Latest news with #tailgating
New York Times
02-08-2025
- Sport
- New York Times
Wirecutter's best gear for football season, plus massive NFL-ESPN deal
The Pulse Newsletter 📣 | This is The Athletic's daily sports newsletter. Sign up here to receive The Pulse directly in your inbox. Good morning! With football season nearly upon us, we've tapped our colleagues at Wirecutter, The New York Times' product recommendation service, to share something slightly different with you all today: their must-haves for optimal tailgating and game-watching. Onward: Wirecutter's experts spend countless hours every year rigorously testing thousands of products. Here's what they personally recommend for enjoying the upcoming sports calendar — whether you'll be tailgating, hosting watch parties or just spending weekend afternoons glued to the couch. Happy August, sports fans! Sign up for Wirecutter's daily newsletter to get even more of their expert recommendations. NFL, ESPN finalize blockbuster deal The NFL and ESPN have reached agreement on a deal that will grant the sports network the rights to RedZone and other league assets, The Athletic's Andrew Marchand reported yesterday. The deal, expected to be announced next week, could see the NFL receive up to 10 percent of ESPN equity. Many more details on the monumental deal in Marchand's full report. Advertisement Parsons requests trade We wrote in last weekend's Pulse about Jerry Jones' latest doomed contract standoff. And much like the previous ones, the Micah Parsons standoff does not appear to be going in Jones' favor. The 26-year-old All-Pro very publicly requested a trade from Dallas yesterday, and fellow Cowboys players were not shy about voicing their support for the star edge rusher. So does this mean Parsons' time in Dallas is over? Not necessarily. More news: Son Heung-min has asked to leave Tottenham. The international soccer icon has his eyes set on an MLS club next. The D.C. City Council gave initial approval to the Commanders' $3.8 billion stadium deal, putting the franchise one step closer to a return to D.C. American sprinter Sha'Carri Richardson was arrested at the Seattle airport on Sunday after an incident with her boyfriend, fellow sprinter Christian Coleman. More details here. Rob Manfred announced yesterday the Cubs will host the 2027 All-Star Game, the first time the event has taken place at Wrigley Field since 1990. In the same press conference, the commissioner downplayed a recent confrontation with Bryce Harper. The Yankees' three new bullpen acquisitions gave up a combined nine earned runs in a one-run loss. It was a disaster debut. A 12-year-old Chinese swimmer became the youngest-ever medalist at the World Aquatics Championships, sparking conversations about the event's age-limit rules. Golf: Women's Open 7 a.m. on USA, shifting at 12 p.m. ET to NBC Moving day at the fifth and final women's major of the year. Two Japanese players, Miyu Yamashita (-11) and Rio Takeda (-8), are four shots clear of anyone else through two rounds. WNBA: Lynx at Aces 3 p.m. ET on ABC Two of the best teams in the W the past few years have been moving in different directions. The Lynx have the best record in the league (23-5), while the Aces (14-13) have sputtered around .500 all season. MLB: Braves at Reds 7:15 p.m. ET on Fox The Reds are still in the thick of the NL wild-card hunt and will send Chase Burns, their fireballing 22-year-old, to the hill against Spencer Strider. Burns has given up a lot of runs in six starts but has sparkling peripheral stats, highlighted by 14.8 strikeouts per nine innings. Josh Johnson has played for a record number of NFL teams. So what has he learned about leadership? Another great Q&A from Jayson Jenks. This Pittsburgh beer is here for me right as the perfect weather has rolled into town. It's helping me ignore that summer will be over before we know it. — Alex Iniguez The Athletic's weekly sports news quiz. I finally got around to watching 'KPop Demon Hunters' and it was such a fun watch with a surprisingly profound message! I became an avid BTS fan in 2020 after they released their album 'Map of the Soul: 7,' and watching the world fall for this kaleidoscopic film has been like rewatching myself fall in love with K-Pop five years ago. Now I want to rewatch it with my niece and nephews! — Hannah Vanbiber Advertisement Costco (Kirkland) pesto remains versatile and undefeated. As a sauce fuel, try it with spicy sausage and cream. — Chris Sprow Our collectibles staff is chronicling their experience at the National Sports Collectors Convention. Check their daily diary for updates. 