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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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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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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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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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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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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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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Florida, Oklahoma scoreless after 1st (AP)
Two Heisman Trophy-winning quarterbacks couldn't produce a point in the first quarter of the BCS championship game. Tim Tebow and No. 1 Florida and Sam Bradford and No. 2 Oklahoma were scoreless after the first 15 minutes at Dolphin Stadium on Thursday night. A matchup of two of the three highest scoring teams in the country -- they combined to average 99 points per game -- was controlled by the...
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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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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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Adelsman's Cross Country Ski Page
Covers trail information, races, race results, training information, lodging and gear, for the upper midwest (Minnesota, Wisconsin, northern Iowa and the UP of Michigan).
http://www.skinnyski.com/
Australian Cross Country Skiing
The official site of Australian cross country skiing - xc news, results, skier profiles, interviews and reports from Australia.
http://www.hoppet.com.au/xc
Aviemore Medical Practice Guide to Nordic Ski Injuries
Information on the incidence, causes and prevention of nordic and telemark ski injuries.
http://www.ski-injury.com/nordic.htm
Free Classified Ads Portal
www.graand.com
Cross country skiing resources for the Boundary Waters Canoe Area Wilderness of Northeastern Minnesota.
http://www.bwca.cc/activities/skiing/crosscountry.htm
News, weather, trail maps, helpful links, and trail reports for cross country skiers in the Coulee Region of SW Wisconsin and SE Minnesota.
http://home.centurytel.net/mr-h/couleexc/
News, educational articles and information devoted to XC skiing and racing. Describes itself as "designed for absolute beginners thru die-hard athletes."
http://www.xcskiworld.com/
Cross country skiing equipment, technique and xc ski reports from Cross Country Skier Magazine, the oldest journal on recreational Nordic Skiing in the World.
http://www.crosscountryskier.com/
Cross Country Skiing TrailSource
An online adventure guide to cross country skiing trails around the planet.
http://www.cross-country-skiing.com/
GORP - Great Outdoor Recreation Pages
Nordic Skiing Trails in New York State.
http://gorp.away.com/gorp/location/ny/skinord.htm
Conditions, training, events, and links. Cross country skiing.
http://www.kimberleynordic.org/
National Cross Country Ski Education Foundation
Non-profit organization promotes and supports the development of cross-country ski racers. Provides history of XC ski racing, information on college programs and fundraising efforts. Sells Olympic videos to benefit future Olympic hopefuls.
http://www.nccsef.org/
The New Cross Country Experience
Presented by the Ontario Nordic Ski Committee is a volunteer-based organization committed to the development and promotion of nordic skiing in the southern Ontario region. Provides information on where to ski, what and where to buy, and who to ask about cross-country skiing in Ontario.
http://www.xcontario.com
Ezine covering cross-country and roller skiing, XC training strategies and daily training log of masters skier Mike Muha.
http://nordicskiracer.com
High-tech tools for cross country skiing racing waxing. Regular updates made from FIS world cup tours.
http://www.ng-ski.com
Somewhere Between Obscurity and Oblivion - The Life of a Cross Country Skier
Follows Cory Smith's ski racing career with journal entries about training and racing escapades including hikes, ski tours, runs, and bike rides. Includes race results, pictures, and training information.
http://www.xcskiracer.com/
This is the official site of SWIX sport USA. While the site is very commercial, it is also very informative and worth a look by all nordic skiiers.
http://www.swixsport.com/
Here you will find short descriptions of the primary techniques used in XC Skiing with some helpful suggestions to guide your skiing development.
http://www.xcskiworld.com/training/training.htm
An overview of cross country skiing in Finland including historical background and pictures
http://virtual.finland.fi/netcomm/news/showarticle.asp?intNWSAID=26072
Covers top cross country skiers worldwide, news from racing organizations and related topical articles.
http://www.wintersport.as/xcountry/default.htm
Specializes in telemark and cross country ski instruction on Mt. Hood, Oregon. Provides information about both types of instruction, reservations, and related links.
http://www.wyeastnordic.com
XC Skiing Training and Physiology
Resource for specific training, performance, and physiology articles on cross country skiing.
http://home.hia.no/~stephens/skiing.htm