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[embedded content] This adrenaline-fueled docuseries, from Reese Witherspoon’s Hello Sunshine, follows female drivers as they battle it out in the 2024 F1 Academy racing series. Through exclusive, behind-the-scenes access, F1: The Academy highlights the drama of the races, as well as the personal stories and high stakes for these incredible drivers and the teams around them, as […]
This adrenaline-fueled docuseries, from Reese Witherspoon’s Hello Sunshine, follows female drivers as they battle it out in the 2024 F1 Academy racing series. Through exclusive, behind-the-scenes access, F1: The Academy highlights the drama of the races, as well as the personal stories and high stakes for these incredible drivers and the teams around them, as they break barriers in one of the most demanding sports in the world. For F1 Academy’s leader and managing director, Susie Wolff, the pressure has never felt more real.
The future of women in motorsport is at stake. As Susie spearheads this new operation, her extensive experience behind the wheel of F1 cars allows her to connect with the drivers on a deep and personal level, whilst understanding the pressure that each one of the drivers face to succeed.
About F1: THE ACADEMY
Launch Date: 28th May 2025
Episodes: 7 episodes
Production Company: Hello Sunshine
Executive Producers for Hello Sunshine: Reese Witherspoon, Sara Rea, Sarah Lazenby
Executive Producers for F1: Susie Wolff, Ian Holmes, Isabelle Stewart
Showrunner: Lisa Keane
Episodes:
Season 1
Fifteen young women break barriers in one of the world’s most demanding sports as they race to get a female driver back on the Formula 1 grid.
Episode 1: No Friends On Track
The pressure is on for F1 Academy director Susie Wolff as her new teams and drivers give their all to prove themselves on the track in Miami.
Episode 2: The One to Beat
F1 Academy heads to Barcelona, where Abbi pulls ahead to defend her coveted pole position and Amna is left shaken by a collision.
Episode 3: No More Mrs. Nice Guy
Stormy weather complicates the next round of races in Zandvoort. Bianca’s performance starts to worry her team while Hamda reflects on a past injury.
Episode 4: Target On My Back
Lia deals with the fallout of a bad start. Setting her sights on a podium win, Doriane begins to climb her way up the ranking.
Episode 5: Feel The Heat
Sweltering heat awaits the drivers in Singapore, where Lia gains confidence, Bianca continues to struggle and Abbi remains the one to beat.
Episode 6: The Hardest Race Of My Life
The penultimate racing weekend in Qatar raises the stakes, with motor issues threatening Abbi’s qualifying position and Chloe incurring a penalty.
Episode 7: End of the Road
Abu Dhabi sets the stage for the climactic final round of F1 Academy. Who will take the season win — and who will be left in the gravel?
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FUEL TV Partners With Shout! For FAST Distribution of Five Action Sports Channels
John Latchem June 25, 2025 FUEL TV, a global television channel dedicated to action sports, June 25 announced a partnership with Shout! TV, which will stream five FUEL TV FAST channels across platforms in the United States and Canada. Shout! TV is the streaming arm of Shout! Studios, a leading multi-platform media company and home entertainment distributor. […]
June 25, 2025
FUEL TV, a global television channel dedicated to action sports, June 25 announced a partnership with Shout! TV, which will stream five FUEL TV FAST channels across platforms in the United States and Canada.
Shout! TV is the streaming arm of Shout! Studios, a leading multi-platform media company and home entertainment distributor.
“We’re thrilled to partner with Shout! TV to bring our action sports universe to even more viewers across North America,” said Fernando Figueiredo, CEO of FUEL TV. “This is a perfect fit — Shout! shares our passion for fan-driven content and understands how to maximize the reach and impact of genre-focused brands on digital platforms.”
The agreement covers FUEL TV’s flagship channel as well as its four new vertical channels — Surfer TV, Powder TV, Skateboarding TV and BikeMag TV — each inspired by their respective sports’ associated print magazines (Surfer Magazine, Powder Magazine, Transworld Skateboarding and Bike Mag). The brands, owned by Arena Group, boast a combined social reach of more than 20 million people and are now being brought into the digital streaming age in partnership with FUEL TV Group.
