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FALL CLASSIC NATIONALS

JUST OVER THE UTAH BORDER WE’D FIND THE WEST’S LAST STAND FOR 2020

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November/December 2020
STATE of the UNION
Slam

STATE of the UNION

CHRIS PAUL HAS BEEN A NATURAL LEADER SINCE AS FAR BACK AS HE CAN REMEMBER. BUT THROUGH 2020, AS THE PRESIDENT OF THE NBPA, PAUL HAS LED ALL 450 NBA PLAYERS THROUGH THE MOST TURBULENT OF TIMES—THROUGH A PANDEMIC, A SOCIAL JUSTICE MOVEMENT, A BUBBLE, AND A SEASON THAT SOMEHOW STRETCHED 355 DAYS—AND THOSE LEADERSHIP ABILITIES HAVE BEEN MORE CRUCIAL THAN EVER. WE SPOKE WITH CP3 ABOUT THE LEGACY OF THE PAST YEAR AND MUCH MORE.

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10+ mins  |
November - December 2020
PULL Magazine

DERBY CITY

It might not have been LaborDay, but the BMX world was anxious to finally return to the longtime Louisville tradition. ...and it was well worth the wait!

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6 mins  |
November/December 2020
The Fresh Princesses of Blair
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The Fresh Princesses of Blair

IT’S STRAIGHT UP DOMINATION WHEN OLIVIA MILES AND DOMINIQUE DARIUS, TWO OF THE BEST GIRLS HIGH SCHOOL BASKETBALL PLAYERS IN THE COUNTRY, ARE ON THE FLOOR AT THE SAME TIME.

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3 mins  |
November - December 2020
BREAKING BOUNDARIES
Slam

BREAKING BOUNDARIES

MEET THE SALAM SCHOOL STARS—AN ALL-MUSLIM GIRLS’ TEAM THAT’S CHALLENGING GENDER-NORMS WITHIN THEIR COMMUNITY.

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November - December 2020
Back For More
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Back For More

ATHLETIC PROPULSION LABS’ first basketball sneaker got banned from the NBA because it gave wearers an “advantage.” The brothers who launched the company have returned to the game 10 years later, with a duo of brand new sneakers.

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November - December 2020
3 the HARD WAY
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3 the HARD WAY

THREE NBA CHAMPIONSHIPS WITH THREE DIFFERENT TEAMS MEANS DANNY GREEN KNOWS A THING OR THREE ABOUT WINNING. AS HE WRITES HERE, THE THIRD WAS THE MOST SATISFYING.

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November - December 2020
10 YEARS OF TRAVEL, PART 2
Black Belt

10 YEARS OF TRAVEL, PART 2

THIS MULTIPART COLUMN WAS WRITTEN ON THE OCCASION OF THE 10 TH ANNIVERSARY OF ITS LAUNCH AND ITS ASSIGNMENT TO A WRITER NAMED ANTONIO GRACEFFO, THE MARTIAL ARTIST WHO HAS BECOME BLACK BELT’S ROVING REPORTER IN ASIA. IT PRESENTS MORE OF THE AUTHOR’S CONCLUSIONS REGARDING THE STATE OF THE WORLD’S MARTIAL ARTS.

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Black Belt December/January 2021
4 WAYS TO IMPROVE YOUR DOJO AND YOUR LIFE
Black Belt

4 WAYS TO IMPROVE YOUR DOJO AND YOUR LIFE

These four ways to improve your dojo and your life are all about attitude. As such, they will elevate the mood in your school and make learning more enjoyable. First up: Make "yes" your favourite word.

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Black Belt December/January 2021
KEYBOARD WARRIORS
Black Belt

KEYBOARD WARRIORS

BECAUSE OF THE PANDEMIC, A PLETHORA OF VIDEOS HAVE BEEN MADE AVAILABLE FOR PEOPLE WHO WISH TO CONTINUE THEIR TRAINING WHILE IN LOCKDOWN OR NEAR LOCKDOWN. THIS IS A GREAT THING FOR ALL PRACTICING MARTIAL ARTISTS BECAUSE EVERYONE SUDDENLY HAS ACCESS TO NOTABLE FIGHTERS AND TRAINERS WHO WERE PREVIOUSLY UNAVAILABLE TO THE MASSES.

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Black Belt December/January 2021
KUNG FU HIP HOP, DA MARTIAL ELEMENTS AND MARCO JOHNSON
Black Belt

KUNG FU HIP HOP, DA MARTIAL ELEMENTS AND MARCO JOHNSON

BEING ONE OF THE TOP MARTIAL ARTISTS IN THE WORLD SOUNDS LIKE A DREAM COME TRUE FOR ANY PRACTITIONER OF KUNG FU, KARATE OR TAEKWONDO. YET THAT ALONE ISN’T ALWAYS ENOUGH TO BRING SUCCESS OUTSIDE OF MARTIAL ARTS SCHOOLS AND TOURNAMENT VENUES.

