[ad_1] Expansion teams like the Seattle Kraken, the NHL’s newest team, are supposed to be bad. A new team hasn’t had years to accumulate talent, and its players start out with no experience playing together. Almost by definition, it should take several years before any new franchise—in any professional sport—gets really good.     The…

[ad_1] Tony Hawk has seen many changes in skating since he first picked up a board: The launch of the X Games, the rise of sponsorships and, now, skaters making their debut at the Olympics. To some, adding skateboarding to such a traditional athletic event is at odds with the skating world’s counterculture roots. Hawk…

[ad_1] Don Cheadle is a baller from way back. In his latest venture, the can’t-be-pigeonholed actor sheds his superhero status to play the villain in Space Jam 2: A New Legacy. Before he drops some wisdom, here’s a rapid-fire round to help you get to know the star a bit better. I cook the best……

[ad_1] New whiskey gets released year-round, but SOND—September, October, November, December—is the high season. The leadup to the holidays sees a slew of limited-edition and special-release bottles hitting shelves, as brands compete to make the biggest splash and generate buzz. But whiskey hunters shouldn’t take the summer off. There are so many new, rare bourbons,…

[ad_1] A shower is among modern life’s many hygienic demands (rub-a-dub-dub drudgery), but shower beers are among life’s greatest simple pleasures. Instead of staring at the soap bar, pondering life’s mysteries, turn your bathroom into a bar by grabbing a can. Shower beers transform private time into a personal party by embracing the contrasts of…

[ad_1] Sprinters have arguably the world’s best physiques: Their bodies consist of long, sinewy muscles that can propel them around the track at breathtaking speeds. So why do so few people do track workouts? The facilities are readily available (many high schools and middle schools keep their tracks open to the public during evenings and…

[ad_1] At the beginning of the 2021 MLB season, the San Francisco Giants looked like a baseball team on its way down. The Giants won three World Series between 2010 and 2014 and then saw most of the stars from those teams decline in performance or leave town. Save for a brief appearance in the…

[ad_1] This article is an installment of The Everyday Warrior series, a recurring column by retired  Navy SEAL and best-selling author Mike Sarraille, featuring advice, key interviews, and tips to live a life of impact, growth, and continual learning.  While we all strive to live a life of purpose and fulfillment, circumstances can often derail…

[ad_1] For folks who like to end their long day of adventuring with a few libations, putting together a kickass cocktail setup is essential. Because when you have the right outdoor barware, there’s really no reason for cocktail hour at the campsite to mean just dipping into a cooler full of beers or swigging shots…