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Yahoo
22-03-2025
- Science
- Yahoo
Alabama officials dedicate ‘Moon Tree' in Huntsville
HUNTSVILLE, Ala. (WHNT) — Alabama State Park officials and the Von Braun Astronomical Society gathered on Thursday, March 20 to dedicate a Moon Tree. 'The Monte Sano Moon Tree serves as an inspirational symbol of the relationship between Earth and space,' Alex Hall, President of the Von Braun Astronomical Society, said. 'This space traveler reminds us to look to the stars and holds special meaning for many of our members who have been and continue to be involved in the exploration of space. We can't wait to see people posting selfies with the tree on social media.' The Moon Tree, located near the John Scoble Memorial Pavilion in the park, will be protected by fencing and permanent signage will be installed soon to commemorate its significance. In 2022, several different types of seeds traveled into orbit aboard the Orion Spacecraft as part of the Artemis I mission. The seeds spent more than 25 days in space before returning to Earth. 📲 to stay updated on the go. 📧 to have news sent to your inbox. The loblolly tree arrived in Huntsville this week and was immediately planted at Monte Sano State Park. Volunteers will check on it regularly to make sure the tree is in good shape. Hall said back in the early 1970s, seeds that went around the moon on Apollo 14 were similarly planted in Huntsville. 'This tree for us is such an awesome symbol of the relationship between the Astronomical Society and the park. We're in our 70th year,' Alex Hall, President of Von Braun Astronomical Society said. 'We've been up here in the park for that long, educating and inspiring people. And for us, this tree is yet another touchpoint for people to really be inspired by the heavens and look at where we're going.' The tree had been growing in a USDA forestry nursery and was shipped to Huntsville earlier in the week. Officials said the Artemis moon trees are intended to be a celebration of space exploration, with this one being planted in the Rocket City as a nod to the rocket being developed at the Marshall Space Flight Center. Visitors to the park are encouraged to use the #MonteSanoMoonTree hashtag when posting about it on social media. Copyright 2025 Nexstar Media, Inc. All rights reserved. This material may not be published, broadcast, rewritten, or redistributed.
Yahoo
16-03-2025
- Sport
- Yahoo
Monster Energy's Freeski Athletes Claim Podium Spots and Crystal Globe Trophies at FIS Freeski World Cup Finals in Tignes
26-Year-Old Alex Hall from Park City Wins Men's Freeski Slopestyle Competition, Earns World Championship Crystal Globe Trophy in the Discipline 20-Year-Old Monster Army Rider Luca Harrington Takes 3rd Place in Men's Freeski Big Air, Claims 2024/25 Crystal Globe Trophy as First New Zealand Skier in History 27-Year-Old Colby Stevenson Takes 3rd Place in Men's Freeski Slopestyle Rankings 20-Year-Old Monster Army Ripper Ruby Star Andrews Claims 3rd Place in Women's Freeski Slopestyle TIGNES, France, March 16, 2025 /PRNewswire/ -- Ending the season on a high note! Monster Energy congratulates its freeski team riders on claiming victories and Crystal Globe trophies in Big Air and Slopestyle disciplines at the FIS Freeski World Cup Finals in Tignes, France, on Friday. The heavily contested Men's Freeski Slopestyle final saw 26-year-old Alex Hall from Park City, Utah, take first place and win the 2024/25 Crystal Globe trophy as the new world champion in the discipline. In season rankings, 27-year-old Colby Stevenson from Park City, Utah, took third place. In Men's Freeski Big Air, 20-year-old Monster Army rider Luca Harrington from Wānaka, New Zealand, claimed third place and finished the season as the 2024/25 FIS Crystal Globe winner in the discipline. He made history as the first skier from New Zealand to earn the world championship. In the Women's Freeski Slopestyle final, 20-year-old Monster Army ripper Ruby Star Andrews finished in third place to claim her third career podium in an FIS Freeski World Cup. The season finished with Megan Oldham from Parry Sound, Canada, in second place on the Women's Freeski Slopestyle leaderboards with 213.00 points. From March 11-14, Tignes welcomed the world elite of freeskiing for final Big Air and Slopestyle competitions of the 2024/25 FIS season. The Men's Freeski