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Black Belt December/January 2021
Hollywood
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Hollywood

Though her first year in the WNBA was anything but normal, Atlanta dream star Chennedy Carter is on her way to a long career in front of the bright lights.

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November - December 2020
WHY YOU SHOULD BE WATCHING “COBRA KAI”
Black Belt

WHY YOU SHOULD BE WATCHING “COBRA KAI”

Because I’m somewhat familiar with the Black Belt demographic, I can safely say there’s a good chance you’re a lot like me. You probably grew up in the martial arts, and when The Karate Kid came out in 1984, you loved every minute of it.

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Black Belt December/January 2021
DO YOU UNDERSTAND THE KATA?
Black Belt

DO YOU UNDERSTAND THE KATA?

IF YOU’RE A STUDENT OF JAPANESE OR OKINAWAN KARATE, YOU’VE BEEN INTRODUCED TO THE FIRST OF THE FIVE HEIAN OR PINAN KATA.

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Black Belt December/January 2021
SELF-DEFENSE READINESS TEST
Black Belt

SELF-DEFENSE READINESS TEST

PREPARATION IS NO GUARANTEE OF SURVIVAL, BUT FEW DOUBT THAT THE ODDS OF PREVAILING IN ANY STRESSFUL SITUATION INCREASE FOR THE PREPARED PERSON.

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Black Belt December/January 2021
PAPER TIGERS
Black Belt

PAPER TIGERS

MARTIAL ARTS MOVIE PROMISES TO CREATE A NEW GENRE!

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Black Belt December/January 2021
UNESCO'S INTERNATIONAL CENTRE OF MARTIAL ARTS
Black Belt

UNESCO'S INTERNATIONAL CENTRE OF MARTIAL ARTS

It’s a martial arts gem that’s not yet well known. It’s an international organization that’s trying to bridge the gap between styles, techniques and countries. In addition to striving to do all this, it’s a group that’s emphasizing the positive values the martial arts teach.

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Black Belt December/January 2021
The Sabaki Revolution
Black Belt

The Sabaki Revolution

As Seen Through the Evolution of Enshin Karate’s Rules, Concepts and Techniques

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Black Belt December/January 2021
‘Every week is a little bit different'
Bills Digest

‘Every week is a little bit different'

For more on what might be happening within Buffalo’s defense, here are some highlights from defensive coordinator Leslie Frazier’s recent press conferences.

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November 15, 2020
‘Guys have showed their character'
Bills Digest

‘Guys have showed their character'

Here are some highlights from head coach Sean McDermott’s recent press conferences.

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November 15, 2020
Hughes stepping up in more ways than one
Bills Digest

Hughes stepping up in more ways than one

With the Bills desperate for a spark on the defensive side of the ball, Jerry Hughes has stepped up on the field in recent weeks. He’s stepped up off the field, as well.

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November 15, 2020
Week 7: Buffalo 18, N.Y. Jets 10
Bills Digest

Week 7: Buffalo 18, N.Y. Jets 10

Week 7: Buffalo 18, N.Y. Jets 10

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November 15, 2020
What Bills Fans Are saying
Bills Digest

What Bills Fans Are saying

Bills Digest scanned the Bills’ Facebook site to gauge the hot topics fans are talking about.

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November 15, 2020
PLAYING FAVORITES
Bills Digest

PLAYING FAVORITES

PLAYING FAVORITES

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November 15, 2020
FORWARD PROGRESS
Bills Digest

FORWARD PROGRESS

Bills control AFC East at season's halfway point

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9 mins  |
November 15, 2020
Bills take the crown as AFC East favorites
Bills Digest

Bills take the crown as AFC East favorites

Sean McDermott is known for his stoic and even-keeled approach. But it was impossible not to notice the massive grin on his face following Buffalo’s Week 8 win over the New England Patriots.

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November 15, 2020
Bills Digest BUZZ Box
Bills Digest

Bills Digest BUZZ Box

Five hot topics Bills fans are talking about

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November 15, 2020
1st & Ten with JUSTIN ZIMMER
Bills Digest

1st & Ten with JUSTIN ZIMMER

Creating a long-term home in the NFL has not been a piece of cake for Justin Zimmer — but he may be finding one with the Buffalo Bills.

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November 15, 2020
‘We've just got to continue to evolve'
Bills Digest

‘We've just got to continue to evolve'

Here are some highlights from head coach Sean McDermott’s recent press conferences.

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December 07, 2020
What Bills Fans are saying
Bills Digest

What Bills Fans are saying

Bills Digest scanned the Bills’ Facebook site to gauge the hot topics fans are talking about. We chose some of the better posts, edited for brevity and clarity, and present them here, along with Bills Digest editor Mark Ludwiczak’s take on what’s being discussed.

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December 07, 2020