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It's from the fact that the first bobsled racers bobbed their heads back and forth to try and increase the speed of the sled. It’s the French word for “sled.” Some thought the sled looked ...

Olympic Games began in 1924 in Chamonix, France, offering numerous opportunities for winter sports to gain visibility. Dog sledding, however, carved out a niche for itself in only one edition of the ...

Both races showcase high-speed sled dog racing, with teams covering shorter distances at faster paces than other distance-based races. The LNAC kicks off this Friday and runs through Sunday.

From his driveway on Arch Street, he started out down the hill on his sled. He picked up speed where Arch becomes Radcliffe; far too much speed. His sled shot out in a blur into the intersection of ...

The trek to find an ideal sledding launch spot can be grueling. Aching legs, speeding heart rate and the warm trickle of sweat into snow-gear is all too familiar to winter adventurers who can only ...