GENEVA, Switzerland – The popular Course de l’Escalade broke records today with 36,697 registered runners, that is three thousand more than in 2013.
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Swiss Still Celebrating Davis Cup Win; Wawrinka, Federer in Rare Form
LAUSANNE, SWITZERLAND – “We are champions” (on est champion) chanted thousands of fans upon sight of the new “Swiss heroes,” the national tennis team, for their historic win in the Davis Cup.
The Azzurri Spoils Barcelona’s Party with a Swiss Kick in Geneva
GENEVA, SWITZERLAND – Napoli beat Barcelona 1-0 in a friendly match in Geneva, the first loss of the pre-season for La Liga’s all-time favorite.
Olé! Malaga Beats Qatar in Friendly Match in Switzerland
ZURICH, SWITZERLAND – The wait is over: Guillermo Ochoa has made his debut with La Liga’s Malaga in a game that tilted 4-1 in favor of the Spanish squad over the Qatar national team.
Football Friendly: Malaga vs Qatar in Zurich, Switzerland; Mexico Guillermo Ochoa to Star
READ THE RESULTS – UPDATE HERE. ZURICH, SWITZERLAND – The Qatar national squad meets the FC Malaga of Spain – and star Guillermo Ochoa, in what is to be a second football friendly on Wednesday 6 August at 19:00 in Switzerland.
Geneva Football Friendly: FC Barcelona vs Napoli
READ THE RESULTS HERE. GENEVA, SWITZERLAND – Suffering of World Cup blues? Fear no more as two of Europe’s best football clubs meet in Geneva this Wednesday 8 August at 20:00 at a friendly that promises to be a pre-season blowout.
Swiss Clint Capela Drafted to the Houston Rockets
GENEVA, SWITZERLAND – Geneva-born basketballer Clint Capela has been drafted – 25th overall – by the NBA in the USA last month and could soon play for the Houston Rockets.
Switzerland last victory before the World Cup: 2-0 over Peru
LUCERNE, SWITZERLAND – The Swiss team has landed a much-needed ego boost before the upcoming football World Cup, winning 2-0 over Peru.
Tour de Suisse 2014 to include four Alpine passes in one day
GENEVA, Switzerland – Over 1,300 km, 19 cantons and a difference in altitude of more than 17,000 metres are some of the highlights of the Tour de Suisse, the 9-day prime Swiss cycling competition.
The Olympics on Twitter for Those Who Don’t Tweet!
I admit it. I’m an Olympic Games opening ceremonies junkie who has not missed any Games opening, winter or summer, for years now. This year was no exception. Here, a few favorite photos from Sochi this evening (or should that be Sotchi en français?). PHOTO via Reuters: Fireworks over the Olympic Park during the opening ceremony of…
World Cup Basketball Unveiled
MIES, SWITZERLAND – Basketball lovers meet the basketball that has been developed “exclusively” for the first men’s FIBA Basketball World Cup, which will take place in September in Spain.
Swiss Invent Device to Prevent Falls, Useful for Sports
LAUSANNE, Switzerland – A small device that can evaluate parameters associated with walking could be a helpful option for determining the risk of a fall in a person, but specifically, an elderly person.
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