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The holidays are gone, but for many of us, the extra pounds from family, friends and workplace gatherings tend to linger. Add in winter’s shorter days, colder mornings, earlier sunsets and the temptation to hibernate, and movement can quickly feel optional. Winter has a way of slowing everything down. But over the years, I’ve learned…
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IOC signals shift on trans women in Olympic sports
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Tennis icon Martina Navratilova joins Carolina Ascent as minority owner
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Charlotte Roller Derby brings out a ‘Rainbow Riot’ Double Header for Pride 2025
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