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Muscle Memory
Tennis

Muscle Memory

It’s not a stretch to say that proprioceptive neuromuscular facilitation can help your tennis aches and pains

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May - June 2021
LEG-BREAKERS, STREET DENTISTS AND ENFORCERS
Black Belt

LEG-BREAKERS, STREET DENTISTS AND ENFORCERS

LET’S SAY YOU RUN A SMALL LOAN-SHARKING ENTERPRISE. NOTHING BIG — YOU’VE GOT A TERRITORY OF THREE TO FOUR CITY BLOCKS.

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3 mins  |
June/July 2021
No consolation prize
The Giant Insider

No consolation prize

Kadarius Toney is far from a fall back guy

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4 mins  |
June/July 2021
Tennis

HITTING DIFFERENT

NAOMI OSAKA’S ability to grow and evolve may be her defining trait , and a key to her popularity with a new generation of fans. Can she use it to make herself a contender at Roland Garros and Wimbledon this year, too?

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9 mins  |
May - June 2021
HOW SELF-DEFENSE DIFFERS FROM COMBAT SPORTS
Black Belt

HOW SELF-DEFENSE DIFFERS FROM COMBAT SPORTS

TO LAUNCH THIS COLUMN, I’LL BRIEFLY INTRODUCE MYSELF AND MY OBJECTIVES. MY NAME IS LITO ANGELES, AND MY LIFE’S PASSION IS MARTIAL ARTS.

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June/July 2021
NFC EAST ROUNDUP
The Giant Insider

NFC EAST ROUNDUP

NFC EAST ROUNDUP

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3 mins  |
June/July 2021
Five Minutes With… Reilly Opelka and Tommy Paul
Tennis

Five Minutes With… Reilly Opelka and Tommy Paul

In the Paul-Opelka household, the two pros have their eating down to a science. “Tommy never cooks,” says Reilly. “If my second roommate doesn’t cook, we just order out.”

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May - June 2021
TRADITIONAL TO MIXED!
Black Belt

TRADITIONAL TO MIXED!

OBSERVATIONS ON THE JOURNEY FROM TKD TO MMA COURTESY OF ANTHONY “SHOWTIME” PETTIS

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10+ mins  |
June/July 2021
CQC SAMBO
Black Belt

CQC SAMBO

Why You Should “Fill Your Cup” With Wisdom From This Russian Close-Quarters-Combat System!

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10 mins  |
June/July 2021
THE CHINESE CONNECTION
Black Belt

THE CHINESE CONNECTION

Critical Look at Chojun Miyagi’s ndmark 1936 Lecture on the rigins of Karate

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8 mins  |
June/July 2021
Zooming Into The Unknown
Tennis

Zooming Into The Unknown

Tennis journalism and coverage adapted to the evolving new normal, but at what cost?

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8 mins  |
May - June 2021
EVICTION NOTICE! WHEN YOU'RE FORCED TO TEACH OUTSIDE: THE FAQ
Black Belt

EVICTION NOTICE! WHEN YOU'RE FORCED TO TEACH OUTSIDE: THE FAQ

BETTER BUSINESS

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7 mins  |
June/July 2021
BUILDING BLOCKS
Black Belt

BUILDING BLOCKS

Budoshin Jujitsu’s Classification of BLOCKING TECHNIQUES Epitomizes Simplicity

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8 mins  |
June/July 2021
5 FIGHT FALLACIES
Black Belt

5 FIGHT FALLACIES

Slicing Through the Myths That Surround Edged-Weapon Defense!

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10 mins  |
June/July 2021
Tennis

Court of Appeals

Resolving Your Rules Questions & Quarrels

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3 mins  |
May - June 2021
Torah Bright  – Olympic Golden Girl OF Snowbarding
Women Fitness

Torah Bright – Olympic Golden Girl OF Snowbarding

Torah Jane Bright OAM is an Australian professional snowboarder. She is Australia's most successful Winter Olympian, former Olympic gold and silver medalist, two time X Games gold medalist, three times US Open winner, two time Global Open Champion, three time World Super pipe Champion, former TTR World Champion and recipient of the Best Female Action Sports Athlete at the ESPY awards. In 2014 Bright became the first Olympic athlete (male or female) to qualify for all three snowboarding disciplines; half pipe, slope style and boardercross.

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9 mins  |
May - June 2021
The Climate Diet
Trail Runner

The Climate Diet

AN ATHLETE’S GUIDE TO CLIMATE-FRIENDLY EATING.

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4 mins  |
Spring 2021
LET THERE BE LIGHT
Baseball America

LET THERE BE LIGHT

New ballpark lighting standards will help hitters and fielders see the ball better at the lower levels

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4 mins  |
May 2021
THE RULE OF THREE
Baseball America

THE RULE OF THREE

Bobby Witt Jr., Riley Greene and CJ Abrams are three of the prospects we’re most excited to see this season—and for good reason

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May 2021
HIGH SCHOOL- THE TALE OF TWO TOOL SETS
Baseball America

HIGH SCHOOL- THE TALE OF TWO TOOL SETS

Jackson Jobe realized his true upside is on the mound

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6 mins  |
May 2021
RESOLVE WILL BE TESTED
Baseball America

RESOLVE WILL BE TESTED

Teams will face new challenges entertaining fans, but they should emerge stronger for it

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5 mins  |
May 2021
ORGANIZATION REPORTS
Baseball America

ORGANIZATION REPORTS

BALTIMORE ORIOLES

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10+ mins  |
May 2021
MINORS- SURVEY SAYS
Baseball America

MINORS- SURVEY SAYS

Our annual survey of minor league operators highlights the ways in which things will never be the same

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10+ mins  |
May 2021
The Giant Insider

THE 12TH DIMENSION

Sports cards, two embarrassing photos, and Giant trades

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8 mins  |
April 2021
The Giant Insider

Judge hires all-important offensive line coach

After interviewing a few candidates, Joe Judge hired Rob Sale to coach his offensive line. Sale previously worked with Judge during their time together at Alabama under Nick Saban.

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4 mins  |
April 2021
The Giant Insider

Friendly Challenge

Keeping best friends Williams & Tomlinson will be a tough task

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4 mins  |
April 2021
Disorder on the Court
Bloomberg Businessweek

Disorder on the Court

With Rafa, Roger, and Serena in the twilight of their careers, pro tennis is struggling to reform itself. Some players are taking matters into their own hands.

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10+ mins  |
March 29 - April 05, 2021
STAMP
Black Belt

STAMP

Two Out of Three Ain’t Bad — For Most People. For STAMP FAIRTEX, However, It’s Not Enough!

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9 mins  |
April/May 2021
WATCH YOUR WORDS
Black Belt

WATCH YOUR WORDS

THINK ABOUT HOW WORDS SPOKEN OR HEARD CAN INFLUENCE THE WAY WE TRAIN IN THE DOJO. THOSE SAME WORDS CAN INFLUENCE THE WAY WE MOVE OUR BODIES.

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April/May 2021
RANDOM THOUGHTS WITH RICKSON GRACIE
Black Belt

RANDOM THOUGHTS WITH RICKSON GRACIE

RICKSON GRACIE IS WIDELY REGARDED AS THE BEST OF THE BEST IN BRAZILIAN JIU-JITSU, BUT HE’S SO MUCH MORE THAN THAT. HE’S A WARRIOR, A PHILOSOPHER, A THINKER, AN INSPIRATION AND A ROLE MODEL. WHICH IS WHY WE’RE PRESENTING THESE GLIMPSES OF THE MAN THAT NOT MANY BLACK BELT READERS HAVE SEEN.

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April/May 2021