Capital One Orange Bowl set for Jan. 2

Sports Wednesday, December 30, 2020

The 87th Capital One Orange Bowl college football game will be played Saturday, Jan. 2 at 8 p.m. at Hard Rock Stadium in Miami Gardens.The Texas A&M Aggies will face off against the North Carolina Tar Heels.Tickets may be available through tickets@orangebowl.org or by calling 305-341-4701. The game will be shown on ESPN.The non-profit Orange Bowl is based in Miami Lakes. Its 380 members support the South Florida community by promoting youth...

Workout: To do at home, in the gym or on the go

Sports By Ricky Ali Personal Trainer Shula’s Athletic Club Wednesday, December 16, 2020

We’re living in stressful times, and a good way to help manage tension is to breathe! The Hip Flexor Stretch may help.1. Place an exercise pad or rolled towel on the floor. Kneel with your knee on the pad and put your other foot out in front. Both legs should form 90-degree angles, as shown in photo above.2. Lift your arm from the same side as the kneeling leg up overhead, keeping the arm straight.3. Squeeze the buttock on the same side as...

Goleman football wins Mayor’s Cup again

Sports Wednesday, December 16, 2020

Miami Lakes Mayor Manny Cid, at right, presents the Mayor’s Cup trophy to Barbara Goleman Senior High School’s football team on Dec. 3 at the Gators’ home field. Goleman defeated archrivals Hialeah-Miami Lakes Senior High School, 42-14.Goleman leads the series 2-1 and are 6-0 for their season.“The 3rd Annual Mayor’s Cup was amazing,” Cid said on Twitter. “Congratulations to the back-to-back champions…Kudos to the Trojans for a great game.”On...

Four Spartans to play college baseball

Sports Wednesday, December 16, 2020

Four seniors at Monsignor Edward Pace High School signed Letters of Intent on Nov. 12 to play college baseball. Pace held a Signing Day ceremony for the young men, whose relatives, teachers and friends witnessed them commit to their future academic and athletic careers, the school in Miami Gardens said.They are, left to right, Luke Rier, a left-handed pitcher who committed to Manhattan College in Riverdale, N.Y.; Ephraim Bravo, an outfielder...

Workout: To do at home, in the gym or on the go

Sports Wednesday, December 2, 2020

The Ball Jackknife exercise This movement will strengthen your core muscles and help with balance and posture.1. Place your hands on the floor with arms straight and palms flat, as shown in the photo above. Balance on an appropriately sized ball, keeping it between your ankles and shins.2. Contract your abdominal muscles, squeeze your buttocks together and slowly pull your knees toward your chest while still balancing your shins and...
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