Founded in 2003, FUEL TV is available in more than 100 countries and territories, delivering premium original programming. The new channels are powered by FUEL TV Group’s 4,000-hour library of action sports content, spanning from 1996 to today, and feature a mix of live events, award-winning series, films, documentaries, and athlete-driven storytelling that has defined the evolution of surf, snow, skate, and biking culture for nearly 30 years.
“FUEL TV represents a goldmine of authentic, high-quality programming for audiences who live and breathe action sports,” said Gene Pao, EVP of strategy and digital for Shout!. “We’re stoked to deliver these genre-leading channels to FAST platforms across the U.S. and Canada, meeting the growing demand for free, premium content that speaks directly to enthusiast communities.”
FUEL TV programming can also be viewed at FUELTV.com and through services such as Fubo TV, Sling, DirecTV Stream and Plex, among others. It also operates its own premium streaming service, FUEL TV+, which is available for $4.99 per month after a free 30-day trial.
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Why Keelon Russell Is Ahead of the Game
Click here to discover the other 24 athletes in the Men’s Health 25, a celebration of the top athletes in the high school class of 2025. HE’S A FIVE-STAR recruit, but Keelon Russell’s football life didn’t take off until his sophomore year. That’s when the quarterback led Duncanville High School to a Texas state championship. […]
Click here to discover the other 24 athletes in the Men’s Health 25, a celebration of the top athletes in the high school class of 2025.
HE’S A FIVE-STAR recruit, but Keelon Russell’s football life didn’t take off until his sophomore year. That’s when the quarterback led Duncanville High School to a Texas state championship. He did it again his junior year, then attended various quarterback camps, winning MVP honors at the Elite 11 Finals because of his arm strength, accuracy, and decision-making. “It made me gain so much confidence,” he says. “I was like, ‘Okay, yeah, I can see myself at the big leagues with the big fellas.’ ” The next season, he completed 69 percent of his passes, throwing for 4,177 yards as he was named the 2024-2025 Gatorade National Football Player of the Year. He was recruited by every major college and committed to Alabama, to play for head coach Kalen DeBoer, a renowned quarterback whisperer.
Although Russell has all the attributes of a modern quarterback—he’s big, accurate, and speedy—he very much wants to be known as the kind of QB who outfoxes his opponents before the ball is even snapped. He models his mental game on Tom Brady’s. “We all know he was a sixth-round pick, didn’t nobody believe in him—now he’s one of the greatest of all time. It gives me that drive—it touches my heart.” Russell, who spent the spring in Alabama, then returned to graduate, is going deep on film study. “A coach told me Tom would study film all night, sleep in the film room. That’s one of the things that I take away from him.” Here’s what else helps Russell elevate his game.
How much time do you spend training? “Thirty hours a week: 10 hours of actual team practice, then gym time and film study.” Check out his moves and others in the MH25 Strength and Bounce Workout.
What do you focus on? “Strength is important, but we are very strategic about doing moves that support my throwing motion. We do a lot of lats work—pullups, rows, deadlifts—because lats are the big thing for quarterbacks because they can prevent injuries.”
Frenemy exercise? “Hip-mobility drills. I know I have to do them, but they’re boring.”
Hype music? “Lil Baby. If it’s game day, a workout, or I’m just going to throw, he gets me in that mode.”
Dream workout partner? “Prime [Deion Sanders] in his prime. Cam Newton. Aaron Rodgers. And of course the wide receivers—Stefon Diggs, Ja’Marr Chase, Justin Jefferson.”
Fast-food order? “Two McDonald’s Hot ‘n Spicy McChickens, large fries, and milkshake.”
Last book you read? “My Bible app. Read scripture every day.”
How is your generation of athletes different? “For quarterbacks, we have some sick athletes. We don’t have no more Ben Roethlisberger or Tom Brady. Now, we’re willing to get out of the pocket and run more.”
Does social media inspire you or stress you out? “It doesn’t impact my performance. I ball my ball, you know what I’m saying? It’s ups and downs as a quarterback, and you’re going to get a lot of grease from a lot of people.”
