With the Olympics having closed less than a week ago, it is good to assume that many people are still riding on the adrenaline from watching the men's four-man bobsled final (the U.S. took bronze, in case you were sleeping). However, many of the sports highlighted during the games are much bigger in Europe, and are a bit obscure in the U.S. Have no fear, though, for with a bit of research, most of these Olympic sports are within your grasp, if you're inclined, and clubs are nearby.

By Tim DeLouchrey Sports Liaison Westford Academy varsity boys' soccer team started the season 2-0. The next game, they tied Lincoln- Sudbury with a score of 0-0. Since then, they have lost six consecutive matches against Somerville, North Andover, Newton South, Weston, Wayland, and Concord-Carlisle. The...