Innsbruck University hospital said in a statement Thursday.
U.S. World Cup bid might include new Cowboys stadium | Dallas Cowboys News | Sports News | News for Dallas, Texas | Dallas Morning NewsThe stadium in Dallas is without a doubt a good candidate for helping to secure a world cup bid. Another viable option would be the University of Phoenix Stadium, in Phoenix which is also very new and would be a comfortable place to hold games.
Sleaze and anger as Africa heads for first World Cup | Football | The ObserverIn fewer than 500 days, football's greatest prize comes to the continent at a cost of £800m. Little of that investment will benefit workers on breadline wages or communities being evicted from their homes.
Turks apologize for Armenian massacresA group of about 200 Turkish intellectuals on Monday issued an apology on the Internet for the World War I-era massacres of Armenians in Turkey.
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