Slopestyle witnessed Alex Hall take first place. Hall came to France in fourth place on Slopestyle leaderboards with 194 points but rose all the way to claiming the 2024/25 Crystal Globe trophy as the new world champion in the discipline. In his highest-scoring second run, Hall put down left double cork 1620 leading Japan, switch right tail butter 540 bring back to 360 mute, switch right side back swap to 270 out, right 270 Tokyo drift to right slide backside 450 out, switch left Tokyo drift 270 on backside 810 out, and a switch left double cork 1440 mute on the final hit for 90.10 points for points and the win. "I was really stoked on those rails. Those were some of the hardest rails I've ever done in competition. I was stoked that I just risked it all and it worked out," said Monster Energy's Hall upon winning at Tignes. On the strength of 282.00 points in Slopestyle season rankings, Hall claimed the 2024/25 Crystal Globe trophy as the new world champion in the discipline. In Slopestyle season rankings Colby Stevenson took third place. The multiple X Games gold medalist finished the season with 229.00 points. In Men's Freeski Big Air, Monster Army rider Luca Harrington dropped in as a favorite after winning gold in his debut at X Games Aspen in January. When all was said and done, Harrington took home bronze by landing switch right triple 1800 esco grab (95.00 points) and right triple 1980 safety grab (92.00 points) for a total score of 187.00 points. Third place earned Harrington the 2024/25 Men's Freeski Slopestyle Crystal Globe trophy with 390 points in season rankings. He makes history as the first New Zealand freeskier to win the title. Harrington also finished in second place in overall 2024/25 Freeski Park & Pipe Rankings with 470.00 points. The Women's Freeski Slopestyle final wrapped Monster Army ripper Ruby Star Andrews from Queenstown, New Zealand, taking third place. A technical run featuring left cork 900 tailgrab, switch left 540 mute grab, right 270 to forward, and switch right 900 safety on the final obstacle earned Andrews a score of 72.75 points and her third career World Cup podium. The season finished with Megan Oldham from Parry Sound, Canada, in second place on the Women's Freeski Slopestyle leaderboards with 213.00 points. For more on Alex Hall, Colby Stevenson, Luca Harrington, Ruby Star Andrews, Megan Oldham, and the Monster Energy freeski team, visit Make sure to follow Monster Energy on YouTube, Facebook, Instagram, X, and TikTok for exclusive updates from the 2025 snow sports season. For interview or photo requests contact Kim Dresser. About Monster Energy Based in Corona, California, Monster Energy is the leading marketer of energy drinks and alternative beverages. Refusing to acknowledge the traditional, Monster Energy supports the scene and sport. 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NBC Sports
28-01-2025
- Sport
- NBC Sports
WORLD ALLROUND SPEED SKATING CHAMPION JORDAN STOLZ, U.S. GRAND PRIX SLOPESTYLE FINALS, AND EUROPEAN FIGURE SKATING CHAMPIONSHIPS HEADLINE WINTER SPORTS COVERAGE ACROSS NBC SPORTS THIS WEEK
Rising U.S. Star and Wisconsin Native Jordan Stolz, Who Has Won 15 Consecutive Races, Expected to Compete in ISU World Cup Speed Skating Event in Milwaukee, Beginning Friday, Jan. 31, at 6 p.m. ET on Peacock 2022 Olympic Slopestyle Gold Medalist Alex Hall Highlights Toyota U.S. Grand Prix from Aspen, Colo. – Coverage Begins This Saturday, Feb. 1, at 2:30 p.m. ET on CNBC and Peacock Live Coverage of FIS Austria Alpine Skiing and Nordic Combined from Schladming and Seefeld Exclusively on Peacock This Week Live Coverage of European Figure Skating Championships Across NBC, Peacock, and E! Begins on Wednesday at 6 a.m. ET on Peacock STAMFORD, Conn. – Jan. 28, 2025 – U.S. speed skating prodigy and 2024 World Allround champion Jordan Stolz, who won the 500m at last week's World Cup event in Calgary, is expected to race in front of his home crowd at the ISU World Cup Speed Skating event from Milwaukee beginning Friday, Jan. 31, at 6 p.m. ET exclusively on Peacock. Also, reigning Olympic slopestyle gold medalist Alex Hall headlines a competitive field at the 2025 Toyota U.S. Grand Prix beginning this Saturday, Feb. 1, at 2:30 p.m. ET on CNBC. In addition, the European Figure Skating Championships, alpine skiing, Nordic Combined, and more highlight NBC Sports' live coverage of winter