No Tobacco at 2008 Olympic Trials in Eugene

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Are you going to have an opportunity to see the Olympic Trials out in Eugene this Summer? If so, then you may be in a for a treat. The University of Oregon and the local Olympic organizing committee have pledged to make the trials a tobacco free event, meaning that...

President Bush on Doping

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President Bush has approached the senate, looking for approval on a bill that deals with doping in international competition. “Ratifying the convention will solidify our nation’s place as a leader in the worldwide effort to rid athletics of cheating...

Dick Pound as President for CAS?

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The Court for Arbitration of Sport is looking for a new president, and two names have been floated. The first is Geneva-based lawyer Robert Briner. The other nominee? Former head of the World Anti-Doping Agency, Dick Pound. He was nominated by the International...

Maurice Green announces his retirement

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Photo by Jim HarrisMaurice Green, who has won the 100 meter race in both world championship and Olympic races, has decided to hang up his spikes in order to pursue coaching and business opportunities. “Today I’m officially announcing my retirement from the...