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Working out in the cold weather

Now that we’ve begun this chilly prelude to the 2023-24’ winter season we’re face with those perennially tough workout choices once again…like do we hibernate indoors from now until spring for our cardio workouts…or do we suck it up and brave the elements outdoors?
And as we’ve all discovere ... (full story)

More women moving into prominent roles in NFL

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CLEVELAND (AP) — Catherine Raîche can remember hearing the doubt and disbelief over the phone when she said she was a college scout for the NFL.
In her first role with the Philadelphia Eagles in 2019, Raîche would regularly reach out to schools across the country to inquire about prospective players. More than ... (full story)

Changing recruiting landscape more challenging than ever for even the most talented prep players

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Divine Bourrage is one of the top high school prospects in the country, juggling the stressful challenges of the ever-changing demands of the usually precarious recruiting landscape as she chases her dream of playing women's college basketball.
She is not alone. Not by a longshot.
There's just no skirting the issue: The tran ... (full story)

Frozen shoulder

Let’s take a quick look at a pretty common orthopedic ailment, an ailment that I’ve occasionally encountered over my years as a coach and personal trainer.
Now most of you might recognize this orthopedic issue by the name of “frozen shoulder,” though in medical terminology it’s known as adhesive ca ... (full story)

New Marlins president Peter Bendix relishes 'perfect fit' in Miami as he takes over the organization

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MIAMI (AP) — Peter Bendix hadn't planned on leaving the Tampa Bay Rays, even when he first learned the Miami Marlins were interested in having him lead their organization.
Bendix had spent his entire 15-year Major League Baseball career in the Rays' front office, initially as an intern in 2009. He worked his way up to beco ... (full story)