Author: Dave Skretta
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Police: Blast at cycling was controlled explosion of bag
RIO DE JANEIRO — A small blast shook the area near the finish line of the men’s cycling road race Saturday with about 70 kilometers to go in the race. No one was injured, and the event went on unaffected. Reporters heard a loud boom on the press tribune and felt the ground shake. An…
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USA Cycling unveils full team headed to Rio Olympics
Kristin Armstrong will have an opportunity to chase her third straight time trial gold medal in Rio, perhaps the final chapter in a decorated cycling career spanning four Olympics and two brief retirements. Armstrong was chosen for the U.S. Olympic roster Thursday, joining a powerhouse women’s road team that includes world bronze medalist Megan Guarnier,…
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American viewers getting more chances to watch cycling on TV
The explosive growth of cable sports networks over the past two decades has helped to bring the predominantly European sport of cycling to more and more Americans, from the fanatics to the casual viewer who might not know a peloton from a derailleur. Just last week, folks with the right television package could spend the…
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NFL says Kansas City’s Abdullah should not have been penalized for prayer
KANSAS CITY, Mo. — The NFL said Tuesday that Kansas City Chiefs safety Husain Abdullah should not have been penalized for unsportsmanlike conduct when he dropped to his knees in prayer after an interception. The league’s rule book prohibits players from celebrating while on the ground, but spokesman Michael Signora wrote in an email Tuesday…
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KANSAS CITY, Mo. – Even before he was hired in January, Chiefs coach Andy Reid watched tapes from every game that Kansas City played last season, including both matchups with the Broncos. He undoubtedly noticed the 5-foot-9 cornerbacks that the Chiefs tried to match up with the bigger, stronger Denver wide receivers. And he certainly…
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Rested Chiefs set sights on banged-up Broncos
KANSAS CITY, Mo. – It was supposed to be a week off for Chiefs coach Andy Reid, the one time during the grueling 17-week season where there are hardly any practices and no stressful game. Thanks to his handy iPad, Reid managed to squeeze in a little bit of work anyway. After all, the Denver…
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OLYMPICS (SPOILER): Colorado’s Gould wins bronze in mountain biking
HADLEIGH, England — Julie Bresset crested the final climb of Hadleigh Farm and glanced over her shoulder, and the only thing she saw was thousands of fans cheering her on. The rest of the field was that far behind. The 23-year-old mountain biker from France, competing in her first Olympics, smiled and soaked in the…
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Colorado’s Gould places third in mountain biking
HADLEIGH, England — Julie Bresset crested the final climb of Hadleigh Farm and glanced over her shoulder, and the only thing she saw was thousands of fans cheering her on. The rest of the field was that far behind. The 23-year-old mountain biker from France, competing in her first Olympics, smiled and soaked in the…
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Colorado’s Gould places third in mountain biking
Facebook Twitter WhatsApp SMS Email Print Copy article link Save Facebook Twitter WhatsApp SMS Email Print Copy article link Save HADLEIGH, England — Julie Bresset crested the final climb of Hadleigh Farm and glanced over her shoulder, and the only thing she saw was thousands of fans cheering her on. The rest of the field…
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Boulder’s Phinney just misses bronze medal – again
LONDON — Taylor Phinney has four more years to think about finishing fourth. The 22-year-old cyclist from Boulder finished just off the podium in the time trial Wednesday, won by Britain’s Bradley Wiggins. The frustrating result followed a fourth-place finish in the road race on Saturday, when Phinney was beaten for the bronze in a…