Sochi Opening Ceremony Starts 2014 Games

Russia’s Winter Olympics officially got underway on the Black Sea coast on Friday with a burst of fireworks and a dazzling opening ceremony that President Vladimir Putin hoped would dispel fears of militant attacks and a row over gay rights.

Putin has staked his reputation on hosting a safe…

Shaun White Pulls Out of Olympic Event

Snowboarding star Shaun White pulled out of the slopestyle event at the Sochi Olympics on Wednesday due to concerns that the course is too dangerous.

Double halfpipe Olympic champion White, one of the biggest drawcards of the winter Games, said in a statement carried by NBC on Wednesday that he…

Former MLB All-Star Pitcher has Cancer

Former pitcher Curt Schilling announced Wednesday that he is battling cancer.

The 47-year-old Schilling divulged the news in a statement released through his employer, Bristol-based ESPN. It did not indicate what type of cancer Schilling has, when he was diagnosed or what his prognosis might be.

“With…

David Beckham is Bringing Soccer to Miami

Former England captain David Beckham intends to launch a new Major League Soccer franchise based in Miami.

The team would be the first in the Florida city since 2001. Beckham’s option to purchase a franchise is believed to have been part of the financial package he negotiated when he…

Legion of Boom Crushes Denver in SuperBowl

The Seattle Seahawks showed defense still rules in the Super Bowl as they embarrassed the usually high-scoring Denver Broncos 43-8 on Sunday to win their first NFL championship in franchise history.

The top-ranked Seattle defense shut down the top-rated offense of the Broncos and record-setting…