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California Dream | News, Sports, Jobs
MARINA del REY, Calif. — While vacationing on the West Coast to visit my daughter-in-law, I was hoping for some sunshine and some fun new experiences. It's instant…
NFL Draft: Best Day 2 players available to Patriots?
Day 1 of the 2022 NFL Draft is on the books, but it doesn't end there. Many talented prospects are still available to be drafted in the next six rounds. Wondering who your team might be looking to draft? Here is a list of the!-->…
Nintendo Switch Sports review: Everything I wanted from Wii Sports 2
Ed. Remark: Nintendo Switch Sports'Basic online mode was not available before the review embargo, but should be available to players on launch day. We'll post a more traditional review, as well as consideration for Polygon Recommends,…
Barrett Brooks to Host New Eagles Show on NBC Sports Philadelphia
Former Eagles lineman turned analyst Barrett Brooks is getting a new football-centric show to air weeknights on NBC Sports Philadelphia, the network announced.
Brooks, 49, will host "Birds Huddle," a 30-minute show that kicks off May 2…
McNeese earns second straight win over Southeastern – Crescent City Sports
LAKE CHARLES, La. — For the second time in as many games, McNeese left the Southeastern Louisiana University baseball team, 6-4, with a home run during Southland Conference action at Joe Miller Ballpark. .
Southeastern…
Natural connections: Red-headed vultures – Superior Telegram
CABLE - The silhouettes of red-headed vultures soaring over farm fields and highways recently kept me company on a long drive to Iowa. With snow still falling at home, these dull, brownish-black scavengers have given me hope…
Michigan State in ‘Top 8’ for Jelani Thurman
Langston Hughes (Fairburn, Ga.) 2023 tight end Jelani Thurman posted his “Top 8” in his recruiting this afternoon, and the Spartans were among those making the cut for the talented prospect.Alabama, Ohio State, Clemson, Auburn, Tennessee,!-->…
Oklahoma practice track opens Saturday – The Daily Gazette
Oklahoma's practice track at Saratoga Racetrack will open for practice on Saturday, the NYRA announced Thursday. The Oklahoma barn will be open to licensed coaches and staff beginning Friday.
Prior to the opening of the 2022 Summer Meetup…
Ukrainian Investigators Say Toxic Substance Dropped in Mariupol – Boston News, Weather, Sports
KYIV, Ukraine (AP) — Ukraine has been investigating an allegation that a toxic substance was dropped on besieged Mariupol, as Western officials warned Tuesday that any use of chemical weapons by Russia would constitute a…
April 10: summary of the Indian sports news of the day
Aditya Singh dominated the men's air rifle as he beat Sri Karthik Sabari Raj 17-9 in the Third National Shooting Selection Trials at Dr. Karni Singh Range, Tughlakabad on Sunday.Vijay Singh took third place, ahead of Monu Kumar, Gajanan…
Cox customers battle sneaky TV shows and regional sports fees
Getty Images | Jeffrey Coolidge
Cable TV provider Cox is facing hundreds of arbitration claims alleging it failed to adequately disclose its "broadcast surcharge"!-->!-->…
Wheeling-Ohio County Airport Projects Discussed | News, Sports, Jobs
Photo by Derek Redd Wheeling-Ohio…
Russia never seems to go away… | News, Sports, Jobs
When I was a young boy growing up in suburban San Diego in the 1950s and 1960s, we never did a tornado drill like kids did in the Midwest. Not even once.
We did,…
PSAKI will not confirm that she is leaving the White House for MSNBC | News, Sports, Jobs
WASHINGTON — White House press secretary Jen Psaki on Friday did not confirm reports that she will soon be accepting a television job at MSNBC, saying she is focused on…
Federal Relief Funds Boost Ogden Airport Terminal Expansion | News, Sports, Jobs
BEN DORGER, standard examiner file photoOgden-Hinckley Airport is seen Tuesday February 25, 2020. …
H-PT Approves CTE Authorization for Scientific Credit | News, Sports, Jobs
HOUGHTON — Students at Houghton High School will be able to take a vocational and technical education course to earn their third-year science credit.
