Indonesian karate athletes stage rally in front of Malaysian Embassy

Jakarta (ANTARA News) - Hundreds of Indonesian karate athletes staged a demonstration in front of the Malaysian embassy here on Wednesday, demanding a transparent legal process over a recent physical assault...

President Yudhoyono calls on Malaysia to punish Indonesian referee`s attackers

Jakarta (ANTARA News) - President Susilo Bambang Yudhoyono has called on Malaysia to punish its police officers who attacked and beat up Indonesian karate referee Donald Luther Colopita in Kuala Lumpur...

Bali to host Asian Beach Games in October 2008

Denpasar (ANTARA News) - As many as 45 countries will send athletes to compete in 13 sports branches in the Asian Beach Games to be staged in Bali next October 18-26, 2008, an Indonesian sports official...

104 shuttlers to compete in Indonesia Challenge 2007

Surabaya, East Java (ANTARA News) - Some 104 shuttlers from 15 countries including host Indonesia were expected to compete in Indonesia Challenge 2007 from August 28 to September 1, it was reported here Monday. ...

Mansion Madam, Lisa Ann Taylor, Looking For A Sex Columnist Job

"As she awaits trial as the "Mansion Madam," Lisa Ann Taylor is looking for job, caring for kittens and girding for a bruising legal fight. Prosecutors say the former Penthouse Pet charged clients up to $10,000 to perform sex acts in her million-dollar house in the Sugarloaf...

'Redneck Games' a problem for police

"DALLAS - More than a few athletes have been accused of doping over the years — but the competitors at the "Texas Redneck Games" might just be dopes. These competitors forgo the shotput for the "Mattress Chuck"...

Olympic athletes may blog again

It looks like the IOC is changing its mind about the ban on blogs written by athletes during the Olympic Games. Currently, the rules prohibit athletes from working as journalists and that includes writing on the internet. "The IOC Press Commission, chaired by Australian...

The Dave Zirin Interview

Dave Zirin is a lightning rod for trouble. He is a white man who boldly stepped into the arena of sports and race and politics – and took the side of the underdog. He has been attacked by writers like me (dwil) who questioned his conviction, his purpose, and his motives;...

A new way for veterans to soldier on

 Athletic rehabilitation program aims to take injured army personnel to Paralympic glory JONATHAN...

36 Million UK Adults Plan to Watch London 2012 Olympics on the Television

  36 MILLION PLAN TO WATCH LONDON 2012 OLYMPICS ON THE TELEVISION 36 million UK adults are planning to watch the London 2012 Olympic Games on the television, with six million wanting to attend the Games, according to Continental Research. Louise Stacey,...

Where IN THE World IS Jake Norton?/ Colorado climber-photographer

"Where IN THE World IS Jake Norton?/ Colorado climber-photographer Gazette, The (Colorado Springs), Feb 8, 2003 by DEB ACORD Jake Norton has stood on the summit of Mount Everest. But ask him about the best moments of his life and he doesn't mention it, even though fewer...

Spectator-enhancing drugs - why should athletes have all the fun?

This is very funny. Lore Sjöberg, a reporter for Wired Mag, asks the question, "When I read about athletes taking performance-enhancing drugs that ruin their health, render their accomplishments meaningless, and sometimes cost them their careers, I think to myself  'Why...

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How to Inspire Growth Obsession in Your Staff

"Staff meetings -- as anyone who has ever sat through a boring one knows -- can be a big waste of time if nothing gets done. One way to make sure the time is well used is to search for new growth opportunities at every meeting. Just like professional athletes, you want to...

Chicago Marathon Winner Takes a Dive, Literally

It was a tough day at the Chicago marathon for the champion as the poor guy was hurt crossing the line. Hopefully he pulls through and will be released from the hospital soon. But there is lots of interesting...

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