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Study Finds Personality May Predict Ideal Fitness Routine

New research suggests your personality type could be a key factor in determining the kind of workout that’s right for you. A study from University College London indicates that mindset may matter more than muscle when it comes to sticking with a fitness routine. Researchers tracked more than 100 volunteers in a lab setting, analyzing […]

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Study Finds Personality May Predict Ideal Fitness Routine

New research suggests your personality type could be a key factor in determining the kind of workout that’s right for you. A study from University College London indicates that mindset may matter more than muscle when it comes to sticking with a fitness routine.

Researchers tracked more than 100 volunteers in a lab setting, analyzing how five core personality traits — extroversion, agreeableness, conscientiousness, neuroticism, and openness — influenced exercise behavior and performance.

The findings revealed that extroverts were more likely to gravitate toward high-intensity endurance workouts, favoring activities that stimulate and energize them. Conscientious individuals were more likely to follow well-rounded, balanced fitness routines, consistently completing all aspects of a workout regimen, including strength training.

The study also found that personality traits often overlap. For example, someone who is both neurotic and conscientious may be more likely to exercise regularly as a way to manage stress and stay disciplined.

Researchers also observed that individuals with higher levels of negative emotions experienced significant reductions in stress after working out, reinforcing the mental health benefits of exercise across all personality types.

The study highlights the potential of using personality insights to build more personalized and sustainable fitness plans.

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Teens say someone tried to break into hotel room with wire – NBC Bay Area

Three South Bay teenagers who were in Southern California to compete in a water polo tournament say someone tried to break into their hotel room with a wire as they slept. One of the girls, 17-year-old Charlotte, said she woke up early Friday morning to the sound of their hotel room door rattling. Someone was […]

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Three South Bay teenagers who were in Southern California to compete in a water polo tournament say someone tried to break into their hotel room with a wire as they slept.

One of the girls, 17-year-old Charlotte, said she woke up early Friday morning to the sound of their hotel room door rattling. Someone was using a bent wire to try to open the door.

“Our first thought was it was someone trying to come in there and kidnap us,” Charlotte said. “We were all just really scared.”

Charlotte said she recorded video of the incident and then grabbed the wire. She even tried speaking to the person on the other side of the door.

“Honestly it was probably one of the most scariest things that has really ever happened to me,” she said.

The teens were staying at the Marriott Delta Hotel in Garden Grove. Charlotte’s mother, her coach and other parents filed a police report. NBC Bay Area reached out to Marriott and the general manager of the hotel repeatedly to ask about the incident but have not received a response.

Charlotte’s mother, Tiffany, said she met directly with the hotel general manager who she said told her the incident involved a room check.

“They did confirm that it was an employee,” Tiffany said. “When I asked if the employee had been terminated, I was told that he was going to be terminated.”

After the incident, Charlotte said the hotel gave the girls a gift basket and balloons, and they later switched rooms.

Tiffany is relieved Charlotte is safe, but she wants someone to explain why someone was trying to get inside her daughter’s locked hotel room after midnight.

“I have no idea. Was it theft? Was it trafficking? I want to know,” Tiffany said. “The explanation that has been provided doesn’t add up.”

Charlotte said she could barely sleep after the scare.

“We were all just kind of freaking out,” she said. “Everyone was kind of in a panic in our room.”

She hopes speaking out will encourage other young athletes to be more aware of their surroundings, even in their locked hotel rooms.



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Eugene economy sees a big boost from USA Track and Field Championships | Local

Thousands are in Eugene this weekend for the USA Track and Field Championships. Local businesses are seeing a surge in demand, and officials say events like these pump millions into the city’s economy EUGENE, Ore. — Eugene’s identity as “TrackTown USA” is more than just a nickname, it’s an economic engine. And […]

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Thousands are in Eugene this weekend for the USA Track and Field Championships. Local businesses are seeing a surge in demand, and officials say events like these pump millions into the city’s economy



EUGENE, Ore. — Eugene’s identity as “TrackTown USA” is more than just a nickname, it’s an economic engine. And this weekend’s USA Track and Field Championships are putting that engine into overdrive.

As thousands of athletes, fans, and media members flood into Hayward Field, the impact ripples far beyond the University of Oregon campus. From pizza shops to hotels, local businesses across the city are seeing a surge in foot traffic and revenue.

“We’re one of the closest restaurants that is able to feed big groups of people very easily,” said Colby Howard, an employee at TrackTown Pizza, located just a short walk from the stadium. “We have numerous big delivery orders going over to the field, and then all kinds of people coming into TrackTown as well. Keeps us nice and busy for sure.”

