Austrian alpine ski star Renate Goetschl announces retirement, says she’s pregnantVIENNA — Austrian alpine ski star Renate Goetschl announced her retirement Wednesday, saying she’s pregnant and can’t properly prepare for the upcoming World Cup circuit or the 2010 Winter Olympics. Female ski jumpers send letter to IOC president about inclusion in Vancouver GamesVANCOUVER, British Columbia — Women’s boxing is in. So how about women’s ski jumping in the Olympics? Summer: Time to check out ski resorts, but not for skiingASPEN, Colo. — Looking for a late summer destination? Consider visiting some of the resort towns best-known for winter skiing. Bluffy the Armstrong slayer at Tour? No, he’s third despite uncharacteristic time-trialANNECY, France — Lance Armstrong finds himself in unfamiliar territory at this Tour de France — fighting just to remain among the top three riders. Contador retains overall lead at Tour; Armstrong drops to fifth; Frank Schleck wins 17th stageLE-GRAND-BORNAND, France — Alberto Contador has finished second in the 17th stage of the Tour de France as the overall leader moved closer to victory. Armstrong’s strong showing has him eyeing next year’s Tour de France with American-backed teamBOURG-SAINT-MAURICE, France — Lance Armstrong has already achieved a victory at this year’s Tour de France. AP Interview: Armstrong feels better at Tour, would pursue lead only if Contador has ‘bad day’BOURG-SAINT-MAURICE, France — Lance Armstrong mustered one of his strongest showings yet at this Tour de France on Tuesday, a dazzling burst of acceleration from yesteryear that allowed him to keep second place. Ski home: US Ski Team feels on top at new headquarters/training center in UtahPARK CITY, Utah — All that’s missing is snow. US skier Cody Marshall has head injury after falling from escalatorPARK CITY, Utah — U.S. Alpine skier Cody Marshall has a head injury after falling about 20 feet while sliding from an escalator railing. A look at some cost-cutting measures by college athletic departmentsSome of the cost-cutting measures undertaken by college athletic departments and conferences: Women ski jumpers lose court bid to be included in 2010 Winter OlympicsVANCOUVER, British Columbia — The British Columbia Supreme Court has ruled against a group of women ski jumpers fighting to be included in the 2010 Winter Olympics. Dream Team, Michael Johnson, Picabo Street among inductees into USOC Hall of FameNORTHBROOK, Ill. — The Dream Team is still dominating. Vonn, Mancuso, Ligety head 2010 US Alpine Team; no Miller, not surprisinglyPARK CITY, Utah — Two-time World Cup overall champion Lindsey Vonn heads the roster for the 2010 U.S. Alpine Ski Team. Gold medalist skier Picabo Street, women’s hockey player Julie Chu promote new USOC campaignNEW YORK — Picabo Street believes that in tough times for Americans, they can still feel patriotic about their Olympic teams. |
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