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Armstrong out as Livestrong head, loses sponsors

Submitted by Fox First at Ten on October 17th

By JIM VERTUNOAP Sports Writer AUSTIN, Texas (AP) - Already an outcast in cycling after a massive doping report, Lance Armstrong absorbed hits much closer to home Wednesday: to his wallet and his heart. Armstrong was dumped by Nike, Anheuser-Busch and other sponsors, and he gave up the top spot

UPDATE: Baumgartner Lands Safely After 24 Mile Jump

Submitted by Fox First at Ten on October 14th

ROSWELL, N.M. (AP) - Extreme athlete Felix Baumgartner has landed on Earth after a jump from the stratosphere in what could be the world's first supersonic skydive. Baumgartner landed in eastern New Mexico desert minutes after jumping from 28,000 feet, or 24 miles.

Scandal hurts Armstrong, but doesn't destroy image

Submitted by Fox First at Ten on October 13th

By EDDIE PELLSAP National Writer It's not so much that the Lance Armstrong story was too good to be true. Now it might just be too good to let go. Even after investigators unveiled a scathing report portraying him as an unrepentant drug cheat, Armstrong continues to confound his public with

Athlete looking at Sunday for supersonic skydive

Submitted by Fox First at Ten on October 10th

By JERI CLAUSINGAssociated Press ALBUQUERQUE, N.M. (AP) - Extreme athlete Felix Baumgartner hopes to make a second attempt to become the world's first supersonic skydiver with a 23-mile free fall over New Mexico on Sunday or Monday. Baumgartner aborted his mission Tuesday due to high winds

Alex Karras, former NFL lineman, actor, dies at 77

Submitted by Fox First at Ten on October 10th

By LARRY LAGEAP Sports Writer DETROIT (AP) - Alex Karras was a man of many roles. Fearsome NFL defensive lineman. Lovable TV dad. Hilarious big-screen cowboy. And in the end, a dementia victim who blamed the NFL for his illness along with thousands of former players in lawsuits accusing the

UPDATE: Supersonic Skydive Postponed Due To Winds

Submitted by Fox First at Ten on October 9th

NBCNEWS.COM - Extreme athlete Felix Baumgartner canceled his planned death-defying 23-mile free fall Tuesday because of high winds, the second time this week he was forced to postpone his quest to be the first supersonic skydiver. The former military parachutist from Austria

Skydiver cancels 2nd try at supersonic jump in NM

Submitted by Fox First at Ten on October 9th

By JERI CLAUSINGAssociated Press ROSWELL, N.M. (AP) - Blame it on the wind. Again. For the second straight day, extreme athlete Felix Baumgartner aborted his planned death-defying 23-mile free fall because of the weather, postponing his quest to become the world's first supersonic skydiver

Naked Unarmed College Student Shot And Killed By Campus Police Officer

Submitted by Fox First at Ten on October 8th

MOBILE, Ala. (AP) - Friends of a University of South Alabama student are questioning his fatal shooting by a campus police officer. Colgan Meanor says 18-year-old Gil Collar of Wetumpka was an outgoing athlete who loved wrestling in high school. She says she's shocked over his

Skydiver eyes record-breaking jump over NM

Submitted by Fox First at Ten on October 8th

By JERI CLAUSINGAssociated Press ROSWELL, N.M. (AP) - Skydiver Felix Baumgartner's attempt at the highest, fastest free fall in history Tuesday is more than just a stunt. His planned 23-mile dive from the stratosphere should provide scientists with valuable information for next-generation

Mother mourns 'grim milestone' in longest US war

Submitted by Fox First at Ten on October 6th

By ALLEN G. BREEDAP National Writer Lisa Freeman was cradling her 6-day-old grandson in her left arm and watching the news on her iPad while her daughter and son-in-law caught some much-needed sleep. The retired teacher was taking notes with her free hand when she heard the news: The nation had