World sport (The West Australian)
BMX star Ryan Guettler will lead a record contingent of 14 Australians when the world's richest extreme sports tour begins in the US on Friday. Up for grabs is $US3.5 million in prizemoney....more...ATA Competition (CW Arkansas)
The American Taekwondo Association's World Championships is bringing thousands to Little Rock who in turn spend millions of dollars. The sport knows no boundaries when it comes to age or skill level....more... Weekend: Action Sports Tour (and lots more) (The News Journal)
It's extreme sport time in Baltimore this weekend, as the AST Dew Tour stops at the Camden Yards sports complex....more... Doping demons keep cycling chiefs on their toes (AFP via Yahoo! News)
Suspense at this year's Tour de France could be an unwelcome guest for the embattled organisers, at least in the days leading up to the historic start of the prologue in London....more... Let's go NZ: Mountain of movies (The New Zealand Herald)
The Wanaka Mountain Film Festival runs from July 5 to 8 and presents an action-packed programme of extreme sport and adventure films. It also features international and New Zealand speakers, film workshops, exhibitions, an awards night and charity auction, and a trade show....more... Cage fighters giving back to community (Silver City Sun-News)
SILVER CITY ? Grant County members of a Las Cruces-based mixed martial arts group are hoping to change the image of their sport while making an effort to create positive change in the community....more... News Index (Prince George Citizen Online)
TORONTO (CP) - Riding inside a racing yacht as it is tipped upside-down may sound like a new extreme sport, but for sailor Derek Hatfield it's an important step towards the Vendee Globe solo around-the-world race....more... Current Issue: (Jambar)
Broken bones and exhilaration, scars and fame. Extreme sports like skateboarding are an alternative to traditional baseball, basketball and football. Hubbard's Section 8, now closed, has been succeeded by Stomping Grounds in Austintown as the local skate park....more... Surprise! Your sport is too risky to be insured (Orange County Register)
Surprise! Your sport is too risky to be insured...more... |