What is EPO?

by | Fitness, Sports, Technology

Earlier this week I wrote about Lance Armstrong being accused of cheating by using the banned substance EPO during his 1999 Tour de France win. Le Ann Welty commented on EPO by describing what it was: Just for some background information: EPO is a naturally occurring...

Nike Women’s Marathon sells out

by | Sports

The field for the 2nd annual Nike Women’s Marathon has been filled. [Yesterday,] Nike announced the 2nd annual Nike Women’s Marathon is sold out! 15,000 women across the globe have registered for this highly anticipated event which will take place on...

Angola beats Senegal after Nigeria fights Algeria

by | Sports

The African Basketball Championship title was won by Angola when they defeated Senegal 70-61. Nigeria beat Algeria for third place immiediately preceding the championship game, meaning that they will get to play in the world championships in Japan next year....

Dog learns fisticuffs

by | News

Russian terrier Ringo Tsar is learning how to box from his owner, Russ Williams. “I decided to teach him to jump up on command and kick with his two front legs. I have been training him for weeks now and he will jump and kick on command to either punch bags or...