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'Sinners' gather at atheist meeting...and horseback riding. Counselors also give short talks about world religions and philosophies and about "famous freethinkers" such as Lance Armstrong , Isaac Asimov , Susan B. Anthony , Frederick Douglass , Ted Turner and Alice Walker. Lessons are... |
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Former rivals Montoya, McMurray to be teammatesBack in March, Juan Pablo Montoya barely could get Jamie McMurray to look in his direction. Now, with McMurray leaving Roush Racing for Earnhardt Ganassi in 2010, the two cannot possibly avoid each other. They will be teammates. |
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Reuters | 16 hours ago
Federer eyes year-end top spot in London finale
By Martyn Herman Roger Federer held court in a swish hotel on the banks of the River Thames on Friday and left nobody in any doubt he was determined to become only the second male player to reclaim the year-end number one spot. The Swiss...
In this article: Roger Federer, Andy Murray, Rafael Nadal, London, Fernando Verdasco, Del Potro, Ivan Lendl, Rome Masters, Wimbledon, and U.S. Open
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Reuters | 17 hours ago
Federer says football needs to introduce video technology
By Martyn Herman World number one tennis player Roger Federer believes his friend Thierry Henry should not be villified for the handball which helped France edge past Ireland into the World Cup finals Wednesday. Henry clawed the ball...
In this article: Thierry Henry, Roger Federer, World Cup, William Gallas, Ireland, France, and Barcelona
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Sportingnews | 1 day ago
Notebook: Montoya pleased with McMurray move
CORAL GABLES , Fla. - Juan Pablo Montoya , who qualified for the 2009 Chase for the NASCAR Sprint Cup in his third full year in the series, sees the addition of Jamie McMurray as a positive move for Earnhardt Ganassi Racing. The team...
In this article: Jamie McMurray, Juan Pablo Montoya, Rusty Wallace Racing, Chip Ganassi, Nascar, Chevrolet, All rights reserved, Ford 400, and Earnhardt Ganassi Racing
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Reuters | 1 day ago
Federer faces choppy ride to secure top spot
By Martyn Herman Roger Federer and Rafael Nadal will step on board the riverboat to the ATP World Tour Finals on Sunday with the world number one ranking in their sights. After a season that began with Federer in floods of tears at the...
In this article: Roger Federer, Rafael Nadal, Andy Murray, London, Wimbledon, Australian Open, Nicolas Almagro, and Juan Martin del Potro
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Sports Illustrated Writers | 1 day ago
David Epstein: New study, for better or worse, puts Pistorius' trial in limelight
...two scientists claim his prostheses give him an edge The report claims his Cheetah legs make him 10 seconds faster over 400 meters Oscar Pistorius fell 0.3 seconds short of qualifying for the 400 meters at the 2008 Olympics. FABRICE...
In this article: Oscar Pistorius, Rice University, Competitive advantage, Court of Arbitration for Sport, Carbon, and Digg
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Reuters | 2 days ago
Federer to face Del Potro, Murray in ATP round-robin
By Martyn Herman World number one Roger Federer will face his U.S. Open conqueror Juan Martin del Potro in the round-robin stage of the ATP Tour finals after getting the rough end of Wednesday's draw for the season finale. The Swiss,...
In this article: Roger Federer, Andy Murray, Rafael Nadal, Juan Martin del Potro, London, Robin Soderling, ATP, Shanghai, Wimbledon, and U.S. Open
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USATODAY.com | 2 days ago
New study finds amputee sprinter Pistorius gets boost from blades
LONDON (AP) The prosthetic legs of double-amputee sprinter Oscar Pistorius give the South African a 10-second advantage over a 400-meter race, according to a new study. Human performance researchers Peter Weyand of Southern Methodist...
In this article: Oscar Pistorius, All rights reserved, 2012 London Olympics, Court of Arbitration for Sport, University of Wyoming, Southern Methodist University, Beijing Olympics, and USA Today
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ESPN | 2 days ago
Oscar Pistorius gets boost from Cheetahs, study finds
...if his prosthetic limbs behaved like normal legs. Icon SMIA study to be published Thursday concludes that Oscar Pistorius' prosthetic legs give him a 10-second advantage over a 400-meter race. Their conclusion will be published Thursday in...
In this article: Oscar Pistorius, Yu-Na Kim, 2012 London Olympics, Court of Arbitration for Sport, University of Wyoming, Southern Methodist University, Evan Lysacek, and Beijing Olympics
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San Diego Union-Tribune | 2 days ago
New study finds Pistorius gets boost from blades
...LEHOURITES, AP Sports Writer Wednesday, November 18, 2009 at 8:34 a.m. LONDON The prosthetic legs of double-amputee sprinter Oscar Pistorius give the South African a 10-second advantage over a 400-meter race, according to a new...
