JOHNSVILLE, Calif. — Quick — as befits a question about downhill ski racing: Where did it begin? If Scandinavia comes to mind, consider this: Years before there were organized races in Europe, miners ...

Eric Rineer had never stepped foot on a skateboard in his first 38 years, didn’t know a deck from a truck, an ollie from a kickflip. * 7.25-mile longboard race on the Rock Island Trail. * 10 a.m. Oct.

So, you think you’re an expert skier? The Northern California communities that claim to be the birthplace of ski racing in the Western hemisphere have a challenge for you: Come try longboarding. No, ...

An opening day showcase of poise under pressure provided stunning moments to ignite the Surf Abu Dhabi Longboard Classic from women's elite. Avalon Gall and three-time World Longboard Champ Honolua ...

Miami Ultraskate record-holder Neena Beena hosted a longboard and skateboard event Sunday at the Boulware Springs Park trailhead with “awesome prizes,” competitors said. The free seventh annual ...

When Gavin Yusten takes his 55-pound dog on a walk, it’s not uncommon for people to whip out their phone for photos. Yusten, an avid longboarder for 10 years now, turned dog walking into a sport. He ...

Oshoowa Doorn's race down a B.C. mountain came to an abrupt end when the longboard he was riding hit a pothole. "My board stopped and I didn't," said Doorn. The Regina downhill longboarder was ...