Double Gold
Smith, Black win double gold at Canadian championships
Halifax gymnasts Hugh Smith and Ellie Black struck double gold at the Canadian championships on Thursday winning the men's and women's senior all around around titles. Black topped the field with a total score of 54.550 points. He placed first on beam and floor, third on uneven bars and 15th on vault, normally her strongest event. Full Story.(Photo: Walter Iooss Jr./Sports Illustrated/Getty Images)
One More Try?
A person with knowledge of the decision says Mike Krzyzewski has agreed to return as U.S. men's Olympic basketball coach. Krzyzewski was originally expected to step down but instead will attempt to lead the Americans to a third straight gold medal. Full Story.
The Right Steps
Wrestling's governing body has "reacted well" and made the necessary changes to give the sport a chance of saving its place in the Olympics, IOC President Jacques Rogge said. Rogge said FILA has tackled the issues that led the IOC executive board in February to remove wrestling from the list of core sports for the 2020 Games. Full Story.
