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“There’s never been any mandate that we’re not going to talk politics,’’ said Thomas. “That’s all something that I think is an unspoken thing for us where everybody is just like, ‘You know what? That’s a no-win situation.’ No matter which side you’re on, that’s just going to lead down a path that’s no-win. You’re going to end up making a segment of your audience mad no matter what. … [Read more...] about Program director Mike Thomas is leaving The Sports Hub

HOCKEYNational Hockey LeagueBUFFALO SABRES — Recalled F Victor Olofsson and D Henri Jokiharju from Rochester (AHL). Assigned C Jean-Sebastien Dea, F Curtis Lazar and D Lawrence Pilut to Rochester. … [Read more...] about Thursday’s Sports Transactions

FOOTBALLNational Football LeagueARIZONA CARDINALS — Re-signed CB Chris Jones to the practice squad. Released CB Andre Chachere from the practice squad. … [Read more...] about Friday’s Sports Transactions

Many climbers consider onsighting to be the purest style. On-the-fly problem solving, knowing how to recover, and holding on define a game in which you have only one shot. As a Las Vegas native and sport climber of 15 years, I see onsighting as climbing’s version of gambling: Just like betting everything on 10 in roulette only to have the ball land on 33, the moment you fall, you’re done. I’ve won a few times, including Blue Light Special (5.13a/b) in Ten Sleep, Wyoming, and Peer 42 (5.13a) in Clear Creek Canyon, Colorado. But I’ve had way more losses—near misses. However, unlike gambling, it’s not all dumb luck: You can up your onsight level with savvy planning and execution. … [Read more...] about Improve Your Sport Climbing Onsight Game

4. Lower off your own draws If you know your partner is going to climb the route after you, clip two draws at the anchor opposed and reversed instead of lowering off the anchor hardware. This decreases the amount of wear on the anchor so more people can use it over time. … [Read more...] about 5 Etiquette Tips for Sport Climbing