May 20, 2013

Olympics: Michael Phelps earns place in history with 19 Olympic medals

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Gold Medallist Michaell Phelps of the United States smiles prior to receiving his medal on the podium during the medal ceremony for the Men’s 4 x 200m Freestyle Relay final on Day 4 of the London 2012 Olympic Games at the Aquatics Centre on July 31, 2012 in London, England. (July 30, 2012 – Source: [...]

Americans head to Olympics after show of strength

Eaton of the U.S. celebrates his gold medal at the heptatlon event during the world indoor athletics championships in Istanbul

(Reuters) – ‘Watch out London – the Americans are coming’ was the message after the U.S. team recorded their best showing at the world indoor championships with 10 gold medals in Istanbul. Men’s team coach John Moon was in buoyant mood as the athletes, fresh from their record success, now turn their attention to the [...]

Skiing: Winter X Games to honour Sarah Burke

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Sarah Burke was considered the foremost pioneer in her sport of superpipe skiing. (Doug Pensinger/Getty Images) (PhatzRadio / CBC Sports) — The Winter X Games will hold a tribute Thursday to honour Canadian freestyle skier Sarah Burke, who died last week from injuries suffered during a training accident. X Games spokesman Danny Chi says the [...]