Jared Lees, Eric Ringstad go undefeated to win Woodke Junior tennis tournamentFriday, July 30, 2010 @ 3:47AMFAIRBANKS — Fresh off a three-week road trip for tournaments in Washington,, Jared Lees and Eric Ringstad dominated their age groups in the Sam Woodke Junior Tennis Championships last weekend at th...
Phillip Schiering Gets His Black BeltThursday, July 29, 2010 @ 2:25PMSPOKANE, Wash. - A black belt is considered the highest honor in martial arts, and on Wednesday night it was given to a very deserving young boy. "The first lesson I taught you was a bow, the most basic movement in martial arts and the deepest sign of respect. If you remember I did it with a smile and a commitment to you and your family. All I have to give you is love and support but is yours to ...
Hanover school Xcels at National Taekwondo ChampionshipsThursday, July 29, 2010 @ 12:18PMAt the 2008 Beijing Summer Olympics, Steven, Mark, and Diana Lopez made history as the first trio of American siblings to compete on the same Olympic team since 1904. The sport: the Korean martial art of Taekwondo. The Lopez siblings brought medals home from Beijing, while bringing interest in the sport of Taekwondo to millions. In Hanover, one Taekwondo school is nurturing its own team of ...
Team Baguio grabs national TKD titleThursday, July 29, 2010 @ 10:18AMMANILA - They might as well be called "The Enders" for ending their opponents' chances in ever finishing first - be it in "koryugi" (sparring) or "poomsae" (forms). read more
Dana White and Friends: Top 20 Rants and Meltdowns in MMA HistoryWednesday, July 28, 2010 @ 7:35PMWarning: The videos in this slide show are littered with offensive language and controversy. If you are easily offended, this show is not for you. However, if you appreciate the lighter side of MMA, or just like a good old fashioned dummy spit, then read on. I have assembled 20 of the best/worst rants, raves, interviews, and meltdowns in the history of MMA. There are no doubt other great ...
Late MLA had rich life outside politicsWednesday, July 28, 2010 @ 5:37PMAs a veteran hockey coach for both the 2007 Canada Winter Games and Arctic Winter Games, Todd Hardy was something of a visionary.
Eye of the Tiger Karate awards Black BeltsWednesday, July 28, 2010 @ 3:10PMEye of the Tiger recently held its Black Belt Extravaganza recently at Marblehead High School.
MMA:The 10 Most Prodigious Talents In HistoryWednesday, July 28, 2010 @ 9:06AMAs we enter fight week for UFC on Versus 2, talk has centered around Jon Jones and just how close he is to a title shot. As the MMA world grapples with that question, I thought it best to see how he stacks up to the other top young talents in the sport and examine how they've done since attaining such a status. For the record. this list is about promise shown, not necessarily achievement. That's ...
JKA holds promo examsTuesday, July 27, 2010 @ 11:26AMThe Japan Karate Association (JKA)-Philippines conducted its quarterly promotional examination over the weekend by letting the members show their basic karate stance, kumite and sparring sessions covering the ranks from white to brown belts.