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Running
fromPsychology Today
9 hours ago

Using Sports to Develop Good Character

Sports provide opportunities to practice virtues and improve moral character through repeated intentional actions.
#skateboarding
fromABC7 San Francisco
1 day ago
San Francisco

'Hill Bomb' skateboarding event returns to San Francisco at new location on Telegraph Hill

The Hill Bomb skateboarding event returned to San Francisco, facing heavy police presence and relocation due to city-installed speed bumps.
fromwww.theguardian.com
1 month ago
Miscellaneous

Sky Brown wins second skateboarding world title at rain-hit event in Brazil

Sky Brown won her second skateboarding world championship in a rain-shortened park competition in São Paulo on International Women's Day.
San Francisco
fromABC7 San Francisco
1 day ago

'Hill Bomb' skateboarding event returns to San Francisco at new location on Telegraph Hill

The Hill Bomb skateboarding event returned to San Francisco, facing heavy police presence and relocation due to city-installed speed bumps.
#skiing
Skiing
fromwww.theguardian.com
1 day ago

Gusheshe against the grain: South Africa's car spinning culture in pictures

Car spinning, or gusheshe, evolved from a township pastime into a recognized sport in post-apartheid Johannesburg.
fromInsideHook
1 day ago

Don't Underestimate the Appeal of Punk Rock Flea Markets

The Seattle Punk Rock Flea Market is part renegade art gallery, part unfathomable yard sale and part curated vintage mall, showcasing a blend of creativity and commerce.
Portland food
Music production
fromPitchfork
4 days ago

How Hardtekk Became the Cursed Soundtrack of Looksmaxxing

New hardtekk artists blend music with looksmaxxing culture, using specific lingo and visuals to attract audiences on platforms like TikTok.
Exercise
fromInsideHook
5 days ago

It's Never Too Late to Start Rucking. Here's How.

Rucking is an ancient fitness practice that builds endurance and strength while promoting proper posture and combating sedentary lifestyles.
Berlin
fromwww.theguardian.com
3 days ago

A weird dream' of an arts festival began 10 years ago in the California desert can it survive its growing popularity?

The Bombay Beach Biennale is a unique art festival that combines counter-culture, community engagement, and environmental revitalization in a desolate California town.
fromBikeMag
5 days ago

Jackson Goldstone & Gracey Hemstreet on Red Bull Hardline Canada

"After walking the future Red Bull Hardline track, I'm pretty intimidated but excited... bringing Red Bull Hardline to Canada is something everyone has wanted."
Bicycling
Education
fromwww.theguardian.com
5 days ago

They're gonna make me cry': my weekend at a speed puzzling championship

Speed jigsaw puzzling has evolved into a competitive sport, with a national championship attracting over 1,600 participants in Atlanta.
Beer
fromFast Company
6 days ago

Liquid Death and Pit Viper just released new sunglasses. But they're for after you die

Liquid Death collaborates with Pit Viper to create sunglasses for the afterlife, emphasizing humor and unique product offerings.
#pond-skimming
Running
fromiRunFar
1 day ago

This Week In Running: April 13, 2026

The Gorge Waterfalls weekend featured significant prize money and competitive races, with standout performances in the 100k and 50k events.
Exercise
fromBig Think
2 weeks ago

Kidnapped by terrorists. Lost a finger. Still became a rock-climbing legend.

Courage and the ability to endure suffering are crucial traits for success in rock climbing.
Snowboarding
fromUnofficial Networks
4 days ago

This Is How A Couple of Pros Ski Tuckerman Ravine

Tuckerman Ravine is a challenging skiing destination on Mount Washington, known for its difficult terrain and history since the 1930s.
#spring-skiing
Bicycling
fromBikeMag
2 weeks ago

10 Years Later, Darkfest Is Still the Scariest Event in MTB

Darkfest 2026 celebrated its 10th anniversary with record-breaking performances and showcased the evolution of freeride mountain biking.
fromUnofficial Networks
6 days ago

Skier Barely Misses Pond Skim Double Front Flip in Alaska

Enzo attempted a double front flip at Alaska's Hilltop Ski Area. He comes pretty close to landing it, nearly getting his skis all the way around, but he just didn't quite get it.
Snowboarding
fromBikeMag
2 weeks ago

Specialized Just Went All-In on the Most Unique MTB Event in Years

The Hard MTB League is the ultimate testing ground for riders and their bikes. Instead of sticking to one lane, athletes have to tackle four distinct disciplines in a single event.
Bicycling
Snowboarding
fromSnowBrains
5 days ago

