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NFL’s Arik Armstead and Pro Dancer Allison Holker Team Up With Yoga Giant For Mental Health

To help encourage mental health, NFL defensive lineman Arik Armstead and professional dancer Allison Holker have teamed up with CorePower Yoga as ambarssadors in a new campaign.

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Guide To Showing:What To Expect At An English Riding Show
Saddle up, riders. We are entering the world of English horseback riding shows. These events are a great way to showcase skills learned in the sport. Whether you’re a beginner rider eager to test your skills in the arena, or a seasoned equestrian venturing into a new discipline, the experience of showing is... Read more
Master Your Martial Arts: 5 Top Tips for Skill Improvement
Martial arts is a discipline that requires control over the body and mind. It requires coordination, balance, flexibility, and strength to power through explosive movements. Mastering martial arts skills is not just a goal; it’s a journey of self-discovery, discipline, and continuous improvement. Whether you’re a beginner or a seasoned karate kid, there’s... Read more
Stretch Your Limits: How To Improve Flexibility For Cheerleading
Cheerleading is a sport that requires lots of flexibility. It’s needed for performing stunts, jumps, and routines with precision and grace. It also is required to be able to split or do a backbend for routines. Improving flexibility can take your cheerleading skills to the next level.  Flexibility refers... Read more
10 Essential Skills Every Lacrosse Player Should Master
Once joining a lacrosse team, players will find there’s more to the sport than just wielding a stick and learning the rules. To be a good lacrosse player, athletes need to master a diverse set of skills that include strategy and athleticism.  Whether you’re a newcomer to the sport... Read more
Beyond the Game: Tackling the Crisis of Referee Shortages in High School and Youth Sports
Whether you’re throwing touchdowns, dunking basketballs, or hitting home runs, every sport needs one vital piece, an unsung hero, the referee. Today, there is a major problem in high school and youth sports—the steady shortage of officials. This issue translates through every major sport in all 50 states. It’s... Read more
Sports Injury Prevention Strategies for Young Athletes
Peak performance isn’t possible without sports injury prevention. All the handwork can come to a sudden halt with one bad injury. However, there are injury prevention strategies young athletes can implement to make sure they are healthy during their sports season. Injuries are part of growing pains for young... Read more
What To Expect At Specialized Sports Camps
At a specialized sports camps, athletes can take their game to new heights. At these camps, athletes join together to embark on a unique journey. This includes skill refinement, camaraderie, and athletic growth. When choosing a specialized sports camp athletes will work on technical skills related to thatt sport.... Read more
GOLDEN DAY FOR KNIGHT | Menlo School’s Kate Hsia Delivers Rare Tennis Feat
Junior Singles Player Kate Hsia Produces Golden Match Of 48 Consecutive Points In A Mid-October Win During West Bay Athletic League Play Story & Photos: Pam McKenney for Menlo School Menlo’s legendary coach Bill Shine has been around tennis for over 60 years, his teams have won 27 Central... Read more
SportStars’ Bay Area 75 Athlete Rankings 2023 | Nos. 50-26
Our 11th Annual Bay Area 75 Athlete Rankings For The ’22-’23 School Year Continues On With Nos. 50-26 PICTURED ABOVE: No. 39, Money Williams of Oakland High Welcome to our 11th annual Bay Area 75 rankings — SportStars’ countdown of the top 75 Bay Area athletes from the 2022-23... Read more
All-State Football 2021: Juniors
Following the release of our all-state sophomores last week, it’s time to announce those who are all-state juniors for the 2021 fall season. State Junior of the Year Makai Lemon and teammate QB Malachi Nelson of Los Alamitos were no doubt no-brainers for first team. Folsom is the only... Read more
State’s All-Time NFL Starting QBs (Updated)
One day after longtime NFL QB and Oakland Tech grad Josh Johnson made a start for the Baltimore Ravens, Oak Ridge of El Dorado Hills grad Ian Book is making his first-ever NFL start for the New Orleans Saints. Earlier this year, Bakersfield Liberty’s Jordan Love made his first... Read more