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Family creates fitness app to 'meet people where they are'

Please note: This content carries a strict local market embargo. If you share the same market as the contributor of this article, you may not use it on any platform. “They have their own challenges that they’re going to be implementing to get kids more active and going,” he said. “Fitness is about taking care […]

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Family creates fitness app to 'meet people where they are'

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“They have their own challenges that they’re going to be implementing to get kids more active and going,” he said. “Fitness is about taking care of your body and being healthy — that’s something you need for your whole life and that’s something we want to teach the kids and what we try to do,” said Sara, Josh’s wife and co-owner of the fitness app. They say, as a busy, growing family, if they can bring the fun to fitness — you can too. What sets it apart from other fitness apps, Banks says, is the involvement with the kids. Banks walked me through the nine different programs offered through a monthly subscription service. You can do them at home, at the gym, alone or with the Flex Fit Fam community during in-person meet ups. Click here for updates on this story Their daughter, Isabella, tells me that she is going to create a fitness scavenger hunt — based off of the game “I Spy.” On the app you can find personalized meal plans and snack ideas from a nutritionist. NORFOLK, Virginia (WTKR) — These days it is probably difficult to find extra time in your schedule. Most people are trying to balance their jobs, and family responsibilities, and being healthy can fall by the wayside. “Overall, we just want to see a healthier community,” said Joshua Banks, Founder and CEO of Flex Your Fit Fam. One family in Virginia Beach knows that well, which is why they created a family-centered fitness app to change their lives and yours. “We get the chance to teach the kids how to own their own business too so as they grow up, they have that experience,” said Sara. He found when you do what you love, the outcome touches your whole family. Banks has been a fitness trainer for twelve years, working with clients in-person and online. By Erin Miller This family of five, soon-to-be six, knows that a healthier community starts at home. “Just all that alone — the anxiety of ‘I gotta plan this, I gotta figure this out.’ We want to take away all the guess work and do it all for you, so you just have to show up,” said Banks. Instead of being in the car and playing “I Spy,” they will come up with five different items for the community to find. Whoever takes pictures of the items and turns them in will get one of Isabella’s signature shirts. “A lot of times people quit in their [fitness and health] journey because they don’t have the support and they don’t have the knowledge,” said Banks. “The goal is to cover everything and make it seamless and super easy. Whether you’re a beginner or an expert and you just need extra motivation or want to try something new. We want to cover the whole spectrum for everyone,” said Banks. Then, Josh and Sara thought: why not share this joy with other families? After working on it for about two years, they released the Flex Your Fit Fam app. So,they started working out together as a family and they loved it. Everything from walking around the neighborhood to jogging at Mount Trashmore.

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Three Named ILWomen All-Americans – Stanford Cardinal

STANFORD, Calif. — Stanford women’s lacrosse continues to rake in the postseason accolades as three student-athletes have earned Inside Lacrosse/Nike Lacrosse Media All-American honors, the organization announced Friday. Aliya Polisky earned a third team selection while Ava Arceri and Sophia Brindisi were named honorable mentions. Having been named a Midseason Third Team All-American earlier this […]

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STANFORD, Calif. — Stanford women’s lacrosse continues to rake in the postseason accolades as three student-athletes have earned Inside Lacrosse/Nike Lacrosse Media All-American honors, the organization announced Friday. Aliya Polisky earned a third team selection while Ava Arceri and Sophia Brindisi were named honorable mentions.

Having been named a Midseason Third Team All-American earlier this season, Polisky had a stellar sophomore campaign on The Farm, culminating in her second-consecutive appearance as an All-American after earning honorable mention kudos last season. A First Team All-ACC and 2025 Tewaaraton Award Watch List selection, Polisky led the way for Stanford this season, setting a new record for single-season goals with 65 on the campaign. She also set a single-season record for shots with 150 on the year while her 31 free-position shots ranks second all-time in a single season in program history.

Polisky’s 82 total points is third-most in a single season as well. Her 65 goals ranks 14th in the nation and fourth in the ACC following Stanford’s inaugural season in its new conference. Stanford ranked fifth in the ACC and 31st in the nation in scoring offense (13.48) while Polisky ranked first in the conference and 14th in DI in free-position percentage at .645.

