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The Independent
3 hours ago
- Sport
- The Independent
Former boxing coach of Mike Tyson and Evander Holyfield dies aged 71
Legendary boxing coach Tommy Brooks has died at the age of 71 following a battle with cancer. Promoter Lou DiBella confirmed Brooks' passing on Tuesday, 29 July, paying tribute to him as a "great boxing man and even better person". Brooks was renowned for coaching two-weight undisputed champion Evander Holyfield, guiding him to two victories over Mike Tyson. He also worked with Mike Tyson himself until 2002 and later with heavyweight greats Wladimir and Vitali Klitschko. Before his coaching career, Brooks was an amateur boxer, winning a national title, and had a professional record of 7-3.
The Independent
4 hours ago
- Sport
- The Independent
Tommy Brooks, former coach to Mike Tyson and Evander Holyfield, dies aged 71 after cancer battle
Tommy Brooks has died at the age of 71, the legendary boxing coach passing away following a battle with cancer. Brooks is best known for his stint coaching former two-weight undisputed champion Evander Holyfield, while he also trained heavyweight great Mike Tyson. Promoter Lou DiBella confirmed the news of Brooks's passing on Tuesday (29 July). DiBella wrote on X/Twitter: 'Got more bad news a little while ago. It was just confirmed by his family that esteemed #boxing trainer Tommy Brooks died tonight, after having fought a very aggressive cancer. 'Too young. Great boxing man and even better person, he was just a solid dude. Shared many memorable nights with Tommy and his wife, Donna Duva, during the glory days of Main Events. 'My love and prayers to Donna and all their fam. This is now a real tough stretch of losing real #boxing people. It's getting to me.' Brooks won a national title in the US as an amateur boxer, before turning professional in 1977 and going 7-3. However, he is better known for his ensuing coaching career, having worked with Holyfield in the 1990s and 2000s, and Tyson during the latter decade. In fact, Brooks guided Holyfield to his two victories over 'Iron Mike' – in 1996 and 1997 – before partnering with the latter as Tyson looked to rebuild. Brooks coached Tyson up until 2002, parting ways with his fellow American after a defeat by Lennox Lewis. Brooks also worked with brothers Wladimir and Vitali Klitschko, who are considered heavyweight greats in their own right.
CBS News
2 days ago
- Sport
- CBS News
Beloved Penn-Trafford football coach dies
A beloved high school football coach in Westmoreland County died over the weekend. TJ Detruf died at his home Saturday in Hempfield. He was 41 years old. Detruf was an assistant coach for the Penn-Trafford freshman football team and a former quarterback at Jeannette High School. "That's a small town where everybody really takes pride in their guys, and you can tell he was beloved in Jeannette," said Penn-Trafford head coach John Ruane, who said he's heard from coaches across the WPIAL since the weekend. "It's devastating to a lot of people that this guy worked with. "TJ was a really good person first and foremost, and we hope he gets memorialized as a father and a great husband first because that's what he was." Detruf's son, Dom, is a three-year starter at quarterback at Hempfield, and head coach Nick Keefer says TJ's legacy lives on in the player Dom has become on the field. "TJ wasn't just Dom's dad. He was a coach, a man, and a leader that touched everyone he was around and had an impact on," Keefer said. "He poured his heart into this game we love and into his son every day, and that shows the way Dom carries himself with high character, strength and love for his teammates." Keefer says the Hempfield community is rallying around Dom and his family, but the surrounding communities have joined in with their support as well. "I think that's the biggest thing that you see in Westmoreland County and even in the Pittsburgh area, the football community is when people rally together," he said. The Penn-Trafford football boosters are collecting donations to support the Detruf family through a QR code posted on the group's Facebook page. The Hempfield football team, cheerleaders and band are hosting a spirit night on Wednesday at Millie's Homemade Ice Cream on South Pennsylvania Avenue in Greensburg. "We have three communities behind us, and we're going to be all right," Dom said. "My mom's strong. I'm all right."
