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'Long journey back to the podium' *
Grandi takes silver in World Cup slalom, the best a Canadian man has ever done. [More]

'What we need is lots of work,' Greek deputy minister says *
In a land where ancient proverbs are usually taken to heart, Greeks seem to be planning the Athens Olympic Games with "better late than never" in mind. [More]

A frenzied rush to the finish *
As Greece scrambles, Canada prepares to send a smaller squad of athletes. [More]

Adding up the cost of winning medals *
Australia, Britain pay big price for glory, but Canadians may benefit in other ways. [More]

Another golden performance *
Canadian kayaker Adam van Koeverden wins men's K-1 500 metres; Brunet wins bronze. [More]

Armstrong avoids disaster *
American Lance Armstrong kept his overall lead in the Tour de France on Monday after a harrowing ride in the Alps in which he drove into a field to avoid crashing into a main rival. [More]

Armstrong climbing toward victory *
American wins gruelling time trial in Alps to increase his overall lead. [More]

Armstrong fights to keep lead *
Lance Armstrong is starting to consider what once seemed almost unthinkable: losing.

He still leads the Tour de France, but Jan Ullrich is a mere 15 seconds behind -- and a new threat emerged yesterday. [More]

Armstrong gearing up for crucial time trials *
Now Lance Armstrong gets serious... [More]

Armstrong routs rivals *
American star Lance Armstrong routed his rivals in a dramatic climb in the Tour de France on Monday, recovering from a fall to stamp his authority on the race after two difficult weeks. [More]

Armstrong seals chances at sixth Tour de France win *
Lance Armstrong capped his most dominant Tour de France with another impressive win in the final time trial Saturday, guaranteeing that he will ride into history as the first six-time champion in the race's 101-year history. [More]

Armstrong wins fifth Tour de France *
Overcoming crashes, illness, hard-charging rivals and plain old bad luck, Lance Armstrong won his hardest but sweetest Tour de France title Sunday — a record-tying fifth consecutive victory that ranks him alongside the greatest cyclists ever. [More]

Armstrong wins sixth Tour *
Lance Armstrong rode into history Sunday by winning the Tour de France for a record sixth time, an achievement that confirmed the victory-hungry cancer survivor as one of the greatest sportsmen of all time. [More]

Armstrong wins Tour de France -- seventh in a row *
American Lance Armstrong won the Tour de France on Sunday, his seventh consecutive title, as the last stage has been shortened due to wet conditions. [More]

BC Podiatrists provide tips to keep you walking *
Follow this advice from the B.C. Association of Podiatrists to help you keep active. Here are their main tips . . . [More]

BC podiatrists' Top 20 BC walks *
The B.C. Association of Podiatrists identifies BC's most beautiful walking routes. [More]

Bertuzzi's World Cup status cloudy *
There's good news and bad news for Todd Bertuzzi and his possible participation in this summer's 2004 World Cup of hockey on behalf of Team Canada. [More]

Canada golden once more *
Jay Bouwmeester of the Florida Panthers broke a 3-3 tie 20 seconds into the third period Sunday as Team Canada rallied from a pair of two-goal deficits to beat Sweden 5-3 and capture its second straight gold medal at the world hockey championship. [More]

Canada sneaks into Cup final *
In their shakiest game of the tournament, the Canadians had just enough to shimmer into the final of the World Cup of Hockey. [More]

Canada wins junior hockey Gold *
Canada completed its stress-free skate through the 2005 world junior hockey tournament last night with one final dominating display that ended a painful seven-year gold-medal drought. [More]

Canadian makes history in Italy *
Simard 's victory on the slopes of Cortina bodes well for Alpine Canada's rebuilding program. [More]

Canadian women grasp gold *
Referee disallows late U.S. goal as Canada cruises to a near-flawless victory. [More]

Czech goalie dashes Canada's hope for bronze *
The disappointment was etched deep into Dean Chynoweth's face an hour after his team lost the bronze-medal game 3-2 to the Czech Republic yesterday at the world under-18 hockey championship. It was the look of a coach who thought his team deserved a better fate. [More]

England's tribal rivalry with Germany takes centre stage ahead of World Cup *
In the tribal universe of international soccer, Germany has long been the country that England loves to hate. [More]

Even rowers get the blues *
'The Boat Race' -- the annual Oxford-Cambridge contest, happening for the 150th time next week -- is a ritual only the English understand, MATTHEW HART reports from London. [More]

