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204 Ruger: 3 Rifles Chambered in the Cartridge That’s a Varmint’s Worst Nightmare
The 204 Ruger is a varmint’s worst nightmare. When it comes to pests like coyotes and prairie dogs, you want a cartridge that has a flat trajectory and blistering speeds with minimal recoil to help you take these wary animals out at long-range distances. There’s been plenty of rifle cartridges released for this purpose over […]
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See The Light
When you gain an understanding of a concept, it’s referred to as “seeing the light.” For photographers, this expression has…
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Jason Christie Conquers Chickamauga, Secures 5th Elite Series Win
The reigning Bassmaster Classic champion clawed his way back from third place to win on the TVA powerhouse. The past five weeks have defined “roller coaster” for Jason Christie, but the decorated pro from Park Hill, Oklahoma, surged back into the upward swing by amassing a four-day total of 73 pounds, 7 ounces, and notching […]
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Taxidermist Salary: What the Average Wildlife Artist Makes
This is what to expect from the typical taxidermist job. Perhaps the most unique career path for any lover of the outdoors to take is one in taxidermy. The careful art form of preserving harvested game animals and fish is something that not everyone is likely cut out to do. It takes a lot of […]
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Barty Inks New Role
Ash Barty's new career move may surprise you.
Ashleigh Barty rewrote the record book in January.
Former world No. 1 Barty will be a page-turning presence in her new career: children's book author.
The three-time Grand Slam champion signed on with Harper Collins to write a series of children's books.
A six-book "Litle Ash" will focus on the young Barty's adventures as a child growing up in Australia. Barty is co-writing the book series with Jasmin McGaughey. Jade Goodwin is illustrator for the series, which and will go on sale in July.
"Ash can't wait to play tennis with the big kids at school today!" a description of the book on Harper Collins website reads. "But when James's big school project breaks, Ash has to decide whether to help her friend fix his project at lunchtime, or play the game she loves. What will she do?"
In an interview with the Courier-Mail, Barty said she was inspired to write the book series by her five-year-old niece, Lucy.
“The project has been so much fun and something I have always wanted to do,” Barty said. “Lucy was my north star. She is the perfect age to understand stories and storylines and read chapter books.
“Being able to read it to her will be great and to go up to readings to kids in rural areas is something I want to be really hands-on with.”
Barty is engaged to long-time partner Garry Kissick. The couple plans to marry this year.
Last January, Barty battled back from a 1-5 second-set lead defeating Danielle Collins 6-3, 7-6(2) in the Australian Open final becoming the first Aussie—man or woman—to capture the AO singles championship since Chris O’Neil in 1978.
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7×9 Bull Elk Gets Overpowered by Stronger, Smaller Bull
The bull fell in front of a gigantic crowd in Canada’s Jasper National Park. You never know what you’ll see during the elk rut. These lucky tourists in Canada’s Jasper National Park got to see this enormous 7×9 bull elk get his butt whipped by another elk. Check out just how big of a rack […]
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3 Best Binoculars for Kids: Perfect for Hiking, Stargazing + More
Here are our suggestions for the best pair of binoculars for kids. When you’re outdoors, a pair of binoculars is always useful. Whether they’re for hiking, birdwatching, or sporting events, kid binoculars are one gift little ones won’t leave home without this summer. Binoculars will certainly pique your child’s interest. Between all the wildlife, stars, […]
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Camp Axes: Our Top Picks for a Quality Camp Multi-Tool
These are some of the best camp axes on the market today. A quality camp axe is an absolute must if you’re going to spend any time in the outdoors. In most cases, a high-quality camper’s axe can serve as an excellent multi-tool for bushcraft enthusiasts. They can be used not just for splitting wood […]
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27 National Parks To Visit This Summer
Summer is a popular time for photographers to hit the road and seek out new scenes to capture on camera….
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Mouratoglou on Working with Halep – I Don’t See Any Limits
After getting the okay from Serena Williams, Patrick Mouratoglou embarks on a new coaching journey with Simona HalepBy Chris Oddo | @TheFanChild | Friday April 8, 2022
With Serena Williams out of action for the last eight months, coach Patrick Mouratoglou found himself missing his calling in a big way. The Frenchman, who has guided Serena through many triumphs in the second half off her career – ten Grand Slam singles titles if you’re scoring at home – was eager to reconnect with the profession.
He is doing that now, after signing on to coach two-time major champion and former World No.1 Simona Halep, and he would not have done it without Serena’s permission. When the possibility to coach the Romanian arose, Mouratoglou got on a plane to visit Serena. The 23-time major champion told him he was free to work with Halep, at least in the short-term.
