Sports

On Oct. 15, 1981, professional cheerleader Krazy George Henderson led the first audience wave at an Oakland Athletics game.

Disney’s “Secretariat” hits theaters this weekend, introducing a new generation to a racehorse many call the best ever. We take a look at the true life story of Secretariat, the winner of horse racing's Triple Crown in 1973.

The story of Terry Fox, a young Canadian amputee who attempted to run across Canada for cancer research in 1980, will be told in “Into the Wind,” the latest installment of ESPN’s highly praised “30 for 30” documentary series.

The winner of a record 16 Grand Slams, Roger Federer is leading men’s tennis into a new generation of high intensity, skillful play. But this emotional phenom has had to overcome heartache, reign in his strong temper and raise his game to new heights to succeed.

At just 25 years old, swimmer Michael Phelps is already one of the most decorated athletes in Olympic history, with 14 gold medals and two bronzes. At the 2008 Beijing Games, he won eight gold medals, breaking Mark Spitz’s 36-year old record.

Twenty-one Grand Slam titles, two Olympic gold medals and a host of other tournament wins make Venus Williams one of the most recognizable figures in professional tennis. Yet her resume off the court is nearly as impressive. She’s launched her own line of clothing, founded an interior design company and has been named one of America’s most powerful women by Ladies Home Journal.

The U.S. national team in the last two decades has steadily transformed itself from a team of amateur and semi-pro players who could barely qualify for the World Cup into a respectable international side. As it prepares for its World Cup opener against England, in what may be the most anticipated game in U.S. soccer history, we look back at its greatest triumphs and disappointments.

Calvin Borel, who began riding racehorses at age 8 and dropped out of eighth grade to become a jockey, today won the Kentucky Derby for the third time in four years.

This Saturday, the eyes of the sporting world turn to Churchill Downs, home of the Kentucky Derby. Whether you’re pursuing a windfall at the track, going after the office pool or planning to be the guy in the know at the neighborhood party, there are steps you can take to maximize your chances of picking the Derby winner.

Whether you’re planning to travel to the 136th running of the Derby on May 1, need tips for betting on the action on television or want to throw a Kentucky Derby party of your own, these sites can help you do it all.

At 6 feet 8 inches tall and growing, the freshman center for Baylor University raises the bar for women’s college basketball, and challenges preconceived notions of female beauty.

A German skater missed a shot at Olympic glory this week when officials couldn’t reach him on his cell phone before his race. Olympic history is riddled with similar blunders.

As you watch Olympians excel in Vancouver this winter, what you don’t see are the countless hours they spend training for their sports, and the struggle many undergo to balance Olympic dreams with their educations.

Oksana Domnina and Maxim Shabalin of Russia have stirred controversy and drawn international attention in recent weeks. Winners of the 2009 World Ice Dance Championships, the duo is poised for Olympic glory, but face stiff competition from an American team.

Snowboarder Shaun White is known as much for his tricks as his endorsement deals. Will another Olympic gold in Vancouver quiet his critics?

Lindsey Jacobellis is a snowboarder through and through, drawn to risk and adventure, and eager to push the envelope. A fall prevented her from winning gold in the 2006 Turin Winter Olympics, but Jacobellis has the support of her coach, fellow snowboarders and fans, and appears on the brink of Vancouver glory.

Betty Fox, mother of Canadian hero Terry Fox, helped carry the Olympic flag tonight during the opening ceremony of the 2010 Vancouver Games. Terry Fox inspired the nation in 1980 when he attempted run 5,000 miles from Newfoundland to British Columbia after losing his leg to cancer, only to succumb to the disease after completing half his journey. Fox raised tens of millions of dollars for cancer research before his death, surpassing his goal of raising one dollar for each of the 24 million residents of Canada.

The Winter Olympics have had many unforgettable performances, controversies, characters and upsets. We count down the 10 most memorable moments in the 86-year history of the Winter Games.

Incorporating the Vancouver Olympic Games into classroom lesson plans and activities can help generate students’ excitement for science and sportsmanship.

American figure skater Johnny Weir is known as much for his personality as his athletic prowess and artistry. His comeback is generating significant interest leading into Vancouver. 

Archie Manning is one of the greatest and most popular players in New Orleans Saints’ history, but come Super Bowl Sunday he’ll be cheering for his son Peyton and the Indianapolis Colts.

Baseball Spring Training starts March 2, but now is the time to plan for travel, tickets and special extras, highlighted in findingDulcinea’s selection of Spring Training Web Guides.

Early season snowmobile accidents have led to fatalities in states across the northern U.S. Use the Web to find advice and instruction for safe snowmobile operation this winter.

As you begin the new year, take a look at the lore, celebrities and inspiration behind the marathon race, including useful resources on training and getting motivated to race 26.2 miles.

The Boston Bruins host the Philadelphia Flyers this afternoon at Fenway Park in the NHL’s third annual Winter Classic. Here’s a look at the history of outdoor games played at the college, professional and international level.

With the arrival of winter 2010, it’s time to turn your New Year’s resolutions into newly discovered passions, and boost your energy. Spark your inner adrenaline junkie by tapping into cool winter sports that take place both indoors and outdoors. Plus, get tips for maintaining a positive attitude all winter long.

The women insisted that Canada must legally include their sport in the 2010 winter Olympic Games in Vancouver, but every level of court has ruled against them.

While NHL officials work to improve players’ safety equipment, hockey has now been linked to brain damage caused by head injuries. How can head trauma be prevented?

Female ski jumpers denied entrance to the 2010 Winter Olympics are taking their case to Canada’s Supreme Court, underscoring lingering gender inequalities in the sports world.

Following a season in which he broke the franchise record for all-time hits and won the fifth World Series championship of his career, Yankees shortstop Derek Jeter was named Sports Illustrated’s Sportsman of the Year for 2009.