Fiery Armstrong shames his bitter rival Simeoni *
When Lance Armstrong lays down the law in the Tour de France, others riders sometimes have no choice but to obey. Just ask Filippo Simeoni. [More]

Finding peers isn't easy when you're the best *
As a hockey coach, Tomas Pacina knows how the other half lives. One part of him, the one that coaches the Oval X-Treme, the defending champions in the National Woman's Hockey League, is running one of the most successful women's teams in history. His roster is full of Olympians and world champions: Cassie [More]

First step taken toward Canadian roster *
Players from all six Canadian-based National Hockey League clubs could be on Canada's roster for this summer's World Cup of Hockey. [More]

Flag becomes the rage before Olympics start *
Forget the Olympic rings. The Greek flag has become the summer fashion symbol of choice, whether it is worn as a halter top or etched as a tattoo. [More]

Greece wins Euro 2004 soccer final 1-0 *
Greece achieved one the biggest upsets in soccer history, winning the European Championship with a 1-0 victory Sunday over host Portugal on Angelos Charisteas' goal early in the second half. [More]

Gretzky set to announce team *
The conundrum that faced Wayne Gretzky and his management team in selecting Canada's 26-player roster for the World Cup of Hockey will come to an end today. [More]

Heatley puts finishing touch on a gritty Canadian effort *
Wayne Gretzky was on the phone to Kevin Lowe seconds after Dany Heatley's 50-foot slap shot whizzed by Mika Noronen's right ear and into the net yesterday... [More]

Jeanson chosen as cyclist of year *
Geneviève Jeanson has been chosen as the North American female cyclist of the year by VeloNews, a U.S. cycling magazine. [More]

Lance Armstrong's story of survival inspirational *
It was a very different Lance Armstrong who strode into the suit-filled room of 1,300 people on Thursday. [More]

Magnificent obsession: The four-minute mystique *
It's all about timing... [More]

Money key ingredient for winter supremacy *
With an eye on the Vancouver Olympics inroads must be made in new sports. [More]

Montreal deterred by Ferrari dominance *
After almost losing their Formula One event because of a federal ban on tobacco advertising, Montreal race fans have responded by making the Grand Prix of Canada a sellout for the third consecutive year, even though most predict Michael Schumacher will win the race. [More]

Olympic gymnasts could run off to join the circus *
The Cirque du Soleil is reassuring coaches and athletes that it will not be poaching Olympians in the prime of their career, as acrobatic talent scouts head to Athens next week to scope out the scene. But despite Cirque's best efforts, some coaches still resent its presence. [More]

On ice, Canada has eye on gold *
Canadians need a lift, and Wayne Gretzky's boys are ready to answer the bell. [More]

Portugal living up to its destiny *
On-field commander Figo reins in Dutch as host country moves into tourney final. [More]

Portuguese survive thriller *
Chalk up another penalty shootout nightmare for England. But credit Portugal for a gutsy performance and taking the game to the visitors. [More]

Puck drops again, but for how long? *
As Canada's team returns to the ice, the spectre of a lockout hangs over event. [More]

Quebec not giving up on Tour de France *
Quebec City officials remain hopeful that the first stage of the 2008 Tour de France will be held in the city as part of its 400th birthday celebration... [More]

Quebec's Le Guellec carries the silver bullet *
Jean-Philippe Le Guellec of Lorraine, Que., further established himself as Canada's rising talent in biathlon by winning a silver medal yesterday to go with a gold won earlier in the week. [More]

Quinn to coach Canada *
After taking three months to deliberate, Wayne Gretzky and Hockey Canada have decided to stick with success and keep Pat Quinn as the head coach of the Canadian entry in this summer's World Cup of Hockey. [More]

Regehr, Brodeur miss practice *
Defenceman Robyn Regehr and goaltender Martin Brodeur both missed practice with injuries on Sunday but neither has been ruled out to play for Canada in Tuesday's World Cup of Hockey final. [More]

Scott to receive gold in Vancouver ceremony *
After more than two years, Beckie Scott will finally receive her Olympic gold medal from the 2002 Winter Games in a ceremony at the Vancouver Art Gallery on June 25. [More]

Simard's wipeout dashes hopes *
Geneviève Simard's fast ride as the golden girl of Canada's alpine ski team turned into a ride on a stretcher yesterday when the 23-year-old from Val-Morin, Que., crashed and received minor injuries during the second World Cup super giant slalom race at Cortina d'Ampezzo, Italy. [More]

