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Young athletes test athletic ability at RBC Training Grounds – Calgary
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Young athletes test athletic ability at RBC Training Grounds – Calgary

Hundreds of young, local athletes put it all on the line Saturday during the Olympic talent search in Calgary. Rower Griffin Salmon was one of 200 athletes between the ages of 14 and 25 who showcased their athletic abilities at the RBC Training Grounds, hoping to get noticed.Salmon is hoping to rank in the top 100.“It is nerve-wracking, but I feel like that’s good. You get the extra adrenaline that helps you go faster, but it is for my future, so you know, I’m ready to do it,” he said.The program is aimed at testing athletes on their speed, agility, power and endurance. Their final scores have the potential to get them scouted as future Canadian Olympians, a dream that runner Jean Funnel shares with many others. Story continues below advertisement ...
Novak Djokovic is accused of playing mind games with Australian Open title rival Nick Kyrgios
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Novak Djokovic is accused of playing mind games with Australian Open title rival Nick Kyrgios

Novak Djokovic is accused of playing mind games with Australian Open title rival Nick Kyrgios by snubbing the tennis bad boy in TV interviewNovak Djokovic is accused of playing mind games with rival Nick KyrgiosDjokovic didn't mention Kyrgios when asked about tournament heavyweightsWoodbridge thinks the Serb is trying to get into the Aussie bad boy's headThe pair meet on Friday in a one-off match before the Australian Open By James Cooney For Daily Mail Australia Published: 00:48 EST, 12 January 2023 | Updated: 00:48 EST, 12 January 2023 Aussie tennis legend Todd Woodbridge has accused Novak Djokovic of playing mind games with Nick Kyrgios after the Serb superstar snubbed the Aussie's chances at t...
West Ham left sweating over Gianluca Scamacca’s fitness after Hammers star rolled his ankle
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West Ham left sweating over Gianluca Scamacca’s fitness after Hammers star rolled his ankle

West Ham left sweating over Gianluca Scamacca's fitness after Hammers star rolled his ankle in friendly against Fulham... with David Moyes pondering his attacking options ahead of Boxing Day clash with ArsenalStriker Gianluca Scamacca has been injured in a friendly clash against FulhamThe West Ham United striker rolled his ankle in the 1-1 draw at Craven CottageThe Italian Scamacca will now have his fitness assessed over the next few daysBut is a doubt for West Ham's Premier League trip to Arsenal on Boxing DayBy Stephen Davies For The Mail On Sunday Published: 17:31 EST, 17 December 2022 | Updated: 18:34 EST, 17 December 2022 West Ham could go into the Premier League restart without either of the...
Emergency exercise planned for LC Schools | News
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Emergency exercise planned for LC Schools | News

LIBERTY CENTER — Liberty Center Local Schools will stage a full-scale emergency lockdown exercise Thursday.The district reported the exercise is designed to evaluate response procedures and is being coordinator by a team of school administrators, safety resource officer deputy Nicky Ferguson, Henry County Emergency Management Agency Director Tracy Busch and Liberty-Washington Township Fire Department Chief Brian Baker.The emergency exercise will take place at approximately 10 a.m. There will be limited access to the PK-12 buildings during the exercise. Any person who is not a participant in the drill will be prohibited from entering the building until the e...
GQ’s fitness heroes 2022: From Chris Hemsworth to Erchana Murray-Bartlett
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GQ’s fitness heroes 2022: From Chris Hemsworth to Erchana Murray-Bartlett

Be it Chris Hemsworth scaling a 100 ft rope climb or the Ukrainian Paralympic team winning 29 medals while their country is invaded by Russia, the worlds of entertainment and sport have thrown up no shortage of compelling fitness stories in 2022. We’re not just talking about people winning some nice shiny trophies, either, but long-time champions ending iconic careers, wins for democracy and fairness, reckonings with mortality and an impassioned case for just taking life that bit easier. So, forget the World Cup for now, and dive in to our celebration of the athletes, sportspeople and celebrities who have inspired us in 2022 and can help you set fitness goals for 2023. NEW YORK - NEW YORK - SEPTEMBER 2: Serena Williams of United States greets the crowd after being defeated by Ajla Tomli...
Chris Redd recovering after comedy club attack | Entertainment
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Chris Redd recovering after comedy club attack | Entertainment

Chris Redd is said to be recovering after being attacked outside a New York City comedy club last week.The 37-year-old former 'Saturday Night Live' star is believed to have suffered two black eyes and a broken nose when he was punched by an assailant wearing a knuckleduster outside the Comedy Cellar venue in Manhattan on Wednesday night (26.10.22) but TMZ.com now reports he's on the mend and is said to be feeling "very happy and fortunate".Chris was heading to the club to perform a 15-minute set when a man approached him and punched him in the face before running off. The star was helped by members of staff who rushed to his aid and was later admitted to ho...
Emma Raducanu needs a stable fitness regime to address her ongoing injury issues, says Andy Murray
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Emma Raducanu needs a stable fitness regime to address her ongoing injury issues, says Andy Murray

Emma Raducanu needs a stable fitness regime to address her ongoing injury problems, says Andy Murray... British teenager has hired his former fitness coach Jez Green but it is likely to be only a short-term arrangementRaducanu has been urged to find training consistency amid injury troubles She has asked Murray's former fitness trainer Green to supervise her pre-seasonGreen is also under contract to work with former US Open champion ThiemBy Mike Dickson for the Daily Mail Published: 16:27 EDT, 30 October 2022 | Updated: 16:29 EDT, 30 October 2022 Andy Murray has expressed the hope that Emma Raducanu can properly nail down her arrangement with his former fitness coach, to avoid the physical proble...
“Spirit of Health” Fair held at Central Church of Christ | News
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“Spirit of Health” Fair held at Central Church of Christ | News

The Limestone Manor and Limestone County Council on Aging hosted a “Spirit of Health” fair for people over the age of 60 at the Central Church of Christ on Friday.Approximately 150 people came through the fair, receiving resources and goodies from the 26 vendors that were present for the event.“My biggest thing is just trying to make sure that everyone is able to get out there and see what’s available,” said Limestone Manor Executive Director Delois Bailey. Many people do not fully understand what their insurances do and don’t cover, and educating attendees regarding the different benefits of insurance was a prima...
Several trick-or-treating opportunities, a spooky concert and more
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Several trick-or-treating opportunities, a spooky concert and more

FridayConcertsMontgomery & Beethoven 3, 7:30-9:30 p.m., Holland Performing Arts Center, Omaha. Renowned concert pianist Awadagin Pratt will make his first-ever appearance with the Omaha Symphony to present a brand new work: Jessie Montgomery’s Rounds for Piano Concerto. Tickets start at $20 and are available by phone at 402-345-0606 or online at ticketomaha.com.Theater“Popularity Coach,” 7 p.m., The Rose Theater, Omaha. The 75-minute play is appropriate for all ages. Tickets are $25 and can be purchased by phone at 402-345-4849 or online at rosetheater.org. Discount ticket vouchers are available at Omaha area Hy-Vee stores.“Ain’t Too Proud – The Life and Times of the Temptations,” 7:30 p.m., Orpheum Theater, Omaha. Tickets range from $35 to $115 and are available by...