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The director of rehabilitation services at Tennova Healthcare – LaFollette Medical Center worked with a local hockey team to learn how healthcare and professional sports can work together.”I had the amazing opportunity to work with the Knoxville Ice Bears, a semi-pro hockey team, along with some orthopedic surgeons, and I got experience with the business side of sports medicine,” said Chris Matthews, Tenova LaFollette's director of rehab. “When we think about PT and athletic training, we think, 'I've got to go to the doctor. I get an injury. I get a prescription to fix it. I see someone in the…
Former Carolina Hurricanes forward Evgeny Kuznetsov Kuznetsov has yet to decide his next step after passing waivers and becoming a free agent. His agent, Shumi Babayev, told Russia's RB Sport outlet Orsha Usova that Kuznetsov hasn't ruled out a new NHL contract. Babayev said 15 NHL clubs are still interested, adding: “[Kuznetsov] “He just wants to play hockey and be trusted. He still has the ability to play for many years to come. Kuznetsov is physically fit…If there's an interest in a team that trusts him and allows him to play to his best qualities, he'd be considered.” Kuznetsov's illustrious…
As long as you're playing NCAA Division I football, you have an opportunity to compete for a national title.West Point's coaches and players feel that way, and it was a key reason they joined the ranks of affiliated football for just the second time since the program's founding in 1890.This week, Army was a welcome partner to the American Athletic Conference, which held its annual media days Monday and Tuesday in Arlington, Texas.”I think it's great for college football just knowing that the range of teams that actually have a chance (to win) has expanded,” said promising fourth-year quarterback Bryson…
The Rose Bowl has requested to be removed from the College Football Playoff semifinal rotation in order to continue hosting the game on Jan. 1 each year, Rose Bowl Executive Committee chair Laura Farber confirmed. Athletic on tuesday.This season's CFP will move to a 12-team format, with four of the New Year's Six bowls hosting their quarterfinals on Dec. 31 and Jan. 1, while the other two will host their semifinals on Jan. 8 and 9. The Rose Bowl, which just hosted a semifinal last season (Michigan vs. Alabama), is already scheduled to have a Jan. 1 quarterfinal for the…
The United Nations Boxing Commission and Martial Arts Association on Tuesday removed a ban on the 12-6 elbow strike from the Unified Rules of Mixed Martial Arts, making the controversial strike acceptable in mixed martial arts. California Athletic Commission Executive Director Andy Foster told MMA Junkie that the ABC Rules Committee voted unanimously to lift the ban, which has been in place since the Unified Rules of MMA were enacted in 2000. The 12-6 elbow is defined in the Unified Rules of MMA as “an elbow strike delivered directly above or directly below an opponent who is on the ground.”…
Broadway Martial Arts has been bustling since it opened in Houghton, Louisiana.Many Houghton and North Bossier residents are happy to have Broadway Martial Arts in their community, and the latest announcement from their staff has made us love them even more: Broadway Martial Arts has announced new classes aimed at individuals with special needs.Broadway Martial Arts presents Wednesday's Warriors.Wednesday Warriors is a brand new martial arts class designed specifically for people with special needs. Instructor Benny Broadway says: “Broadway Martial Arts is excited to announce the launch of our new special needs classes. If you or someone you know has…
Amna Nawaz: Transportation Secretary Buttigieg said the department has received hundreds of complaints and that Delta must inform passengers that they are entitled to refunds if they cancel their trip.Delta Air Lines said it was offering alternative flights and travel vouchers, but the bad news isn't over yet: delays and cancellations are expected to continue for the next few days.Also today, federal aviation regulators are investigating Southwest Airlines after a series of safety-related incidents, most recently one in which a jetliner was found flying just 150 feet above the water a few miles from its destination at Tampa Bay Airport.”The…
Leon Edwards will defend his welterweight title against No. 2-ranked challenger Belal Muhammad in the main event of Saturday's UFC 304. The main card is scheduled for 10 PM ET from the Co-op Live Arena in Manchester, England.The latest MMA odds for UFC 304: Edwards vs. Muhammad 2 have Edwards as a -260 favorite (risk $260 to win $100) and Muhammad at +220 (risk $100 to win $220). In the co-main event, interim heavyweight champion Tom Aspinall (-370) will face veteran contender Curtis Blaydes (+280). Before you decide on your pick for UFC 304: Edwards vs. Muhammad 2, Before you…
Biggest changes in the S&P 500 index on Tuesday 8 hours 15 minutes ago Rejectors United Parcel Service UPS shares plunged 12.1%, the biggest loser among the S&P 500 stocks, after the company reported weaker-than-expected second-quarter sales and profits. Weak freight demand and pricing issues across the shipping sector contributed to the quarter's slump. UPS also lowered its full-year revenue and operating margin forecasts, citing the impact of lower-margin shipments from new e-commerce customers. of stocks Packer Shares of PCAR (PCAR), a designer and manufacturer of commercial trucks, fell 11.0% after second-quarter profits fell compared to the same period a…
Stephen CurryHis 15 years with the Golden State Warriors is the longest tenure of any active NBA player with a single team. But who are the longest-tenured players on the other 29 teams? See below: Atlanta: Trae YoungJuly 1, 2018: Acquired his NBA draft rights by Dallas (5th pick) and signed a multi-year contract.July 1, 2018: Acquired NBA Draft rights (5th pick) from Dallas and signed a multi-year contract. Boston: Jaylen BrownJuly 27, 2016: Drafted (third overall) on June 23 and signed a multi-year contract. Brooklyn: Nicholas ClaxtonJuly 7, 2019: Drafted (31st overall) on June 20 and signed a multi-year…