Monthly Archives: November 2009

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Sarah Schleper closely consults her checklist to make sure she leaves nothing behind before taking off for a ski competition. The three-time U.S. Olympian tosses goggles and gloves into her overflowing travel bag, along with some extra diapers, pacifiers and … Continue reading →

The money goes where the medals are — one of those Darwinian truths that often undercuts the oft-told Olympic fairy tale about the journey being as important as the result. Chris Klug and his band of snowboarders know all about … Continue reading →

London Olympic organizers will avoid building a $66 million temporary arena after reaching an "agreement in principle" with two sports to move to an existing venue for the 2012 Games. Local organizing committee LOCOG proposed switching badminton and rhythmic gymnastics … Continue reading →

World luge champion Erin Hamlin just turned 23 years old, plans to spend at least four more seasons racing for gold medals and probably hasn't even reached her athletic peak. And get this — she's one of the oldest on … Continue reading →

The IOC has agreed to scrap plans for a new temporary venue near the London Olympic Park and will house badminton and rhythmic gymnastics in an existing venue because of the “exceptional circumstances” of the recession.

Former world champion figure skater Brian Joubert of France will miss next week's Grand Prix final after injuring his foot in a training accident. Joubert was training in Poitiers on Wednesday when he landed awkwardly attempting a triple lutz and … Continue reading →

By PAT GRAHAM AP Sports Writer

America's Cup champion Alinghi of Switzerland told a New York court on Wednesday that it has the right to face American challenger BMW Oracle Racing in Ras al-Khaimah, United Arab Emirates. The Swiss asked the New York Supreme Court's Appellate … Continue reading →