Armstrong on the run
Look out, New York. Lance is ready to run. Lance Armstrong said he plans to compete in the New York City Marathon on Nov. 5. “We were looking at the Chicago Marathon, but a conflict arose with the date, and New York seems to fit our schedule better,” Armstrong said. “I’ve been training some, but I wouldn’t call it serious. It’s just something to fill a void in my life after I quit competing as a professional cyclist.” Armstrong, preparing for his first marathon, retired from cycling after winning an unprecedented seventh consecutive Tour de France last year. He indicated he has no plans to run marathons or enter triathlons professionally, at least not at this time.
Going outside the box
For Steve Nash, another league MVP award would be icing on the cake. Or in his case, sugar on the cereal. The Phoenix Suns guard is the new cover boy for Wheaties, and he proclaimed the honor to be, well, different. “It’s hard to get accustomed to, that’s for sure,” he said, peering at his likeness during the unveiling. “It’s amazing to be on that box.”
The secret moose boost
“The big secret – once the whole league gets on to this, goals are going to go up around the league – moose meat!”
Ron Wilson, San Jose Sharks coach, on Jonathan Cheechoo’s favorite food, helping him score an NHL-best 56 goals
Just the beer necessities of life
The British government is giving English soccer fans attending the World Cup in Germany some helpful hints, including translations of phrases such as “Can I have a beer, please?” The British Foreign Office’s translation tips, which were unveiled Wednesday, are contained in a pocket-size map and instruction guide to Germany titled “Avoiding Penalties.” Other phrases included “Can I have another beer, please?” and “May I pitch my tent in your back garden?” Approximately 100,000 England fans are expected to travel to Germany.
