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Sport Bike Riders Course available on Joint Base Andrews
June 18, 2010 — In the spirit of ensuring all Joint Base Andrews servicemembers have a fun, but more importantly, safe summer, there is a new Military Sportbike Rider Course available on our installation. The purpose of the course is to teach riders the correct techniques when cornering and handling sport bikes, said Mr. Jamie Kesselring, 316 Wing Safety... MORE

JOINT BASE ANDREWS, Md. -- Vanessa Jones, left, Cape Fox Professional Services motorcycle safety instructor, guides a group of sports bike riders through various training scenarios during a Military Sport Bike Rider Course held on Andrews June 16. The purpose of the specialized course is to illustrate the correct technique when cornering and handling sport bikes. Classes are held on Andrews at least once a month, and throughout the National Capital Region weekly. (U.S. Air Force photo by Bobby Jones)

Air Force Cycling Classic rides through the area this weekend
June 11, 2010 — Cycling enthusiasts from around the world will gather Saturday and Sunday to ride in the Air Force Cycling Classic in Crystal City and the Clarendon Cup race in Arlington, Va.Last year's event drew more than 1,000 riders who toured pass the Air Force Memorial and other points of interesting in the D.C., area."In keeping with the Air Force's 2010... MORE

Tactical Fitness Center: ensuring Andrews is Fit to Fight
June 7, 2010 — After four months of renovations, Team Andrews opened the doors to the Tactical Fitness Center in January 2009. Since then, it has played a huge part in helping Andrews' servicemembers and their families improve their physical fitness and overall health.The TFC, a 4000 square foot multi-purpose room that features enough weightlifting equipment and... MORE

MLB Division Leaders: contenders or pretenders?
May 7, 2010 — Tampa Bay Rays - The Rays have shot out of the gate to the tune of an MLB best, 18-7 record, which is due in large part to their impressive 9-1 record on the road. Is that dominance away from Tampa Bay sustainable? Of course not, but this team has the talent and experience to challenge the Yankees for the division crown. It will come down to... MORE

2010 NFL Draft: Who improved most?
May 4, 2010 — While it is most certainly true that it's hard, and some would even say unfair, to judge a team's draft too soon, the alternative is to wait three years and have the benefit of hindsight to declare who did well. Where's the fun in that? The NFL shifting the draft to prime time was a huge success as they saw a 30 percent ratings increase from last... MORE

NBA Playoffs: Round 1 Breakdown
April 16, 2010 — Eastern ConferenceCavaliers (1) vs. Bulls (8) - Cleveland finished the season with the league's best record, but that doesn't mean that they don't have flaws. If Lebron James is going to win his first title this season, he's going to need some help from his teammates. When he rears back and charges through the lane like the bulls at Pamplona,... MORE

National League 2010 Predictions
April 9, 2010 — N.L. EastThis division is definitely the National League's most talented and exciting. It's filled with well known superstars like Ryan Howard, Hanley Ramirez, David Wright and Ryan Zimmerman, but it also has some new arrivals that are sure to make some headlines. Guys like Roy Halladay and Jason Heyward are at opposite ends of their careers, but... MORE

Who's ready for some March Madness?
March 22, 2010 — Midwest RegionThis region is without question the most loaded of the four. It not only features the country's number one team in Kansas, but also powerhouses Ohio State, Georgetown and an underrated Oklahome State team. So how does this region look to shake out? Well, while it's certainly true that Kansas got a raw deal with what region they were... MORE

Fantasy Baseball Preview: Pitchers
March 12, 2010 — This article is the third of a three part series analyzing each position's preseason sleepers. The positions discussed over the three weeks will be infielders, outfielders and pitchers.This is the final part of the three part series discussing certain under the radar players you should keep in mind when you have your fantasy baseball drafts. Every... MORE

Fantasy Baseball Preview: Outfielders
March 5, 2010 — This article is the second of a three part series analyzing each position's preseason sleepers. The positions discussed over the three weeks will be infielders, outfielders and pitchers.Carlos Gonzalez (Colorado OF) - This 24-year-old outfielder burst onto the scene in the second half of last season when he hit .284, 13 home runs, and stole 16... MORE