Miles of hard work pay off for Amirault
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As Mark Amirault crossed the finish line, he didn't wear the expression of torture most runners have when they finish a cross-country race. He didn't look like he was gasping for air, struggling to walk, or grimacing because of the strain on his legs. He looked like he just stepped out of the sauna.
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Winners of April's Boston Marathon will go home a little richer this year, as chief sponsor John Hancock Financial Services yesterday announced an increase in prize money.
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DALLAS A five (M) million dollar check owed Austin cyclist Lance Armstrong for winning a record sixth straight Tour de France isn&#39;t in the mail.
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Went to Parc Jarry once. Don't remember who won or lost (that's before I decided to keep score at every game I attend, no matter when and where), but I do recall that Le Grand Orange hit a home run and it was a festive night, so I will assume Les Expos sent the folks home happy.
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HICHAM El Guerrouj wrote his name large in the annals of Olympic history last night when he bestrode athleticsâ middle and long-distance disciplines by completing a 1500m and 5,000m double gold.
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OSAKA, Japan, Aug. 29 -- Reston middle distance runner Alan Webb made an attempt to congratulate Bernard Lagat for his gold medal in the 1,500 meters at the 11th IAAF world track and field championships Wednesday, but the Kenyan-born American was so engrossed in celebrating his night's work that ...
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There are many dancers who are happy enough to be in the corps de ballet. But a certain poignancy must resonate for those who have achieved so much to get so far, and then no further.
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For an investor, being creative and going the extra mile can sometimes lead to big profits.
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ST. LOUIS - In a game in which five balls accounting for nine runs traveled more than one-third of a mile, a grounder that traveled about 60 feet drove in the winning run.
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The world needs sporting heroes. They provide inspiration, a person whose feats others can seek to emulate. Twenty years ago, in a small village in Morocco with a magnificent view, a small
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Despite ongoing hardships, the retailer shows glimmers of opportunity.
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One of the pioneers of offshoring tries to cash in.
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A producer got more than he bargained for when he hit it big.
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There are those who say Vince Carter doesnât get the air he once did. But in one full swoop from out of Canada, the perennial All-Star has inflated the
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A pro's auto insurance savings tips.
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Kevin Youkilis runs hard after every at-bat, and sometimes it pays off with an extra base.
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Athletic shoemaker says earnings jump on strong demand for its athletic shoes and Converse sneakers. NEW YORK  - Nike Inc.