'Fantastic Four' probably has the overall best acting of any MCU movie. Including the CGI baby and H.E.R.B.I.E. the robot. — Jason Kirk In the sixth and final episode of the 'transfers that shook the world' series from 'The Athletic FC Podcast,' they remember when Sol Campbell dared to cross the divide between Tottenham and Arsenal. I didn't know there was such a thing as a monkfish liver curry until I had a monkfish liver curry in London this week. I don't even know if this qualifies as a Pulse Pick, but I can't recommend enough making sure you find it at a Thai place near you if possible. — Zach Harper Most-clicked in the newsletter yesterday: Michael Silver's story on Aaron Rodgers' connection with Mike Tomlin. Most-read on the website yesterday: MLB trade deadline grades for all 30 teams. Ticketing links in this article are provided by partners of The Athletic. Restrictions may apply. The Athletic maintains full editorial independence. 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The Drive
23-07-2025
- Automotive
- The Drive
Get $500 off Yakima Roof Tents Before Stock Runs Out
We may earn revenue from the products available on this page and participate in affiliate programs. Learn more › The latest car news, reviews, and features. REI is deeply discounting a bunch of great gear that you could take overlanding or use for trackside tailgating. The pop-up sun shelters caught my eye first, but then I realized Yakima roof tents are going for great prices as the retailer is clearing out discontinued models. Looks like a good chance to score a deal on a brand-new RTT. See It See It If you're not into roof tents but still want to score a great deal on portable shelter, check out the Sage Canyon Shelter Plus and even bigger Sage Canyon Shelter Deluxe. They're a little more money than your basic EZ-UP shelter, but they're also going to be much lighter and easier to pack into a small car. Quickly deployable shade like this can be a huge boon if you're car camping, building a little pit-stop base camp during a motorsport event, or just need some shade to get a brake job done in your driveway. Those are discontinued too, so step lively if you want to grab one before they're gone. See It I'd also recommend checking out the Yakima truck awnings and portable tables—all being heavily discounted because REI's looking to move discontinued stock out of the way for new stuff. Here are a few things that caught my eye. You can also check out REI's deals page to see pages and pages of outdoor discounts. Yakima OverNOut 270 (Left Side) Truck Awning (29% off) Yakima OverNOut 270 (Right Side) Truck Awning (29% off) Dometic HUB 2 Redux Portable Shelter (30% off) ALPS Mountaineering X-Large Portable Table (25% off) Happy discount shopping! Our team's hard at work, testing tools, parts, and shop equipment. Let our trials and experience be your guide to mastering The Garage.
Daily Mail
08-07-2025
- Automotive
- Daily Mail
Ignoring this crucial driving rule could make you over 12% more likely to crash
Are you guilty of ignoring a vital piece of safe driving guidance and annoying fellow drivers at the same time? A third of motorists have now admitted to ignoring or being unaware of the two-second gap rule, a new study has found. A prominent Highway Code rule, driving with a two second gap to the vehicle in front is the standard practice to maintain a safe following distance as this ensures adequate time to react to a sudden stop or changes in traffic. But a poll of more than 12,500 drivers by AA Accident Assist has found that a quarter of motorists ignore the two-second instruction. Similarly, one in 20 claimed they were unaware of the guidance set out in the Highway Code, putting themselves and other road users at greater risk of accidents by tailgating. A new survey from AA Accident Assist has found that a third of drivers ignore or are unaware of the two-second gap rule between cars. one in eight casualties on England's roads are caused by tailgating Highways England data shows that one in eight casualties on England's major routes are caused by drivers tailgating. Many people consider tailgating one of the most annoying behaviours displayed by other road users, but that doesn't stop people from experiencing it far too frequently. And it doesn't prevent tragic accidents from happening as a result of tailgating. Official statistics from the Department for Transport confirm that it remains an ongoing problem: Last year a quarter of drivers were observed leaving a gap of less than two seconds in free-flow traffic. Driving too close to the vehicle in front is also costing drivers a lot of money in repairs. In 2024, 58 per cent of repairs carried out by the AA Accident Assist required a new bumper unit. And as cars become more advanced