Tony Hawk: Still relevant at 40 (The Oakland Press)
He's a video game star, radio show host, ringleader of a traveling show. There's roller coasters and phones bearing his name, a clothing line and watches at Kohl's, drapes and bed linens at Target....more...Soar sports: X Games 14 dropping in again (Boston Herald)
Skateboarder Jake Brown is the Vinko Bogataj of the X Games generation. In the promotional video for X Games 14, which open today in Los Angeles, Brown is seen reversing himself... ...more... Motorcycle Crash Claims Another Life (WCMH Columbus)
The Heath Police Department is reporting that at approximately 2:30 a.m. this morning one person died as a result of a motorcycle crash....more... L.J. Smith looking to stand out (The Philadelphia Inquirer)
BETHLEHEM, Pa. - When the coaches called for the first-team offense during Eagles' practice yesterday at Lehigh University, L.J. Smith jogged out to his position at tight end after not working out with the team since Tuesday because of a calf strain....more... Man in cowboy hat robs North Austin bank (KVUE-TV Austin)
Police said the robber -- who was unshaven -- managed to take off with an undisclosed amount of money. Investigators planned to examine surveillance video and were searching for evidence at the scene....more... Regional briefs for August 3 (The Olympian)
SOUTH SOUND ...more... First Sunday Arts Festival (The Capital)
The First Sunday Arts Festival is held the first Sunday of each month, May through October. This festival combines crafts vendors, artists, live music, street performers and sidewalk dining uniquely Annapolis, uniquely fun. This event is free and open to the public....more... Eastler: '04 Olympian back for one last walk (The Lewiston Sun Journal)
Kevin Eastler gravitated to racewalking by following the crowd. He returned to the sport as an Air Force Academy senior, in part, to get away from that crowd and gain a measure of freedom....more... Farewell, Junior (The Cincinnati Enquirer)
The backward cap and winning smile were part of Ken Griffey Jr.'s appeal. But his injuries and the Reds' losing records seemed to sour his relationship with fans....more... |