In this article: Oscar Pistorius, 2012 London Olympics, Court of Arbitration for Sport, University of Wyoming, Southern Methodist University, Beijing Olympics, and Blade Runner
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Yahoo! News | 2 days ago
New study finds Pistorius gets boost from Cheetahs (AP)
AP - FILE - This is a June 4, 2009, file photo showing South Africa 's Oscar Pistorius competing in the men's … By CHRIS LEHOURITES , AP Sports Writer Chris Lehourites, Ap Sports Writer - 18 mins ago LONDON - The prosthetic legs of...
In this article: Oscar Pistorius, 2012 London Olympics, Court of Arbitration for Sport, University of Wyoming, Southern Methodist University, Beijing Olympics, and Blade Runner
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Chicago Tribune | 2 days ago
Serena Williams takes Gatorade taste test
Tennis star Serena Williams met with scientists from the Gatorade Sports Science Institute in Chicago on Thursday. Williams , who is one of several athletes helping Gatorade test new products for 2010, can be seen taking part in a taste test...
In this article: Serena Williams, Gatorade, Patties, The Jay Leno Show, Playboy.com, Pizza Hut, and Chicago
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USATODAY.com | 3 days ago
Jets' Braylon Edwards pleads not guilty to assault charge
CLEVELAND (AP) Former Cleveland Browns wide receiver Braylon Edwards (FSY) has pleaded not guilty to a misdemeanor assault charge after he was accused of punching a man outside a downtown nightclub last month. Edwards was arraigned in...
In this article: Braylon Edwards, LeBron James, Misdemeanor, All rights reserved, USA Today, Cleveland Browns, and New York Jets
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Sports Illustrated | 3 days ago
Ronaldo passes medical tests, to train with Madrid soon
Posted: Tuesday November 17, 2009 2:12PM; Updated: Tuesday November 17, 2009 2:18PM Ronaldo passes medical tests, to train soon MADRID , Spain (AP) -- Cristiano Ronaldo , the world's most expensive footballer, will soon resume full...
In this article: Madrid, Ronaldo, Champions League, Barcelona, All rights reserved, Surgery, Emilio Butragueno, FC Zurich, Olympique Marseille, and Racing Santander
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Chicago Sun-Times | 4 days ago
How ya like Wie now?
...for her to lose. They refused to accept the fact that she's the best thing to happen in golf -- men's or women's golf -- since Tiger Woods. The little girl who played in her first LPGA tournament at 12 has done a lot of growing up over the...
In this article: Michelle Wie, LPGA, PGA Tour, Solheim Cup, Lorena Ochoa Invitational, Stanford, Tiger Woods, and Mexico
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washingtonpost.com | 4 days ago
At long last, Michelle Wie gets 1st LPGA Tour win
...went into a long, painful slump that was made worse by a wrist injury that ruined her 2007 season. "It just taught me so much about handling that situation," Wie said. "And actually, I wore my Solheim shoes today. So I felt pretty lucky."
In this article: Michelle Wie, LPGA, Paula Creamer, Cristie Kerr, Lorena Ochoa Invitational, Morgan Pressel, Solheim Cup, USGA, and Stanford
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Sports Illustrated | 6 days ago
Wie has share of Lorena Ochoa lead
...today is moving day and that's what I did," Kerr said. "I moved into position and I'm excited to be here. This is what Tiger Woods does every week. This is where he wants to be and this is what I want to be." Second-round leader Shin...
In this article: Michelle Wie, Cristie Kerr, Lorena Ochoa Invitational, Paula Creamer, LPGA Tour, Angela Stanford, and Tiger Woods
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Stuff | 6 days ago
Tua camp keen on fight with new champ
...legal row Tua offered 'Friday the 13th' fight Heat on Tua to make up his mind Tua shuns NZ for bigger stages David Tua in high demand Relevant offers David Tua's promoter Cedric Kushner says David Haye's win is good for the heavyweight...
In this article: David Tua, David Haye, John Ruiz, WBO, WBA, IBF, Miguel Cotto, Manny Pacquiao, HBO, and England
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Gizmodo, the Gadget Guide | November 12, 2009
Racing on Carbon Fiber Legs: Can We Be Too Abled? [Aimee Mullins]
...will take effect in January 2010, and-most intriguing-FINA will allow all records set with the suits to stand. Let's think about Tiger Woods having not one, but two LASIK surgeries to achieve 20/15 vision, when what we consider the best of...
In this article: Tiger Woods, Lasik, Oscar Pistorius, Surgery, Carbon, Casey Martin, Titanium, Speedo, and Mark Spitz