A Midseason All-America Honorable Mention, Arceri had a breakout season for the Cardinal in her sophomore year, earning USA Lacrosse All-American Honorable Mention honors and was an All-ACC Third Team selection. The ACC Offensive Player of the Week on March 4, Arceri slotted second on the Cardinal with 56 goals which ranks tied for fourth in single-season goal scoring as the sophomore recorded a goal in all 21 games this season.

Arceri also recorded 75 points during the campaign which is tied for 7th all-time in a single season. On the draw, Arceri earned 51 draw controls in 2025 as Stanford had four draw takers earn 50+ draw controls this season marking the first time Stanford has had at least three players earn 50+ draw controls in a single season since 2022.

Also a Midseason All-America Honorable Mention, Brindisi earns All-American status following a successful senior season that saw Stanford boast one of the nation’s top defenses. Brindisi was third on the Cardinal in both ground balls (44) and caused turnovers (24) and served as one of the anchors on a defense that limited the opposition to 9.19 goals per game which was ninth best in the nation.

A USA Lacrosse All-American Honorable Mention and All-ACC Second Team honoree, Brindisi was also named the ACC Defensive Player of the Week on April 8 as the Cardinal solidified a place in the ACC Women’s Lacrosse Championships in its inaugural season following an 8-7 win over No. 21 Notre Dame. Brindisi’s defensive numbers in 2025 were career high’s while she also recorded the first assist of her collegiate career in the ACC Quarterfinal win over No. 17 Syracuse.

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Three Place Top 10 at Amherst Last Chance Qualifier

Story Links AMHERST, MA. – The Wesleyan men’s track and field team took Thursday evening to Amherst College to boost a handful of times as they competed at the Last Chance Final Qualifier and saw three members of the team place Top 10 in individual events from the track. Steve Paul ’28 […]

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AMHERST, MA. – The Wesleyan men’s track and field team took Thursday evening to Amherst College to boost a handful of times as they competed at the Last Chance Final Qualifier and saw three members of the team place Top 10 in individual events from the track.

Steve Paul ’28 led the way with a fourth-place finish in the men’s 200m dash. Paul, who has broken the program record several times this season, crossed the finish line at 21.45 in the first event for the Cardinals at the meet.

The Cardinals saw another finish at fourth as George Lepska ’25 broke the Top 5 in the 800m. Lepska owns the program record in the event but ran a 1:53.90 on Thursday as his final time.

In the men’s 1500m, Nate Fogarty ’25 came in seventh place, running a final clocked time of 3:58.44.

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Baruch Athletics Wins Fourth Straight CUNYAC Commissioner Cup!

Story Links The Baruch College Athletic Department has won their fourth straight CUNYAC Commissioner Cup Trophy! The award was presented to the Athletic Department at the 39th Annual Michael Steuerman Scholar-Athlete Awards Dinner on Thursday, May 15, at the Terrace on the Park in Queens. The annual Commissioner Cup recognizes the most […]

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The Baruch College Athletic Department has won their fourth straight CUNYAC Commissioner Cup Trophy!

The award was presented to the Athletic Department at the 39th Annual Michael Steuerman Scholar-Athlete Awards Dinner on Thursday, May 15, at the Terrace on the Park in Queens.

The annual Commissioner Cup recognizes the most successful athletic program in the senior CUNY Athletic Conference division as determined by a scoring system that rewards a school for success during the regular season and championship competition.

For the 2024-25 athletic year, the Bearcats won CUNYAC Championships in the men’s sports of volleyball, swimming, tennis, and baseball. They also finished runner up in softball, women’s tennis, women’s swimming, men’s basketball, and men’s cross country.

They won the regular season (1st place) championship in men’s swimming, men’s basketball, men’s volleyball, as well as men’s and women’s tennis.

Commissioner Cup Title Years (11 Total): 2006, 2007, 2010, 2011, 2012, 2013, 2015, 2022, 2023, 2024, 2025

Four-Year College Point System:

Points are awarded for first (10), second (5) and third (3) place finishes in all regular season finishes. In Conference tournaments, first (10) and second (5) place is awarded in all head-to-head championship finals, while third place points (3) are awarded in every other sport, where there are more than five participating schools. Also, due to the difference in sizes of athletic programs in CUNYAC, a school can only use their top ten sports in any academic year.

