In a weather-delayed finish, Mark Rypien emerged the winner of the 25th annual American Century Championship on Sunday. “Every 25 years. I hope they still have this around in 2050. This is surreal. To go eagle-birdie-birdie after the rain. There is a reason why I live in Washington State. We are used to playing in […]
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Today’s final round tournament coverage of the American Century Championship has moved to NBCSN and will continue until the tournament’s conclusion this evening. The tournament is currently experiencing a weather delay because of thunder, lightning and rain. Mark Rypien and Jeremy Roenick currently share the lead with 64 points, with Annika Sorenstam in third place […]
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By Axie Navas, Outdoors Wouldn’t it be nice to communicate directly with the other members of your party without having to rely on shaky cell service or WiFi? Thanks to goTenna, a new communications device that launched Thursday, you can. The rugged off-the-grid tool pairs with your iPhone or Android via BlueToothLE to enable users […]
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There will be a laser-guided tour of starry wonders with professional star gazer and astronomy instructor Gigi Giles at Spooner Lake. Participants will be able to peer through high powered telescopes and astronomical binoculars at an elevation of 7,000 feet while learning various aspects of astronomy and space science. The event is July 25 from […]
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The Tahoe Show, the largest amateur body building championship in Nevada, is Aug. 23 at MontBleu. The NPC/IFBB (National Physique Committee & International Federation of Bodybuilding) sanctioned bodybuilding and fitness championship includes bodybuilding, bikini, physique, figure and fitness. Those who cannot make it to the show may watch it live on the Internet thanks to […]
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Tahoe Youth & Family Services’ annual Color Blast fun run in Genoa is July 26. This fundraiser will directly benefit TYFS’ programs and services for youth and families in the South Lake Tahoe and Carson Valley communities. Runners will get a color blast from head to toe in different colors at designated distances. Each section […]
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By Kathryn Reed STATELINE – Watch the American Century Championship on television and it’s like the coverage is choreographed. Watch it from the control room and one wonders how the end product is so smooth. “Sunday it will be even more hectic. People will be screaming and yelling. But people say they know what they […]
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Sand Harbor’s boat ramp will close for the season starting July 28. The low lake level is forcing the closure. This closure will prevent watercraft from being damaged during a launch and protect the end of the launch lanes from damage. The parking lot will remain open for carry-in boat access only. All other boaters […]
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By Nora Krug, Washington Post One of the most important things a running partner can provide is conversation. Many runners are looking for a kind of coach, to push them to go faster or longer; others want a confidant or a gossip or someone to swap the latest tips from Runner’s World with. But for […]
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The storm that rolled through the Lake Tahoe Basin on Thursday afternoon isn’t over for some people. For only the second time in the American Century Championship tournament’s 25-year history play stopped because of weather. The California Highway Patrol is warning motorists that boulders have tumbled onto Highway 89 near Squaw Valley. Power is not […]
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