The Whittell High School baseball team is No. 2 in the state. The Warriors made it to the championship round on Saturday after winning two of three games in the previous two days. Ultimately the boys succumbed to Virginia City 14-3 on May 16 in Las Vegas.
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The U.S. Ski and Snowboard Association is taking a deeper look at college ski racing as a viable component of the U.S. Ski Team pipeline with the introduction of a national university team for alpine ski racing. The National University Team will aim to provide support for athletes as well as a stronger post-university transition […]
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By Chris Kozlowski Biking season is in full swing for mountain and road riders alike. Here are a few pointers to keep you riding smoother, safer, and more comfortably throughout the season. Don’t wear underwear under bike shorts. I’ve had this conversation with several patients and it’s worth mentioning, loudly and boldly. Bike shorts are […]
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Like Memorial Day and Labor Day being the official start and end of summer, National Safe Boating Week is the official start of the recreational boating safety season. The U.S. Coast Guard uses this event to stress the importance of safety on the water. One of the many divisions of the U.S. Coast Guard that […]
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By Outside The California state legislature is currently reviewing a bill that would open trails, paths, and bike lanes to e-bikes, according to Bicycling.com. Bike lanes and paths are generally reserved exclusively for nonmotorized use, but the rising popularity of electric bikes in the United States has led local and state governments to consider allowing bikes with […]
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By Emanuella Grinberg, CNN Cyclist Alan Crocker regrets flipping off the driver of the blue pickup that buzzed past him on a recent Saturday morning in Rome, Ga. He’s not proud of it, and he’ll never do it again — especially now that he knows how unpredictable the response might be. Crocker was wearing a […]
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One of Squaw Valley’s most popular chairlifts is going from a four-pack to a six-pack this summer. Siberia Express is being converted to the larger capacity lift in time for the 2015-16 season. The ski resort said the new chairlift will improve reliability, efficiency and operational effectiveness. It is being designed to handle winds better. The current […]
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Because of the high demand for the summer youth program at Zephyr Cove Tennis Club more sections have been added, which has changed the schedule. The sessions are Mondays-Wednesdays-Fridays during the weeks of June 8, June 15 and June 22. Those who are in grades 1-3 (for the 2014-15 school year) will play from noon-1:15pm, […]
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The U.S. Coast Guard plans to release its first boating safety app on May 16 as the kickoff to this year’s National Safe Boating Week (May 16-22). The app was mainly designed to provide additional boating safety resources for mobile device users. It was not designed to replace a boater’s marine VHF radio. The app will be available on […]
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Outdoor plans may need to be changed late this week in the Lake Tahoe Basin. Long pants are likely to replace shorts. Furnaces are apt to be churning instead of windows open. Winter is returning for a few days. The National Weather Service has issued a winter storm watch for the bulk of May 14 for […]
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