What have you sacrificed? “I remember I was on concussion protocol one week. I said, ‘Screw that.’ Went out and threw five touchdowns. I’d sacrifice everything to help my team win. It’s a dedication thing to where you got to be dedicated to do this every single day, every hour of the day.”
Have you splurged on anything with that NIL money? “My mom and dad are real strict. I’m not a flashy person. I ain’t even got no jewelry on. Just clothes and shoes, you know? Very simple things.”
Click here to discover the other 24 athletes in the Men’s Health 25, a celebration of the top athletes in the high school class of 2025.
This story appears in the July/August 2025 issue of Men’s Health.
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Andrew Lawrence is a freelance writer, and has written for Sports Illustrated, The Guardian, The Atlantic, The Athletic, The Dallas Morning News, the Associated Press, Fortune, Southern Living, Austin Monthly, Complex, Cookie, Bet.com, ESPN.com and The Classical. It is based in Beaufort, South Carolina.
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Pier 360 Returns: Santa Monica’s signature event brings the vibes | Arts & Events
Santa Monica is renowned for its laid-back beach vibes. To celebrate that, the Santa Monica Pier Corp. is hosting the Pier 360 Beach Festival on Saturday, June 28, and Sunday, June 29, with competition and entertainment along the shoreline. The free, all-ages event brings together thousands of locals and visitors for ocean sports, beachside games, […]
Santa Monica is renowned for its laid-back beach vibes.
To celebrate that, the Santa Monica Pier Corp. is hosting the Pier 360 Beach Festival on Saturday, June 28, and Sunday, June 29, with competition and entertainment along the shoreline.
The free, all-ages event brings together thousands of locals and visitors for ocean sports, beachside games, skateboarding, roller skating, live music, food and drinks, and a deep dive into 90 years of paddleboard racing history.
“Pier 360” action kicks off Saturday and Sunday at 8 a.m. on the sand and continues from 10 a.m. on the Pier deck, where festivalgoers can explore interactive activities, grab bites and brews, and soak up summer energy at one of Southern California’s most legendary destinations.
Main attractions
• Paddleboard Races (June 29): Celebrate 90 years of paddleboard racing with the 1-mile short course ($30), Mike Vaughan Memorial 5-mile distance race ($40) and high-speed spring racing ($40). Open to paddlers of all levels.
• Ocean Swims (June 29): 500m and 1-mile open water swim events with wetsuit/non-wetsuit divisions and age group awards. Check-in begins at 7:30 a.m., with a Hawaiian blessing.
• CBVA Beach Volleyball Tournaments (June 28 and 29): Men’s and women’s open competition for a $4,000 prize pool plus the Santa Monica Beach Volleyball Hall of Fame Legends Exhibition.
• Santa Monica Strongman Classic (June 28 and 29): High-octane strongman contest featuring over 80 male and female athletes competing across multiple weight classes.
• AAU Invitational (June 29): Top 18:U girls teams compete in a triple-crown showdown.
• Lifeguard Competitions (June 28): Including the historic Pete Peterson Surfboat 1-Mile Dory Race and Junior Guard events.
• Skate Experience (June 28 and June 29): An energetic celebration of skateboarding and athleticism with demos, clinics, and competitions on custom ramps with LA’s top skaters.
• POP SK8 Roller Rink (June 28 and June 29): Community-themed pop-up roller rink on the Pier deck open 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. (free skates available on site).
• The Fox Den Beer Garden (June 28 and June 29): Chill with cold brews and vodka seltzers thanks to Michelob Ultra. Open to all ages, with alcohol available for purchase to guests 21 and over. Sponsored by The Surfing Fox.
• All-Day Music & Polynesian Dance (June 28 and June 29): Kick off each day with vibrant Polynesian performances and live music throughout the afternoon.
• Museum of Beach Life (June 28 and June 29): A free, hands-on exhibit curated by local legends explores the history of surf, Muscle Beach, and paddleboard racing.