Reflecting on a Difficult Season That Still Gave Plenty of Joy - SnowBrains

This winter in Oregon saw a late start and below-average snowpack, resulting in fewer ski days and a different skiing experience.
fromSnowBrains
5 days ago

Best Ski Resorts in the Southern Hemisphere

Valle Nevado, located in the Chilean Andes, is South America's largest ski resort, known for its legendary powder days and cultural immersion experience.
Snowboarding
Snowboarding
fromWhitelines Snowboarding
1 week ago

| Watch Live | The Uninvited Invitational 2026

The Uninvited Invitational showcases women's snowboarding talent with a global event series, culminating in finals at Woodward Park City from April 9-12.
Snowboarding
fromSnowBrains
6 days ago

Why Pride Events Matter: Making Ski Communities Stronger and More Inclusive - SnowBrains

Keystone Pride Festival promotes inclusivity and community for individuals of all identities, emphasizing safety and celebration of diversity on the mountain.
Bicycling
fromBikeMag
1 month ago

The Freeride Roster That's Turning Heads: Rocky Mountain Welcomes Thomas Genon

Rocky Mountain signs slopestyle icon Thomas Genon, joining Red Bull Rampage winner Hayden Zablotny to form a dominant freeride team under new ownership.
#snowboarding
fromSnowBrains
2 weeks ago
Snowboarding

Sundance Is Gone From Park City - Shaun White Just Replaced It With a 22-Foot Halfpipe and an Olympic Dream - SnowBrains

Snowboarding
fromDefector
2 weeks ago

Keeping Big Mountain Freestyle Riders Alive Is A Lot Of Work | Defector

The Natural Selection Tour showcases Big Mountain Freestyle snowboarding in challenging backcountry terrain, blending elements of freeride and freestyle disciplines.
fromwww.mercurynews.com
2 months ago
Skiing

Double cork? Blindside? Goofy? A glossary of snowboarding terms for the Winter Olympics

Snowboarders and freestyle skiers use specialized slang to describe tricks, spins, and event formats at Livigno’s halfpipe, slopestyle, and big air Olympic courses.
fromWhitelines Snowboarding
2 months ago
Snowboarding

Young, hungry and full of beans- these are the riders to keep on your radar

Four rising snowboarders—Bella Warren, Mia, Eli Bouchard, and Dima Luchkin—deliver distinctive styles, inventive tricks, and strong competitive results across global events.
fromSnowBrains
2 weeks ago
Snowboarding

Sundance Is Gone From Park City - Shaun White Just Replaced It With a 22-Foot Halfpipe and an Olympic Dream - SnowBrains

Snowboarding
fromDefector
2 weeks ago

Keeping Big Mountain Freestyle Riders Alive Is A Lot Of Work | Defector

The Natural Selection Tour showcases Big Mountain Freestyle snowboarding in challenging backcountry terrain, blending elements of freeride and freestyle disciplines.
fromWGB
2 months ago

Streetdog BMX Review - Skill, Stubbornness, and a Lot of Concrete

Streetdog BMX isn't trying to revive the glory days of BMX games, nor is it chasing mass appeal. It's a deliberately fiddly, skill-focused take on BMX riding, aimed squarely at players who enjoy mastery more than spectacle. And like real-life riding, that first crash is the key moment - because you're either going to toss the fucking thing in the trash, or grind like a madman and try again.
Video games
Soccer (FIFA)
fromConde Nast Traveler
2 months ago

The Biggest Reason to Travel This Year? Sports

Sports events are a major driver of global travel, fueling a $680 billion industry and motivating fans to travel internationally for both marquee and local fixtures.
Social media marketing
fromThe Drum
2 months ago

Facebook rides into Tokyo Games with new skateboarding campaign

Facebook launched a global multichannel ad campaign around the Tokyo Olympics celebrating skateboarding communities and tools that connect, grow, and advance the sport.
Arts
fromThe Mercury News
1 month ago

Is it mountaineering or art? Both, for the Bay Area's vertical dancers

Vertical dance merges contemporary dance and climbing to perform harnessed, gravity-defying choreography on buildings and cliffs, prioritizing fear for safety and vigilance.
Design
fromDesign Milk
2 months ago

F5: Nimrod Weis Talks Skateboarding, Japan, Safety Signs + More

Nimrod Weis is a multidisciplinary maker creating interactive public artworks that blend technology, music, textiles, and design to spark imagination and reframe urban spaces.
US news
fromwww.npr.org
2 months ago

