Sports Dispatch


Away games

Posted in Volleyball by duke on the January 31st, 2008

Away games
Baltimore Sun - He set up softball, volleyball and basketball leagues, conducted road races and presided over a workout hall he described as “the best Gold’s Gym I’ve ever seen in my life.” After seeing the Ben Stiller comedy Dodgeball, the troops requested a league

Rebuild New Orleans

Posted in Track and Field by duke on the January 31st, 2008

Rebuild New Orleans
Architects, city planners, and government officials are discussing ways to rebuild New Orleans. Here are several of the most popular proposals, along with links and resources.

Senate Hearing Focuses On Ocean Acidification
The Senate Commerce Subcommittee on Global Climate Change and Impacts is holding a hearing at which scientists will discuss a troubling new threat to our oceans — increasing acidity due to CO2 pollution

Texas Surf Museum Surfboard Shapers Art Exhibition - Surfer’s Path

Posted in Surfing by duke on the January 31st, 2008

Texas Surf Museum Surfboard Shapers Art Exhibition - Surfer’s Path


Surfer's Path
Texas Surf Museum Surfboard Shapers Art Exhibition
Surfer’s Path, UK - 16 hours ago
The Texas Surf Museum will showcase the work of a dozen Texas craftsmen in this exhibit highlighting the work of Texas born and bred surfboard shapers.


Wales is 'losing out to Olympics' - BBC News

Posted in Olympics by duke on the January 31st, 2008

Wales is 'losing out to Olympics' - BBC News


BBC News
Wales is 'losing out to Olympics'
BBC News, UK - 12 hours ago
The decision to divert lottery money from culture and good causes in Wales to fund the London Olympics has been attacked by the Welsh Culture Minister.
Welsh arts lose £3.5m to Olympics BBC News
Olympics savaged as ‘vanity project’ ic Wales
Auditor General assures on Arts in Wales ic Wales
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The ski and snowboard world at your keyboard - First Tracks

Posted in Snowboard by duke on the January 31st, 2008

The ski and snowboard world at your keyboard - First Tracks

The ski and snowboard world at your keyboard
First Tracks, UT - Jan 30, 2008
N. Woodstock, NH - One of the most alluring attributes of New Hampshire ski areas is the beautiful environment in which they are located.
Sugarloaf, Sunday River and Loon Mountain Ski Resorts Name Terrain First Tracks
all 2 news articles


CNBC Presents “Swoosh! Inside Nike!”

Posted in Skateboard by duke on the January 31st, 2008

CNBC Presents “Swoosh! Inside Nike!”
CNBC - Viewers will also see how, in true Nike fashion, the company paired the gritty commitment of its current CEO Mark Parker with the endorsement of a sports phenom, skateboarder Paul Rodriguez, to crack and then conquer the fiercely resistant skateboard

Fields anxious to follow a “Real Deal” path

Posted in Boxing by duke on the January 31st, 2008

Fields anxious to follow a “Real Deal” path
Miami Herald - Cotto, of course, is still perfect, having used the win over Mosley to improve to 31-0 and firmly establish himself as No. 1a in the 147-pound pecking order behind Floyd Mayweather Jr. An impressive win here over challenger Alfonso Gomez — best known

On eBay: Michael Andretti's Indy Car - Car Domain

Posted in Auto Racing by duke on the January 31st, 2008

On eBay: Michael Andretti's Indy Car - Car Domain

On eBay: Michael Andretti's Indy Car
Car Domain, WA - Jan 29, 2008
He was able to coast across the finish line, but not before his father, Mario Andretti had caught and passed him for a victory margin of 0.07 seconds.


Oilers fighting long odds to reach post-season

Posted in NHL by duke on the January 31st, 2008

Oilers fighting long odds to reach post-season
Saskatoon Star Phoenix - The Oilers will have to drastically cut down their goals-against (only the Los Angeles Kings have given up more in the West) in the last 30 games to have a chance. For a skating team, the Oilers have drawn only 220 penalties. Only four teams in the

Day 10: Federer beats Blake, moves on to Aussie semis

Posted in Tennis by duke on the January 31st, 2008

Day 10: Federer beats Blake, moves on to Aussie semis
Top-ranked Roger Federer overcome a pesky challenge from No. 12 James Blake Wednesday to reach the Australian Open semifinals. …


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