Single goal for World Cup coaches *
Bitter rivals during the NHL season, the three come together in quest of title. [More]

South Korea's top IOC official arrested *
Kim Un-yong of South Korea, the vice-president of the International Olympic Committee, Asia's best-known power broker in the IOC, has been arrested in Seoul, pending indictment on embezzlement, bribery and other charges. [More]

The 33rd Annual adidas Vancouver International Marathon 2005 *
Check their website for updates as the event approaches. [More]

The grind for the Cup *
There are hopes and dreams in every city as the NHL gets down to the business of the marathon known as the Stanley Cup playoffs. [More]

The Vancouver International Marathon 2003 *
The 31st Annual Vancouver International Marathon takes place on Sunday, May 4, 2003, in beautiful Vancouver, BC; May 1-3 visit the Heart Health & Wellness Expo -- it's all free! [More]

Time on Armstrong's side *
Sprint against the clock likely Ullrich's last chance to end American's win streak [More]

Timing everything in Simard victory *
Victory inspires other Canadians during long trip away from home. [More]

Tour de France: Crash mars end of first stage *
Defending champion Armstrong among 35 riders in a pileup near finish line [More]

Tour de France: Quick dash leaves lasting impression *
Lance Armstrong's bid for a record-tying fifth consecutive win in the Tour de France, a punishing cross-country slog of more than 3,380 kilometres, begins with a quick dash. [More]

Tour de France: Ullrich just a minute from his goal *
At the outset of the Tour de France, Jan Ullrich said victory in cycling's premier race was beyond his grasp. Now it's just a minute away. [More]

Tracy guarantees a front-row spot *
Toronto driver goes for it early to avoid the traffic that handicaps others later. [More]

Triathlon gold for Canada *
'It means the world,' B.C.'s Jill Savege says [More]

Twenty-year anniversary for Boucher's golden double *
Twenty years ago on Valentine's Day, Canada's love affair with speed skating bloomed. On a outdoor ice oval in the Bosnian town of Sarajevo, under brooding skies and through the grimy smog of the coal-fired town, Gaetan Boucher became an Olympic hero. [More]

Underdog Greece bests Czech Republic *
1-0 win means Greece will face Portugal in final of Euro 2004... [More]

Vancouver Marathon: Getting a run for your money *
A gorgeous setting coupled with a solid tourism infrastructure has made Vancouver an ideal host for an event like the Vancouver International Marathon, a four-day festival that takes place for the 35th year from May 4 to 7, with the run itself (half-marathon and full) occurring on Sunday the 7th. [More]

Vancouver to host 2006 world juniors *
Vancouver has won the right to host the 2006 world junior hockey championship. [More]

Vancouver wins 2006 world junior tournament *
Championship part of the run toward 2010 Winter Games. [More]

World Cup: Mentioning the War *
English fans who will be travelling to Germany for the World Cup are being dissuaded from emulating Basil Fawlty and making frequent, gratuitous references to the Second World War. [More]

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A horse is a horse, of course *
Scientists in Italy say they have created the world's first cloned horse, raising the possibility of a sequel to the next Seabiscuit or a carbon copy of Kentucky Derby champion Funny Cide. [More]

adidas Vancouver International Marathon 2004 *
The 31st Annual Vancouver International Marathon takes place on Sunday, May 2, 2004, in beautiful Vancouver, BC; April 29-May 2 visit the Heart Health & Wellness Expo -- it's all free! [More]

Alinghi loss deemed 'therapeutic' *
Two America's Cup yachts locked in a tacking duel along the shores of San Francisco Bay offered spectators a first-ever glimpse of high performance match racing this week at the Moet Cup, a six-day regatta that ended Saturday giving high-tech American billionaire Larry Ellison of Oracle/BMW racing a decisive win over the Swiss team Alinghi, holders of the America's Cup. [More]

Athletes taking insulin in order to bulk up *
Banned drug evades detection, poses risk to users, doctor says [More]

Camp Moomba Yogathon *
July 24, 2005, at Vancouver’s Plaza of Nations [More]

Canada captures Spengler gold *
Give the team doctor and Don Cherry a big assist for Canada's Spengler Cup championship win Wednesday. [More]

Canada faces U.S. in final *
Mike Richards loves the feeling of standing at the blue line with his Canadian junior teammates and singing O Canada. [More]

