The Ozarks Regional YMCA is seeking to sell the building that houses the G. Pearson Neighborhood YMCA, located at 417 S. Jefferson Avenue in downtown Springfield. The 62,000 square foot space is for sale at $4.5 million, according to Gerald Zamora of Real Estate Zamorawith whom ORYMCA works throughout the process. Zamora told The News-Leader […]
Editor’s note: The new Elvis biopic, recently reviewed by Villages-News.com’s Tony Violanti, has prompted many Google searches to find out what killed the king of rock ‘n roll. Thousands of such searches over the past week have led to this 2021 column by Dr. Gabe Mirkin, published in Villages-News.com. Dr. Gabe Mirkin Elvis Presley has […]
The vast majority of speakers expressed concern that the proposed school would draw a flood of cars into the neighborhood and make congestion along the narrow residential streets almost unmanageable. “We’re not used to a lot of traffic every day for five days a week, no matter how it’s structured,” said Fox Run Road resident […]
A future recreation site in the city’s west end will include at least one aquatic facility following a survey where swimming ranked as the top indoor recreational activity in St. Albert. Planning for a future recreation site in West St. Albert will center around an aquatics facility, following a recent survey that ranked swimming as […]
NORTH TOWNSHIP – The North Township YMCA community building partially reopened Wednesday morning and will be open for regular hours for the time being, a YMCA spokesperson said. The facility, located at 200 S. Main St., had been closed since Thursday morning when staff discovered a leak in the pool had damaged electrical transformers and […]
DUBLIN, June 28, 2022 /PRNewswire/ — The “Sports Protective Equipment Market by Type (Helmets, Shin Guards, Knee Pads), Sports Type (Soccer, Skating, Cycling), Protection Area, Distribution Channel (Exclusive Stores, multi-retail, commerce portals) and region – The Global Forecast to 2027 report has been added to from ResearchAndMarkets.com offer. The sports protective equipment market is expected […]
The World Games are returning to the United States for the first time since 1981 – the first year the event was held – and Birmingham is hosting it. Unique sports such as wheelchair rugby and sport climbing are featured, along with traditional sports such as softball and gymnastics. These sports will be staged at […]
Photo credit: si.robi Tommy Paul, ranked 32, will face Frenchman and world number 86 Adrian Mannarino in the second round of Wimbledon 2022 on Wednesday June 29. Get live streaming options for this Tommy Paul vs. Adrian Mannarino match along with his preview, head to head, and tips here. Looking to watch Wimbledon 2022 live […]
DUBLIN, June 28, 2022 /PRNewswire/ — The “Sports Protective Equipment Market by Type (Helmets, Shin Guards, Knee Pads), Sports Type (Soccer, Skating, Cycling), Protection Area, Distribution Channel (Exclusive Stores, multi-retail, commerce portals) and region – The Global Forecast to 2027 report has been added to ResearchAndMarkets.com’s offer. The sports protective equipment market is expected to […]
Earthworks are scheduled to begin this week as part of the Hastings Family YMCA renovation and expansion project. Hastings Family YMCA CEO Troy Stickels said Thursday that Lincoln contractor Hausmann Construction will bring in equipment and begin earthworks, which will take a few weeks. Major demolition and construction will begin in mid-August. “As a result, […]
Dublin, June 27, 2022 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — The “Sports Protective Equipment Market by Type (Helmets, Shin Guards, Knee Pads), Sport Type (Soccer, Skating, Cycling), Protection Area, Distribution Channel (Exclusive Stores, Multi-Size Stores, E-Commerce Portals ) and Region – Global Forecast to 2027″ report has been added to from ResearchAndMarkets.com offer. Sports protective equipment market is […]
DUBLIN–(BUSINESS WIRE)–The “Sports Protective Equipment Market by Type (Helmets, Shin Guards, Knee Pads), Sports Type (Soccer, Skating, Cycling), Protection Area, Distribution Channel (Exclusive Stores, Multi- sizes, e-commerce portals) and region – The Global Forecast to 2027 report” has been added to from ResearchAndMarkets.com offer. Sports protective equipment market is expected to grow from USD 5.3 […]
