The Camino de Santiago with family: blisters and fatigue with a happy ending Good journey! The greeting that pilgrims repeat to Santiago renews the strength of an adventure, whether it be secular or religious, that deserves to be experienced once in a lifetime. We didn’t make it in time for the botafumeiro, the ritual of incense, but that was the least of it. The entrance to the Obradoiro square was the most exciting part. The final stretch of the last stage through Santiago de Compostela, after seeing the city so close and at our feet from Mount Gozo, seemed endless.…
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Grow beyond yourself with the Mammut Mountain School The mountain sports outfitter Mammut and the mountain guide professionals from ZERMATTERS/ANDERMATTERS are joining forces. The Mammut Mountain School is a reliable partner for every sporting level. It offers a comprehensive programme for mountain enthusiasts and all those who want to become one. The focus is on enjoyment, knowledge transfer and safety. The Mammut Mountain School knows the local conditions inside out. The Mammut Mountain School is the result of a long-standing partnership between Mammut Sports Group AG and the experienced mountain guides of ZERMATTERS/ANDERMATTERS. Both companies can look back on over…
‘I want track to exist like a professional sport’ – Gabby Thomas calls for athletics’ next evolution Triple Olympic champion Gabby Thomas envisions a new era for track and field, pushing for professional leagues, greater athlete recognition and broader fan engagement as the sport gains momentum through new ventures and media exposure. Triple Olympic champion Gabby Thomas is calling for a new era in track and field that could transform the sport from its current status into a more professional, commercially viable enterprise. As the 27-year-old sprinter reflects on her dominant performances in the Paris Olympics, where she earned three…
Legacy or Records? – Olympic champion Gabby Thomas talks on motivation to succeed Paris Olympic triple champion Gabby Thomas revealed her motivation to succeed, which extends more than breaking records. American sprint queen Gabby Thomas has a bigger motivation that drives her to success, which isn’t labeled on breaking late Florence Griffith-Joyner’s 200m World Record of 21.34s. Thomas was named athletics golden girl of the Paris Olympics after she raised her profile on the track considerably by capturing gold medals in the 200m, 4x100m, and 4x400m relays ― a marked improvement over her bronze in the 200m and silver in…
How much does New Balance pay Sydney McLaughlin-Levrone? All about the Olympic champion’s multi-million dollar deal with the brand Sydney McLaughlin-Levrone’s dominant performance at the Paris Olympics solidified her status as a top athlete. In addition to her athletic prowess, she has been a brand ambassador for New Balance since the age of 19, earning an annual salary of $1.5 million. The athlete signed a sponsorship deal with New Balance on October 15, 2018, one year after turning professional. She chose New Balance over other major brands, believing it would allow her to build her own brand identity rather than…
Masai Russell, Sydney McLaughlin-Levrone & big names set for 2025 Grand Slam match-ups The 2025 Grand Slam Track has attracted some big names like Masai Russell, Sydney McLaughlin-Levrone, and Jasmine Camacho-Quinn that promises for tasty match-ups next year As the 2025 Grand Slam final list of participants takes shape, anticipation is building around some of the most exciting track and field showdowns. With elite competitors and record-breaking potential, the Women’s 100m,100m Hurdles, 400m and 400m Hurdles promise thrilling races that fans won’t want to miss. Women’s 100m hurdles The women’s 100m hurdles has consistently been one of the most exhilarating…
Ex-Clips staffer: Fired for questioning Kawhi care Stephen A. goes off on Kawhi’s unavailability for the Clippers (2:05) A former LA Clippers strength and conditioning coach who says he was hired in 2019 as part of a years-long campaign to recruit Kawhi Leonard has sued the team and president of basketball operations Lawrence Frank, alleging wrongful termination in part for raising concerns about the management of Leonard’s health and injuries. The lawsuit, a copy of which was obtained by ESPN, was filed Thursday in Los Angeles County by attorneys representing Randy Shelton, who joined the Clippers on July 1, 2019,…
Steve Ballmer goes wild as Kawhi Leonard sits out Clippers’ NBA debut at the Intuit Dome The new Clippers home is worth 2 billion dollars Imagine being a billionaire and building a $2 billion arena for your NBA team. That’s exactly the reality Steve Ballmer experienced yesterday. He had the night of his life, going absolutely wild with excitement. The Intuit Dome, with a seating capacity of 17,927, hosted its first-ever NBA game as the new home of the Los Angeles Clippers. Despite the loss to Kevin Durant, Devin Booker, and the Suns, the former Microsoft CEO was over the…
Sarina Wiegman keeps Chloe Kelly in England squad despite City inactivity Sarina Wiegman says there was never any doubt she would include Chloe Kelly in her England squad, regardless of the Manchester City winger getting reduced playing time this season. The 26-year-old, who scored the winning goal in the European Championship final just over two years ago, has played fewer than 90 minutes of Women’s Super League football this term, starting one of City’s four fixtures, and was an unused substitute in their past two victories, over Barcelona and Liverpool. Reports have emerged that Kelly could leave City, citing her…
Tom Selleck On Feeling “Frustrated” By CBS’ Decision To End “Always Taken For Granted” ‘Blue Bloods’ Tom Selleck admitted to being “frustrated” over CBS‘ decision to end the long-running police procedural Blue Bloods. In a new interview with TV Insider, the star — who has portrayed NYPD police commissioner Frank Reagan across nearly 300 episodes, 14 seasons and just as many years — discussed feeling that the primetime series has been “always taken for granted.” I’m kind of frustrated. During those last eight shows [Blue Bloods will conclude with eight episodes that begin airing Oct. 18 at 10 p.m.], I…