America's Gen Z curlers bring new ways to traditional sport

Danny Casper's young team defeated veteran John Shuster at the U.S. Olympic Trials, marking a generational shift in U.S. curling.
fromElite Traveler
1 month ago

Where to Try the Winter Olympics' Most Unconventional Sports

When Salt Lake City hosted the 2002 Winter Olympics, Deer Valley was at the heart of the action - and in 2034 it will once again take centre stage as the venue for freestyle moguls and aerials. Today, guests at The St. Regis Deer Valley can connect directly to that Olympic legacy through an exclusive partnership with the Utah Olympic Legacy Foundation.
Skiing
Miscellaneous
fromFast Company
2 months ago

The fascinating history of the century-old sport of 'buildering'

Climbers increasingly pursue urban buildering and free-solo ascents on skyscrapers, shifting focus from natural rock faces to man-made high rises.
Bicycling
fromwww.mercurynews.com
1 month ago

Rollerblades vs. skates

Rollerblades offer speed and rough terrain capability with inline wheels, while quad roller skates provide stability and are better for beginners on smooth surfaces.
fromEsquire
1 month ago

The Rise of the Paincation

On day five of an eight-day, 500-mile mountain bike race in Africa, Piers Constable found himself sprawled in the dirt for the second time. First he'd crashed on his left side, then on his right, until he was, in his own words, "muddied and bloodied," staring at a bike that was very much broken. He remembered a feed station a couple miles away and realized he had two choices: quit or run. He picked up the bike and ran.
Running
#parkour
#ski-mountaineering
fromDefector
1 month ago
Skiing

Competitors In The Newest Olympic Sport Will Scale Extraordinary Heights Of Suffering | Defector

fromDefector
1 month ago
Skiing

Competitors In The Newest Olympic Sport Will Scale Extraordinary Heights Of Suffering | Defector

fromwww.bbc.com
2 months ago

'I spent 2,000 on one event': Why Gen Z is obsessed with Hyrox

All my holidays revolve around Hyrox or I incorporate events into holidays," she tells the BBC World Service.
Running
Exercise
fromwww.bbc.com
2 months ago

Hackney siblings shine in the BMX racing scene

Three Hackney siblings are rising BMX racers: Thomas will compete at the World Championships while Katie and Phoebe hold national titles.
Snowboarding
fromUnofficial Networks
3 weeks ago

5 Colorado Pond Skims You Won't Want To Miss This Spring

Colorado hosts multiple pond skimming events in spring where skiers and snowboarders attempt to ski across water while wearing costumes, combining athleticism with entertainment and fundraising.
Skiing
fromDefector
1 month ago

A Tour Of The Sick-Ass Helmets Of Skeleton | Defector

Skeleton racing helmets serve as prominent aesthetic and political expressions, with designs ranging from spooky faces to abstract art influencing sport identity beyond medals.
Bicycling
fromBikerumor
2 months ago

Mountain Biking Gets More Monster as World Cup Gets New Main Sponsor

Monster Energy named sponsor of WHOOP UCI Mountain Bike World Series; will appear at all 14 events starting with May's South Korea race.
Bicycling
fromBikeMag
2 months ago

Kawa-Zaki: The Result of Blending Freeskiing Creativity and Mountain Biking

Zak Mousseau charges Kimberley, BC trails on the Dreadnought, emphasizing speed, commitment, and adapting to steep loam, rutted dirt, and unbuilt jumps.
Snowboarding
fromInsideHook
1 month ago

Why Heli-Skiing Isn't Just for the One Percent

Heli-skiing at CMH Kootenay offers an accessible, approachable experience for non-elite skiers through town-based lodging and achieves exceptional vertical feet in short timeframes.
fromUnofficial Networks
1 month ago

Tune In For The Natural Selection Ski Super Sessions

The Tahoe edition of the Ski Super Sessions will premiere on March 17 exclusively on RedBull TV. Four men and four women from all over the world will compete at Palisades Tahoe for the collaborative and creative freestyle session.
Snowboarding
Bicycling
fromBikeMag
2 months ago

The Witching Hour and the Value of Doing Things Differently

Forbidden Bike Company prioritizes individuality, style, and creative, slightly weird edits that stand out from homogenized mountain biking media.
Bicycling
fromBikeMag
1 month ago

BMX Meets Mountain Bike: The WeThePeople Swamp Master

WeThePeople's Swamp Master is a ready-to-ride, full-suspension, trail-capable 20-inch BMX bike with 66mm rear travel and MTB-grade components.
Snowboarding
fromUnofficial Networks
1 month ago