• Youth Zone (9 a.m. to 2 p.m. June 28 and June 29): Arts, crafts, and giant games for kids. An adult must accompany children under 18.
• Old Navy and Disney Road Trip (June 28 and June 29): A free, family-friendly pop-up experience inspired by the classic American road trip, featuring scenic photo ops, roadside refreshments, exciting giveaways, and an exclusive Old Navy x Disney pop-up store with items from the collection- — including sold-out pieces like the mini tote bag.
Separately, to celebrate Disney Mickey & Friends this summer, the iconic Disneyland Band will bring some extra Disney magic to the final Old Navy x Disney Road Trip stop with a performance at the Santa Monica Pier 360 Beach Festival location at 11 a.m. June 28. Guests can enjoy a medley of songs, including the recent addition of the Disneyland Resort 70th Celebration theme song, “Celebrate Happy.”
“Pier 360 is more than a festival; it’s a tribute to the unique culture that was born right here on the Santa Monica Pier,” said Jim Harris, executive director and historian of the Santa Monica Pier. “From racing traditions that started in the 1930s to the cutting-edge sports and experiences of today, it’s a weekend that captures the heart of SoCal beach life.”
Pier 360 is produced by Santa Monica Pier Corp., along with these great sponsors Old Navy, Pacific Park on the Santa Monica Pier, Celsius, Big Blue Bus, Adidas, The Surfing Fox, The Pierside, Best Day Brewing, Lightship, Simply Pop, Everyday Dose, Frontier, Gatorade Hydration Booster, Lifeway Kefir, Healing Grounds, Wetzel’s Pretzel Food Truck, Costco, Standard Procedure, Kendra Scott, Johnny Rockets, Hot Dog On A Stick, Heal The Bay, Santa Monica Travel & Tourism, AB InBev and Toyota.
The festival is free to attend, with some competitions requiring advance registration and entry fees. Beach activities begin at 8 a.m. Pier deck opens at 10 a.m. For full details, athlete registration and event schedule, visit santamonicapier.org.
Arrive by Rideshare, Metro, Bus or Bike. The Santa Monica Pier is located at 200 Santa Monica Pier, Suite A, Santa Monica, CA 90401.
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UConn Commit Marshall Potter Named Connecticut Outdoor Track and Field Player of the Year
STORRS, Conn.- Incoming freshman Marshall Potter (Simsbury, Conn.) has been named Gatorade’s Connecticut Outdoor Boys Track and Field Player of the Year, announced in a release on Wednesday. At the New Balance Nationals in Philadelphia, Potter finished third in both the discus (194 feet, 4 inches) and hammer throw (227-9). Earlier in June, Potter won […]
STORRS, Conn.- Incoming freshman Marshall Potter (Simsbury, Conn.) has been named Gatorade’s Connecticut Outdoor Boys Track and Field Player of the Year, announced in a release on Wednesday.
At the New Balance Nationals in Philadelphia, Potter finished third in both the discus (194 feet, 4 inches) and hammer throw (227-9). Earlier in June, Potter won the Connecticut State Open champion in the discus with a throw of 181-06 and finished second in the shot put with a throw of 58-08.25.
The future Husky broke the shot put record at the Class L meet with a throw of 61-05.75 and took home the discus crown with a throw of 175-06.
Potter was named to the Gametime CT All-State First Team for boys outdoor track and field.
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NVL newcomers part three – Telford
In the third of a summer series of articles on the new teams who will join the NVL for the 2025-26 season, Volleyball England runs the rule over Telford men, who will take a place in Division 3 Central. Year formed: 1973. NVL Coach: Patrick Samsom. Social media handles: Telford Volleyball Club (Facebook), @telfordvolleyballclub […]
Year formed: 1973.
NVL Coach: Patrick Samsom.
Social media handles: Telford Volleyball Club (Facebook), @telfordvolleyballclub (Instagram), @telfordvolleyballclub (TikTok)
Telford gave notice of their ability to compete at national level last season when they enjoyed a successful campaign in the National Shield.
In September, they claimed an impressive 3-0 success (25-15, 25-20, 25-22) over fellow West Midlanders Tamworth Spartans 2 at the Last 64 stage.
