Sport Blogs

Green tech in 'Formula Zero' race - BBC Technology

SportNews — Thu, 28 Aug 2008 11:32:39 -0500

Founded by Dutch motorsport enthusiasts Godert van Hardenbroek and Eelco Rietveld, Formula Zero is already recognised by the F�d�ration Internationale de l'Automobile, the world's motorsport governing body. The championship consisted of several ...

C�dric Burdet, homme de l'ombre du handball fran�ais

SportNews — Thu, 28 Aug 2008 11:32:39 -0500

Le discret arri�re de Montpellier a largement contribu� � la qualification des handballeurs fran�ais en finale.

Stuart Broad takes 5-23 to lead England to 10-wicket victory over South Africa

SportNews — Thu, 28 Aug 2008 11:32:39 -0500

Stuart Broad took a career-best five wickets Tuesday to lead England to a resounding 10-wicket win over South Africa in the second one-day international at Trent Bridge. The tourists crumbled to 83 all out, their second lowest one-day total, as Broad's pace and control brought him 5-23 at his home ground.

Wednesday's Sports Transactions - International Herald Tribune

SportNews — Thu, 28 Aug 2008 11:32:39 -0500

BALTIMORE ORIOLES_Activated RHP Greg Aquino from the 15-day DL and designated him for assignment. BOSTON RED SOX_Acquired OF Mark Kotsay from Atlanta for OF Luis Sumoza. Designated INF-OF Joe Thurston for assignment. DETROIT TIGERS_Optioned RHP Chris ...

Finally: Star admits weight-loss surgery

SportNews — Thu, 28 Aug 2008 11:32:39 -0500

After years of avoiding question about her 160-pound weight loss, Star Jones Reynolds comes clean in the September issue of Glamour.

In it, Star finally admits her "medical intervention" was gastric bypass surgery she underwent in 2003. The former View co-host says her insecurities kept her from owning up to the surgery, despite a frenzy of speculation.

Her article talks about her food issues and how she made the decision to have surgery. Even more importantly, she shares the pyschological healing she went through after the operation.

Check out the full story and see what you think. And while you're at it, take a peek at Glamour's fitness tools and
calorie math of healthier alternatives.

-- Amanda Barrett, amNY.com

TV Sports: Karolyi Puts the Color in Color Commentary

SportNews — Thu, 28 Aug 2008 11:32:39 -0500

How can one describe the former gymnastics coach Bela Karolyi?s role as commentator for the Olympic Games?

Games also mean coming in last

SportNews — Thu, 28 Aug 2008 11:32:39 -0500

Petero Okotai, Erica Bartolina and Genny Pagliaro each finished last. How they coped with that was as much a part of the Olympic experience as Michael Phelps touching the wall in triumph.

The torch is passed, from Beijing epic to London bus queue

SportNews — Thu, 28 Aug 2008 11:32:39 -0500

Marina Hyde: Leona Lewis and Jimmy Page rose out of a double decker but Beckham got the biggest reception

The not-so magnificent seven

SportNews — Thu, 28 Aug 2008 11:32:39 -0500

We took 2 of 3 from the Braves this weekend, which is good, but I think the real story the past week has been the team's hitting struggles. Have a look: Opponents AB R H 2B 3B HR RBI BB...

Ron Paul: Freedom is Golden

SportNews — Thu, 28 Aug 2008 11:32:39 -0500

As the Olympics wind down, I am amazed at how things change every four years. Many Americans were glued to their televisions to watch the ...