The…
As Mariupol clings on, the extent of the horror is unknown | News, Sports, Jobs
People carry wooden planks to…
Jim Plunkett, Las Vegas Raiders’ top free agent signing
The Las Vegas Raiders have been ultra-active in the National Football League free agent signing period adding defensive tackle Bilal Nichols, cornerbacks Darius Phillips and Anthony Averett, running back Brandon Bolden, Jakob Johnson and!-->…
ON THE SCENE: Covering the Beijing Winter Olympics for NPR | News, Sports, Jobs
Brian Mann at the 2022 Winter Olympics in Beijing, China (Photo provided)
Brian Mann, who was the founding…
What the numbers say about Pittsburgh Steelers QB Mitchell Trubisky
Mitchell Trubisky has signed a 2-year, $14 million deal with the Pittsburgh Steelers that can reach $27 million by hitting undisclosed incentives. There's been smoke around this potential couple for a while now, especially in Indianapolis!-->…
Hamilton worries Mercedes lacking speed ahead of F1 opener | Sports News
By JEROME PUGMIRE, AP Auto Racing WriterPARIS (AP) — Lewis Hamilton thinks fans will get an unusual surprise when the Formula 1 season begins next weekend and he begins his quest to reclaim the title he sorely lost to Max Verstappen on the…
Nogay named environmental justice coordinator by Ihlenfeld | News, Sports, Jobs
NAMED - US Attorney William Ihlenfeld, left, sits with Assistant US Attorney Max Nogay, from Weirton. Nogay has been named the new environmental justice coordinator for…
After Ukraine, Europe is wondering who Russia’s next target is – Boston News, Weather,…
BELGRADE, Serbia (AP) — For some European countries watching Russia's brutal war in Ukraine, there are fears they could be next.Western officials say the most vulnerable could be those who are not members of NATO or the…
Zelenskyy issues daily calls to action with Global Citizen | News, Sports, Jobs
In this photo from video provided by the Ukrainian Presidential Press Office, Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy addresses the nation in Kyiv, Ukraine, Feb. 24, 2022.…
Transit Committee Recommends New Natural Gas Contract to Council | News, Sports, Jobs
The city's transit oversight committee has recommended that city council approve, at the request of River…
USFL approved for sports betting in 15 states – OutKick
The United States Football League has been licensed for sports betting this spring by 15 states across the country so far, allowing licensed sports betting operators to accept wagers on the inaugural season, which kicks off on…
Indiana lawmakers send sports ban for trans girls to governor | News
INDIANAPOLIS (AP) — Indiana lawmakers gave final approval Tuesday to a Republican-backed bill that would prohibit transgender women and girls from participating in school sports that match their gender identity, sending it to the governor…
Russian attacks hit Ukraine’s fuel supply and airfields | News, Sports, Jobs
A Russian armored personnel carrier burns amid damaged and abandoned light utility vehicles after fighting in Kharkiv, Ukraine on Sunday. City authorities said Ukrainian…
THE HOT SERIES CONTINUES – WSVN 7News | Miami News, Weather, Sports
Happy Saturday, South Florida!Hope everyone had a great week! If you liked it warm and mostly dry, then you definitely did. The high pressure has controlled our weather for the past two days and protected South Florida…
JLab Go Air Sport review: Low-cost sports buds with big bass
Specifications JLab Go Air SportPrice: $30Colors: graphite; green; light blue; sand; teal; yellowBattery life (nominal): 8 hours (ANC); 32 hours (charging case)Connectivity: Bluetooth 5.1Water resistance: Yes (IP55 rated)Cut: 1.38 x…
Bisping “not happy” with rated power
Michael Bisping thinks we should give him more credit.
When asked if his power rating was the same as Colby Covington's in 'UFC 4', he replied that it didn't make sense.
"Yeah, I'm not happy with this EA Sports nonsense. You know…
Six-goal stormy thriller: Man United sink Leeds in EPL | Sports News
By ROB HARRIS, AP Global Soccer WriterLEEDS, England (AP) — Celebrating Manchester United's fourth goal, Anthony Elanga held a finger to his lips. No way Leeds fans are being silenced.No chance. Not when they had waited 19 years to see…
Men’s hockey final among final events | News, Sports, Jobs
BEIJING — Finland has never won an Olympic gold medal in hockey.
To break that drought, the Finns will need to beat defending champions Russia – the team that, if you…
County Officials Talk Opioid Settlement | News, Sports, Jobs
The final status of a $26 billion opioid settlement with several of the nation's largest pharmaceutical companies is still pending.
