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As big-wave phenom Albee Layer kicked out of a wave at Jaws on the last swell of the year, he looked out the back and saw 15 or so waverunners floating in the channel – the majority of which had photographers perched on the back of them. Albee Layer on the day preceding his call for more skis on safety and fewer carrying photographers. Photo: Gabi Aoun “This year at Jaws there were 60 surfers in the water and like two skis running safety,” Layer told ASN....

Last August, big-cat conservationist Alan Rabinowitz returned home to Mahopac, New York, from an 11-day expedition to Colombia’s remote Darien Gap. He was in the region, on the border with Panama, to survey the health of the forest, which had recently been targeted by miners, prospectors, and poachers—a development that threatened the area’s jaguars, the Americas’ largest feline. When I talked to Rabinowitz afterward, he sounded excited about the expedition, despite the many challenges....

If your favorite way to unwind at the end of the week (or, let’s face it, day) is a glass of red wine, there’s some new evidence that suggests it really is helping to improve your mood. But don’t go pouring another glass just yet… Researchers used mice to test the impact resveratrol—a plant compound found in the skin and seeds of berries and grapes—has on the brain. The university has been testing it for several years after discovering it blocks a certain enzyme in the brain that spurs depression and anxiety, effectively lowering stress and boosting mood....

There’s this nasty rumor that’s been going around for years. Maybe you’ve heard it, or maybe you’ve even spouted it yourself: There’s no way a guy’s going to get enough protein from a vegan diet to build the kind of ultra-ripped body you’re aiming for. Hm. Tell that to NFL pro Griff Whalen, NBA guard JJ Reddick, or Nike trainer Joe Holder—all of whom are vegan and seriously jacked. “You can absolutely be a vegan power athlete, be a vegan and build muscle,” says Nanci Guest, R....

There’s nothing worse than waking up and getting ready to head to work, only to realize you forgot to charge your phone overnight. There’s nothing that ruins a morning commute more than realizing the trek would have to made without a podcast, a playlist, or even one where you can’t answer texts, calls and emails on your way to the office. Sure, you can plug your phone in and get a quick 5 percent charge as you wolf down your breakfast, but that won’t help you or your smartphone much....

A snorkeler in Australia dared to follow and videotape a tiger shark that was attempting to dine on a sea turtle when the predator suddenly turned its attention to its version of the paparazzi. “I was aware of the situation I had put myself in and knew I had to keep my distance to avoid interfering with nature,” Tim Van Beelen, the snorkeler, said in a Facebook post. “What happened next I definitely did not expect and will never forget!...

Paul Rudd is arguably the most relatable guy in Hollywood. Sure, the man has enviable genes (He. Does. Not. Age.), a killer head of hair, and managed to sculpt an impressive six-pack for Ant-Man and Ant-Man2 in his late 40s. But he’s got that self-deprecating humor and disarming goodness about him that makes you think, in a different life, you could be buddies. You could enjoy a beer, quote Anchorman, and watch some football together....

SUP magazine created the SUP Awards as standup paddling’s top honor, recognizing the absolute best that this sport has to offer. Our editorial staff tediously collects nominations from readers and fans over the first half of the year. Now it’s up to YOU to rank standup’s Top 3 Male Paddlers, Top 3 Female Paddlers, and Top Expedition. This year we’ve merged the awards with the official Pacific Paddle Games After Party on Sunday, October 7....

On Monday — in a succinct Instagram post — skateboarder Bam Margera announced that he and his wife, Nicole Boyd, are expecting their first child. Pregnant! A post shared by Bam Margera (@bam__margera) on Jun 18, 2017 at 9:08pm PDT Margera and Boyd were married back in 2013 in Reykjavík, Iceland. The announcement marks a huge moment for 37-year-old Margera, who, as we previously reported, is getting back to skateboarding after a severe substance-abuse problem caused the former star of the MTV series “Jackass” and “Viva La Bam” to spend a half decade away from the sport....

“We are thankful, but maybe those resources would be more relevant to reforest Europe,” Onyx Lorenzoni told G1 Globo. Lorenzoni serves as chief of staff to Brazilian President Jair Bolsonaro. How You Can Help Save the Rainforest Read article How You Can Help Save the Rainforest Read article How You Can Help Save the Rainforest At this rate, 2019 will see twice as many fires in Brazil as the country had in 2018....