Howard says the uptick in customers is something even locals have learned to anticipate.

“I would say more foot traffic, definitely,” he said. “The locals actually know a little bit when events are going on to maybe not order TrackTown as much, because we’ll get longer wait times.”

TrackTown Pizza isn’t the only business benefiting from the busy weekend. Travel Lane County, which works closely with event organizers to coordinate logistics and visitor resources, says the impact of events like this stretches citywide.

“We’re really blessed here to be TrackTown USA and to host such a great lineup of track meets all year long,” said Andy Vobora, Vice President of Stakeholder Relations at Travel Lane County. “The impact on the economy is significant on any of these large events. You’ve got athletes, officials, coaches, staff, and, of course, all the fans and volunteers.”

Vobora estimates that last year’s track season brought in over $50 million in economic impact to the city, a number that continues to grow with every major meet.

“A weekend like this could bring in five, ten, even fifteen million dollars in economic impact,” Vobora said. “That money goes to hotels, restaurants, stores, and then it’s recirculated in the local economy.”

Part of Travel Lane County’s work includes printing and distributing a “Welcome to TrackTown” visitor guide, highlighting local restaurants, shopping areas, hiking trails, and scenic spots for out-of-town guests to enjoy between event sessions.

“We have people coming in all the time saying, ‘Oh, I haven’t been to Eugene in 20 years,’” Howard said. “They remember coming here while they were in college. The city and this place, it just sticks with people.”

And as the crowds continue to pour in for this year’s championship, it’s clear that TrackTown USA is still running strong…in every sense of the word.



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Katie Halpern – Assistant Athletic Trainer – Women’s Volleyball Support Staff

Kathleen Martin is starting her fifth season as an Assistant Athletic Trainer for the Women’s Volleyball and Men’s and Women’s Swimming and Diving teams at UConn. Prior to her full time position at UConn, Kathleen was an Athletic Training Resident with the university (2017-2018) and worked primarily with the Women’s Volleyball and Men’s and Women’s […]

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Kathleen Martin is starting her fifth season as an Assistant Athletic Trainer for the Women’s Volleyball and Men’s and Women’s Swimming and Diving teams at UConn.

Prior to her full time position at UConn, Kathleen was an Athletic Training Resident with the university (2017-2018) and worked primarily with the Women’s Volleyball and Men’s and Women’s Swimming and Diving teams.

Kathleen completed her Master’s degree in Athletic Training from Montana State University Billings in 2017. She earned her Bachelor’s degree in Exercise and Sport Science from Coastal Carolina University in 2015. She has been a certified athletic trainer since 2017 and is a member of the National Athletic Trainers’ Association.

Kathleen currently resides in Manchester with her cat, Sora.



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Nebraska–Minnesota volleyball to air on First Alert 6; Big Ten TV slate announced

LINCOLN, Neb. (WOWT) – The Big Ten Network announced its 2025 volleyball television schedule on Monday, with Nebraska slated for at least 19 regular-season national broadcasts. The schedule includes the Huskers’ road match against Minnesota on Saturday, Nov. 8, airing on First Alert 6. Of note, Nebraska senior outside hitter Taylor Landfair started her career […]

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LINCOLN, Neb. (WOWT) – The Big Ten Network announced its 2025 volleyball television schedule on Monday, with Nebraska slated for at least 19 regular-season national broadcasts.

The schedule includes the Huskers’ road match against Minnesota on Saturday, Nov. 8, airing on First Alert 6.

Of note, Nebraska senior outside hitter Taylor Landfair started her career with the Golden Gophers and won Big Ten Player of the Year and First-Team All-American honors in 2022.

According to a release, 12 of Nebraska’s 20 Big Ten matchups are set for national television coverage, highlighted by nine broadcasts over the final 11 conference showdowns.

Additional televised appearances — including potential selections by Nebraska Public Media — will be revealed later. Any remaining home or Big Ten road contests not picked up for national TV will be available to stream on B1G+.