July 11, 2021; London, UK; Novak Djokovic (SRB) kisses the trophy after beating Matteo Berrettini (ITA) in the Men’s Final on center court at the All England Lawn Tennis and Croquet Club. Mandatory Credit: Peter van den Berg – USA TODAY Sports The draw for the men’s singles at Wimbledon begins on Monday June 27 […]
Amplifies transformation into a connected sports technology company built around Watch, play, learn commercial strategy Connected establishes a shared ecosystem connecting Slinger, PlaySight Interactive, GAMEFACE.AI and Foundation Tennis BALTIMORE, MARYLAND, May 16, 2022 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — Slinger Bag Inc. (“Slinger” or “Company”) ( CNXA) today announced the transformation of Slinger into Connexa Sports Technologies Inc.. […]
Bega Valley Shire Mayor Russell Fitzpatrick, Far South Coast Table Tennis Club President Danny David, Eden Monaro member Kristy McBain and Merimbula Squash Club President Matt Fanning officially open the multi-purpose squash courts at Pambula. Photo: BVSC. Bega Valley Shire Council hopes a wide variety of sports enthusiasts will use a new multi-purpose sports facility […]
Groundwork is scheduled to begin next week as part of the Hastings Family YMCA renovation and expansion project. Hastings Family YMCA CEO Troy Stickels said Thursday that Lincoln contractor Hausmann Construction will bring in equipment and begin earthworks, which will take a few weeks. Major demolition and construction will begin in mid-August. “As a result, […]
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On June 23, 1972, President Nixon signed into law Title IX, prohibiting sex discrimination in educational institutions that receive federal funding. Title IX was widely seen as the stepping stone for women’s high school and college sports to get to where they are today — but the fight for equality is far from over. Every […]
Makayla Khamduang recalls taking a look at the new tennis courts at Riverside Park’s new outdoor fitness center on Thursday. The only problem: the courts are not for tennis. “I saw it and thought it was supposed to be tennis,” Khamduang said. “Then I found out it was pickleball. I wanted to give it a […]
Adobe Stock Photo by Ron Alvey Pickleball is not new to the sports world. So why is it suddenly “picking up” around the mainline region? If you haven’t heard the signature popular pickleball again, you will soon. The beauty of this burgeoning sport lies in the simple nature of the game – a game in […]
WIMBLEDON is coming soon and now you can join the anticipation at home with this fun tennis themed puzzler. To celebrate the upcoming tennis grand slam, Receptional has created the ultimate Wimbledon-themed puzzle – try to spot the tennis racket among these other event must-haves. 2 Can you spot the hidden racketCredit: . The average […]
With earth-moving machinery crawling across acres of brown sand, it looks more like a moonscape than Madison’s brand new golf course, but the Cherokee Country Club is undergoing a makeover that will transform one of the oldest courses in the region in the first PGA Tournament Players Club of the State. The TPC Network has […]
Project: Five Forty Seven, the longest game day! noon-2 p.m.Splash In at James City County Recreation Center ▪ All agesCome and play on the Inflatable Wibit and enjoy free access to the indoor pool! James City County Recreation Center Go out late or get up early? Celebrate the longest day of the year by joining […]
The leisure pavilion swimming pool. (Photo from MLTnews file) The Mountlake Terrace Recreation Pavilion pool will be closed June 19-26 for routine maintenance and preparation for the summer season. This closure includes the pool deck, as well as the spa, sauna and locker rooms. The walk-in gym is also cancelled. Other Recreation Pavilion programs will […]
CONTROVERSIAL tennis star Nick Kyrgios has accused a ball boy of pushing him away in a semi-final loss to Hubert Hurkacz. The Australian star was playing at the Halle Open in Germany as he continued his Wimbledon preparations. 2 Nick Kyrgios bizarrely accused a ball boy of distracting him in his semi-final loss to Hubert […]
I love baseball, especially the Chicago Cubs. (Yes, I know they’re worse than terrible right now.) Despite my love for the Cubbies, I don’t to hate Milwaukee Brewers. I mean, I want them to lose every game, but I certainly don’t hate the organization. One thing is certain, I wish no ill will towards the […]
