Padam second time winner at Himachal mountain bikingOctober 7th, 2009 SHIMLA - Padam Sabenhang of Nepal has won again the fifth edition of one of India's toughest cycle rallies, Hercules Mountain Biking Himachal-2009, an organiser of the rally said Wednesday. "Sabenhang, 24, of Nepal is the second-time winner of the Hercules Mountain Biking Himachal in the solo category," Mohit Sood, president of the Himalayan Adventure Sports and Tourism Promotion Association (HASTPA), told IANS.
USC tailback Stafon Johnson likely to miss rest of season after weightlifting accidentSeptember 30th, 2009 USC's Johnson likely to miss rest of seasonLOS ANGELES — Southern California tailback Stafon Johnson is unlikely to play again this season after a falling weight bar crushed his neck and larynx. The senior who scored the No.
70 set off on cycles to conquer rocky Himalayan terrainSeptember 27th, 2009 SHIMLA - Seventy intrepid cyclists set out from here Sunday morning to conquer the rocky Himalayan terrain for the fifth edition of the Hercules Mountain Biking Himachal-2009, considered India's toughest cycle rally. During the 652-km expedition, the cyclists will test their level of endurance and skill on the mountainous terrain of the Himalayas over the next 10 days, cycling over hills and through streams of the picturesque state.
Swine flu takes toll on Himachal's mountain biking eventSeptember 25th, 2009 SHIMLA - Swine flu has taken a toll on India's 'toughest' mountain terrain biking event, Hercules MTB Himachal, as a majority of foreign participants have cancelled their entries in the expedition which takes place in Himachal Pradesh. "Almost 50 percent of the participants from European countries have cancelled their entries.
Man cited for peppering Southern California national park with 3,000 golf ballsSeptember 17th, 2009 Man litters national park with 3,000 golf ballsRIVERSIDE, Calif. — A man who said he hurled thousands of golf balls into Joshua Tree National Park for more than a year to honor deceased golfers will be explaining his tribute to a federal magistrate.
Here comes India's 'toughest' cycle expeditionSeptember 16th, 2009 SHIMLA - Covering the most rugged and inhospitable terrain, a cycle expedition billed as India's "toughest" will be flagged off in Shimla this month and and will see 70 participants from the country and abroad. "The fifth Hercules MTV Himachal, which has 70 cyclists, including 15 foreigners, would be flagged off from here Sep 27," Mohit Sood, president of the Himalayan Adventure Sports and Tourism Promotion Association (Hastpa), told IANS.
USC's Carroll says QB Matt Barkley, S Taylor Mays will practice with minor injuriesSeptember 14th, 2009 QB Barkley, S Mays will practice despite injuriesLOS ANGELES — Southern California coach Pete Carroll says quarterback Matt Barkley and safety Taylor Mays both will practice this week despite minor injuries. Barkley has a bruised right shoulder, and Mays has a mild right knee sprain.
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Hundreds of cyclists join Lance Armstrong for bike ride in LA's Griffith ParkSeptember 10th, 2009 Cyclists join Lance Armstrong for LA bike rideLOS ANGELES — Lance Armstrong has finished an hour-long bike ride that attracted several hundred cyclists to Griffith Park in Los Angeles. The seven-time Tour de France winner began his ride early Thursday from the Los Angeles Zoo's parking lot and led a crowd of cyclists through three loops of the park.
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Injuries, academics and freshman QBs don't bother USC coach Carroll ahead of openerSeptember 1st, 2009 Coach Carroll not troubled by Trojans' questionsLOS ANGELES — Even with injuries piling up and nervous anticipation building around his freshman quarterback, Southern California coach Pete Carroll only seems to get more excited about the season ahead. It'll take more than a lengthy injury list, an academic disappointment and a rookie passer to discourage the perpetually optimistic Carroll, whose fourth-ranked Trojans open the season Saturday at the Coliseum against San Jose State.
After $6 million renovation, Oak Tree National is awarded the 2014 US Senior OpenAugust 28th, 2009 Oak Tree National to host 2014 US Senior OpenEDMOND, Okla. — Oak Tree National will host the 2014 U.S.
Oklahoma's Oak Tree National golf course to host 2014 US Senior OpenAugust 27th, 2009 Oak Tree National to get 2014 US Senior OpenEDMOND, Okla. — Officials from Oak Tree National say the Edmond, Okla., golf course will host the 2014 U.S.
Where can U-lock up? As old-style meters expire, cyclists seek new places to park in citiesJuly 16th, 2009 Push for pole-less meters has cyclists circlingPHILADELPHIA — Drivers hate them. But old-style parking meters are getting plenty of love from bicyclists worried about their possible demise.
Spanish cyclists Vila and Ventoso challenge doping bans at Court of Arbitration for SportJune 5th, 2009 2 Spanish cyclists challenge doping bans at CASLAUSANNE, Switzerland — Two Spanish cyclists banned for doping have filed appeals with sport's highest court to overturn their suspensions. The Court of Arbitration for Sport said on Friday that Patxi Vila and Francisco Ventoso are seeking to annul sanctions imposed by Spain's cycling federation.
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