Next, in November, they continued their run against another NVL Division 3 Central side in the shape of Darkstar Derbyshire 2, this time coming through in four sets in the Last 32 clash (25-22, 25-23, 23-25, 25-19).
That took their campaign into the New Year where they next faced Nottingham Rockets at the David Ross Sports Centre in January, bidding for a hat-trick of victories against teams from the same league.
Things started well as the visitors took the first set, but the Rockets came back strongly to take the next three (13-25, 25-15, 25-16, 25-11). It soon became clear that there was no disgrace in that Last 16 exit as their opponents went on to win the league title without losing a game.
Those performances will certainly have given Telford confidence they can hold their own when they begin their 2025-26 season in the NVL – and the club has already made preparations ready for it when playing their 2024-25 campaign in the West Midlands Volleyball League.
“We had a good, strong start to the season in WMVL Division 1 and, with a secure place in the table, we took the the decision was made to transition and give more court time to the juniors in preparation for their transition into the NVL squad,” said Anna Mottershaw, the club’s Fixtures and Training Rota Secretary and Junior Development Officer.
“That obviously impacted the teams predicted overall position in the league, but proved very useful for both the young players and the coach to plan their progression.
“We are particular looking forward to returning to the NVL after a previous spell in it as it will enable us to compete consistently at a higher level.
“For this first season back, competing at this level whilst putting some wins under our belts will be the aim.
“Alongside that, we want to give our club members the opportunity to play at a higher level – as well as give players from across the club a goal for their own personal volleyball journey.”
Telford last played in the national set-up in the 2019-20 season, while their men last took part in the 2002-03 campaign, winning Division 3.
However, player retirement, a drop in numbers and a lack of a junior club eventually led to the withdrawal of both teams, not helped in the case of the women’s side by the onset of Covid-19.
But now Telford have worked hard to make their player pool wider by focusing in on their junior system and ensuring there is a strong conveyor belt of talent coming through.
They have recognised that developing their own is likely to be key to success, with Anna (née Perkins), along with husband and Club Chair Kevin, leading the way.
They were both pupils at Phoenix Secondary School in Telford where the club was founded by teachers Trevor Knowles and William (Bill) and have remained active members of the club since first getting involved.
Anna said: “To progress our club, we want to be able to offer a wide range of volleyball from juniors upwards, as well as having a fully homegrown NVL team in the future.
“As with all clubs post-Covid 19, we saw an influx of players with the introduction of the cartoon series Haikyu… with it our junior section grew and grew.
“In 2015, our junior club consisted of four people and now we regularly have 35. With the increase in numbers also comes more teams, coaches, sports hall availability and equipment.
“But all of these have enabled us to offer a full range of volleyball, re-enter the NVL and make sure that our teams are made up of homegrown talent.
“With a thriving junior section, we are now able to have two ladies teams and currently three men’s teams, all of which represent the club in the same league but in different divisions.”
Another challenge in the not-too-distant past saw the club forced to move from its roots in 2013 when the old school closed.
It was then that the club changed its name to Telford Volleyball Club, planting its roots at Telford College of Arts and Technology (TCAT).
The move has proven successful, with coaches giving their time to coach the college team whilst at the same time recruiting new players, ensuring a strong club – college partnership.
For the 2025-26 NVL season, Coach Patrick Samsom will be looking to two key players to lead from the front.
Telford will go up against the likes of Coventry and Warwick Riga 2, Black Country 2, Sheffield 2, Wombourne, Nuneaton Inferno, the two sides they defeated last season – Darkstar Derbyshire 2 and Tamworth Spartans 2 – and fellow newcomers Birmingham City.
“Based on last year’s performances Daniel Searle and Patryk Piecuch are going to be important for us as we settle in,” he said.
“They out together so many beautiful combinations and I could see straight away when one wasn’t there.
“Patryk is probably the best Libero in the West Midlands competition so it’s great to have him in our team.
“The combinations Daniel lets the attackers run is amazing and he reads the game quite well too.”
Find out more about the NVL by clicking here.
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