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ESPN to provide first Universiade coverage in United States for Kazan 2013

  • Kazan 2013

By James CrookJune 26 - World university sport governing body FISU have secured a deal with sports network ESPN which will see Kazan 2013 become the first Universiade to be broadcast live in the United States.

The USA impressed in the pool at the last Summer Universiade, claiming 12 of their 17 gold medals in


McQuaid's verdict on Cookson's manifesto: "Half baked, fundamentally flawed and financially impractical"

  • Cycling

By Duncan MackayJune 25 - Pat McQuaid, President of the International Cycling Union (UCI), has claimed that his rival Brian Cookson's election manifesto is "half baked, fundamentally flawed and financially impractical" and warned that if he is elected it would turn the clock back more than 100 years when Britain dominated the governance of the sport.

was indeed launched in Paris by cycling federations from France, Italy, Belgium, Switzerland and the USA


Butler re-elected President of USA Boxing as new Board appointed

  • Boxing

By Duncan MackayJune 25 - Charles Bulter has been re-elected President of USA Boxing and will serve

USA Boxing currently sits at a critical juncture and a clear vision is needed to turn this sport around

I believe that the talented and diverse group of individuals selected to sit on USA Boxing's Board of

BoxingThe two boxers selected by USA Boxing's elite athletes to serve as the athlete representatives

2012: Exclusive - Calls for USOC to investigate USA BoxingOctober 2012: AIBA lifts USA Boxing's three-month

suspensionJuly 2012: Physician Butler succeeds controversial Adonis as USA Boxing President


USA Synchro partners Riverside Aquatics Complex to create National Development Training Centre

  • Aquatics

By Gary AndersonJune 24 - A new National Development Training Centre has been created by USA Synchro&

We are very excited to partner with the City of Riverside," said said USA Synchro executive director

The Riverside Aquatics Complex has become the new training National Development Training Centre for USA

summer and prepare for the UANA (Union Americana de Natacion) Pan American Championships," said USA


USA Gymnastics extends partnership with P&G through to Rio 2016 Olympics

  • Gymnastics

By Emily GoddardJune 24 - USA Gymnastics has extended its deal with Procter & Gamble (P&G) through

quality, which are also two words to describe the competition at the P&G Gymnastics Championships," USA

sponsorship of the two events, P&G will also feature on the television inventory and onsite presence at USA

Our partnership with the USA Gymnastics has successfully helped amplify our strategic choice to support

Connecticut.Contact the writer of this story at [email protected] storiesJune 2013: USA


USA Gymnastics extends deal with Hilton HHonors to 2016

  • Gymnastics

By Emily GoddardJune 20 - USA Gymnastics has extended its official hotel partner deal with Hilton HHonors

Hilton HHonors was an important part of our athletes' success in 2012," USA Gymnastics President Steve

, HHonors also contributed to our national team's comfort and rest by financing improvements at the USA

Hilton HHonors is proud to extend its partnership with USA Gymnastics, continuing our commitment to the

We were honoured to contribute to valuable initiatives in 2011 and 2012 to assist USA Gymnastics athletes

USA Gymnastics' partnership with Hilton HHonors dates back to 2011.Contact the writer of this story at


Olympic champion Fitzgerald Mosley appointed USOC chief of organisational excellence

  • Olympics

By Emily GoddardJune 19 - Benita Fitzgerald Mosley, the first African-American woman to win an Olympic gold medal in the 100 metres hurdles, has been named by the United States Olympic Committee (USOC) as its chief of organisational excellence.

dedication, professionalism and friendship, and I know that she will remain a strong supporter of Team USA

facilities.Contact the writer of this story at [email protected] storiesAugust 2009: USA


US Paralympics include 15 London 2012 medallists in squad for IPC World Championships

  • Athletics News

By James CrookJune 18 - US Paralympics have named the majority of their track and field stars from London 2012 in their squad for the International Paralympic Committee (IPC) World Championships in Lyon next month, including T44 100 metres silver medallist Richard Browne, who recently equalled the world record in the event.

weekend.Triple London 2012 gold medal-winning wheelchair racer Tatyana McFadden is included in the USA


McQuaid warned ethics "must be constant and unwavering" as Plant withdraws support

  • Cycling

By Duncan MackayJune 16 - Pat McQuaid has suffered a further devastating blow in his campaign to win a third term as President of the International Cycling Union (UCI) after another member of the Management Committee publicly said that he no longer supports the Irishman.

Mike Plant, the former President of USA Cycling, claimed the the UCI was at a "critical turning point


Prince shines in stormy San Antonio with 200m world record at US Paralympic Championships

  • Athletics News

By James CrookJune 15 - London 2012 400 metres bronze medallist David Prince brightened up proceedings at the US Paralympic Championships in San Antonio, Texas, by setting a world record of 22.47sec in the T44 200m just 12 hours after the race was suspended due to severe weather conditions.

will head to Lyon next month for the International Paralympic Commitee (IPC) World Championships.The USA


European champion Agbegnenou remains undefeated in 2013 after Miami judo Grand Prix gold

  • Judo

By James CrookJune 15 - European champion Clarisse Agbegnenou of France continued her stunning form this year to take gold in the women's -63 kilogram category on the opening day of the International Judo Federation (IJF) Miami Grand Prix, keeping her undefeated record for 2013 in tact in the process.

It was great to be on the mat and to hear everyone cheer to USA."


Draw made on eve of inaugural IJF Miami judo Grand Prix

  • Judo

By James CrookJune 14 - The inaugural International Judo Federation (IJF) Miami Grand Prix is set to get underway this weekend as the "Sunshine State" prepares to welcome nearly 300 judoka from 37 nations at the Doral Golf Resort and Spa.

Team leaders gathered today as the draw was made by IJF and USA Judo officials, although IJF and SportAccord

We want to congratulate USA Judo on their efforts and support so far for their first Grand Prix and we

USA Judo President Lance Nading (standing) was on hand at the draw, along with other officials from

and weightlifting.The United States took a gold and a bronze medal in the sport at London 2012, and USA

On behalf of USA Judo board of directors I welcome you all to the United States of America," he said.


USA Judo stars hold junior coaching sessions prior to inaugural IJF Miami Grand Prix

  • Judo

By James CrookJune 13 - USA Judo teamed up with the International Judo Federation (IJF) to provide training

I look up to the USA internationals here today and I'm really looking forward to watching the Grand Prix

Local schoolchildren were given the chance to learn from top USA judokas prior to the IJF Miami Grand

I had a blast," said USA Judo poster girl Harrison, who is currently out with a knee injury."

autographs for young fans at one of their coaching sessions"Being able to spread the word of judo with USA

USA Judo chief executive Jose Humberto Rodriguez said: "Everybody has been very pleased with the sessions


USA join race to host 2018 Rugby World Cup Sevens

  • Rugby Sevens

By James CrookJune 13 - USA Rugby are the latest to confirm their interest in hosting the 2018 Rugby

USA Rugby director Will Chang, who is also a part-owner of the San Francisco Giants baseball franchise

four.USA Rugby director Will Chang, pictured here with baseball legend Barry Bonds, wil l lead the USA