Athletes In Politics
Every now and then, someone from the world of sports decides his experience will translate to the political arena.
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NASCAR Drivers Stop Cars Mid-Race, Exit Vehicles, Walk Off Premises
'This is Ridiculous,' Drivers Say
RICHMOND, VA —The Crown Royal 400 at Richmond International Raceway was cut short Saturday night as the entire field of drivers slowed to a halt ...
Contador Cleared Of Doping By International Cycling Federation's Doping-Clearing Board
MADRID—The ICF's Doping-Clearing Board has investigated and cleared 2010 Tour de France winner Alberto Contador of all doping charges, allowing the three-time Tour ...
New Horse-Racing Initiative Aimed At Training Thoroughbreds From Inner City
COMPTON, CA—In an effort to develop a more diverse base of athletic talent, raise the sport's profile in nontraditional areas, and enrich the ...
Tournament Bass Refuses To Talk To Reporters After Tough Day Getting Caught
LEWISVILLE, TX—A 7-pound, 18-inch largemouth bass bypassed reporters and went straight back into the water Saturday following a demoralizing defeat at the Bassmaster Lake ...
NBC Confirms 'The Event' To Represent America In New Olympic Event
NEW YORK—NBC Sports confirmed Friday that the one-hour science-fiction drama The Event will represent the United States in an event recently added to the ...
Homeless Drifters Of Santa Barbara Feverishly Await Women's Beach Volleyball Tournament
SANTA BARBARA, CA—Though there are still two days to go until the first match of the California Beach Volleyball Association's annual Santa Barbara ...
Lance Armstrong Wants To Tell Nation Something But Nation Has To Promise Not To Get Mad
DALLAS—Saying that it would probably be best if everyone sat down for this, seven-time Tour de France winner Lance Armstrong informed the U.S.
Recent Highlights From Lesser-Known Sports
As the sports world slows down for the summer, we take the opportunity to review what's been happening in less-heralded arenas of competition.
Lance Armstrong's Tour De France Career
Seven-time champ Armstrong will almost certainly retire from cycling following his crash-ridden swan song in this year's Tour, but he leaves fans with many ...
Massive Hit-And-Run Prematurely Ends Tour De France
POMAREZ, FRANCE—The 2010 Tour de France was canceled Friday morning following an incident during Stage 18 in which an unidentified automobile somehow found its ...
Man Who Used Stick To Roll Ball Into Hole In Ground Praised For His Courage
SAN DIEGO—A man who used several different bent sticks to hit a ball to an area comprised of very short grass surrounding a hole ...
Handicapping The 2008 Belmont Stakes
The last race of the 2008 Triple Crown brings the prospect of the first Triple Crown winner in 30 years. Onion Sports rates at all ...
Nike Signs Big Brown To $90 Million Horseshoe Contract
PORTLAND, OR—In a move that added the world's pre-eminent equine athlete to its stable of endorsers Tuesday, Nike signed Kentucky Derby and Preakness ...
Nevada Boxing Commission Denies Involvement In Fighting Ring
LAS VEGAS—The Nevada Boxing Commission has pleaded not guilty for involvement in a fighting ring, which, according to the indictment, has...