Yahoo
2 days ago
- Health
- Yahoo
You May Be Training Hard—But Missing This Key Step Could Be Sabotaging Your Results.
"Hearst Magazines and Yahoo may earn commission or revenue on some items through these links." TAKING A NO days off mentality to accomplish your fitness goals might have short term benefits, but likely wind up putting yourself at risk of injury in the long run. That type of mindset is an antiquated concept of old-school gym culture as useful these days as a rusty barbell. You can pick it up and try to give it a few reps, but you'll be better off with a newer, more modern approach. Rest days are not for the weak. That can be hard to swallow if you love training, and if you have big-time goals you're working hard to achieve. If that's you, you're wondering exactly how many rest days do you really need to optimize your recovery? What if you're training for a race or pushing for a PR? Taking time off when you have a goal staring back at you can be difficult—so how long should you break before you get back into your workout plan? How many rest days are needed in a week of training? Here, Kurt Ellis, C.S.C.S., owner and coach at Beyond Numbers Performance, shares how to maximize your rest days so you can plan a balanced routine and come back from your days off feeling stronger. Should You Take a Rest Day? 'THE IDEAL ANSWER is yes,' says Ellis. While it's possible to train every day—'as long as you're managing intensity and the impact that each workout has on your joints, nervous system, etc,' he adds—there's a difference between can and should. There might be weeks when you feel energized by and enthused about your training plan. You're supposed to rest, but you don't want to take a break. That might make actually following this guidance an obstacle. Still, you should remember: Rest days are a must. When you're faced with these types of situations, remember that a "rest day" doesn't mean that you're laying around on your couch, totally sedentary. You're just not pushing yourself to the extent that you would during your typical training program. 'Rest days are not dedicated to strenuous exercise [or] training,' he says. 'It's a day [or days] that focuses on decompressing from stressors and 'filling your cup' in different facets—physically, mentally, socially.' In other words, you don't have to stay supine for the whole day—just take your foot off the gas a bit. How Many Rest Days Do You Need? GENERALLY SPEAKING, EVERYONE should take at least one rest day a week, says Ellis. But, as with anything in fitness, it depends on your individual training program. The key is to vary your 'intensity throughout the week in a way that allows for adequate recovery—i.e. a high-intensity [day], low-intensity [day], high-intensity [day], low-intensity [day], moderate-intensity [day], high-intensity [day], and rest [day],' he says. If you want to take the guesswork out of it, follow a pre-made training plan. You'll get a schedule built with the optimal number of off days based on the amount and intensity of the workouts you're doing. Meet with a personal trainer or use our Workout Finder below to get a personalized training program recommendation. For some people, a rest day might fall at the end of a string of consecutive training days. But your own practice might look different. 'If I'm someone who likes to keep my foot on the gas throughout the week, then I would think about resting every other day in order to keep myself fresh, and also to make sure that I'm allowing my body to adapt to my workouts,' says Ellis. So, keeping your goals and exercise mentality in mind will help you determine when to slot rest days into your weekly workout routine. The Benefits of Taking a Rest Day HERE ARE SOME of the biggest reasons not to skip your rest days. Avoid Overtraining You can have too much of a good thing when it comes to exercise, says Ellis. Without necessary rest days, the benefits of exercise—improved mood, sharper memory, and increased energy just to name a few—risk being overshadowed by fatigue, reduced reaction time, and other hallmarks of overtraining. Reduce Injury Risk Speaking of overtraining, 'incorporating rest days can help to mitigate injuries,' says Ellis. 'The accumulation of stress, and/or overuse can lead to injury. Being strategic about rest days can help to reduce the amount of strain you accumulate, while allowing you to recover from the strain.' Improve Gains and Overall Performance During exercise, the exertion you put on your body causes micro-tears in the muscle fibers. Giving those fibers time to repair is 'key to making gains,' says Ellis. 