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15 results for "world championships"
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About Last Weekend: The Price of Success
Shane RyanIn case you were out living a life of leisure, here's what you missed in sports over the weekend. Usain Bolt, Olympic gold medalist and the heavy favorite in the 100m finals at the World Championships, was disqualified at the event on Sunday, aft...
Blog | August 29, 2011 -
What does ex-champion Bruno Sammartino mean to pro wrestling, and...
The Masked ManWhat does the ex-champion mean to pro wrestling, and what does he have to do with WWE's CM Punk?
Story | Conversation | February 14, 2013 -
Best Hockey Day Ever! The U.S. Wins Gold at the World Juniors!
Katie BakerFor the three returning players on the U.S. under-20 national hockey team this year, the memories of the 2012 World Junior Hockey Championships were painful indeed. Forward J.T. Miller, defenseman Jacob Trouba, and goaltender John Gibson were part of...
Blog | January 07, 2013 -
A visit to the World Junior Hockey Championships
Katie BakerInternational tensions, goofy cheerleaders, and a shot for an American gold medal - a visit to the World Junior Hockey Championships in Russia.
Story | Conversation | January 04, 2013 -
What's the Humpus!? Looking Forward to the World Junior Hockey Ch...
Katie Baker"6:50 a.m. in Helsinki, Finland and I'm about to take my Gov30 final #sickjoke," tweets a 19-year-old Harvard kid as I'm eating my dinner out here in Pacific time, and I feel legitimately bad for the guy. Despite all appearances, the post didn't orig...
Blog | December 20, 2012 -
Olympic sprinter Justin Gatlin wants support as he attempts an un...
Louisa ThomasBut, as the 30-year-old sprinter attempts an unlikely comeback, he still wants to be loved.
Story | Conversation | August 03, 2012 -
Grantland Network Podcast: Men in Blazers
Men in BlazersAfter a brief vacation, the Men in Blazers are back. In this week's edition, Michael and Roger handicap all the drama soon to begin at the 2012 Euro Championship from Polkraine. For those uninitiated GFOPs, the tournament is like the World Cup, but w...
Blog | June 06, 2012 -
What's the Matter With Fernando Torres?
Chris RyanHere is a photo of Fernando Torres holding the 2012 Champions League trophy and the 2012 FA Cup. Since 2008, Torres has won the European Championship (in '08), the World Cup (in '10) and these two trophies. Saturday, in Munich, he was on the field wh...
Blog | May 21, 2012 -
After the Worst-Rated Debut of All Time, Is the CW Even a Network...
Andy GreenwaldSometimes just saying something is enough, right? Major League Baseball calls its championship the World Series, despite only representing teams based in North America. Zsa Zsa Gabor's sketchy husband claims to be a Prince when he merely kicked a soc...
Blog | April 26, 2012 -
Hall of Fame goaltender Ken Dryden on the legacy of hockey's figh...
Ken DrydenThe battle the NHL needs to keep is the unwavering spirit and will to win, not head shots and dropping the gloves.
Story | Conversation | January 06, 2012 -
About Last Weekend: The BCS Rematch
Shane RyanIn case you were out living a life of leisure, here's what you missed in sports over the weekend. The final BCS rankings are out, and LSU and Alabama will meet again for the national championship. And in a world of chaos and confusion, let me be ...
Blog | December 05, 2011 -
Rafe Bartholomew on Marquez-Pacquiao III
Rafe BartholomewHow Pacquiao-Marquez III changes the way we look at both fighters.
Story | Conversation | November 14, 2011 -
How To Win Wrestling Belts and Influence People
David ChoWrestling Belt WWF Championship Replica World Wrestling Federation W/Case - $172.50 I can't say that I support the sale of this WWF Championship Replica belt, because, to be honest, if you're in possession of something like this, you better have e...
Blog | October 17, 2011 -
Following Tiger: A PGA Championship Tick-Tock
Kevin CottI'm in Johns Creek, Ga., on a sweltering Friday for the second round of the 93rd PGA Championship. This year, 98 of the top 100 players in the world are on hand to play the Atlanta Athletic Club's revamped Highlands Course. Looming over everything, t...
Blog | August 15, 2011 -
A preview of Wladimir Klitschko versus David Haye for the heavywe...
Eric RaskinSaturday's championship bout and the fight to rekindle interest in heavyweight boxing.
Story | Conversation | June 30, 2011