Sports

Study revives Olympic prospects for amputee sprinter

harminka — Fri, 16 May 2008 15:21:35 -0500

A world-renowned team of experts in biomechanics and physiology from six universities, led by Professor Hugh Herr of the Massachusetts Institute of Technology’s Media Lab, refutes scientific claims that the prostheses worn by Oscar Pistorius, a 21-year-old South African bilateral amputee track athlete, provide him with an unfair advantage in the 400-meter race.

Curtis Whitley Is Dead At 39

admin_huliq — Wed, 14 May 2008 14:24:16 -0500

Former Panthers center Curtis Whitley, a Clemson alum, has passed away. No immediate causes given yet, but it's somewhat expected to be related to substance abuse.

Establishing faster-growing, durable football fields

harminka — Wed, 14 May 2008 06:22:30 -0500

A study published in the February 2008 issue of HortScience offers new information that can help schools and contractors get outdoor athletic fields ready for fall sports more quickly. Results of the research study will help schools and communities pare down the usual 9- to 12-month waiting period between planting new fields and opening the fields to autumn football traffic.

Annika Sorenstam to Retire After 08

admin_huliq — Tue, 13 May 2008 15:05:40 -0500

In really strange, John Elway-style news, the AP is reporting that Annika Sorenstam is going to retire after this season.

Pre-Season NFL Power Rankings

admin_huliq — Mon, 12 May 2008 17:13:36 -0500

ESPN is reporting the preseason NFL Power Rankings and here is where our two favorite teams stack up:

Kobe Bryant tops ceremony with Game 2 victory

admin_huliq — Sun, 11 May 2008 22:58:15 -0500

Kobe Bryant fanatics worldwide, and haters alike, can pretty much agree that Bryant had a pretty damn good day Wednesday, a day after officially accepting his first Most Valuable Player award and stripping it from the 3 year stranglehold of pasty foreigners with weird hair.

Lynda Barnes Clinches Second USBC Queens Bowling Title

admin_huliq — Sun, 11 May 2008 17:11:51 -0500

Her husband may be one of the best bowlers in the world, but Lynda Barnes of Double Oak, Texas, proved she's not so bad herself in bowling last week as she won the 2008 United States Bowling Congress Queens.

Paul Goydos Leads PGA's The Players

admin_huliq — Sat, 10 May 2008 19:35:40 -0500

Paul Goydos takes the lead at PGA's golf championship grabbing a one shot lead over Kenny Perry.

Teams Brace For Indy 500 Pole Day After Rain

admin_huliq — Sat, 10 May 2008 15:53:57 -0500

Scott Dixon's best-of-the-month lap (39.6531 seconds; 226.968 mph) on Fast Friday confirmed Target Chip Ganassi Racing driver Dixon's outlook three days earlier.

Blind 78-Years Old Bowles Perfect 300

admin_huliq — Sat, 10 May 2008 15:48:33 -0500

Pretty sweet story about a 78-year-old blind dude who bowled a perfect game. Dale Davis, 78, scores first 300 at Century Lanes.

Indy 500 Pole Day Approaches

admin_huliq — Sat, 10 May 2008 15:41:42 -0500

Tomorrow marks the first day of qualifying for the Indy 500 - Pole Day - where the first 11 starting positions are set. This caps the first full week of practice and is the first major event of the month of the Indy 500.

No Limits Summer Youth Camp

Taylor — Fri, 09 May 2008 11:29:25 -0500

New Mixed Martial Arts Fitness Program Offers a Healthy Alternative to Video Games and TV this Summer