How and why: Shaun White won Olympic gold with a Double McTwist

Part one: The 23-year-old American successfully defended his title in the men's half-pipe event at the Winter Olympics with a move that requires immense technical skill Excerpt from: How and why: ...

How and why: After clinching his Olympic gold Shaun White racked up even more points with a Double McTwist

Part two: The 23-year-old American successfully defended his title in the men's halfpipe event at the Winter Olympics - and then topped off with a move that requires immense technical ...

Freerunning: Johnny Budden

It's not enough for freerunner Johnny Budden to run from John O'Groats to France. Doing a marathon a day and camping at night, he's going over – not around – ...

Shaun White: the snowboarder’s new tricks

Snowboard superstar Shaun White will unveil an extraordinary set of new tricks when he competes in the half-pipe at the Winter OlympicsLast winter, as part of his preparations for the ...

French court issues warrant for the arrest of Floyd Landis

• American accused of hacking into anti-doping lab computer• Landis was stripped of 2006 Tour de France titleA French judge has issued an arrest warrant against the American cyclist Floyd ...

Despite a crippling fall, Britain’s best snowboarder is still fancied for a medal

Gillings can barely walk to the shops but remains Britain's best snowboarder, as Anna Kessel finds outZoe Gillings can hardly walk. Even wearing shoes is painful for Britain's best snowboarder. ...

How and why: Bobsleigh teams can complete the perfect run in Vancouver

Part two: 169 athletes from 23 countries will take part in the three bobsleigh events at the 2010 Winter Olympics. Different factors will determine their chances of success View original post ...

Michael Tomasky: Backlash America

Several people have remarked upon the, ah, surprisingly misogynistic nature of much of the Super Bowl advertising. This site lists five ads on the theme of the emasculated male. For ...

Saints provide New Orleans with glory after the storm | Paolo Bandini |

Winning the Super Bowl has given the city wrecked by Hurricane Katrina reason to smile againStanding on the podium at Miami's Sun Life Stadium and clutching American football's greatest prize, ...

Super Bowl ends MASH finale’s 27-year reign as most-watched US TV show

Victory for New Orleans Saints beats last MASH to be America's biggest ever show, and first game with over 100m US viewersSunday night's Super Bowl XLIV victory for the ...
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