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BIG SPLASH: Watford water polo team secure promotion after comeback

A Watford water polo team has secured promotion after an epic game and a momentous comeback. Watford Water Polo’s Saxons team, who train at Woodside Leisure Centre, topped the British Water Polo League (BWPL) qualification table after their penalty win against London Otter and a 17-16 victory over Rotherham Metro on Saturday, April 5. Heading […]

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A Watford water polo team has secured promotion after an epic game and a momentous comeback.

Watford Water Polo’s Saxons team, who train at Woodside Leisure Centre, topped the British Water Polo League (BWPL) qualification table after their penalty win against London Otter and a 17-16 victory over Rotherham Metro on Saturday, April 5.

Heading to Haberdasher’s Boys’ School on Sunday, April 6, a lot was on the line. Defeat to British Army Water Polo and an Otter Water Polo win over Rotherham would see the Saxons slip to third in the table and miss out on qualification.

The game began with the Saxons getting off to the perfect start, but the Watford side were soon 6-8 down at half time, with their chances of promotion slowly fading.

However, the team rallied and came back fighting in the second half. The boys clawed back a 12-10 win in a truly epic match.

The Saxons will start next season’s BWPL in Division 3 along with their Men’s and Women’s 1st teams, who are both in Division One.

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Canelo Alvarez Plummets Below 2 Peers In World's Highest

Ever since Floyd “Money” Mayweather retired from professional boxing, Saul “Canelo” Alvarez has taken his place as the sport’s highest-paid superstar. This is proven by Canelo being listed as boxing’s highest-paid fighter every year since 2021. In 2023, Canelo made $66 million, while the boxer who made the second-most was Anthony Joshua, bringing in $55 […]

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Canelo Alvarez Plummets Below 2 Peers In World's Highest

However, things changed in a major way in 2024. This was revealed in a May 15 article from Forbes who released the world’s 50 highest-paid athletes.

The list revealed that English heavyweight Tyson Fury was the highest-paid boxer in the world, having made a whopping $146 million in 2024. This made him the No. 3 highest-paid athlete overall, only behind soccer superstar Cristiano Ronaldo (who earned $275 million) and basketball icon Steph Curry (who earned $156 million).

The next boxer on this list is Ukrainian heavyweight champion Oleksandr Usyk, whose earnings of $101 million put him at No. 12 overall. As for Canelo, he was at No. 22 on the list, having made $80 million.

The reason for this shift among the world’s highest-paid boxers is that Fury and Usyk fought each other twice for the heavyweight title in 2024, with both earning staggering purses for each. While Canelo also fought twice last year, his bouts not being nearly as high-profile caused him to plummet below his two heavyweight peers in terms of money made.

However, Canelo signed a four-fight deal with Turki Alalshikh earlier this year that is reportedly giving him about $100 million per fight. He has already completed one of these bouts earlier this month, with a second coming against Terence Crawford in September.

And because Fury and Usyk are done fighting each other, there’s no doubt Canelo will be boxing’s highest-paid athlete once this Forbes list releases next year.

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The Top 10 Highest-Paid Athletes in the World 2025: Salaries, Net Worth & Total Earnings

The Top 10 Highest-Paid Athletes in the World 2025: Salaries, Net Worth & Total Earnings. In 2025, the world’s top athletes not only excel in their sports but also dominate global earnings through salaries, endorsements, and business ventures. Forbes reports that these 10 athletes earned a combined $1.4 billion this year, setting new records. This […]

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The Top 10 Highest-Paid Athletes in the World 2025: Salaries, Net Worth & Total Earnings.

In 2025, the world’s top athletes not only excel in their sports but also dominate global earnings through salaries, endorsements, and business ventures. Forbes reports that these 10 athletes earned a combined $1.4 billion this year, setting new records. This article ranks the highest-paid athletes of 2025 from #10 to #1, providing detailed insights into their earnings, career highlights, and net worth.

#10 Kevin Durant: NBA Star with Lucrative Endorsements

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Age	36
Nationality	U.S.
On-Field Salary	$51.4 million
Off-Field Earnings	$50 million
Total Earnings	$101.4 million

Kevin Durant, a top NBA player for the Phoenix Suns, continues to generate massive income from his $51.4 million salary and $50 million in endorsements. Durant’s investments in Homage and his media company Boardroom have expanded his off-court empire. His net worth currently sits at an estimated $300 Million.