Date Opponent Location TV Time (CT)
Sat., Aug. 9 Red-White Scrimmage (Exh.) Lincoln, Neb. (Bob Devaney Sports Center) 2:30 p.m.
Sat., Aug. 16 Alumni Match (Exh.) Lincoln, Neb. (Bob Devaney Sports Center) 6 p.m.
Fri., Aug. 22 Pittsburgh ^ Lincoln, Neb. (Pinnacle Bank Arena) FOX 6 p.m.
Sun., Aug. 24 Stanford ^ Lincoln, Neb. (Pinnacle Bank Arena) ESPN 2:30 p.m.
Fri., Aug. 29 at Lipscomb Nashville, Tenn. (Allen Arena) 6 p.m.
Sun., Aug. 31 vs. Kentucky $ Nashville, Tenn. (Bridgestone Arena) ABC 11 a.m.
Fri., Sept. 5 Wright State ! Lincoln, Neb. (Bob Devaney Sports Center) 7 p.m.
Sun., Sept. 7 California ! Lincoln, Neb. (Bob Devaney Sports Center) BTN 1 p.m.
Fri., Sept. 12 Utah % Lincoln, Neb. (Bob Devaney Sports Center) FS1 6 p.m.
Sat., Sept. 13 Grand Canyon % Lincoln, Neb. (Bob Devaney Sports Center) 6 p.m.
Tues., Sept. 16 at Creighton Omaha, Neb. (CHI Health Center) FS1 6:30 p.m.
Sat., Sept. 20 Arizona Lincoln, Neb. (Bob Devaney Sports Center) BTN TBD
Wed., Sept. 24 Michigan * Lincoln, Neb. (Bob Devaney Sports Center) BTN 6 p.m.
Sat., Sept. 27 Maryland * Lincoln, Neb. (Bob Devaney Sports Center) TBD
Fri., Oct. 3 at Penn State * University Park, Pa. (Rec Hall) FOX 7 p.m.
Sat., Oct. 4 at Rutgers * New Brunswick, N.J. (Jersey Mike’s Arena) TBD
Fri., Oct. 10 Washington * Lincoln, Neb. (Bob Devaney Sports Center) BTN 8 p.m.
Sun., Oct. 12 at Purdue * West Lafayette, Ind. (Holloway Gymnasium) TBD
Fri., Oct. 17 at Michigan State * East Lansing, Mich. (Breslin Center) TBD
Sun., Oct. 19 at Michigan * Ann Arbor, Mich. (Crisler Center) TBD
Fri., Oct. 24 Northwestern * Lincoln, Neb. (Bob Devaney Sports Center) TBD
Sat., Oct. 25 Michigan State * Lincoln, Neb. (Bob Devaney Sports Center) BTN 7:30 p.m.
Fri., Oct. 31 at Wisconsin * Madison, Wis. (UW Field House) BTN 8 p.m.
Sun., Nov. 2 Oregon * Lincoln, Neb. (Bob Devaney Sports Center) BTN 1 p.m.
Thurs., Nov. 6 Illinois * Lincoln, Neb. (Bob Devaney Sports Center) FS1 7 p.m.
Sat., Nov. 8 at Minnesota * Minneapolis, Minn. (Maturi Pavilion) NBC 2:30 p.m.
Fri., Nov. 14 at UCLA * Los Angeles, Calif. (Pauley Pavilion) BTN TBD
Sat., Nov. 15 at USC * Los Angeles, Calif. (Galen Center) TBD
Thurs., Nov. 20 Iowa * Lincoln, Neb. (Bob Devaney Sports Center) FS1 TBD
Sat., Nov. 22 at Indiana * Bloomington, Ind. (Wilkinson Hall) TBD
Fri., Nov. 28 Penn State * Lincoln, Neb. (Bob Devaney Sports Center) BTN 5:30 p.m.
Sat., Nov. 29 Ohio State * Lincoln, Neb. (Bob Devaney Sports Center) BTN TBD



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DEFENDING MAIS STATE CHAMPION MRA VOLLEYBALL TEAM – PLAYING WITHOUT MISSISSIPPI GATORADE PLAYER OF THE YEAR FALON HUMPHRIES FOR THE FIRST TIME IN SIX SEASONS – STARTS 2025 SEASON WITH THREE STRAIGHT WINS 

Photo by Chris Todd By Robert Wilson       Madison-Ridgeland Academy volleyball team began its defense of the first state championship in that sport in school history with three victories without a defeat this weekend at Jackson Academy.       MRA defeated Starkville Academy 2-0, Heritage Academy 2-0 and Hartfield Academy 2-1.       The Lady Patriots played without Mississippi Gatorade […]

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      Madison-Ridgeland Academy volleyball team began its defense of the first state championship in that sport in school history with three victories without a defeat this weekend at Jackson Academy.

      MRA defeated Starkville Academy 2-0, Heritage Academy 2-0 and Hartfield Academy 2-1.

      The Lady Patriots played without Mississippi Gatorade Volleyball Player of the Year Falon Humphries for the first time in six seasons. She is a freshman at the University of North Florida this fall.

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      Humphries led MRA to a 36-8 record and the MAIS Division I state title, defeating five-time defending state champion Jackson Academy in three sets for the title. She is MRA’s all-time kills leader (1,092) and single season kills leader (513 in 2024).