But county officials signed a deal…
Super Bowl Ranking: Rams-Bengals attracts over 112 million viewers
1. Super Bowl LVI between Rams and Bengals on Sunday attracted 112.3 million viewers for NBC. That's far more than last year's Chiefs-Buccaneers Super Bowl, which drew 96.4 million viewers for CBS.It's been the most-watched show for five!-->…
Super Bowl 2022 ads: Peyton Manning, Zendaya, Will Smith headlining
The 2022 Super Bowl isn't just about Los Angeles Rams and the Cincinnati Bengals.This is also the time when brands pull out all the stops for their best advertisements. This year, some of Hollywood's most recognizable celebrities such…
AP Exclusive: White eyes Super Bowl, rest and fresh start | Sports
ZHANGJIAKOU, China (AP) — Shaun White's next big contest — the Super Bowl.Less than 24 hours after the…
Inform: A sports radio station for LC – American Press
Update for readers: In March 2021, the Informant was asked about the status of the only two sports talk radio stations in…
Medal events today, Beijing Olympics 2022: Which sports will be handing out medals on DAY, DATE
We have six medal events in sight on Wednesday at the Beijing 2022 Winter Olympics. Gold medals will be awarded in women's slalom, men's big air freeski, double luge, individual cross-country on normal hill 10 km , in men's 1500m short…
Maui residents mourn the loss of family in Tonga | News, Sports, Jobs
Wailuku resident Henry Anitema (far right) poses with family members in this undated photo. His mother, Moana Latu (second from left) survived the underwater volcanic eruption and tsunami in Tonga last month. Other family members pictured…
Congress addresses controversy over 5G service near airports | News, Sports, Jobs
FILE - Passenger flights land and take off at Reagan Washington National Airport in Arlington, Va., across the Potomac River from Washington, Wednesday, Jan. 19, 2022. A congressional committee is looking…
Weiss: Duquesne’s reboot ran into several issues
Duquesne's men's basketball team battled valiantly against a Richmond team picked second in the Atlantic 10 preseason poll, but that effort quickly gave way to the reality of a setback of 74-57 Tuesday night, good for its sixth straight…
Beijing 2022 Olympics: Full list of new returning sports for the 2022 Winter Olympics
The 2022 Winter Olympics will see athletes from around the world compete in a total of 109 competitions for gold, silver and bronze medals. While some of these medals are determined by week-long team competitions (ice hockey, curling),…
John Telich: A good guy says goodbye to Cleveland sports fans – Terry Pluto
CLEVELAND, Ohio - Once upon a time when television had three channels and was black and white, John Telich wondered if he could ever be on that magic box.Or radio. And the radio? Gib Shanley playing Browns games."I was the little kid in…
GEORGE KATIC | News, Sports, Jobs
George Katich, 99 of Follansbee, WV, died at 9:43 p.m. Wednesday, January 26, 2022 at Weirton Medical Center, Weirton, WV.
George was born on April 10, 1922 in Steubenville, OH. He…
Jennifer Lopez sports a chic tartan outfit before switching to sweatpants
Jennifer Lopez changed her style on Thursday when she was first seen wearing a chic tartan ensemble before switching to track pants and sneakers.The 52-year-old actress and singer wore the red and black checkered sweater paired with wide…
Thursday sports in brief | Tacoma Newsstand
SOCCER WASHINGTON (AP) — The U.S. House Oversight Committee will host a roundtable next week with former employees of the Washington football team on workplace misconduct and sexual harassment. The discussion is scheduled for Feb.…
Analysis of the air sports equipment market by 2029
New Jersey, United States,- This Air Sports Equipment Market The research stud offers an appropriate point of view on the industry, market size, growth, future trends and trade. All this is taken into consideration while preparing the…
Government accepts comments on the Draft National Air Sports Policy, 2022; make sport affordable,…
India certainly has the potential to be among the leading countries in the world of aerial sports. It has an emerging culture for adventure sports and aviation. Even outside of direct revenue from air sports activities, the multiplier…
Air Sports Equipment Market Size, Scope, Forecast to 2029
New Jersey, United States, - The latest report published by Verified Market Reports shows that the Air Sports Equipment Market should experience a sustained pace in the years to come. Analysts looked at market drivers, restrictions,…
Are you aiming for a flight? Center Presents Draft National Air Sports Policy
The Ministry of Civil Aviation has presented the draft National Air Sports Policy (NASP) for public comment. The move by the Union Ministry is an attempt to tap into India's potential for air sports, given that the country has a vast…
Ministry of Civil Aviation publishes draft policy for public feedback
The Ministry of Civil Aviation has released the draft National Air Sports Policy (NASP) for public comment. The draft policy is available on the ministry's website.“India has the potential to be among the leading nations in the world of…
Government plans tax incentives to make India a ‘safe and affordable’ air sports hub
The Ministry of Civil Aviation has proposed tax incentives and dedicated airspace in…
Draft air sports policy: Gliding, parachuting, other underlying
The Ministry of Civil Aviation has released a Draft National Air Sports Policy (NASP) to take advantage of India's potential for air sports, given its vast geographic expanse, diverse topography and conditions favorable…
The government publishes a draft national air sports policy
The government on Sunday released a draft national policy for air sports in the country that will require entities providing these services and their equipment to be registered, as well as to be subject to sanctions.The policy proposes a…
Announcing FAI Sailplane Grand Prix Series 11
The FAI International Gliding Commission has announced the locations and dates for the 11th FAI Glider Grand Prix (SGP) National Qualifying Event Series and the 11th SGP World Finals.The 2021 10th Series Final at St Aubin in France was the…
Highlights of the 115th FAI General Conference 2021
The 115th FAI Conference was held online from November 9-11, 2021, with a total of 137 attendees representing 50 FAI members.