with increased technology in their bumpers – from parking sensors to cruise control radar systems – it takes more time to repair and calibrate the car after a collision, costing drivers even more. Tailgaters also waste money the more they brake and speed up, losing cash hand over fist on fuel inefficiency, as well as jeopardising their insurance premiums. Tim Rankin, managing director of AA Accident Assist, said: 'It seems driver behaviour towards tailgating remains unmoved, with it being an all too regular experience on the roads. Regardless of motorways or local streets, drivers feel intimidated by others following too close behind.' He goes on to recommend: 'By allowing at least a two-second gap between yourself and the car in front, you significantly reduce the risk of crashing into that vehicle. 'Similarly, if you are being tailgated, where safe to do so, pull over and let them pass. It is better to cut them loose rather than feel frustrated and try to slow them down.' How many accidents does tailgating cause? More than 100 people are killed or seriously injured every year in accidents caused by tailgating motorists. The Highways England research also indicates that over 4,000 tailgating-related crashes occur annually, leading to more than 6,000 injuries. As a result, the Highways England launched a campaign called 'Don't Be A Space Invader', using the classic arcade game to warn motorists about not leaving enough space. Fronted by former Formula 1 world champion Nigel Mansell, it raises awareness of the dangers and help stamp out the issue. Mansell said: 'Tailgating is a driving habit I utterly deplore. Not only is it aggressive and intimidating, but it can lead to a crash with a tragic outcome.'
The Independent
01-07-2025
- Automotive
- The Independent
Tailgating a factor behind one in eight crashes on UK roads
Over 140 people are killed or seriously injured annually on England's motorways and major A- roads due to tailgating. Tailgating is identified as a factor in at least one in eight collisions across the strategic road network. Research shows 43 per cent of drivers admit to tailgating, yet 60 per cent feel anxious when tailgated. National Highways recommends drivers maintain a two-second gap on dry roads and four seconds in wet conditions. Drivers caught tailgating face a £100 fine and three penalty points, with potential for more severe punishments in serious collisions. The deadly driving act that 43 per cent of people admit to doing
Sky News
01-07-2025
- Automotive
- Sky News
'Irritating, intimidating and dangerous': New campaign as tailgating fatalities revealed
More than 140 people are killed or seriously injured in tailgating incidents in England each year, according to research. Tailgating is when a driver does not leave the proper space between themselves and the vehicle in front of them if it were to suddenly break. It is a factor in at least one in eight collisions on England's motorways and major A-roads, according to National Highways. The agency has launched a campaign aimed at tackling the dangerous behaviour. It highlighted that while 43% of drivers admit to tailgating, 60% say they are anxious when it is done to them. 1:29 The discomfort and anxiety caused by tailgating were also reflected in other common, everyday scenarios - with more than half of respondents saying they felt uncomfortable with people walking behind them on the street or on public transport, or standing directly behind them in a lift. Sheena Hague, director of road safety at National Highways, said keeping a small distance could save lives. "Tailgating isn't just irritating; it's intimidating and dangerous," she said. "Most people wouldn't dream of standing right behind someone in a queue or walking on their heels down the street, yet this is exactly what we see on our roads." 1:56 National Highways says motorists should keep a two-second gap between their car and the vehicle in front of them on dry roads, and four seconds in wet weather. Drivers caught tailgating in England face a £100 fine and three penalty points. In the event of a serious collision, they face more serious punishments, such as a driving ban or imprisonment. Shaun Helmen, chief scientist at the Transport Research Laboratory, said rethinking tailgating as an invasion of personal space might help shift "deeply ingrained driving habits". "By tapping into the universal discomfort many of us feel around an invasion of our personal space, we're not just advising drivers what to do," he said. "We're giving them a relatable life experience to help understand the impact of their actions and encouraging a lasting shift towards more mindful and safer driving behaviours."
