Ex-Lightning Forward Shines In Must-Win Game For New Team
The Winnipeg Jets avoided elimination with their 4-0 win over the Dallas Stars in Game 5 of the second round. One player the Jets certainly should be thanking for that is former Tampa Bay Lightning forward Vladislav Namestnikov.
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If you're looking for the ultimate sports smartwatch, the Garmin Fenix 8 stands as the very best of what's available today. Known for its premium build and unrivaled feature set, this watch is a dream for athletes but it comes with a price tag to match its elite status. However, if you've been holding off due to cost, now is the time to act: Amazon has just slashed the price of the Garmin Fenix 8 to an all-time low, dropping it from $1,199 to just $999 which is a 17% discount that makes this high-end device suddenly much more accessible. See at Amazon Best Sports Watch With its powerful 51mm titanium case and clear 1.4″ AMOLED screen behind the protection of a scratch-resistant sapphire lens, the Garmin Fenix 8 is built to withstand the toughest conditions. The rugged build of the watch is matched by its advanced features and it is a top seller among those who demand toughness and capability from their gear. The built-in LED flashlight gives an extra dose of safety and convenience for evening adventures and the titanium and spark orange/graphite band add a rugged and distinctive look. The watch boasts over 30 built-in sports apps, ranging from running, cycling, and swimming to more specialized activities like skiing, golfing, and even scuba diving. For endurance athletes, the watch features strength training programs that are specific to your objectives in-real-time endurance tracking and sport-specific training to push you to your limits and beyond. In smartwatch mode, the Fenix 8 runs for up to 29 days on one charge and in GPS mode, it gives up to 84 hours of continuous use which is significantly ahead of much of the competition. The watch also comes with a microphone and speaker so you can receive and make calls from the wrist with your smartphone pairing. You can even use your smartphone's voice assistant to read messages and commands and there is an off-grid voice command that allows you to access some watch controls even if you're not connected to your smartphone. Convenient navigation is delivered through multi-band GPS with SatIQ technology to ensure the most accurate positioning regardless of where you are. Built-in sensors like a 3-axis compass, a gyroscope and a barometric altimeter also help keep you on track when venturing outdoors. Dynamic round-trip routing also introduces variety in your workouts by enabling you to enter a chosen distance and obtain turn-by-turn directions that dynamically optimize to have you back at your start point on schedule. For water sports enthusiasts, the Fenix 8 is dive-rated to 40 meters and has leakproof metal buttons so it is ready for scuba and apnea diving. Health and wellness monitoring includes comprehensive with 24/7 wrist-based heart rate tracking, advanced sleep monitoring, respiration tracking. Whether preparing for a marathon run or hiking in the backcountry, the Fenix 8 does not fail on any front. See at Amazon
Associated Press
2 hours ago
- Associated Press
Top NHL draft prospects have breakfast with Marchand, meet McDavid at the Stanley Cup Final
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