'For those who have aesthetic goals, allowing muscle groups to repair and rebuild after intense workouts is key for growth.' What's more, resting actually improves your overall performance, since regular rest days gives your body adequate time to recover from training more broadly. 'So, whether you're training for a marathon or for the upcoming football season, including rest days will be key to recovery, which is key for creating adaptations,' says Ellis. Translation: You cannot make gains and get better without rest. Allow for Mental Recharging Rest days prevent burnout. Whether you've been running the same route over and over while clocking training miles, or you feel uninspired at the gym, taking a rest day is just as much about your mental game as your physical goals. 'As much as rest is encouraged because of the toll it takes on the body, the same can be said for the mind,' says Ellis. Use rest days as a way to recharge and refocus your training to come back mentally ready, he adds. How to Recover On Your Rest Day YOU KNOW THAT you need to take rest days, but what are you supposed to do to maximize your recovery? The key is understanding what a rest day is, but also what it isn't. Rest days are not the same as active recovery days, says Ellis. Activity is at a minimum on rest days, whereas active recovery could include lower intensity, non-strenuous movement. Ellis says that rest days will be largely spent without dedicated activity, but adds that it's great if you can still try to get a minimum of 4,000 steps in on these days. 'Going for a walk can be a great way to promote blood flow, and delivery of nutrients for recovery,' he says. You may also opt for focused recovery like meditation, breathwork, getting a massage, or light stretching during your rest days. If you're really itching to get moving, try this five-minute recovery and mobility routine. You'll reinforce healthy posture and give your spine, hips, and shoulders some love on your day outside the gym without overextending yourself. Perform each move for 45 seconds. Move slowly and deliberately, emphasizing a full range of motion. Run through the series up to three times, but be mindful not to overextend yourself on your off day. This shouldn't push you to your limit—and if it does, you need to shut yourself down. World's Greatest Stretch Cat-Cow Dynamic Pigeon Tabletop Bridge What you shouldn't be doing during your rest days? Things that don't seem like exercise but are still super active, says Ellis. Basically, you don't want to mow the lawn, play pickleball, and run around with the kids all day. These might be fun, but you'll still accumulate too much stress on your body for it to be considered true rest. Take it easy, and the gains will come. You Might Also Like The Best Hair Growth Shampoos for Men to Buy Now 25 Vegetables That Are Surprising Sources of Protein
The Review Geek
2 days ago
- Sport
- The Review Geek
The Winning Try – K-Drama Episode 1 Recap & Review
The New Coach Episode 1 of The Winning Try begins at a rugby game between Korea and Japan at Seoul Asiad Stadium in 2022. The team's ace, Ju Ga-ram, leads the team to victory. However, the celebration is short-lived since Ga-ram is roped into a doping scandal. Ga-ram forfeits his gold medal and retires from the union. Three years later, coaches from Ga-ram's former school, led by the vice principal, are rallying for the cancellation of the rugby program at the school. The team has not won a single game for years, and as of the moment, the team does not have a coach. The vice principal suggests transferring the rugby players to other teams, and if that's not possible, they can be transferred to another school. The vice principal makes a compelling case for the removal, but the principal, Kang Jeong-ho, has already hired a coach. Just then, Ga-ram enters the meeting, and the principal introduces him as the new coach for the school's rugby team. The teachers protest Ga-ram's appointment due to the doping scandal. However, even though he was dismissed from the union as an athlete, he has the certification and can legally be a coach. The office gets a call from the rugby stadium, where the players are stranded because their practice match is on hold. The opposing coach refuses to participate in the game without a coach. Ga-ram and the principal go to the stadium to deal with the issue. However, upon seeing that their new coach is Ga-ram, the team captain, Seong-jun, forfeits the match and asks the players to leave the field. Later, Ga-ram reminisces in the rugby room, which has not changed since his time at Hanyang High School. In the past, Ga-ram was