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It’s Never Too Late to Climb That Mountain
The unlikely story of a 1950s AL batting champ turned pot farmer
How Rob Dyrdek Built His Mega Fortune Off Sneakers
PETA wants MLB to rename the ‘bullpen’ to ‘arm barn’
What Drives the Runners Who Participate in the Relay Race From Hell?
In a 1966 interview, Muhammad Ali riffs about fighting on Mars, traveling through time, and explains how big talk and boasting got him a shot at a title fight faster than other challengers.
Situated in the middle of the Anza-Borrego Desert, The Courts is a one-of-a-kind tennis destination. Featuring 4 hardcourts, an impeccably designed clubhouse, a refreshing pool and hot-tub, as well as accomodations out back, it’s a place where you come for the tennis and stay for the stars.
Like literally everyone else on earth with a Netflix account and an internet connection, we’ve been watching Squid Game. A perfect accompaniment to a recovery day, the binge-worthy Korean TV Series is a survival drama to the max, where hundreds of cash-strapped players compete in children’s games to win a life-changing prize. While the storyline is the star of the show, we couldn’t help but admire the player’s gear, simple green tracksuits, and envision ourselves wearing one for the game called life. Here, 10 tracksuits to help you compete in the real world.
Unless your algorithm has been steering you in the wrong directions, you’ve seen the bong water Nalgene. Maybe even bought it. Effective messaging in a simple bold serif, with multiple colors to choose from, this water bottle has hydrated heads across the globe. The brainchild of Ariel Stark-Benz under his Mister Green brand, Bong Water’s ubiquity is a nod to Mister Green’s foresight and a feather in the cap for the burgeoning cannabis scene. Instead of talking with Ariel about all the other great things that he creates, we texted back and forth for an interview specifically about the water bottle. What follows is exactly that.
In 1976, Santos “Frenchie” Ramos opened a gym in Williamsburg, Brooklyn. Every day of his life from that point forward was dedicated to that gym and to his members. In the gym’s 43-year history, Frenchie only missed two weeks of work; now that’s dedication. Frenchie was a beloved member of his community and will forever be remembered. For those who did not have the pleasure of knowing him, this is his story.
A film by Mark Cersosimo & Aissa Claveria
The day after any great workout there is the opportunity to tuck away indoors, turn off the screens, and cozy up with a good old-fashioned book. While sitting still seems to be an increasingly difficult feat, here are 11 titles that will keep your attention and help you recover intelligently this Fall.
We first met Los Angeles-based photographer Radka Leitmeritz a few years back at The Courts while she was on a commercial shoot. Bursting with energy and always with a camera nearby, we were drawn into Radka’s world and have never really left. With a background in fashion and passion for tennis, Radka’s latest project with Porsche, Court Supremes, celebrates the power of the women who play the game. We recently caught up with Radka to talk about the project and the inspiration behind it.
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There Is A Tennis Ball Shortage Too Now
The First Woman to Thru-Hike the Appalachian Trail Alone Did It as a ‘Lark’
One Man’s Amazing Journey to the Center of the Bowling Ball
Views from the Lagos Lawn Tennis Club
These Yoga Stretches Will Help You Have Your Best Run—And Recovery—Ever
How Walking Can Build Up the Brain
Is medical cannabis really a magic bullet?
Allen Iverson and Al Harrington on the Transformative Power of Cannabis
Dazzling Washington, Nadal Wins Even as He Loses
How to Get Luckier
Seeking a Grand Theory of Injury Prevention
Study Shows Cannabis Consumers Are Successful, Motivated, Health-Conscious
Why Do Tennis Crowds Have to Be So Quiet?
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Love In The Time of Magic: The NBA’s 1990s sexual revolution
John McEnroe, Wimbledon 1982