Sports

Triathletes armed for success make their way through the pool at the Russell Sims Aquatic Center in Bowling Green during the 2008 Bowling Green Sprint Triathlon. Triathletes compete in a shortened version of the triathlon each year during September. sports_01 Triathletes armed for success make their way through the pool at the Russell Sims Aquatic Center in Bowling Green during the 2008 Bowling Green Sprint Triathlon. Triathletes compete in a shortened version of the triathlon each year during September.
Elite riders cool off after finishing a grueling 100 mile course at the Clarksville, Tenn. Sunrise Century on Saturday, Sept. 5, 2009. Elite riders rode non-stop with a police escort through rural Montgomery County to try to break the previous course record. sports_02 Elite riders cool off after finishing a grueling 100 mile course at the Clarksville, Tenn. Sunrise Century on Saturday, Sept. 5, 2009. Elite riders rode non-stop with a police escort through rural Montgomery County to try to break the previous course record.
The view from outside the racquetball court during the 5th Annual Iowa State Wallyball Tournament in Eldridge, Ia., on Saturday March 6, 2010. The sport which got it's start in 1981 is similar to volleyball but lets players use the walls to bounce off of. Steven Fuhrman of Minneapolis one of the Minnesota founders of the sport said that clubs around the country have slightly different rules and he is working to codify the rules to be standard for the whole sport. sports_03 The view from outside the racquetball court during the 5th Annual Iowa State Wallyball Tournament in Eldridge, Ia., on Saturday March 6, 2010. The sport which got it's start in 1981 is similar to volleyball but lets players use the walls to bounce off of. Steven Fuhrman of Minneapolis one of the Minnesota founders of the sport said that clubs around the country have slightly different rules and he is working to codify the rules to be standard for the whole sport.
Pleasant Valley High School held the Spartan Invite on April 1. Clinton, Pleasant Valley, North Scott, Davenport Central, Cen- tral DeWitt, Muscatine, Dubuque Senior and Dubuque Hemp- stead competed in the first outdoor meet of the season. sports_04 Pleasant Valley High School held the Spartan Invite on April 1. Clinton, Pleasant Valley, North Scott, Davenport Central, Cen- tral DeWitt, Muscatine, Dubuque Senior and Dubuque Hemp- stead competed in the first outdoor meet of the season.
Western Kentucky's Ryan Beard (right) attempts to tackle Indiana's Damarlo Belcher during WKU's home game against Indiana University on Saturday, Sept. 18, 2010. sports_05 Western Kentucky's Ryan Beard (right) attempts to tackle Indiana's Damarlo Belcher during WKU's home game against Indiana University on Saturday, Sept. 18, 2010.
Willie Taggart Jr., 8, plays pick-up football with Jackson Taggart, 4, during the fourth quarter of the Saturday Oct. 30, 2010, home game against North Texas. Fans streamed out of the stands during the fourth quarter. sports_06 Willie Taggart Jr., 8, plays pick-up football with Jackson Taggart, 4, during the fourth quarter of the Saturday Oct. 30, 2010, home game against North Texas. Fans streamed out of the stands during the fourth quarter.
University of Louisiana Ragin' Cajun's Travis Bureu tries to grab a rebound against the a Western Kentucky University player. The Cajuns were beat 81-76 by the Hilltoppers during the Sunday March 6, 2010 Sunbelt Championships game in Hot Springs, Ark. sports_07 University of Louisiana Ragin' Cajun's Travis Bureu tries to grab a rebound against the a Western Kentucky University player. The Cajuns were beat 81-76 by the Hilltoppers during the Sunday March 6, 2010 Sunbelt Championships game in Hot Springs, Ark.
Western Kentucky University's Sergio Kerusch battles with North Texas forward George Odufuwa for a rebound. WKU lost 81-62, ending their run at the 2010 Sunbelt Championship. sports_08 Western Kentucky University's Sergio Kerusch battles with North Texas forward George Odufuwa for a rebound. WKU lost 81-62, ending their run at the 2010 Sunbelt Championship.
Tom Woods drags his mallet along the fence during an evening bike polo game at Highland Park in Roanoke, VA. If players put their foot on the ground during play they must stop playing and ride to middle court and touch the fence with their mallet to resume play. This is known as “foot- down.” sports_09 Tom Woods drags his mallet along the fence during an evening bike polo game at Highland Park in Roanoke, VA. If players put their foot on the ground during play they must stop playing and ride to middle court and touch the fence with their mallet to resume play. This is known as “foot- down.”
Bike polo players at Highland Court in Roanoke circle the goal during an after-work game. Players coordinate games via Face- book and meet, playing recreationally twice a week. sports_10 Bike polo players at Highland Court in Roanoke circle the goal during an after-work game. Players coordinate games via Face- book and meet, playing recreationally twice a week.
Members of the Cave Spring National team sit in the dugout during the Tuesday July 5, 2011 game against Cave Spring American. sports_11 Members of the Cave Spring National team sit in the dugout during the Tuesday July 5, 2011 game against Cave Spring American.
Cave Spring All-Star’s Mark Bolinger prepares to bat during the Tuesday July 5, 2011 game against Clifton Forge. The Cave Spring All-Star team beat Clifton Forge 12-2 during the July 12, 2011 game at Starkey Park. sports_12 Cave Spring All-Star’s Mark Bolinger prepares to bat during the Tuesday July 5, 2011 game against Clifton Forge. The Cave Spring All-Star team beat Clifton Forge 12-2 during the July 12, 2011 game at Starkey Park.
A rider finishes the first hill during the Carvins Cove XC race on July 17. sports_13 A rider finishes the first hill during the Carvins Cove XC race on July 17.