China to auction more Olympic items on anniversary
...memorabilia items from the Beijing Olympics, from an autographed torch to a barbell kissed by a Chinese weightlifting winner, will be up for auction next month to commemorate the first anniversary of the games. Other items to be sold Aug. 8 include inflatable...
New Lions CB Phillip Buchanon is a businessman, philanthropist
MIAMI -- Phillip Buchanon spends his off-season in the Miami area, doing his newfound commercial real-estate business deals and planning his post-playing career.
The new Lions cornerback -- he signed a two-year, $8.5-million deal in the off-season --
Under The Knife: Metastrophe? by Will Carroll
I've been toying with the concept of DXL for a couple of years now, and after discussing the success and shortcomings of the number over at Unfiltered, I'm going to do a bit of experimenting. Instead of DXL, I'm going to include a target return date.
Brandon Marshall 'on-site', Ayers, Moreno still longshots
With the opening workout for Rookies, Quarterbacks and injured players a few hours away, there have been a few developments of note, thanks to Josina Anderson of KDVR in Denver. These updates are filled with 'inside sources' of course, but at this
Taiwan love hotel perfect for traveler with bike
TAIPEI, Taiwan - We were guys staying at the same hotel with our mistresses. He looked like a Taiwanese gangster, with permed hair, black suit and pointy knockoff Italian loafers. . . .
Rachel has final Spa workout before Haskell
SARATOGA SPRINGS - Two days before the start of the Saratoga meet, the most famous horse on the grounds went out for her final workout before her next race.
Preakness winner Rachel Alexandra, who will put her seven-race winning streak on the
Blog: Mine That Bird To Be At Mountaineer
Shaw, assistant to NewsChannel5's general manager and avid horse racing fan, will be providing information this week about the Breeder's Cup.
She has an interesting background involving horses. Her mother's family used to own a Riding Academy in Gates
Camp analysis: Defensive backs
Eighth in a series analyzing Raiders position groups with players reporting to camp Tuesday:
If Johnson plays as he did after taking over for much-maligned (and deservedly so) DeAngelo Hall last season, the Raiders may have the best pair of cornerbacks
Green Fantasy: Unexplored ways sportspeople can power the world
Despite the energy crunch the whole world faces today, the share of efforts everyone puts in sorting it out is quite heartening though. It holds good for sportspeople too. That?s no fantasizing since a variety of human-powered gadgets are up on the
Bridal boot camp hell as one woman tries to shed those pounds for the big day
Boxing clever: Antonia Jost lost half a stone during her week-long stay at the New You Boot Camp
I have chosen the flowers, booked the band and even the seating plan is finalised. Nearly every detail of my wedding in two weeks' time is under control.