diagnosed with a disease that reduced mobility in his arms, legs, and affected the respiratory system. Now, he has to deal with the hate from the teachers and the players. In addition, he also has to deal with an angry ex-girlfriend, I-ji. Three years ago, Ga-ram ghosted her for three years without a word. Ga-ram jokes that since he never asked to break up, I-ji is technically his girlfriend. Ga-ram runs away, and I-ji runs into the shooting head coach, Jeong-ho. Jeong-ho scolds her for the BBs spread on the floor. He looks down on her for still insisting on playing when she is not half as good as the top shooting students, Woo-jin and Seol-hyun, and asks I-ji to clean their guns. Afterwards, she should drive him home since he is going out for drinks. The situation is dire for the rugby team. Coach Kim left them, and because Ga-ram was expelled from the union, he could not write recommendation letters for the players. Therefore, college admission or entry to a pro team will be an individual's effort. Consequently, they plan to get back their coach, so the next day, they skip school and go to Daesang High to talk to Mr. Kim. The players think the school pressured Mr. Kim to quit, but are shocked to learn that he left for self-preservation. He tells them they escaped, so they could not ruin his coaching career. The team has not won a single game in years. Ga-ram arrives and speaks up for them against Mr. Kim. However, he is not here out of the goodness of his heart, but because the whole team is to be punished for skipping school, and he did not want to go alone. The vice principal, aerobics coach Heung-nam, and the shooting coach Nak-gyun are working together to force the removal of the rugby team from the school. The coaches want the budget allocated to the rugby team redistributed to their respective teams. In contrast, the Vice Principal intends to use the opportunity to get a promotion to school principal. Since talking to the principal did not work, they decided to resort to threats using a powerful parent, Mr. Na. He is the PTA head and the deputy superintendent of education. Mr. Na hands the principal a petition for Ga-ram's dismissal. The vice principal and Nak-gyun suck up to Mr. Na. They give in to his every request, including that of his daughter Seol-hyun. When his daughter asks for a training partner, they force Woo-jin, who has already completed her training for the day, to accompany her. The other coaches and captains oppress the rugby team during the meeting to determine the schedule for team practices. When Ga-ram stands up to speak for the team, the vice principal tells him he is suspended since the PTA put forth a motion to suspend him. Therefore, he cannot represent the rugby team until the voting and his fate are decided. Next, it turns out that the team captain is so opposed to Ga-ram because he used to be his idol. Seong-jun was at the final match between Korea and Japan, cheering on Ga-ram. Therefore, he feels betrayed because the scandal ruined rugby. However, the reason why Ga-ram took the medicine was that the coach forced him. He had chosen not to participate in the final game because of his health problems, but the coach could not take the chance of losing the final. The following day, the rugby team practices at the edge of the field. The track and field team picks a fight and ends up at the teacher's office for punishment. The vice principal bans the rugby team from training until further notice. Without a coach and no practice, since Seong-jun voted to kick out Ga-ram, the rugby team is tasked with preparing for the rite of passage ceremony. The vice principal is determined to end the rugby team, so they do not give them a space at the table. However, Ga-ram does not plan to go out quietly. He makes his point in a rebellious and explosive way during the ceremony by pitching a six o'clock pass directly into the pig's cake head, covering the vice principal and Nak-gyun in icing and cream. The Episode Review The first episode is entertaining as it ticks all the boxes of what makes a sports drama exciting. There is an underdog team that has to fight its way on the field and outside. Their coach is also an underdog who is partly to blame for the team's humiliation. The coach and the team must work together and fight for a second chance to be recognised. There is a romantic angle between Ga-ram and I-ji, and a touch of school politics to keep us engaged. Will this team rise from the pits of desolation, abandonment, hate, humiliation, and loss? We must stick around to find out. Next Episode Expect A Full Season Write-Up When This Season Concludes!
