Source: Smoltz, Red Sox agree to deal (AP)
John Smoltz and Brad Penny are on their way to the Red Sox. Rocco Baldelli was already in Boston, holding up his new jersey. After missing out on Mark Teixeira, the biggest free-agent prize of the offseason, the Red Sox were poised to make a series of smaller deals that would essentially complete their roster.
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Ovechkin picked for East All-Star roster (AP)
Alex Ovechkin finally got his All-Star invitation. Less than a week after Washington Capitals coach Bruce Boudreau called Ovechkin's omission from the Eastern Conference's starting lineup "dumb," the reigning NHL MVP was among 15 players picked Thursday to fill out the roster for the All-Star game on Jan.
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Browns introduce Mangini as coach (AP)
Introduced for the first time as Cleveland's coach, Eric Mangini stepped to the podium and his football life flashed before him. This is where it all began. "I feel like I should be getting some coffee or picking up some towels or something," he joked. The ballboy returned as the boss. Mangini, fired by the New York Jets after their season finished with a December nosedive, took over the rebuilding...
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BCS officials: Current system legal (AP)
Bowl Championship Series officials believe they're prepared to fend off any legal challenges. With the Utah attorney general investigating the bowl system for a possible antitrust violation, Atlantic Coast Conference commissioner and BCS coordinator John Swofford said the BCS has carefully considered the legality of its format.
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Ohio State RB Wells to enter NFL draft (AP)
Ohio State tailback Chris "Beanie" Wells is giving up his final year of eligibility to enter the NFL draft. Wells, one of seven Ohio State juniors who were considering making the early jump, issued a statement Thursday saying the move is in the best interest of his family. "I want to thank my teammates, my coaches, my teachers and the academic advisors for all they have done, and I definitely want...
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Florida, Oklahoma tied 7-7 at halftime (AP)
Heisman Trophy winners Tim Tebow and Sam Bradford traded touchdown passes to start the second quarter and No. 1 Florida and No. 2 Oklahoma were tied 7-7 at halftime of the BCS national championship game Thursday night. With two star quarterbacks and offenses that combined to average 99 points per game in the regular season, the Gators and Sooners were expected to trade scores most of the night at...
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Cubs, OF Bradley wrap up $30M contract (AP)
Milton Bradley's talent is undeniable when he's healthy and that's why the Chicago Cubs gave him a $30 million, three-year contract to be their right fielder and a run producer in the middle of the lineup. It's the other issues that have often overshadowed his on-field accomplishments -- tantrums and angry outbursts throughout a decade-long career with numerous teams.
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Nadal loses, Federer advances in Qatar (AP)
Top-ranked Rafael Nadal was eliminated from the Qatar Open on Thursday, while Roger Federer advanced to the semifinals of the tuneup for the Australian Open. Nadal lost to Gael Monfils of France 6-4, 6-4, and Federer saved three set points to defeat Philipp Kohlschreiber of Germany 6-2, 7-6 (6). The Swiss star trailed 5-1 and 6-3 in the tiebreaker, reeling off five straight points to win.
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GEM reaches merger agreement with Petty (AP)
Richard Petty's famed No. 43 Dodge was rescued from near ruin Thursday when Gillett Evernham Motorsports agreed to merge with Petty's slumping organization to create a new team.
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Saves leader Hoffman headed to Brewers (AP)
Crank up the AC/DC, Milwaukee: The Brewers have landed career saves leader Trevor Hoffman, solving a shaky closer situation that could have gone into spring training with no clear-cut favorite. Hoffman's agent, Rick Thurman, credited Milwaukee for being "diligent and aggressive" in its pursuit of Hoffman after Brewers players called to recruit him.
