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Snowmobiler dies in X-Games crash
Caleb Moore was an up-and-coming freestyle snowmobile rider known for his innovative style. After being injured in a crash at the Winter X Games in Colorado on January 24, he died early Thursday morning at the age of 25.
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Editorial: Armstrong’s doping confession should not tarnish other strides
Renowned ex-cyclist Lance Armstrong is expected to appear on the Oprah Winfrey Network this week to admit his use of banned performance-enhancing drugs before his memorable seven Tour de France victories.
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Lance Armstrong reportedly admits to doping charges
Lance Armstrong’s reputation of being a hero to thousands of admirers might have taken a hit that he will never recover from, as the retired professional road racing cyclist — who had won seven Tour de France titles over a course spanning from 1999 to 2005 — has reportedly admitted to doping ...
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Column: Lance Armstrong is not admitting guilt by giving up in court
Say it ain’t so, Lance, say it ain’t so. The legendary cyclist, Lance Armstrong, has decided not to contest the charges brought down on him by the United States Anti-Doping Agency for his alleged use of performance-enhancing drugs.
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Danica Patrick will make racing history at Daytona 500
Danica Patrick will become the third female in NASCAR history to take the green flag in the Daytona 500 when she takes her seat in the No. 10 GoDaddy.com Chevrolet for Tommy Baldwin Racing this Sunday. One year after Patrick’s 2005 debut in the Izod IndyCar series, GoDaddy.
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Column: Daytona 500 loses luster after NASCAR rule change
Sports are built on the uncertain outcome. That’s why the Jeremy Lin story happened. That’s why the Cardinals had a chance to win the World Series and did.
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Winter X Games welcomes additional level of extreme
When it comes to defying physics, flirting with fatality or just being an overall thrill-seeker, extreme sports athletes know how to do it right.
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Column: It’s time to ride on for Sarah Burke
The last time I sat down to write this column, I had just heard of the death of 20-year-old skier, Will Schooler. I urged you all to be safe on the mountain, we parted for a month, waited on some snow and then made our way to the slopes.
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Column: Wheldon’s death was preventable by several parties
The jumpsuits and casual revelry of IndyCar drivers were replaced with suits and somber attitudes as racing’s best took their turns in St. Petersburg, Fla., saying their final goodbyes to Dan Wheldon.