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Follow the action of the 2017 ICF Canoe Freestyle World Championships in San Juan, Argentina as it races toward its conclusion this weekend. Canadian Freestyle Kayak Team member Seth Ashworth is on site providing live updates on C&K’s Instagram channel @CANOEKAYAKMAG (he’s also uploading a series of video updates onto YouTube). World Championships update: Already almost half way through the competition, yesterday senior men cut from 60 competitors to 20 who will compete in quarter finals on Friday....

So, you’re sick of your gut and you want to do something about it. Obviously, going to the gym is a good step—but there’s actually a number of things you can do right away that you might not have thought about. Here are eight ways to get on the road to a better body immediately. Drink water Take a water jug, go to your tap, and fill it up. “Most people don’t realize how many calories are hiding in beverages such as sodas, teas, and beers,” says Sheri Barke, M....

If you could design, from scratch, a whiskey to drink by the fire this winter, you might accidentally come up with Basil Hayden’s Dark Rye—and you’d probably be very happy that you did. The Dark Rye is a winner, though it’s very odd, especially for an American distiller. Part of that may be because not all the liquid in the bottle comes from Jim Beam. MORE: The 50 Best Whiskeys in the World Dark Rye sounds very much like a nonsense concoction your friend would make at 4 AM, but if that’s what happened in the research lab at Beam, good on them....

There’s something about early season snowfalls. They’re not usually blizzards. Big flakes fall lightly as twilight gives way to that early dark. There are no huge drifts or wind advisories. The snow simply accumulates to a few beautiful inches under the moon’s glow. It’s been this way as long as we can remember. As kids, we couldn’t wait to get out and play in that snowfall. As we got older and learned to link turns and experienced our first powder day, it became part of our way of life....

With Spring officially in full swing, we know it’s a mixed bag of rain or shine for the foreseeable future. If you’re looking for a rain shell that can handle the shifting temperatures, you’ll want to consider the Filson Swiftwater ($195). With the Swiftwater, Filson has designed a lightweight and packable waterproof outer layer. Together with the Reliance Neoshell, the Swiftwater is one of two new technical rain jackets in the Filson lineup....

Even the most ardent Bloody Mary fans can get a little bored with the traditional recipe every now and then. After all, how many times in a row can you drink vodka-spiked tomato juice? This unique, zesty take on the classic—using Scotch whisky and garnished with bacon—is the most flavorful way to get you out of your Bloody Mary funk. For access to exclusive gear videos, celebrity interviews, and more, subscribe on YouTube!...

Watch Day 4 of 2019 Dew Tour Long Beach with Women’s Street Final, Women’s Park Final, Men’s Street Final, and Men’s Park Final. New for 2019 is the multi-camera experience, DEW VIEW. Hover over the right side of the player to select a different view. Live scoring is available on the Dew Tour website. Sunday 6/16 Schedule (Subject to Change): 11 a.m. – 12:30 p.m. PDT: Women’s Street Final 1 p....

“The U” is back. And Dwayne “The Rock” Johnson couldn’t be happier. After a decade of mediocrity and mostly disappointing seasons, the Miami Hurricanes are back in the national title conversation following their domination of archrival (and third-ranked) Notre Dame on Saturday. The ‘Canes won 41-8 in a powerhouse performance that echoed the swagger and excitement the team had during its national championship runs in the late ’80s, early ’90s, and early 2000s....

The kids are back in school and the sun is beginning to set on good ol’ summertime – but not without one last long weekend to embrace the beauty of long days and warm temps. And what better way to tip your hat to summer than to get yourself into some brand spankin’ new outdoor gear for next season’s adventures? This week’s First Light Deals come from REI. Save an Extra 20% OFF one REI Outlet item with coupon code: LABORDAY19....

We’ve used them, and we love them. Your family will love them. And you will, too. Be advised that some of these may be Lightning Deals—today only. They’re just too good to last. So our advice is not to wait. Click below, and buy this amazing home gear today. You won’t be sorry. Instant Pot 60 DUO Plus, 50% Off The Instant Pot Duo Plus 6 is our favorite Instant Pot because it’s the perfect size....

Whether splashing around a pool or having a blast at the beach, water days are always good days for youngsters. But while building sand castles and shooting water guns is all good fun, teaching kids a watersport can seed a lifelong passion. Standup paddling is a natural fit for kids because not only can they start young, but the technology has evolved to fit their (smaller) needs. With a little guidance and encouragement, it’s likely your little buckaroo may just be hooked after the first session....