Dwayne “The Rock” Johnson may have lost his title as the highest-paid actor in Hollywood to Mark Wahlberg in 2017, but he looks ready to take it back. Red Notice is scheduled for a Nov. 13, 2020 release. After the smashing success of Jumanji: Welcome to the Jungle (more than $850 million worldwide and counting), and both Rampage and Skyscraper on the way this year, Johnson has started to put together his next project—for which he’s going to bring in a major payday....

Trying to save money by wearing your daily contacts for a week at a time? That’s bad for your eyes. If you’re tired of paying through your eyeballs for contact lenses, we’ve found a solution. Hubble Contacts will give you your first box of contact lenses free when you sign up for a monthly subscription. At just $33 for 60 contact lenses, that’s only about a buck a day. And you get 15 sets—that’s 30 bonus lenses—free....

WE ARE MARCHING single file on a mountain path, winding our way through a bamboo forest, tall spindles shooting to the sky. Sunlight splashes through the canopy, hitting the pale green of the bamboo sheaths and turning the light a refulgent green. It’s magical, and strenuous. About 2,000 feet up, the vegetation turns into a jungle of hairy plants with needles and nettles. My ankles and calves itch terribly, but I concentrate on the mission at hand: getting face-to-face with a mountain gorilla....

An Irish coffee is uniquely comforting, like luxuriating in the warmth of a blazing fire or lolling about with an old friend. This is a drink that makes you slow down and relish a moment in time. But don’t let the simplicity of its elements fool you; pouring one to perfection is about as difficult as pronouncing these weird and wonderful Irish words. We spoke with two New York City-based masters of mixology: Jillian Vose, beverage director of renowned Financial District establishment The Dead Rabbit and the slightly newer (yet no less outstanding) BlackTail, and Pam Wiznitzer, creative director of Seamstress, a cozy sanctuary for libation lovers on the Upper East Side....

One Japanese kayaker will have to forget about representing his home nation in the 2020 Tokyo Olympics. Yasuhiro Suzuki was banned from competing for eight years after lacing the drink of a rival athlete to make him fail an upcoming doping test, according to ESPN. Suzuki laced Seiji Komatsu’s water bottle with an anabolic steroid while competing at the Canoe Sprint Japan Championships in September 2017. Komatsu failed the test at the competition, which is part of the Olympics qualifying process, and was then suspended for taking a banned substance....

Paddlers fall into two gear camps: Those that obsess over every item, seeking golden bits of information to gain any sliver of performance on the water or an extra year of longevity in the garage; and those that could care less and just want to paddle that board now, factory fins and all. Wherever you fall on the gear-geek spectrum, understanding the basics of optimizing and maintaining your hard-earned equipment will take you a long way....

Walmart bought Rapha. On the face of it, the pairing of a high-end cycling brand with a mass market retailer does sound like something out of alternate universe. Rapha is, after all, famous for its beautifully designed and expensive cycling clothing. So what gives? You probably have two Waltons — not a new corporate interest —to thank. On Monday, Rapha announced that RZC investments, private equity firm owned by Steuart and Tom Walton, had acquired a majority stake in the company....

This recipe is incredibly easy to throw together at the last minute, as long as you’ve got the cod filets. Odds are, you already have the other ingredients in your kitchen. Plus, the cod will be finished cooking in only five minutes. Recipe and photo courtesy of Marissa at Pinch and Swirl. For access to exclusive gear videos, celebrity interviews, and more, subscribe on YouTube! Makes 2 servings Prep time 5 min....

We aren’t big fans of making healthy resolutions on New Year’s just for the sake of it. But, of course, the holidays are ripe for people to slip up and indulge a little too much—prompting a reckoning after the new year begins. Which is great—any steps taken to make healthier decisions is a good thing, and staying true to those intentions throughout the year can even lower your risk of cancer, says recent research from Cardiff University in the U....

Mia Khalifa has gone from being one of the biggest names in porn to something of a startup sports commentator—and, in the meantime, she’s developed a somewhat sinister side gig exposing thirsty athletes on Twitter. Her online presence has led several oblivious players to slide into her DMs—only to be publically thwarted by Khalifa herself. Notable victims of Khalifa’s short fuse include Chicago Cubs catcher Willson Contreras, who slid in months ago and never left, leaving several unrequited messages in her inbox....