“When Simona was in Indian Wells, I decided to go see Serena to discuss the situation and see what was her own situation and what could be mine, if she was still counting on me or not, did she know exactly when she would restart playing, you know, all those things,” he told Tennis Majors in an interview. “So I went there to the US only to speak to her, which I did. And after this discussion, I knew that at least short-term I could start working as a coach with somebody else.”
Patrick Mouratoglou, long-time coach of Serena Williams, begins coaching Simona Halep full time.
So…what does this mean?#TheBreakTC pic.twitter.com/ey2RMbRc3H
— Tennis Channel (@TennisChannel) April 8, 2022
Patrick Mouratoglou, long-time coach of Serena Williams, begins coaching Simona Halep full time.
So…what does this mean?#TheBreakTC pic.twitter.com/ey2RMbRc3H
— Tennis Channel (@TennisChannel) April 8, 2022
Moratoglou says he has instantly clicked with Halep. He praised her legacy, her intelligence, and her work ethic, saying that he feels the possibilities are limitless for the 30-year-old.
“I love to watch her play tennis because it’s such great tennis, she has a very complete game. She can do a lot of things,” he said. “She’s great in defence, she’s great in offense. I don’t see any limit there. And I love working with her because even though we’re not working for a long time yet, what I’ve seen so far is great. Her work ethic is incredible. From the first second she’s on the court, the focus is just total focus, from the first ball to the last one, which is quite rare.”
Mouratoglou says there is plenty that Halep can improve at the moment, but he denied to get into those specifics.
“I think she has achieved a lot already. She has been No 1, she has won Grand Slams, so she’s part of the very, very, very few players who have been able to achieve incredible things. So she’s a champion, but I also feel that she has a big margin for improvement in many aspects, and she’s still very hungry. She feels like she can give more to tennis and she wants to see how far she can go. And I believe she can go very far, so that’s the idea.”
Gear Review: Garmont Women’s Vetta Tech GTX Hiking Boots
Here’s a great look at what the Garmont Vetta Tech GTX hiking boot can do. It’s a fact of life that much of the outdoor gear we know and love came to us via the recommendation of a friend or loved one. Suggesting or gifting some item for use outdoors, whether hiking, fishing, camping, or […]
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5 Wilderness Survival Skills to Teach Your Kids
Here are the five wilderness survival skills that every kid should know. When I coached youth sports I used to point at my head and tell the kids “This is your strongest muscle.” It wasn’t really even a joke, and it applies to more than just athletics. For us outdoorsmen and women, the greatest survival […]
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MAPLand Act Passes Senate, Could Change How We Get Info on Public Land
A new bill to modernize public access information has passed the senate. Outdoor enthusiasts may soon be able to enjoy standardized maps and information on our country’s public lands after the Modernizing Access to Our Public Land Act (MAPLand) passed the senate. It will now go to President Biden’s desk for signing into law. The […]
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Saint-Gaudens Statue of Lincoln, $1.2 million, Skinner Auctioneers
Results of Recent Auctions From Near and Far by Ken Hall A statue of Abraham Lincoln by Augustus Saint-Gaudens titled Abraham Lincoln: The Man (Standing Lincoln), 40 inches tall, […]
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Deer With an Arrow Through Its Head is Discovered in a Wisconsin Park
A Wisconsin cyclist came across a deer seemingly undisturbed by the crossbow arrow stuck through its head. Collin Buth, a cyclist living in Wisconsin, sent word and video of a deer he saw in Whitnall Park in Milwaukee County to CBS 58. Normally, a female deer in a suburban park in the early spring wouldn’t […]
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How to Clean a Sleeping Bag: Washing Machine, Spot Cleaning, and More
Considering how dirty we often get while camping, it’s surprising how infrequently sleeping bags get cleaned. As we head in from the bonfire and cocoon ourselves in the soft down, it’s easy to forget that these sleeping shells have often been on the ground and that we’re climbing into them, often covered in grime and […]
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What It Means If You See an Antlered Doe
Two words that shouldn’t go together, but often do: antlered doe. Here’s how it happens. Let’s get it out of the way right from the beginning: an antlered doe is a female whitetail deer or other ruminant that has somehow grown a set of antlers. It is a fairly rare happening, but it is also […]
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MLF Heavy Hitters 2022: Big Bass, Big Money Event on Lake Palestine
The 2022 MLF Heavy Hitters competition heads to the Lone Star State for a big money event. The third annual Major League Fishing Bass Pro Tour General Tire Heavy Hitters event will occur on Lake Palestine in Texas beginning on April 9th. The event is a unique no-entry-fee tournament with huge cash payouts and an […]
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