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British Lionhearts take commanding lead over Mexico in first leg of WSB quarter-final

  • Boxing

By Tom DegunMarch 22 - The British Lionhearts took a huge step towards the semi-finals of the World Series of Boxing (WSB) with a commanding 4-1 victory over the Mexico Guerreros in the first leg of their quarter-final at York Hall in London.

defeated in away bout by Dolce & Gabbana Italia ThunderJanuary 2013: British Lionhearts crush USA


USA Boxing set for complete overhaul

  • Boxing

By Tom DegunMarch 20 - USA Boxing, which has been in turmoil for several years, is set for a complete

The USA Boxing Reform Committee was established at the end of last year following a disastrous period

former President Hal Adonis on their Board of Directors.Adonis was originally forced to step down as USA

down as President, Adonis was allowed to retain a seat on the Board following a vote on the issue by USA

into line with AIBA rules, a focus on increasing the number and competence of boxing coaches in the USA

controversial Adonis as USA Boxing President


Paralympic ski pioneer dies

  • Alpine Skiing News

By Duncan MackayMarch 19 - American Jack Benedick, one of the pioneers of Paralympic skiing, has died unexpectedly at his home in Denver at the age of 70, it was announced today. 

the slopes Benedick was the leader of National Handicapped Sports Association - now Disabled Sports USA


US Sailing announces 2013 squad

  • Sailing

By Tom DegunMarch 18 - US Sailing have announced the 34 athletes selected for its 2013 programme.

The 2013 US Sailing team is the first look at which sailors we might see representing Team USA in four


Olympic champions dominate Australian sailing line up as Rio 2016 campaign begins

  • Sailing

By Emily GoddardMarch 16 - Mathew Belcher, Nathan Outteridge, Iain Jensen and Tom Slingsby are among the London 2012 Olympic champions, medallists and world champions to have been named on the 2013 Australian sailing team as the nation begins its Rio 2016 campaign.

Francisco, where Outteridge and Jensen will work with Artemis Racing and Slingsby with the Oracle Team USA


University of Oklahoma head coach to lead USA women’s basketball team at Kazan 2013

  • Basketball

University of Oklahoma head women's coach Sherri Coale will embark on her first head coaching role with USA

Basketball this summer, as it was announced that she will lead the USA women's team at the Kazan 2013

previously experience with the nation's governing body for the sport, serving as an assistant for the 2001 USA

Junior World Championship Team who took bronze and as a USA Basketball Women's Collegiate Committee

It was an absolute honour to serve USA Basketball as both an assistant coach and a selection committee

Coquese Washington, head coach at Pennsylvania State University, will assist Coale, as selected by USA

of Oklahoma Sooners head coach Sherri Coale will lead the USA women's team at Kazan 2013"In addition


FIVB Volleyball World League 2013 host cities unveiled

  • Volleyball

By James CrookMarch 9 - The International Volleyball Federation (FIVB) have announced that the Volleyball World League will get underway on May 31 at the Helsinki Ice Hall in Finland, as the hosts take on Egypt in Pool C.

Arena in Lodz on June 9 in the key Pool A encounter.Also in Pool A, 2012 World League silver medallists USA



Tereshuk takes World Cup gold in Palm Springs but newcomer steals show

  • Modern Pentathlon

By Tom DegunFebruary 23 - Ukraine's Victoria Tereshuk claimed victory in the women's event at the Modern Pentathlon World Cup in Palm Springs but is was China's silver medallist Xiaonan Zhang who stole the show as she claimed a world record in the fencing discipline.

participate in an international competition and World Cup and this is also the first time I come to the USA


Las Vegas chosen to host 2015 World Wrestling Championships

  • Wrestling

By Duncan MackayFebruary 21 - Las Vegas will host the 2015 World Wrestling Championships, a year before what could be the sport's final appearance for a while at the Olympics unless a campaign to keep it in the Games is successful. 

USA Wrestling has proven itself as one of the top national federations in the world," said Lalovic."

USA Wrestling is excited to receive the bid to host the 2015 World Championships in Las Vegas," said

Rich Bender, executive director of USA Wrestling.

"We're excited to team with USA Wrestling and FILA in bringing this important event to the United States


US Hockey confirm Sauer to led Paralympic title defence at Sochi 2014

  • Para Ice Hockey News

By Duncan MackayFebruary 19 - Jeff Sauer will lead the United States sledge hockey team when they defend their Paralympic title at Sochi 2014, it has been officially announced.

 "He was the unquestionable choice for this position," Dave Ogrean, the executive director of USA

 He will be the head coach of Team USA at the 2013 World Deaf Hockey Championship in Vantaa, Finland

gold-medal finish at the 2007 Winter Deaflympics in Salt Lake City.Sauer also is currently a member of USA


Putin backs new International Wrestling committee to keep sport in Olympics

  • Wrestling

By Duncan MackayFebruary 17 - A special committee, backed by Russian President Vladimir Putin, has been set-up by the new leadership at the International Federation of Associated Wrestling Styles (FILA) to coordinate the sport's campaign to keep it on the Olympic programme after Rio 2016. 

ex-chief executive of the United States Olympic Committee (USOC), and is a former executive director of USA


USOC announce details for Team USA Media Summit ahead of Sochi 2014

  • Sochi 2014

Tom DegunFebruary 17 - The United States Olympic Committee (USOC) have announced details for the Team USA

athletes competing in the Olympics and Paralympics ahead of the Games.The USOC has hosted the Team USA

Park City hosted several events during Salt Lake City 2002 "The Team USA Media Summit provides a valuable

We're also pleased to bring the Media Summit to the training home of so many of our 2014 Team USA hopefuls

The Team USA Media Summit prior to Vancouver 2010 was staged at the Palmer House Hilton in Chicago where

84 Team USA hopefuls representing seven Olympic and two Paralympic sports participated in the four-day


Utah Olympic Oval to host US speed skating Sochi 2014 Olympic trials

  • Skating

By Emily GoddardFebruary 16 - The Utah Olympic Oval, host venue of the speed skating events at the Salt Lake City 2002 Winter Games, will play home to the United States speed skating Sochi 2014 Olympic trials between December 2013 and January 2014.

This is where most of the short and long track athletes in the USA train throughout the season, so the


International Wresting President forced to quit after Olympic shock

  • Wrestling

By Duncan MackayFebruary 16 - Raphaël Martinetti was today forced to resign as President of International Federation of Associated Wrestling Styles (FILA) after the sport was recommended for removal from the Olympics.

USA Wrestling and the international wrestling community wishes to thank Raphael Martinetti for his service

and lifelong commitment to the sport," said USA Wrestling executive director Rich Bender.