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Sport Tourism Fever, Planet Sports Asia Comes to Bali

BALIPORTALNEWS.COM, BADUNG – As a leading sports equipment retailer carrying world-class sports brand names, PlanetSports.Asia started 2023 by adding stores in the Bali area to facilitate the equipment needs of the people and tourists in Bali with a different and better experience than before. The Bali Tourism Office announced thirteen sporting activity agendas in Bali throughout 2023, of course it is a separate impetus for the existence of the PlanetSports.Asia store to facilitate the great interest of local people and tourists visiting Bali to participate in a series of sports activities and even wellness such as yoga and meditation. .…
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Maid of Glencoul ferry returns to service at the Corran Narrows

The Maid of Glencoul ferry has returned to service at the Corran Narrows following a mechanical breakdown. Operators of the Corran ferry were forced to reduce crossings to foot passengers last week after the vessel developed a fault with its steering system. Specialist engineers were drafted in on June 28 to complete the necessary repairs on the ferry as customers braced for further disruption. The Highland Council has confirmed today that the vessel is now in working order and has been returned to service. Good afternoon…..we will be entering service in the next hour…thank you for your patience.@HighlandCouncil @NWTrunkRoads @trafficscotland…
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MLB: Shohei Ohtani crushes biggest home run of the season

CNN — Shohei Ohtani continued his incredible run of form as the Los Angeles Angels two-way star hit the biggest home run of the MLB season so far. In the Angels’ 6-2 home loss against the Arizona Diamondbacks on Friday, Ohtani hit a huge homer to deep right field which has been recorded by Statcast as going a projected 493 feet. The sixth-inning solo homer is the longest home run of the 28-year-old’s career and No. 30 for the 2023 season. Speaking post-game, Angels manager Phil Nevin said it was the longest home run he thinks he will ever see.…
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Austin Stacks look to avoid dropping as Dr Crokes aims to stay top in the final round of the Kerry County League

Promotion and relegation issues are still being decided in Divisions 1, 3, 4 and 5 as County Senior Football League reaches its denoument Although to say everything will be concluded and finalized is probably a little wide of the mark, because it would be quite something if there isn’t at least one play-off situation needed to determine the final standings in at least one group. And it is more likely that play-offs will dominate the domestic schedule for much of July until everything with regard to promotion and relegation (and division champions) is sorted. At this stage we know what…
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Glenelg Ferry bosses launch petition against SSEN pylon plans

Operators of the world’s last remaining turntable ferry have launched a petition over fears plans for new pylons would have a “catastrophic effect” on its future. Scottish and Southern Electricity Networks (SSEN) has outlined plans to install 15 new super pylons near Kyler Rhea in the south of Skye. The venture forms part of their £480 million project to replace the existing power lines from Ardmore on Skye to Fort Augustus. Citing pylons along with Kyler Rhea Glen would deviate from the existing route north of Kylerhea village, coming into contact with MV Glenachulish, the original Glenelg to Skye car…
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Rockall adventurer rescued by Coastguard after 32 days

A fundraiser who had challenged himself to spend 60 days at Rockall has called in the Coastguard after only 32 days on the uninhabited isle. Cam Cameron, an Army veteran, sets off on May 26 to spend 60 days on the remote and isolated rock, but due to “declining weather conditions” called time on his adventure today. The Maritime and Coastguard said it sent a search and rescue helicopter after receiving a distress call at 8.55am. A fixed wing aircraft was also sent to support the rescue. Mr Cameron, from Cherhill near Calne in Wiltshire, called for help after 32…
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Darko Rajakovic was hired as Toronto Raptors’ new head coach

Changing the Toronto Raptors’ culture will be an everyday project, with every player and member of the organization having to buy in. New head coach Darko Rajakovic knows that level of commitment has to start with him. Rajakovic was officially named the 10th head coach in the Raptors’ history on Tuesday, ending days of speculation that the former Memphis Grizzlies assistant coach was coming to Toronto. “For me, culture starts with your daily commitment to yourself and your team,” said Rajakovic in a news conference outside the Scotiabank Arena. “And that starts with me, and starts with the players, starts…
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BC’s first Indigenous golf tournament teed off this week

Golfers of all ages from across the province began teeing off Monday in BC’s first Indigenous golf tournament. Competitors and organizers say it’s a step forward for a sport that has not historically been inclusive. “Golf has traditionally been a fairly elitist sport and the doors have been closed to many,” said competitor and event chair Christina Proteau. Over 100 Indigenous golfers representing 80 different nations across the province gathered at the Nk’Mip Canyon Desert Golf Course in the southern Okanagan Valley for the inaugural event. It kicked off Sunday with an opening ceremony and practice round that featured an…