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Men's college basketball transfer portal fits: 5 of the best pairings this offseason
Winning in the transfer portal is not always just chasing stars. It's finding players who fit a vision and role, and putting them in a system that pulls out their greatest strengths. Often, that's where the wins happen. Or, in this new NIL world…
Why Huawei's Watch Fit 5 is the latest must-have smartwatch
As smartwatches settle firmly into everyday life, the latest launch from Huawei feels well suited to a more realistic kind of routine. It's a worthy challenger to other leading smartwatch brands, too. The new Huawei Watch Fit 5 Series –…
How Planet Fitness lost its way in the increasingly competitive gym market
Nothing seems to be going Planet Fitness's way these days. For one, the budget gym operator PLNT is facing growing competition from companies such as private-equity-backed Crunch Fitness that are vying for a piece of the discount gym market. The…
Celtic: Maeda fit as O'Neill prepares for last Old Firm derby
Martin O'Neill is relishing what is 'most likely' his final Old Firm match as Celtic chase victory over Rangers on Sunday to stay in the title hunt. Preparing for his first derby at Celtic Park in 21 years, the interim manager confirmed that…
What's the role of a simple fitness band in the AI health era?
It's the end of Fitbit as we knew it. | Photo by Amelia Holowaty Krales / The Verge It's the end of Fitbit as we knew it. Victoria Song is a senior reporter and author of the newsletter. She has more than 13 years of experience reporting on…
Hyrox races are taking Asia by storm, redefining fitness culture
In many cases, previous participants encourage friends to join their next race, or friends and couples compete together in doubles or as relay teams. Not only does this fuel collaboration as much as competition, but it's also organically driving…
Inside FIT's 2026 Future of Fashion Runway Show
On Thursday evening, the Fashion Institute of Technology (FIT) held its annual Future of Fashion runway show, located at the school's Chelsea campus in New York City. The presentation spotlighted the work of 80 graduates from the Fashion Design BFA…
2026 NFL draft: Best rookie team fits, perfect landing spots
Rookie minicamps are underway for 22 NFL teams, while five other teams have already completed initial workouts with their new 2026 draft picks. So, we're taking this opportunity to pick the best prospect-to-team fits, factoring in traits, schemes…
Fitness wearable Whoop to offer on-demand clinician access to U.S. users
Fitness tracker Whoop will offer on-demand video consultations with licensed clinicians through its app for U.S users. The company is also introducing electronic health records and AI-powered health guidance. The company reached a $10.1 billion…
The HUAWEI Watch Fit 5 Pro refines one of Android's best Apple Watch alternatives
HUAWEI's Watch Fit 5 Pro delivers an attractive build, truly excellent battery life, and a robust health and fitness tracking toolkit, all at an approachable price. HUAWEI keeps squaring up against Cupertino, and the HUAWEI Watch Fit 5 Pro is the…
Exploring new cycling routes in pursuit of fitness goals
In a fog, thinking about how to meet the federal guidelines for 2½ hours of moderate exercise per week, I bumped into my neglected bicycle in the garage. Tires flat. Shine gone. Brakes sticky. Chain strained. That sad scene unfolded in…
Why Removing Screens From Fitness Trackers Made Them 88% More Popular: 'If It Has a Screen, It's a Watch
No screen, no problem. That's the bet $10 billion brands like Whoop, Oura and Fitbit are making, as sales for screenless fitness trackers surged 88% between 2024 and 2025. Whoop raised $575 million in March while smart ring maker Oura pulled in…
Lewis Hamilton and Kim Kardashian marriage discussed as couple 'fit perfectly'
Lewis Hamilton has been dating Kim Kardashian for around six months One of Kim Kardashian 's closest friends has weighed in on the possibility of her marrying Lewis Hamilton at some point in the future. The pair have been dating for the past six…
Austin Reaves' Lakers Future in Serious Doubt Amid Luka Doncic Fit Concerns
The Los Angeles Lakers returned from Oklahoma City facing serious questions about their future after back-to-back losses to the Thunder in the Western Conference semifinals. While Austin Reaves delivered a playoff career-high 31 points in…
Fitbit Air vs. Whoop 5.0: Which Screenless Fitness Tracker Deserves a Spot on Your Wrist?
The Fitbit Air costs $99. Without a subscription, it provides access to your basic health data, such as activity and sleep details, in the Google Health app (formerly the Fitbit app). The Premium app experience costs an extra $9.99 per month or…
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