The News Review:
- Seattle Post-Intelligencer: Other Sports
- Seattle Post-Intelligencer: Other Sports
- … jumping, it’s the gravity-defying adventure sport ‘parkour’…
- Twenty20 has shown the awesome power of sport
Seattle Post-Intelligencer: Other Sports
Seattle Post Intelligencer – May 17, 2008
The colt is now just one win away from becoming the 12th thoroughbred to claim racing’s Triple Crown. Trained by Rick Dutrow, Jr. , Big Brown is undefeated in five career starts,
having won the races by a total of 39 lengths. Owned by IEAH Stables and Paul Pompa Jr.
Seattle Post-Intelligencer: Other Sports
Seattle Post Intelligencer – May 17, 2008
34 million Italian Open with a left calf strain, awarding defending champion Jelena Jankovic a spot in the final via walkover. Sharapova, who is poised to move to No. 1 in the world rankings on Monday due
to the retirement of Justine Henin, is the second top-tier player to withdraw
from the clay-court French Open tuneup in as many days. Fifth-seeded Serena
Williams pulled out of Friday’s quarterfinals due to a back injury.
… jumping, it’s the gravity-defying adventure sport ‘parkour’…
Hindu – May 17, 2008
A gravity defying sport, it is the latest for adventure sport enthusiasts, wherein they will have to move from one point to another, through an obstacle course that involves walls, buildings and trees, in the fastest possible time, using nothing but their faculties. The male practitioner of the sport is known as a traceur, and the female, traceuse. Now, let’s trace the history of this sport. Also known as l’art du deplacement, this physical art of French origin was founded by David Belle… A gravity defying sport, it is the latest for adventure sport enthusiasts, wherein they will have to move from one point to another, through an obstacle course that involves walls, buildings and trees, in the fastest possible time, using nothing but their faculties. The male practitioner of the sport is known as a traceur, and the female, traceuse. Now, let’s trace the history of this sport. Also known as l’art du deplacement, this physical art of French origin was founded by David Belle. Later, Sebastian Foucan, known as the ‘second generation’ founder of parkour, developed it further.
Twenty20 has shown the awesome power of sport
Calcutta Telegraph – May 17, 2008
Pioneering vision and enterprise have taken cricket over the rainbow. In a bold historic move, hockey, sliding from Olympic glory to oblivion, has been rescued from the IHF quicksand by the Indian Olympic Association. One hopes it is a signal to other non-performing associations. Lack of vision and accountability have been the major shortcomings in Indian sports administration.