Al Petrilli, loan officer and branch manager of the Winthrop office of New Fed Mortgage, ranked No. 1 in the rankings for 2021, according to The Warren Group, a Massachusetts-based real estate and financial information firm. Petrilli closed just over $28.7 million in volume, which put him at the top of loan officers among his […]
Thomas J. Marcel of Hanover, passed away peacefully on June 14, 2022. He was the eldest son of the late Clovis T. Marcel and Mary Ita (Boudrot) Marcel. Tom was born in Medford and moved to Quincy in his early youth. Many days were spent by the ocean, which began his lifelong love for the […]
Photo submitted UREC Tennis Center located at 1357 W. Indian Trail University Recreation invites all current university faculty and staff to come and experience what UREC has to offer this summer! A free one-week facility pass will be given to those who wish to visit all of UREC’s facilities: HPER Building, UREC […]
Cyril J. Backes, 93, of Green Bay, passed away peacefully at his home Friday, June 10, 2022. He was born on July 24, 1928 in New London, WI; one of 11 children of the late William and Mary Backes. After graduating from New London High School, he enlisted in the army and served overseas in […]
Norman Dolgoff, born June 4, 1935, died at age 87 on June 14, 2022. A native of Savannahian, Norman will be remembered as a devoted and loving member of the family, a loyal friend, a great sports enthusiast and a kind soul. gentle. Mr. Sunshine, as Norman liked to call himself, was a man of […]
The hot water leisure pool is being drained and awaiting deliveries of new sealant paint. (Joe Viechnicki/KFSK) The Petersburg community gym and swimming pool have been closed since May 20e for annual maintenance work. This year the recreation center also underwent repairs and upgrades following an electrical fire in October 2020 and other damage sustained […]
New York, NY, – PowerBilt Holdings, a classic American golf brand with more than 100 years of heritage, today announced that its line of collaboration products with Head Sports is now available online and nationwide at the best golf specialty stores. Leveraging PowerBilt’s golf expertise and HEAD’s commitment to performance, the new HEAD by Powerbilt […]
Preferred region How does this work? By Gene Pereira Published on June 12, 2022 at 10:13 a.m. Syan Singh of Mississauga will represent Canada at the upcoming 2022 WSF World Junior Squash Championships to be held August 11-21 in France. PICTURES SUBMITTED Syan Singh doesn’t like losing anything. Not even a little, admits the 18-year-old […]
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STERLING – The Westwood Fitness & Sports Center has undergone many changes and grown tremendously in its more than 25 year history. Over the past two years – and especially this year – that development has continued as Sterling’s preeminent sports complex has unveiled a range of new amenities, areas and services for its members. […]
Addie Virginia “Ginny” Sparacino, (July 26, 1932 – June 6, 2022) a devoted mother, homemaker, sister, loyal friend, world traveler, and brave soul, died Monday, June 6, 2022 in Columbia, Tennessee. Ginny was the youngest of 12 children born to Lee Greenbriar Lowhorn and Allie Dosha Blackburn Lowhorn. She was the first of her siblings […]
Are NBC and Notre Dame Football like a tired, long-married couple who just stay together because neither has anywhere else to go? That’s the guess put forward by a sports media pundit writing to BarrettSportsMedia asking “Does NBC even like Notre Dame?” The take is from the open broadcast booth heading into the 2022 season. […]
Robert “Bob” Schmelzle, 83, of Riverton passed away at his home on Tuesday, May 25, 2022. A celebration of life will be held at 10:00 a.m. on Saturday, July 9, 2022, at the home of his son Tim. Robert Kent Schmelzle was born on October 8, 1938 in Utica, NY to Floyd and Leota Schmelzle. […]
British actor Christopher Eccleston believes that white, middle-class, male and straight actors like him are “the new pariahs of the industry”. The 58-year-old former star Doctor Who and numerous other British TV shows over a 30-year career told Times Radio, “Rightly so, I’m a dinosaur now. I’m white, I’m middle-aged, I’m male, and I’m straight. […]
