by John Quarenghi | Apr 5, 2022 | Sports, Tennis
Prior to the start of the Australian Open, the UK’s Andy Murray won in straight sets against Viktor Durasovic in round one of the Sydney Tennis Classic tournament. Murray had a wild card entry in the Australia Open, which was the first Grand Slam event of 2022. The...
by John Quarenghi | Nov 15, 2021 | Sports, Tennis
Daniil Medvedev of Russia won his first Grand Slam title by beating Novak Djokovic at the final of the US Open. Novak Djokovic had already won the Wimbledon, French Open and Australian Open titles, and was chasing down a record-breaking 21st men’s Grand Slam title....
by John Quarenghi | Sep 6, 2021 | Sports
Swedish ice hockey player Carl Gunnarsson announced his retirement from the sport in June 2021 after 12 years with the National Hockey League (NHL). Gunnarsson, a defenseman for the St. Louis Blues, joined the sport in the US in the 2007 NHL Draft. Playing first for...
by John Quarenghi | Dec 17, 2020 | Hiking, Sports
Mount Kilimanjaro is the highest free-standing mountain in the world, and as a result, it has a place on the bucket list of most keen hikers. Climbing Mount Kilimanjaro takes hikers on a journey through multiple ecosystems, including rainforests, desert zones and even...
by John Quarenghi | Dec 15, 2020 | Sports, Tennis
Whilst most tennis players will take part in the sport because they enjoy it, studies have shown that there are a great deal of health benefits associated with playing tennis. The sport can help to improve physical health, mental health and social awareness. As a...
by John Quarenghi | Dec 14, 2020 | Sports
In October 2020, the St. Louis Blues signed a seven-year contract with Torey Krug, in a deal worth over $45 million. In recent memory, the Blues have mostly built their team via the draft and trading players. As a result, the signing of Torey Krug may have sent...