You’re toeing the line at a 10K. You’ve trained diligently. The conditions are ideal. Your running flats are barely out of the box. You are ready. But there’s one area of race prep you may have overlooked: your emotional intelligence. In order to view the video, please allow Manage Cookies Consider it the X factor, a hidden key to peak performance. Sports psychologists consider EI—a concept roughly translating to an awareness of your own mental state—to be game-changing....

A great white shark swimming near a patrol boat was captured in overhead video off a famous Western Australian beach and the view gave perspective as to the shark’s size, and its size was massive. Dave Riggs, who operates the filmmaking company Riggs Australia with his wife, shot video from a drone showing a 27.5-foot Department of Transportation boat and its occupants watching the great white shark as it swims nearby....

It’s no exaggeration to say New York Giants wide receiver Sterling Shepard had a life-altering offseason. The former Oklahoma star married his girlfriend, model and actress Chanel Iman, at the Beverly Hills Hotel in March. In May, the couple announced that Iman is pregnant with their first child. The due date, naturally, is in August—right when Shephard will be rejoining the Giants in training camp. (He is leaving nothing to chance: He has already spoken with his head coach about finding a way to be there when the baby is born....

November is National Family Health History Month, but it’s also the month when we celebrate “Movember”. The mission of Movember is to bring awareness to men worldwide to get screened for the deadly diseases, including prostate cancer, which is now the second leading form of cancer in the United States. Now, one of the global leaders in genetic testing wants to make it known that cancer prevention and detection should be a year-round process....

Even though Game of Thrones is one of the most critically-acclaimed television series of all time, actor Kit Harington, who plays the flowingly-haired Jon Snow on the HBO blockbuster, wasn’t so sure about the show’s chances during the 2018 Primetime Emmy Awards. ‘Game of Thrones’ Final Season: Everything You Need to Know About Season 8 Read article It wasn’t that Harington didn’t have confidence in all the hard work the cast and crew put into Season 7, quite the opposite in fact....

If you sit down to a “meal,” will you eat more than if you just want to grab a quick “snack”? And does the name even matter? Actually, it does. What you call your meals—no matter the amount or kind—could help change how much you end up eating, says a recent study from the University of Surrey in the U.K. For this novel research, which appeared in the journal Appetite, psychologists gave 80 people about 3 cups of pasta that equaled roughly 500 calories....

As a runner, I’m always looking for something quick and easy to fuel my exercise. I’m a huge fan of toast on Dave’s Killer Bread 21 Whole Grains & Seeds (thin-sliced) because each slice only has 60 calories but 12g of whole grains. In other words, it provides the fuel I need without overloading my stomach, and it makes the perfect base for these simple Mediterranean toast-toppers. Nutrition Information (per serving) Calories: 201; Protein: 8 grams; Fat: 10 grams; Carbs: 23 grams; Sugar: 7 grams Recipe and photo by Natalie Rizzo, M....

Good things come in small packages, especially these strawberry basil tarts. Filled with Greek yogurt, ricotta, strawberries, and chopped basil, these tarts have an unbeatable (and delicious) combination of healthy ingredients. Each mini-tart provides less than 25 calories and provides protein, calcium, and vitamin C, while mini fillo shells help keep the carbs in check. Nutrition Information (per 1 piece) Calories: 36; Protein: 2 grams; Fat: 1 grams; Carbs: 4 grams; Sugars: 2 grams Recipe and photo by Judy Barbe, registered dietitian and author of Your 6-Week Guide to LiveBest, Simple Solutions for Fresh Food & Well-Being...

Using 100% turkey breast is a a no-brainer beef substitution that’ll revolutionize your chili game. Keep the same smokey, rich flavor but keep your health on the front burner with this turkey and bean chili. For access to exclusive gear videos, celebrity interviews, and more, subscribe on YouTube! Makes 6 servings Prep time 20 min. Cook time 90 min. Ingredients 1 lb turkey 1 cup white onions, diced 1 cup celery, diced 2 16-oz can kidney beans 2 10-oz cans whole white mushrooms 1 10-oz can low-sodium Campbell’s Tomato Soup 1 28-oz can diced tomatoes 1/2 tsp salt 1/2 tsp pepper 1 clove garlic, diced 1/2 tsp dry garlic 1 Tbsp chili powder...