sports this week across NBC, Peacock, CNBC, and E! ISU WORLD CUP SPEED SKATING Jordan Stolz, racing in front of his home crowd, headlines live coverage of all three days of the 2025 ISU World Cup Speed Skating from Milwaukee, Wisc. Beginning Friday, Jan. 31, at 6 p.m. ET, all competition will be presented exclusively on Peacock. Stolz, who is expected to compete this weekend, extended his speed skating World Cup win streak to 15 after winning the 500m at last weekend's World Cup event in Calgary. Stolz became the first man to win three individual titles at a single world championships with wins in the 500m, 1000m, and 1500m in both 2023 and 2024. Coverage on CNBC on Sunday, Feb. 2, will be called by NBC Sports' Bill Spaulding alongside three-time Olympic speed skating medalist Joey Cheek, who won 500m gold at the 2006 Torino Olympics. TOYOTA U.S. GRAND PRIX – SLOPESTYLE Later this week, CNBC and Peacock will present coverage of the freeski slopestyle finals at the 2025 Toyota U.S. Grand Prix from Aspen Snowmass in Colo., this Saturday, Feb. 1, at 2:30 p.m. ET. Saturday's action is a World Cup event as well as a 2026 Milan Cortina Winter Olympic qualifier. A number of elite U.S. athletes are expected to compete, including reigning Olympic slopestyle gold medalist Alex Hall, silver medalist Nick Goepper, and Olympians Colby Stevenson and Maggie Voisin. Todd Harris (play-by-play), 2013 slopestyle world champion Tom Wallisch (analyst), and Tina Dixon (reporter) will call the action on Saturday. EUROPEAN FIGURE SKATING CHAMPIONSHIPS NBC Sports presents live coverage of the 2025 European Figure Skating Championships this week from Tondiraba Ice Hall in Tallinn, Estonia, across Peacock, NBC, and E!. Live coverage begins tomorrow at 6 a.m. ET with the pairs' short live on Peacock. E! will present live coverage on Wednesday-Saturday, while NBC will present a highlights show on Sunday, February 9 at 4 p.m. ET. Coverage of every skater in every discipline will stream live on Peacock throughout the championship event. Two-time defending champion and 2022 Olympian Adam Siao Him Fa (France) will look to retain his title in men's singles, while 2023 European champion and 2022 Olympian Anastasiia Gubanova (Georgia) aims to be back on top of the podium after earning silver at last year's championships. In 2023, Siao Him Fa became the sixth man under the current ISU Judging System to join the 100–200–300 club: a 100-point short program, 200-point free skate, and 300-point total score. The ice dance team of Charlène Guignard and Marco Fabbri, who have represented Italy at three consecutive Olympics, are expected to compete for their third consecutive European title. On the NBC and E! shows, 1998 Nagano Olympic gold medalist Tara Lipinski and three-time U.S. champion Johnny Weir will call the action. FIS AUSTRIA Live coverage of FIS Austria action is presented exclusively on Peacock this week, kicking off today with the first two runs of the men's giant slalom run Schladming at 11:45 a.m. ET and 2:45 p.m. ET, respectively. Schladming, one of the country's notable skiing destinations, hosted the 1982 and 2013 World Alpine Ski Championships. Later in the week, Seefeld hosts Nordic Combined coverage beginning Friday, Jan. 31, at 6 a.m. ET exclusively on Peacock. Known as one of the Nordic centers in Austria, Seefeld hosted the Nordic events at both the 1964 and 1976 Winter Olympics, as well as at the 1933, 1985, and 2019 World Nordic Skiing Championships. The debut episode of Chasing Gold: Milan Cortina 2026, NBC Sports' monthly program that immerses viewers in the world of the Olympic and Paralympic athletes as they prepare for the next Winter Games, is currently available to stream on Peacock. The premiere installment features the comeback of three-time Olympic medalist alpine skier Lindsey Vonn, two-time Olympic gold medalist alpine skier Mikaela Shiffrin's recovery from injury, and an interview with three-time Olympic gold medalist snowboarder Shaun White. For more information, click here. For the full week's schedule of NBC Sports' winter sports coverage, see the charts below. NBC Sports' Alpine Skiing, Freestyle Skiing, and Speed Skating Coverage Schedule, Jan. 28-Feb. 2 *Delayed coverage 2025 European Figure Skating Championships Coverage Schedule All times Eastern, check local listings, subject to change. *Encore presentation —NBC SPORTS—