Canada's coaches drawing praise *
Canadian junior team coach Mario Durocher's star is on the rise. Ditto for assistant coaches Jim Hulton and Dean Chynoweth. [More]

Canucks switch on the power play *
Special teams key to success against Calgary in playoff opener... [More]

Charity ends with parade of goals *
Nigel Dawes has a good head for hockey and a huge heart for charity. [More]

Cherry, doctor saved the day *
Give the team doctor and Don Cherry a big assist for Canada's Spengler Cup championship win yesterday. [More]

Countdown to 2010: 'I've got a job' won't be accepted as excuse for missing a shift *
If you become a volunteer at the 2010 Olympic Games, you will have to be prepared to put your life on hold for 20 days, and no feeble excuses for missing a shift, like "I've got a job," will be accepted. [More]

Countdown to 2010: Businesses ponder how to reap benefits *
Back in 1988, Chris Morrey-Jones got a panicked call from a Calgary sportswear supplier struggling to meet demand for novelty T-shirts bearing images of British ski jumper Eddie (the Eagle) Edwards and the Jamaican bobsled team, surprise heroes of the 1988 Calgary Winter Olympics. [More]

Countdown to 2010: Corporate Canada keen to be involved *
While the lighting of the Olympic flame in Vancouver may be years away, jockeying by Canadian companies to hang their names alongside the glowing torch and the patented five interlocking rings has already begun. [More]

Countdown to 2010: Facts and Figures *
Some interesting Figures associated with the 2010 Winter Olympic Games... [More]

Countdown to 2010: IOC is all business when it comes to deadlines *
The 2010 organizers will have an IOC committee riding herd over every move. [More]

Countdown to 2010: IOC seeks heavy hitters to join exclusive lineup *
Coca-Cola celebrates Vancouver's Games with a commemorative can. [More]

Countdown to 2010: It's a long, long way from Tipperary *
John Furlong can't skate or ski, but he's determined the Games will succeed. [More]

Countdown to 2010: Maple Leaf flies high in new sports *
The 2010 Olympics will be the Games of Change, which should bode well for Canada. [More]

Countdown to 2010: Nuts-and-bolts plans underway *
The hoopla's faded, but behind the scenes a lot of people are working to prepare the two cities for the Games, MARK HUME says. [More]

Countdown to 2010: TV rights could spur a bonanza *
These Games will have a huge impact on Canadian broadcasting. The networks are set to enter a bidding war... [More]

Crosby a victim of teammates *
The Canadian players at the world junior championship relaxed with some off-ice hijinks this week, but won't be joking around against the Czech Republic in their semi-final match today. [More]

Luck (Groen review) *** 1/2
This hockey film wins until it loses... [More]

Pace should pick up for goalie who hasn't had much work so far *
Anthony Stewart leads the Canadian juniors in scoring with seven points in three games. Sidney Crosby is feeling more comfortable and showing that he deserves the prognosis of his bright future. Defenceman Dion Phaneuf is as good a defenceman as the Canadian junior program has displayed in its 23 years. [More]

So, is Sidney really The Next One? *
Twenty-six years ago, Steve Tambellini had a bird's-eye view of hockey's greatest player. This week, he's getting a close look at another 16-year-old who is on his way to becoming the game's next megastar. [More]

Star cyclist adamant she didn't take drugs *
National and provincial cycling federations will investigate charges that a Montreal doctor prescribed a blood-doping substance to star cyclist Geneviève Jeanson. [More]

Steroid fallout spreading *
National Hockey League professionals will be included with all other Olympic athletes if the International Olympic Committee follows through with plans to test urine samples stored since the 2002 Salt Lake Games for newly detected banned drugs. [More]

The unbearable tightness of my calves *
It was two Fridays ago, the day one of my heroes, Canadian marathoner Brian Maxwell, fell over and died of a heart attack outside the post office of his adopted home of Marin County, California. He was 51. [More]

Too much water may be fatal, track group says *
Too much of a good thing can kill you, as marathon runners are beginning to find.

The good thing is drinking water. U.S. Track and Field is changing its guidelines for endurance athletes, after recognizing that drinking too much water may be as harmful as not drinking enough. [More]

U.S. beats Finland 2-1 *
The United States beat Finland 2-1 in the semifinal of the world junior hockey championship on Saturday and will meet Canada in Monday's final. [More]

Urban sprawl, middle-age spread *
People who live within walking distance of shops weigh an average of 10 pounds less than suburban dwellers, a new study finds. [More]