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California man breaks ‘bike surfing’ world record
SANTA CRUZ, California (KSBW) — Nineteen-year-old Brock Johnson of Santa Cruz has broken the world record for “bike surfing.”. Bike surfing is a popular BMX stunt where a cyclist balances one foot on a bike’s handlebars, and another on the seat. The record for distance traveled while...
Mariners set course for turnaround season in Gabilan Division | PCAL football preview
A new era under Zach Hewett officially began last week as the Aptos High football team took the practice field for the first time this season. Prior to taking the helm, the 39-year-old head coach knew there wasn’t going to be much of a change. For starters, Hewett will...
Bicycle and road safety focus of events in Santa Cruz and Watsonville
Bicycle-centered events will be held in Santa Cruz and Watsonville this week. Go Santa Cruz and Ecology Action will host a Family Biking Lunch and Learn at noon Wednesday at the Civic Auditorium or virtually via Zoom to promote safe biking to school this fall. Topics will include gear, family testimonials, riding through the developmental stages and recommendations for riding with kids safely. Lunch from Zoccoli’s will be provided for all in-person attendees, and free Bell helmets and Blackburn bike lights (a $100 value) are available for all attendees employed by businesses in Santa Cruz County. Register here.
Emily Carosone: Olympian Named Head Softball Coach at Campbell
Emily Carosone, an Olympian and three-time All-American, has been appointed as the head softball coach at Campbell University. Athletic Director Hannah Bazemore expressed excitement about Carosone's coaching pedigree, noting her success in developing elite athletes. Carosone, who previously served as Auburn's associate head coach, is determined to uphold the championship culture at Campbell, building on her extensive experience and achievements in collegiate softball.
Meet Thorpedo Anna, Dornoch, Other Travers Contenders
The focus of the horse racing world zeroes in on Saratoga Race Course Aug. 24 for the 155th running of the Travers Stakes (G1). The 1 1/4-mile Travers is the most prestigious race for 3-year-olds outside of the Triple Crown races in late spring and often is crucial in determining the year-end champion in that division.
Reining Flowers a Special Filly for Sharilyn Gasaway
"Don't fall in love with your horses," they say. "This is a business," they say. "You can't make decisions with your heart," they say. It's a good thing that Sharilyn Gasaway didn't listen to what "they" said, or she might not have had a 2-year-old homebred filly, out of her heart horse, break her maiden at Saratoga Race Course.
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