Author: Jim Vertuno
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Officials: No apparent survivors in Texas balloon crash carrying at least 16
LOCKHART, Texas — A hot air balloon carrying at least 16 people caught on fire and crashed in Central Texas on Saturday, and there did not appear to be any survivors, authorities said. Authorities would not confirm the exact number of deaths, but Lynn Lunsford with the Federal Aviation Administration said the balloon was carrying…
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5 dead, 4 missing after Army truck swept away in Texas flood
FORT HOOD, Texas — Army teams and other emergency crews searched along a Fort Hood creek for four soldiers still missing from a truck that overturned in the swift water, killing at least five and injuring three. Fort Hood spokesman Chris Haug said the search continued after teams late Thursday night found the bodies of…
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Blind high school girl pole vaulter wins medal in Texas
AUSTIN, Texas – For three years, Charlotte Brown has been chasing a medal by trying to jump over a bar she couldn’t see. The senior pole vaulter cleared that bar Saturday, earning a third-place finish at the Texas state high school championships. And proudly joining her on the podium as the bronze medal was draped…
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Clint Dempsey, John Brooks give US victory over Ghana in World Cup
NATAL, Brazil — Clint Dempsey scored in the first minute and rookie substitute John Brooks scored a late game winner as the U.S. defeated Ghana 2-1 Monday in the World Cup opener for both. The victory gave the Americans a measure of revenge against the tiny West African county that knocked them out of the…
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Armstrong appeals to Texas Supreme Court
AUSTIN, Texas (AP) — Lance Armstrong asked the Texas Supreme Court on Friday to stop a Dallas company from trying to force him to pay back about $12 million in bonuses it paid him for winning the Tour De France. SCA Promotions sued Armstrong last year after he admitted using performance enhancing drugs during his…
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Armstrong refuses to interview with USADA
Facebook Twitter WhatsApp SMS Email Print Copy article link Save Facebook Twitter WhatsApp SMS Email Print Copy article link Save AUSTIN, Texas — Lance Armstrong won’t do a tell-all interview under oath with the U.S. Anti-Doping Agency to reveal everything he knows about the use of performance-enhancing drugs in cycling. USADA officials had told Armstrong he…
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Armstrong refuses to interview with USADA
AUSTIN, Texas — Lance Armstrong won’t do a tell-all interview under oath with the U.S. Anti-Doping Agency to reveal everything he knows about the use of performance-enhancing drugs in cycling. USADA officials had told Armstrong he must speak with them if he wanted to reduce his lifetime ban from sports. Under their offer, Wednesday was the…
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Lance Armstrong banned for life, career vacated
Facebook Twitter WhatsApp SMS Email Print Copy article link Save Facebook Twitter WhatsApp SMS Email Print Copy article link Save The U.S. Anti-Doping Agency erased 14 years of Lance Armstrong’s career Friday — including his record seven Tour de France titles — and banned him for life from the sport that made him a hero…
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Lance Armstrong banned for life, career vacated
Facebook Twitter WhatsApp SMS Email Print Copy article link Save Facebook Twitter WhatsApp SMS Email Print Copy article link Save The U.S. Anti-Doping Agency erased 14 years of Lance Armstrong’s career Friday — including his record seven Tour de France titles — and banned him for life from the sport that made him a hero…
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USADA grants Armstrong 30-day extension
Facebook Twitter WhatsApp SMS Email Print Copy article link Save Facebook Twitter WhatsApp SMS Email Print Copy article link Save AUSTIN, Texas — The U.S. Anti-Doping Agency on Wednesday granted Lance Armstrong an extension of up to 30 days to contest drug charges while the seven-time Tour de France winner challenges the case in federal…