Ring of Fire Ski Stunt Goes Very Poorly

Norwegian skier Mathias Birkelund crashed into a flaming ring during a stunt attempt, highlighting the dangers of amateur fire-based skiing tricks.
Snowboarding
fromSnowBrains
1 month ago

6 U.S. Athletes Make The Cut for Freeride World Tour Finals in Alaska - SnowBrains

The FIS Freeride World Tour cancelled the Fieberbrunn Pro event due to unsafe snow conditions, snow quality, and contestability standards not being met across evaluated venues.
#snowboarding-competition
Snowboarding
fromSnowBrains
1 month ago

The Best 5 Places to Ski and Surf in the Same Day - SnowBrains

Five global destinations enable skiing and surfing on the same day, combining mountain snow sports with coastal wave riding in optimal seasonal conditions.
Snowboarding
fromUnofficial Networks
1 month ago

The Next Generation Of Skiers Are Completely Changing The Game

Young teenage skiers are achieving unprecedented levels of performance, executing massive tricks and competing at elite levels earlier than previous generations.
fromSnowBrains
1 month ago

The Snow League Pilots "Crash Patch" at Halfpipe Competition in Aspen Snowmass, CO - SnowBrains

Pushing limits drives snowboarding, but protection has to keep pace. Athlete safety has always been personal to me. At The Snow League, we're always looking for ways to better support athletes at the highest level. Piloting Crash Patch was one way we encouraged our athletes to make smart decisions in the moment.
Snowboarding
#extreme-skiing
Snowboarding
fromSnowBrains
1 month ago

Bike to Ski and Board: A Will and a Way - SnowBrains

Skiers and snowboarders are increasingly using bicycles and hiking instead of carbon-powered vehicles to access mountains, reducing their environmental impact while pursuing their sport.
Snowboarding
fromSnowBrains
2 months ago

Winter X-Games at Aspen, CO, Recap Day 1 - SnowBrains

Mia Brookes won Women's Snowboard Slopestyle gold at the 2026 X-Games in Aspen; Zoi Sadowski-Synnott took silver and Cocomo Murase bronze.
Snowboarding
fromUnofficial Networks
2 months ago

New Zealand Skier Goes Massive To Claim Win At First Freeride World Tour Stop In Spain

Ben Richard won the Baqueira Beret Pro stop of the 2026 Freeride World Tour with a fast, smooth run featuring a Lincoln Loop and 360.
fromUnofficial Networks
1 month ago

Sit-Skier Sends Massive Cliff @ Palisades Tahoe

Going full throttle off Mainline and making it look this effortless is truly something to behold: "This one is a lot scarier sitting in the sitski getting ready to drop than looking over the edge scoping it beforehand. Such a low POV on that thing, I felt like I was gonna launch into space!" -Jay Rawe Jay rode away clean and was a cool customer as he reached his friends who were filming from below.
Snowboarding
Snowboarding
fromUnofficial Networks
1 month ago

How You Can Conquer The Most Extreme Ski Runs In the World

Expert terrain requires mastering technical skills like side slips and hockey stops, building lower body and core strength, and never skiing alone without experienced guidance.
fromSnowBrains
2 months ago

Winter X-Games at Aspen, CO, Recap Day 2: Highlighting Snowboard Big Air - SnowBrains

Day two of X-Games was a nice show, with three different sports to watch. Yep, Snowmobiling is back. Several events got postponed because of how much snow fell overnight and throughout the day, so it was a bit chaotic at times, scrambling from one event to another, but I will never complain about snow falling, and it made for an active day. Celebrities, including Justin Bieber, Gunna, Johnny Knoxville, Alvin Kamara, and Alex Bregman, showed up to X-Games today to participate in the fun.
Snowboarding
Snowboarding
fromSnowBrains
2 months ago

Fear and Loathing On The Freeride World Tour: The Val Thorens Pro - SnowBrains

Val Thorens is a high-altitude, manufactured ski village dominated by skiing, drinking, intense freeride competition, and a community of focused, risk-oriented athletes and revelers.
Snowboarding
fromUnofficial Networks
2 months ago

Watch Every Winning Run From The First Ever Freeride World Championships

Four athletes from the United States, Poland, Switzerland, and New Zealand won the inaugural Freeride World Championships in Andorra on February 3rd.
Snowboarding
fromSnowBrains
1 month ago

Watch Natural Selection Super Sessions and Research and Development (RND) Starting March 9 - SnowBrains

RND and Super Sessions premiere March 9 on Red Bull TV revealing the full Revelstoke roster, with six riders selected and RND advancing women's progression.
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