FAI general conferences are usually held in person, but due to the ongoing pandemic conditions affecting travel,…
Winners of the 17th FAI Paragliding World Championships
The 17th FAI Paragliding World Championships were held in Loma Bola, Tucuman, Argentina from October 31 to November 13, 2021. It was a complicated business that this competition took place. FAI CIVL Steward Igor Erzen comments: “The…
Congratulations to the winners of the 2021 FAI Awards
The announcement of the 2021 FAI Awards took place on Tuesday, November 9, 2021 at 7:00 p.m. UTC in an online video that was broadcast live.
In the video, which premiered on the FAI website, YouTube channel and Facebook page, a tribute…
Air Sports Equipment Market by 2028 Growth Rate, Sales, Production – Otterbein 360
The Air Sports Equipment Market Size Report also shows the Solicitation and Procurement Figures, Compensation, Establishment, Import / Passage of Use in the Same Way as Future Executives, Volume of business, clean edges, mechanical…
Brazilian Saga: 2 x 3 simultaneous ratified records.
In November 2020 FAI has ratified the following simultaneous Paragliding World records: Straight distance of 582 km and Free distance using up to 3 turn points of 587.5 km, performed on October 10, 2019, by three Brazilian pilots Marcelo…
Launch of Canada’s new spirit of collaboration and renewal of competitive ballooning
Article by Jonathan Perron-Clow, CIA PMR member - Canada
COVID-19 pushes us towards a new collaboration
As we all sat at home in the spring of 2020 with our favorite hot air balloon events canceled left and right, a few of us discussed…
Tribute to pilot Harriet Quimby, the 1st American female pilot
On August 2, 1911, the Aero Club of America granted an FAI pilot's license to avid adventure journalist and screenwriter Harriet Quimby. It was the first license to be awarded to an American aviator.
With a wealthy background and liberal…
“Young Guns” at the US National Junior Championship, Texas
In 1978, a partnership between Longview, Texas balloonist Dr. Bill Bussey, and the managers of the newly opened Longview Mall, launched "The Great Texas Balloon Race". To some it may seem presumptuous that an event never before held is…
100 years since the FAI granted the pilot’s license to Bessie Coleman
On June 15, 1921, the FAI granted a black aviator named Bessie Coleman her pilot's license. Coleman - the tenth of thirteen children born in Waxahachie, Texas, to a family of African American and Native American descent - became the very…
“A Friendlier World with Air Sports”: FAI Young Artists 2021 Contest Winners Announced
The FAI is pleased to announce the winners of the FAI Young Artists Competition 2021. During the 35th anniversary edition of the competition, artists from Japan won first prize in the Junior and Intermediate categories, with the Seniors…
The world’s first space station launched 50 years ago today
On April 19, 1971, 50 years ago, the world's first space station - Salyut 1 - was launched.
His first success for the Soviet Salyut program paved the way for the future of space exploration, allowing astronauts to spend long periods in…
Without limits: Qatari women take to extreme air sports – Doha News
WATCH: In the Qatari extreme sports world, few women challenge stereotypes. Doha News caught up with the daring athletes to find out more about their passions.
Putting the word "extreme" before sport often conjures up images of daredevil…
The FAI and the Olympic Movement
The FAI and the IOC (International Olympic Committee) share much more history than their location in Lausanne, Switzerland.
The FAI is proud to be committed to the Olympic Charter and to be part of the Olympic Movement as an “IF”…
The Aeromodelling and Aeronautics program – in schools
Initially inspired by the Aeronautics and School event, organized by the German Airsports Aeroclub (DAeC) in Hamburg in 1992, the Rossendorf Aeromodelling Club has successfully offered the Aeromodelling and Aeronautics program to schools…
Mélanie Gadoulet, IGC Driver of the Year 2019 Champion
French pilot Mélanie Gadoulet received the 2019 IGC Champion Pilot of the Year award. She was awarded the 2019 World Soaring Cup at the FAI Gliding Commission (IGC) annual meeting earlier this year from the IGC President , Eric Mozer.…
Need for Speed by Jochen Zeischka
December 15, 2020: Jochen Zeischka's claims for a world and European hang-gliding record for "Speed on a 25 km triangular course" have been ratified. Congratulations!