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Ultramarathon:
The official record and program of the Angeles Crest 100 Mile Endurance Run. Includes course and driving maps for runner and crew. 1986-2001 information.
http://www.geocities.com/ac100racebook/index.html
American Ultrarunning Association
Membership details, race listing, USA National Ultra Team, description of the organization and related links.
http://www.americanultra.org/
Free Classified Ads Portal
www.graand.com
Australian Ultra Runners' Association
Seeks to promote ultramarathon running in Australia. Provides a race calendar, results, news, and links.
http://www.coolrunning.com.au/ultra/
Hosts 100 mile, 50 Mile and 50K minimalist runs in Washington. Includes club information and race details.
http://www.cascaderunningclub.com/
Podcasts related to endurance sports including ultrarunning, cycling, triathlons, and adventure racing.
http://www.enduranceplanet.com/
International organization, based in Canada, that sponsors a number of fat-ass style ultra-races. Includes membership information and race calendar.
http://www.clubfatass.com/
Resources, links, and general information. Includes runners' profiles, calendar, photographs and race reports.
http://www.extremeultrarunning.com/
A resource for ultra runners and those wanting to go beyond marathon distance for the first time.
http://www.getultrarunning.eu
Hal Higdon: On The Run - Ultramarathon Training
While focusing on the Comrades Marathon, author Higdon provides a training plan useful for a wide range of ultras.
http://www.halhigdon.com/ultramarathon/ultramarathon2000.htm
International Association of Ultra Runners
Provides organizational information, newsletters, race listing and coming events, training tips, and links. English and Chinese versions.
http://www.iau.org.tw/
Race reports, shoes and gear reviews, training tips, ultramarathon and trail running news.
http://irunfar.blogspot.com
Includes event descriptions, member biographies, pictures, newsletters and membership information.
http://www.ksultrarunners.org/
Resources and opinions on topics ranging from training and racing tips to equipment recommendations.
http://www.ultrunr.com/
Club serving Britain. Includes news and events, club information, message board, and race results and reports.
http://www.carey.abelgratis.co.uk/100km/index1.htm
Logan Beaulieu is an ultra-runner and motivational speaker from Edmonton, Alberta who runs competitively in this extreme sport.
http://logansrun.ca
Published six times a year - website contains tables of content, sneak previews and ordering information.
http://www.marathonandbeyond.com/
Resource for multi-day events with calendars, news, results, and training information.
http://www.multidays.com
Contains details about races in the area, highlights, pictures, directions, and membership details.
http://www.newyorkultrarunning.org/
Information on trail running and ultra running in North Texas. Features calendar listings and a news/opinion section.
http://www.nttr.org/
Shawn McDonald's UltraRunning Advice
Training advice for running ultramarathons including workouts, nutrition, and other ultrarunning topics.
http://www.movinshoes.com/surf/shawn.html
Sri Chinmoy Marathon Team International
Sponsor of multi-day races, including the world's longest certified race of 3,100 miles, triathlons, and many ultra events in more than 30 nations. Includes news, photos, race information, library and links.
http://www.srichinmoyraces.org
Sri Chinmoy Marathon Team New York
Multi-day events, including an annual 3,100-mile race. Information on upcoming races and events, articles, and contact information.
http://www.srichinmoyraces.org/us/
Provides club news and events, including registration materials.
http://www.stlouisultrarunnersgroup.net/
Stan Jensen's Ultramarathon Guide
Provides general information on the sport, especially focusing on northern California. Includes information and statistics for the top races in the USA, as well as personal achievements, and goals.
http://www.run100s.com
Team CRUD (Coloradans Running Ultra Distances)
Ultra trail running information, photographs, news, and links.
http://www.teamcrud.com/
Collection of race reports from two ultramarathon runners in the San Francisco Bay area.
http://www.trailrunners.net/reports/index.html
Comprehensive regional ultrarunning resource focusing on North Carolina and the Mid-Atlantic region.
http://www.ncultra.org
Company that specializes in products designed for the endurance athlete.
http://www.ultrafit-endurance.com/
A comprehensive ultrarunning resource including race calendar, links, and training information.
http://theultramarathonstore.com
Includes news, links, and race descriptions.
http://www.ultraoz.50megs.com/
Resource for clubs and races in North America with upcoming events, pictures, related links, mailing list and course descriptions.
http://www.ultrarunner.net/
Will Brown conquers the 100 mile distance at the 2001 Umstead 100 Mile Run in Umstead State Park, Raleigh, North Carolina, April 7-8, 2001.
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