      But MRA coach Ross Dorr returns five of his seven starters from last year and also added a talented transfer to the mix. 

      “We will be a very experienced team this season with five senior starters, four of those young ladies won their first MRA volleyball trophy in Mississippi five seasons ago when I first started my coaching career,” said Dorr, a former MRA, Southern Miss and Delta State basketball player. “They are literally the program’s foundation and have seen the culture evolve and grow to what it is today, a championship program. Their goal is a repeat, but I have seen them put in more work this offseason than any other before it. They know success only comes before work in the dictionary – my favorite coachism. We have transitioned some players to different roles to fill our holes and it should be successful. (Junior) Emerson Dorr (Coach Dorr’s daughter) will replace Falon. We converted Emerson to a pin hitter from an All-MAIS setter-opposite side hitter where she set the school assist record. She should be able to put up significant kills. (Senior pin hitter) Selah Sandridge has proven to be one of the hardest working players I’ve had the pleasure to coach. She has definitely earned the right to be our team captain through broken bones, pulled muscles, hard losses and emotional victories. (Seniors) Reese Roundtree and Lily Sistrunk will alternate from middle blocker to opposite hitter depending on our need, and (6-foot-6 senior) Alyssa Dampier (daughter of former Mississippi State and NBA center Erick Dampier) will return to the middle from opposite last season where she will be highly effective as a deterrent to the opposing teams’ hitters. Freshman Libero Macy Gladden is taking over for (Itawamba Community College signee Chloe Carr (who graduated last year). Senior (and Jones County Junior College commitment) Kiera Hariel, a transfer from JA, is starting at setter.”

“I think that everyone is very excited for this upcoming season,” Emerson Dorr said. “The expectations are very high for us to defend our title, but I think that has helped drive us to compete and improve. We have a bunch of great new pieces that I am looking forward to coming together as we move throughout the season. I’m excited to create something super special with this group and doing it for our awesome group of seniors.”

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“We are all really looking forward to this season,” Sandridge said. “We all have the goal to go and get a back-to-back championship, which has helped motivate us to go and compete. Our new pieces we have added have been a huge help and I’m excited to see how we all come together! I’m excited to see how this season goes and have a great last season with this team.”

“I’m really looking forward to playing my first season as a patriot and being a part of an incredible team,” Hariel said. “I want to leave my mark at MRA and hopefully win that ring at the end of the season.”

“I am excited to see how much this talented team continues to grow over the season,” Dampier said. “Everyone is very hardworking and dedicated on and off the court. I’m hoping to make more history by winning back-to-back championships.”

“Winning was an amazing accomplishment for our program, and it was definitely a boost to our team’s confidence, however, this is a new season, and we need to stay focused and continue to build on that success. I want to see my girls coming to practice each day with getting better on their minds. Winning is great, but if you are not improving with each practice of game, then I am not doing something right as a coach.”

      MRA goes for its fourth straight win Thursday when it goes to Memphis to play 2024 MAIS Division III runner-up West Memphis, Ark., Christian School, then plays 2024 MHSAA Class 7A runner-up Ocean Springs next Tuesday in Hattiesburg.





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‘Royhil’ seal gold in water polo tournament | World Sports

Port of Spain-based Royhil Seals Water Polo Club had a strong showing at the Curacao Aquatics Association Summer Water Polo Tournament, held in Willemstad over the past week, winning two gold medals along with one silver and one bronze. The club fielded two teams in the Under-14 coed category and one team each in the […]

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Port of Spain-based Royhil Seals Water Polo Club had a strong showing at the Curacao Aquatics Association Summer Water Polo Tournament, held in Willemstad over the past week, winning two gold medals along with one silver and one bronze.

The club fielded two teams in the Under-14 coed category and one team each in the Under-16 girls and Under-16 coed divisions, competing against opponents from Curacao and Peru.

Royhil Seals dominated the U-14 coed competition, with both their teams advancing to the final after semifinal victories. In an all-Seals showdown, the Trinidad and Tobago club walked away with both the gold and silver medals in the division.

In the U-16 girls category, Royhil Seals faced Orca’s Club of Curacao in a best-of-seven series.

After dropping the opening match, the Seals bounced back impressively, winning three straight games.

They conceded another in the fifth, but closed out the series in the sixth match to clinch the gold medal.

In the U-16 coed division, the Seals battled hard but finished third overall, earning a bronze medal behind Aquatica of Peru and Orca’s Club of Curacao.

The tournament concluded on Saturday, capping a successful campaign for the Trinidad and Tobago club on the regional stage.





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