Income, wealth of some famous NorwegiansOctober 22nd, 2009 Income, wealth of some famous NorwegiansA glance at the finances of some famous Norwegians, from an online database by national broadcaster NRK, based on government tax records (numbers reflect only income taxable in Norway, which for Norwegians working abroad may mean only a fraction of what they earn):
—Liv Ullmann, director and actress. Income, 96,000 kroner ($17,300); Wealth, 13.7 million kroner ($2.5 million).
Tucker Fredricks leads men's 500 meters at US speedskating trials; Shani Davis thirdOctober 21st, 2009 Fredricks leads, Davis 3rd after 1st round of 500MILWAUKEE — Tucker Fredricks leads after the first round of the men's 500 meters at the U.S. speedskating trials, with Olympic gold medalist Shani Davis in the third spot.
Super middleweight tournament opens with trio of fights pitting US vs EuropeOctober 16th, 2009 US vs Europe emerging theme of Super SixNEW YORK — An ambitious, six-man super middleweight tournament kicks off Saturday night with a couple of bouts pitting former U.S. Olympians against European boxers.
Charismatic wrestler Captain Lou Albano dead at 76October 14th, 2009 Charismatic wrestler Captain Lou Albano diesLOS ANGELES — Captain Lou Albano, the charismatic professional wrestler who appeared in Cyndi Lauper's "Girls Just Wanna Have Fun" video, has died. He was 76. World Wrestling Entertainment confirmed the death Thursday on its Web site.
Olympic gold medalist Sandra Izbasa tears Achilles' tendon, will miss worldsSeptember 18th, 2009 Olympic gold medalist Izbasa out of worldsBUCHAREST, Romania — Olympic gold medalist Sandra Izbasa has snapped her Achilles' tendon and will miss the world gymnastics championships. The 19-year-old gymnast also broke a bone in her foot during training Thursday in Buzau.
Olympic gold medalist Misty May-Treanor reunites with Kerri Walsh on beach volleyball tourSeptember 16th, 2009 Olympic beach volleyball gold medal team reunitedTwo-time Olympic gold medalist Misty May-Treanor will return next weekend to the domestic beach volleyball tour, where she will be reunited with teammate Kerri Walsh. May-Treanor, who injured her Achilles' tendon while practicing for "Dancing with the Stars" last October, will join Walsh for the Sept.
Olympic gold medalist Misty May-Treanor to reunite with Kerri Walsh on beach volleyball tourSeptember 16th, 2009 Gold medalists reunite for beach volleyball tourTwo-time Olympic gold medalist Misty May-Treanor will return next weekend to the domestic beach volleyball tour, where she will be reunited with teammate Kerri Walsh. May-Treanor, who injured her Achilles' tendon while practicing for "Dancing with the Stars" last October, will join Walsh for the Sept.
Dawn Harper wins 100m hurdles in Zagreb; Americans Darvis Patton, Mike Rodgers go 1-2 in 100September 1st, 2009 Dawn Harper wins 100m hurdles in ZagrebZAGREB, Croatia, — Olympic gold medalist Dawn Harper of the United States won the 100-meter hurdles at the Zagreb Grand Prix on Monday while Americans Darvis Patton and Mike Rodgers went 1-2 in the men's 100. Harper finished in 12.67 seconds after failing to medal at the world championships in Berlin a week ago.
Trey Hardee of US wins decathlon gold medal at world championships in BerlinAugust 20th, 2009 Hardee wins decathlon gold medalBERLIN — Trey Hardee of the United States has won the decathlon gold medal at the world championships for his first major title. Hardee posted personal bests in three of the 10 events and collected 8,790 points for the gold medal, his highest total to date.
Pro wrestler Kurt Angle's hearing on HGH possession, violating abuse order postponed in Pa.August 18th, 2009 Pro wrestler Kurt Angle's hearing postponed in Pa.MCKEES ROCKS, Pa. — A preliminary hearing has been postponed for pro wrestler and Olympic gold medalist Kurt Angle on charges he illegally possessed human growth hormone near Pittsburgh.
Pro wrestler Kurt Angle charged with HGH possession, harassment, other crimes near PittsburghAugust 16th, 2009 Pro wrestler Angle charged with HGH possessionMCKEES ROCKS, Pa. — Pro wrestler and Olympic gold medalist Kurt Angle has been arrested on charges of possessing a human growth hormone and violating an order of protection in suburban Pittsburgh.
Nikola Stanchev, the wrestler who became Bulgaria's 1st Olympic champion, dies at age 78July 13th, 2009 Bulgaria's 1st Olympic champion dies at 78SOFIA, Bulgaria — Nikola Stanchev, the wrestler who became Bulgaria's first Olympic champion, has died, sports officials said Monday. He was 78. Stanchev won gold in freestyle wrestling in the middleweight division at the 1956 Melbourne Games.
German rider Isabell Werth, Olympic gold medalist, suspended after horse fails doping testJune 24th, 2009 Isabell Werth suspended after horse's doping testBERLIN — Isabell Werth of Germany, a multiple Olympic dressage gold medalist, has been suspended after her horse tested positive for a banned substance. Germany's National Equestrian Federation said Wednesday that Werth's horse, Whisper, tested positive for fluphenazine, a sedative, at an international tournament in Wiesbaden on May 30.
Vonn, Mancuso, Ligety head 2010 US Alpine Team; no Miller, not surprisinglyJune 24th, 2009 Vonn, Mancuso, Ligety head 2010 US Alpine TeamPARK CITY, Utah — Two-time World Cup overall champion Lindsey Vonn heads the roster for the 2010 U.S. Alpine Ski Team.
Gold medalist skier Picabo Street, women's hockey player Julie Chu promote new USOC campaignJune 22nd, 2009 Winter Olympians promote new USOC campaignNEW YORK — Picabo Street believes that in tough times for Americans, they can still feel patriotic about their Olympic teams. The 1998 gold medalist skier and women's hockey player Julie Chu were promoting the kickoff of the U.S.
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