‘Sports’ Archives
NYC Marathon Kicks Off Today
The NYC Marathon is set to begin today as runners from all over the world flock to New York to participate in the annual event. The ING New York City Marathon is said to be one of the best road races in the world. Approximately 100,000 participants, including one of the recently trapped Chilean miners, will compete for the $600,000 prize [...]
Velasquez Wins UFC 121 In Upset Victory
UFC 121 Brock Lesnar vs. Cain Velasquez proved to be a spectacular night for the bloodthirsty fans. The title fight between Mexican-American heavyweight Velasquez and defending champion Lesnar was explosive and short lasting only 4min. 12 sec. Lesnar is the biggest box office attraction in the sport, so his defeat by Velasquez is a major [...]
Excitement Mounts As Boston Marathon Registration Begins
Registration for the 115th Boston Marathon, scheduled to take place on April 18, 2011, began today with runners highly anticipating the upcoming event. Runners who qualify can register online at BAA's web site. Registration fee is set at $130 for US residents. Entrants must have reached the BAA's qualifying standard in a USATF-certified [...]
