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Mount Snow opens its ski season in Dover, Vermont
The temperatures have finally dropped below freezing at Mount Snow. “It’s been frustrating, that’s for certain,” said David Meeker, director of communications, of the weather conditions. “There were a lot of nights this past month that were forecasted for good snow-making conditions but they weren’t ever cold enough” he said in the Battleboro Reformer. Typically, mountains near the Appalachian Trail open either just before or after the American Thanksgiving holiday. The recent warm spell in and around Dover, however, have made it difficult to make snow without it melting. Large areas of the east coast were damaged by Tropical Storm Irene…
Richmond, Virgina to host 2015 UCI World Championship
USA Cycling was ecstatic today to hear that Richmond, Virginia was selected to host the 2015 UCI Road World Championships. The Union Cycliste Internationale (UCI), competitive cycling’s international governing body, selected Richmond following a competitive bid process, with the country of Oman ultimately dropping out. It will be the first time the UCI Road World Championships will be held in the U.S. since 1986. Despite the fact that the 2015 UCI Road World Championships are four years away, extensive planning already has begun. In addition to the World Championship events, other events and activities aimed at establishing a long-lasting legacy…
Blue Jays attempt to shut Boston out of the playoffs, stay above .500
Wakefield battles Morrow in eighth attempt at 200th win Could this finally be the game when everything falls into place for the Red Sox and Tim Wakefield, enough so that the veteran knuckler can earn his 200th victory? After it seemed like a near certainty weeks ago, Wakefield will take his record eighth stab at No. 200 on Tuesday at Fenway Park when the division-rival Blue Jays come to town to kick off a brief two-game set. The Red Sox, who have lost four straight series for the first time this year, could use any kind of positive momentum swing…
Minor League sport has its charm
Minor league sport has historically been a source of intense, dedicated fans. This might be due to the fact that payrolls in these leagues are far less than the “big leagues.” Sometimes, they are even non-existent. Often, teams are more creative with their team-names and logos. Owners aren’t afraid to settle into a niche and be more personal with their team. A great lyric says, “Some may sell their soul to have mass appeal.” Indeed. In the minor leagues, the venues are more intimate, the accessibility to players is better, and they have an authentic hometown feel. They’re often the…
