Soccer Capsules: Maturing Walcott set for bright future
LONDON — Being dropped by England for the World Cup might be the making of Theo Walcott as the pacy winger attempts to add consistency to his undoubted talent.
Soccer Capsules: Puebla president held on fraud charges
MEXICO CITY (AP) — Francisco Bernat, the president and largest shareholder of Mexico first-division club Puebla, is being held in a prison in Mexico City following his detention on charges of fraud reported to involve 30 million pesos ($2.3 million).
Premier League Team News
Arsenal (9) v Blackpool (2): Arsenal include captain Cesc Fabregas, striker Robin van Persie, midfielder Alex Song and defender Johan Djourou in the squad but central defender Laurent Koscielny is suspended and midfielder Denilson is still out with an abdominal injury.
Socializing Is Important To Avoid Or Reduce Aging Diseases
If you did not have an active social life in the early parts of your life, chances are that you will become even more socially withdrawn as you get older, and probably more inclined than ever to stay home alone.But, did you know an active social life can help you to prevent some aging diseases?Socializing ranks right up there with…
Religion News in Brief
A prestigious North Carolina private college cannot have police officers with the power to arrest suspects and enforce state law because the school is a religious institution, the state Court of Appeals ruled Tuesday.
Rocky road cycle raises charity cash
Sunday – A FITNESS fanatic raised £3,200 for Marie Curie Cancer Care recently when she cycled 250 miles across the Canadian Rockies. (20/08/2010 18:02:09)
Rockford Bally Closing Next Week
If you workout at Bally Total Fitness in Rockford, there’s just one week left to take advantage of your membership there.
VIDEO: Capturing the news with technology
Monday afternoon was just another typical day at work for John McMillian at Viking Fitness. Charged with taking care of the business during daytime hours and on Saturdays, McMillian was alone, with music playing and noise from a treadmill, when he heard an explosion just behind the business.
Health and Fitness Expo plans tips, stars
This weekend, you can get free or discounted health assessments, tips on nutritious meals and workout advice — plus rub shoulders with celebrities who put a premium on fitness.
Health briefs for Aug. 11
Free back-to-school health fair Thursday Crider Health Center and Molina Healthcare will celebrate National Health Center Week by hosting a back-to-school event for area families from 3-6 p.m. Thursday at Wentzville Banquet Center (at Motel 6), 900 Corporate Parkway.
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Spa consultancy Health Fitness Dynamics has rebranded as HFD Spa and expanded its range of services.
Obesity has no magic cure, it takes hard work
Area adults considered to be obese are facing the greatest challenge of their lives, according to health officials.
News by location
Get local and national news updates via E-mail. Before the week begins, you’ll want to hammer out your itinerary, says Lisa Himmelfarb, a Washington-based social worker who specializes in weight management. Instead of hotel reservations, consider snagging spots in yoga and cycling classes.
MUSC hospital worker’s letter sparks investigation into odd cluster of illness
In September 2005, a letter landed on the desk of Dr. Jerry Gibson, the state’s top disease detective.
Track star
The 400-meter lap may seem intimidating and even as boring as the treadmill as you go around and around. Get on the right track with track workouts and try interval training to spice things up and burn more calories in less time.
Katzka named 2010 Main Line Media News Baseball Player of the Year
HAVERFORD — The Haverford School baseball squad, which won its first outright Inter-Ac title in nearly four decades, had a potent everyday force in senior second baseman Will Katzka, the 2010 Main Line Media News Baseball Player of the Year.
Ex-Hammers defender Davenport training with Forest
Tottenham Former West Ham defender Calum Davenport is training with Nottingham Forest. The 27-year-old is hoping to resurrect his career as he regains his fitness after suffering serious leg wounds in a stabbing incident in August 2009. Davenport, who began his career in the midlands with Coventry before joining Tottenham , had his contract at West Ham terminated in March. He has been training …
Military news for North Pinellas
Saturday, August 7, 2010 Military n ews Air Force Airman John M. Lontakos, son of Cindy Tergliafera of Polk City and George Lontakos of Tarpon Springs, graduated from basic military training at Lackland Air Force Base, San Antonio, Texas. The airman completed an intensive, eight-week program that included training in military discipline and studies, Air Force core values, physical fitness, and …