#9 Shohei Ohtani: Baseball’s Two-Way Sensation

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Age	30
Nationality	Japan
On-Field Salary	$2.5 million
Off-Field Earnings	$100 million
Total Earnings	$102.5 million

Shohei Ohtani, Los Angeles Dodgers’ superstar, earned $2.5 million on the field but raked in $100 million through endorsements with major global brands. His unique talent as a pitcher and hitter, coupled with massive marketability, makes him one of baseball’s highest earners. His net worth currently sits at an estimated $150 Million.

#8 Karim Benzema: Saudi Pro League’s Top Earner

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Age	37
Nationality	France
On-Field Salary	$100 million
Off-Field Earnings	$4 million
Total Earnings	$104 million

Karim Benzema’s move to Saudi Arabia’s Al-Ittihad club secured him a $100 million salary. Though quieter off the pitch, Benzema remains an Adidas endorser and is rumored to consider an MLS move ahead of 2026. His net worth currently sits at an estimated $200 Million.

#7 Juan Soto: MLB’s Rising Star with Historic Contract

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Age	26
Nationality	Dominican Republic
On-Field Salary	$109 million
Off-Field Earnings	$5 million
Total Earnings	$114 million

Juan Soto’s $765 million Mets contract is historic, making him a financial powerhouse in MLB. His endorsements with Celsius and Call of Duty boost his income alongside his on-field performance. His net worth currently sits at an estimated $100 Million.

#6 LeBron James: Basketball Legend and Billionaire Entrepreneur

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Age	40
Nationality	U.S.
On-Field Salary	$48.8 million
Off-Field Earnings	$85 million
Total Earnings	$133.8 million

LeBron James continues to dominate both on the court and in business, with $48.8 million in salary and $85 million in endorsements. His SpringHill production company is a leading player in sports media. His net worth currently sits at an estimated $1.2 Billion.

#5 Lionel Messi: MLS Icon and Global Superstar

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Age	37
Nationality	Argentina
On-Field Salary	$60 million
Off-Field Earnings	$75 million
Total Earnings	$135 million

Messi’s impact on MLS and his $60 million contract with Inter Miami elevate him among the top earners worldwide. His business ventures and endorsements amplify his financial influence. His net worth currently sits at an estimated $850 Million.

#4 Dak Prescott: NFL’s Highest-Paid Quarterback

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Age	31
Nationality	U.S.
On-Field Salary	$127 million
Off-Field Earnings	$10 million
Total Earnings	$137 million

Dak Prescott’s record-breaking NFL contract and strong endorsements make him one of football’s richest players. His contract restructuring maximized his earnings in 2025. His net worth currently sits at an estimated $90 Million.

#3 Tyson Fury: Boxing’s Heavyweight Champion and Media Personality

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Age	36
Nationality	U.K.
On-Field Salary	$140 million
Off-Field Earnings	$6 million
Total Earnings	$146 million

Tyson Fury remains a top earner in boxing, earning $140 million from fights and media deals. His Netflix show and tourism promotion contracts bolster his off-ring income. His net worth currently sits at an estimated $160 Million.

#2 Stephen Curry: NBA’s Most Lucrative Contract Ever

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Age	37
Nationality	U.S.
On-Field Salary	$56 million
Off-Field Earnings	$100 million
Total Earnings	$156 million

Stephen Curry set new NBA earnings records with his $56 million salary and $100 million endorsements. His Under Armour sneaker deal and media projects make him a financial juggernaut. His net worth currently sits at an estimated $240 Million.

#1 Cristiano Ronaldo: The World’s Highest-Paid Athlete in 2025

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Age	40
Nationality	Portugal
On-Field Salary	$225 million
Off-Field Earnings	$50 million
Total Earnings	$275 million

Cristiano Ronaldo tops the 2025 list with $275 million in earnings, fueled by a record-breaking salary at Al-Nassr and diverse business investments. His global brand remains unmatched. His net worth currently sits at an estimated $1.45 Billion.

Conclusion: The Future of Athlete Earnings Looks Bright

The highest-paid athletes in 2025 showcase the blend of extraordinary talent, marketability, and entrepreneurship. From basketball courts to soccer fields, their earnings reflect the growing commercial value of sports worldwide. With endorsements, media ventures, and savvy investments, these athletes continue to set financial milestones, inspiring the next generation of sports stars and entrepreneurs alike.

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