The story
The FAI has received world and European hang gliding…
Sébastien Kayrouz claims new North American PG records
503 km of distance in a straight line and a free distance of up to 3 turning points allowed Sébastien Kayrouz (USA) to set the new North American FAI paragliding record. It took off on June 8, 2020 on its Manta 7 glider from Camp Wood, TX…
Online Free Flight Competitions: Existing Events and Future Developments
COVID-19 has forced many pilots to stay home and drop out or temporarily reduce practicing their favorite air sports. However, model aircraft enthusiasts are more fortunate than others, as they can still work on model airplanes at home…
Aeromodelling and Juniors in Israel
Introductory words from Per Findahl, Chairman of the CIAM Education Subcommittee:
“For many years, I have been impressed by the very high level of competition of the Israel Junior Free Flight Team. They have always been at the top in the…
COVID-19 and air sports: How the aerobatic community is holding up
As air sports suffer during the COVID-19 outbreak, many pilots around the world have found that practicing their passion has become increasingly difficult, if not impossible. In addition, many organizers of local and international…
Markus Haggeney appointed new FAI General Secretary
The FAI Executive Committee has appointed Markus Haggeney as the new Secretary General of FAI, the World Air Sports Federation, with immediate effect. Mr Haggeney, who had been appointed acting FAI Secretary General in December of last…
COVID-19-Air Sports Equipment Market Impact Analysis 2019-2023 | Popularity of Extreme Adventure…
LONDON--(COMMERCIAL THREAD) - Technavio is monitoring the air sports equipment market and it is expected to grow by USD 711.06 million during the period 2019-2023, growing at a CAGR of nearly 7% during the forecast period. The…
10th FAI Women’s Gliding World Championship in Australia
The 10th FAI Women's Gliding World Championship (WWGC) takes place in Lake Keepit, northern New South Wales, Australia, January 3-17, 2020.
Forty-five female pilots from ten countries compete in three glider classes, racing for two weeks…
Honors to the greats of air sport at the 2019 FAI awards ceremony
Dedication and Achievements of Air Sports Heroes Honored this evening during the 2019 FAI Awards Ceremony held at the Olympic Museum in Lausanne, Switzerland.
The FAI Gold Air Medal, which is the FAI's most prestigious award, was…
Dutch Minister of Infrastructure visits Royal Netherlands Aeroclub
Dutch Minister of Infrastructure Cora van Nieuwenhuizen recently visited the Royal Netherlands Aeroclub (KNVvL).
She was greeted by Ronald Schnitker, the president of the KNVvL. Schnitker recalled the relationship of more than one hundred…
The 2019 FAI Aerobatic World Championships take off in France
Start your engines! The 30th edition of the exciting FAI Aerobatic World Championships kicks off tonight with an opening ceremony at 6 p.m. French time.
Held at Chateauroux-Center Airport in central France, this year's competition will…
16th FAI Paragliding World Championship in North Macedonia
The 2019 FAI Paragliding World Championship kicked off today, August 7, 2019, in Krushevo, North Macedonia. The competition will last almost two weeks, from August 7 to 17, 2019.
The championship will see 150 pilots from 48 nations…
The legacy of Apollo 11
After three weeks in quarantine, astronauts Armstrong, Aldrin and Collins embarked on a 38-day world tour of more than twenty countries, starting with Mexico.
Welcomed as heroes across continents, they become a global sensation, appearing…
The World Games Explained: Air Sports
We are less than two years away from the 2021 World Games which will take place in and around Birmingham. Many probably aren't familiar with World Games sports, so Alabama NewsCenter explains what you can expect to see. Today we are…
Apollo 11 “The eagle has landed”
Image: Astronaut Buzz Aldrin walks on the moon's surface near the Eagle lunar module. Mission Commander Neil Armstrong took this photo with a 70mm lunar surface camera.
On July 20, 1969, Armstrong and Aldrin made their final descent to…
European and World Records Tandem by Stephan and Uli
In June 2019, FAI received the world and European records of 232.68 km achieved by Stefan Lauth (Germany) on Bion 2 by Nova. The claim is classified as Free Distance around a triangular course and the route crosses Grente (Italy) - Kals -…