Danielle Drury began playing racquetball at the long-closed River Racquet Club in Saskatoon, introduced to the sport by her parents as a child. To say she spent her life with a racquet in her hand is an understatement. His love and dedication to the sport has earned him many accomplishments and accolades. She won her […]
Judy LaBrucherie was walking down the street near Sunrise Park in Rohnert Park when before she knew it, her Thursday and Saturday mornings were gone. Whoosh, just like that, a good slice of LaBrucherie’s life belonged to pickleball. And you won’t hear any complaints about it. “We were just passing by and the clinic was […]
JOHN JOHNSON Tim Lawrence literally caused a stir during the pickleball tournament as part of the opening weekend of the Alabama State Games last Saturday. After he and his mixed doubles partner Olaleatha Williams won gold in their age category, after Lawrence teamed up with Randy Anderson earlier in the day to win gold in […]
Members of the WV Senior Sports Classic pose for a photo Wednesday with Charleston leaders. CHARLESTON, W. Va. – The West Virginia Senior Sports Classic will return for its 28th year in July, with events located in and around the Kanawha Valley. On Wednesday at Laidley Field, Classic board members and Charleston leaders helped announce […]
The Buffalo Bills held a press conference Tuesday morning to announce all new hirings and promotions at the One Bills Drive front office. General Manager Brandon Beane announced that Brian Gaine has been promoted to Assistant General Manager. He has been with the team since 2019, having been with the Bills before serving as general […]
Complete 14-piece sets have everything the beginner or aspiring golfer needs. The set includes a titanium driver, a stainless steel fairway and hybrid, 5 stainless steel game improvement irons, a sand wedge and a classic face-balanced putter. Sets will sell for $749.99 Premium titanium drivers fitted with Lamkin grips, HZRDUS RDX Smoke and Evenflow Riptide […]
The highly anticipated reopening of the Clinton Wellness Center, now the YMCA, is scheduled for this week. And, while the ribbon isn’t expected to be cut or the doors open to the public until Thursday, a handful of tours have been held over the past week to showcase the renovations ahead of the start of […]
Background Art: Emanuel Martinez | Location: La Alma Recreation Center, 11th and Mariposa, Denver Sports and recreation help us keep our minds and bodies stronger for everyday life and can improve quality of life. You may not yet realize that you don’t have to be an Olympian to try a new sport and have fun […]
KENOSHA—Thomas Brodsko, 70, of Kenosha died Saturday, May 28, 2022 at Froedtert South-St. Catherine is surrounded by her loving family. Thomas was born on October 31, 1951 in Kenosha, the son of the late Martin and Dolores (Moldenauer) Brodsko. He was educated in Kenosha Schools, graduated from Bradford HS Thomas married Nancy Kraning on October […]
Bruce Filosa. Director of Recreation, Intramuros at Brooklyn College, was one a guy happy when he learned that Gil Hodges would have his uniform number – 14 – retired by the Dodgers on Saturday, June 4, when the Mets play at Dodger Stadium. Hodges, who will be inducted into the National Baseball Hall of Fame […]
Looking for our best bet on Nadal’s semi-final? Click here! Djokovic v Nadal Odds Djokovic’s odds -223 Nadal’s odds +175 Total 29.5 (-115 / -105) Time 2:45 p.m. ET Odds via PointsBet. For tips on watching tennis matches, click here. Novak Djokovic and Rafael Nadal will meet on clay at Roland-Garros for the second consecutive […]
Died May 27, 2022 at the age of 83 after a short battle with pulmonary fibrosis. He was predeceased by his father, Ruben Johnson; mother, Ann; and her sisters, Sandy and Gloria. Duane is survived by his wife of 50 years, Diane Johnson; son Jordan (Kristy Marie) Johnson; stepsons, Gary (Andrea) Pierson, Dan (Kathy) Pierson; […]
PARIS — As it says, Wednesday is mailbag day. If you haven’t caught it, here are some thoughts on Tuesday’s last Rafael Nadal-Novak Djokovic clash. And now, forward… What’s next for Djokovic? Roland Garros was Djokovic’s first Grand Slam of 2022 after missing the Australian Open due to vaccination issues. Michel Euler/Associated Press Jon, It’s […]