Archive for February, 2008

Godfrey In Title Shot Eliminator

Godfrey In Title Shot Eliminator By Boxing News February 27th, 2008 PROVIDENCE (February 27, 2008) – Undefeated WBC No. 1 cruiserweight contender Matt “Too Smooth” Godfrey (16-0, 9 KOs) broke his Hartford-based training camp on Tuesday and departed for Germany to acclimate himself for his March 8 WBC title elimination showdown against unbeaten No. 2 ranked Rudy Kraj (13-0, 10 KOs) in Krefeld. “I’ve been training for this fight since Christmas,” the 27-year-old NABF champion Godfrey explained

WADA Appeals US Sprinter Jenkins’ Exoneration

American sprinter Latasha Jenkins, who won an appeal in December to return to athletics following a drug ban, has had her ruling challenged by the World Anti-Doping Agency according to wire reports today. Jenkins, 29, who trained under disgraced coach Trevor Graham, tested positive for metabolites of the anabolic steroid nandrolone at the KBC Knight of Athletics in Belgium on 2006-July-22, and faced a two-year ban from the sport by the United States Anti-Doping Agency. Jenkins, who had prior

On this day in History - Feb. 25

0138 - The Emperor Hadrian adopts Antoninus Pius, effectively making him his successor.1246 - Dafydd ap Llywelyn dies. Prince of Gwynedd 1398 - Xuande was born (d. 1435). Emperor of China.1522 - William Lilye dies. English classical scholar 1536 - Berthold Haller dies (b. 1492). German-born reformer.1553 - Hirate Masahide dies : suicide (b. 1492). Japanese retainer and the tutor of Oda Nobunaga.1554 - Lautaro, líder mapuche ataca Concepción (Chile). 1558 - Eleanor of Austria dies (b. 1498). Que

Chinese language - People’s Daily Online - Cycling results at Pan American Games

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Super Bowl — Try, Try Again

We’re baaaacccckk! And rightfully so. On Tuesday, the mayor of Indianapolis, Greg Ballard, and other civic leaders announced Indianapolis would pursue the 2012 Super Bowl. This is known as getting right back on the horse after it’s bucked you off. Last year, Indy bid against Dallas for the 2011 Super Bowl and lost. However, it must be pointed out, the final vote among the NFL owners was a narrow 17-15, even with Dallas being able to offer a significantly larger stadium (100,000 seats to 70

11 amateur athletes are finalists for Sullivan Award

11 amateur athletes are finalists for Sullivan Award February 22nd, 2008 Originaly Posted in USA Today Read the original post Here This year’s Sullivan Award finalists include NCAA champions and world recordholders in a variety of sports. AAU officials, U.S. Olympic Committee members and college sports information directors are among those who vote for the top amateur athlete. Fans can cast their ballot at sports.usatoday.com or on their mobile phones. The fan votes count one-third tow

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