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Florida Fishing Licenses: A Breakdown of What You’ll Need
Florida is one of those rare angler’s paradises where all your fishing dreams can come true. Not every state offers a perfect combination of both fresh and saltwater fishing opportunities like the Sunshine State. In fact, it can be tough to choose whether you want to target snook and redfish in the mangroves inshore, mahi […]
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Bowhunter Bags Full Velvet Antlered Doe on Camera
Deer are amazing animals, and it’s not uncommon for hunters to shoot some animals that are extremely odd. However, the deer shot by Greg Clements in today’s video is a little more unusual than most. He’s hunting family property in the early season in Nebraska, and he’s got an unusual deer on camera that’s still […]
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Djokovic: Now I Believe I Can Take Title
"Being the only guy remaining in the tournament that has won a Grand Slam, of course flatters me," Novak Djokovic said.
By Richard Pagliaro | Monday, January 23, 2023
Seeing is believing.
Surveying the improving state of his hamstring has Novak Djokovic trusting he can take a record-extending 10th Australian Open title next weekend.
Sabalenka: Some Help Me Fix This F–king Serve!
The fourth-seeded Serbian demolished Aussie Alex de Minaur 6-2, 6-1, 6-2 storming into his 13th Australian Open quarterfinal.
It was Djokovic's best tennis of the tournament and his healthiest match of this fortnight.
The state of his increasingly healthy hamstring helped Djokovic score his 25th consecutive AO win and 38th straight win on Australian soil.
"A week ago I didn't really think about the title, I just thought about being in a good enough condition to play the next match until tonight," Djokovic told the media in Melbourne. "Tonight, the way I played, the way I felt, gives me reason now to believe that I can go all the way.
"I mean, I always believe I can go all the way in terms of my tennis. But the way my leg felt before tonight wasn't giving me too many hopes, so to say, for the entire tournament, to go all the way through. Tonight I feel that, so I feel positive about it."
Experience matters in the money stages of majors. Djokovic will face fifth-seeded Andrey Rublev in the quarterfinals. The winner will face a maiden major semifinalist either Tommy Paul or former NCAA champion Ben Shelton.
"Being the only guy remaining in the tournament that has won a Grand Slam, of course flatters me but I don't think it's going to make too big of a difference, to be honest," Djokovic said. "Maybe it will to some extent, I mean, for me, but maybe not for the other guys."
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6 Rare Duck Species Every Hunter is Dying to Bag
Growing up duck hunting here in the Midwest, mallards and wood ducks were essentially the only ducks we would see. Sure, there would be the occasional black duck or teal that flies by, but greenheads and woodies were what was expected. Don’t get me wrong, there isn’t a day that goes by that I don’t […]
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Bowhunter Smokes 4 Does and a 10-Point Buck During a 20-Minute Hunt
Plenty of hunters have shot more than one deer on a single hunt before. I did it myself once many years ago. It’s always a satisfying feeling when you fill up the freezer quickly. That said, we’ve never seen a hunting video quite like this latest one from YouTuber Chris Bee. He’s bowhunting an area […]
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How Should You Shoot That? It Depends
I was leading one of my June safaris to the Serengeti and was asked a question. In that a “correct”…
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Tommy Paul Continues American Surge in Australia, Defeating Bautista Augut to Reach Maiden Major Quarterfinal
The Americans have three quarterfinalists at a Slam for the first time in 18 years. By Chris Oddo | @TheFanChild | Monday January 23, 2023
The American men continue to shine at the 2023 Australian Open.
Tommy Paul, 25, defeated 24th-seeded Roberto Bautista Agut 6-2, 4-6, 6-2, 7-5 to join Sebastian Korda and Ben Shelton in the quarterfinals in Melbourne, making it three quarterfinalists at a Grand Slam for the first time since the 2005 US Open (Agassi, Blake, Ginepri and three quarterfinalists at the Australian Open for the first time since 2000 (Agassi, Sampras, Woodruff).
Paul, making his 14th Grand Slam appearance, will face compatriot Ben Shelton for a spot in the semifinal.
There will be TEN American men in the top 50 come Monday
Taylor Fritz, age 25
Frances Tiafoe, 25
Sebastian Korda, 22
Tommy Paul, 25
Jenson Brooksby, 22
John Isner, 37
Ben Shelton, 20
J.J. Wolf, 24
Reilly Opelka, 24
Brandon Nakashima 21#getty pic.twitter.com/tKcMqx3ZQO— Christopher Clarey 🇺🇸 🇫🇷 🇪🇸 (@christophclarey) January 23, 2023
Shelton, 20, defeated JJ Wolf 6-7(5) 6-2 6-7(4) 7-6(4) 6-2 on Monday to reach the quarterfinals on his second Slam appearance.
Korda, 22, who upset two-time finalist Daniil Medvedev in straight sets in the third round and 10th-seeded Hubert Hurkacz in five sets in the round of 16, is playing his ninth main draw at the majors.
The Americans are making a strong push up the ATP rankings, and will have ten players inside the ATP’s Top-50 when the new rankings are released on the Monday after the Australian Open.
“I think it's going to be awesome, especially when the tournaments go back to the States, having a lot of Americans seeded and a lot of rivalries like that I think will be really good to push each other, especially for the American fans, and even for us when we are overseas having guys to train with and push with is really good,” Wold told reporters on Monday. “It's good to feel like we've kind of got a team out here.”
An American has not won a major singles title since Andy Roddick triumphed at the 2003 US Open.
Photo Of The Day By natrpixdvm
Today’s Photo of the Day is “Icy Tree” by natrpixdvm. Location: Guadalupe Mountains National Park, Texas. “An ice storm in…
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New LaCrosse Women’s Boots Debuted for 2023
LaCrosse Footwear–and its sister company Danner–have been producing some of the best boots and shoes for women heading into the field for years. The LaCrosse women’s Alphaburly Pro and Windrose have become staples in my year-round kit for everything from warm-weather running and gunning to late-season archery sits. The boots do their job well–and without […]
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4 Duck Calls for Beginners and Experts Alike
Maybe you’re new to duck hunting and want to gain a basic understanding of what types of calls to bring into the blind with you. Maybe you’re a seasoned hunter but the setup you are currently running just isn’t working as well as you’d like. Regardless of the answer, there seems to be a lot […]
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Photo Of The Day By Jeremy Hansen
Today’s Photo of the Day is “Sniktau Wind Lines” by Jeremy Hansen. Location: Loveland Pass in Colorado. “The way the…
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Ditale Debuts New Must-Try Women’s Gear
The idea for Ditale Outdoors was born when founder Raylene Proto was prepping for an intense hunt and couldn’t find gear that fit her just right and provided the functionality she needed. “I couldn’t find anything in the women’s department at any place that I went that fit well, was functional, had things that I […]
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Food Court: Adventurous Brooksby Enjoys Frog Legs & Duck
Jenson Brooksby earned the biggest win of his career Thursday, when he upset Casper Ruud in the second round of the 2023 Australian Open. The 22-year-old will next meet countryman Tommy Paul.
In 2022, Brooksby enjoyed his career-best season, including rising to 33 in the Pepperstone ATP Rankings in June 2022. Should he beat Paul, Brooksby would tie his best Grand Slam result, which he reached at the 2021 US Open (R16, l. Djokovic).
A three-time finalist on Tour, the California native shared with ATPTour.com what he likes to cook and eat to prepare himself for competition.
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If you were having some friends over for dinner, what would you cook and why?
I actually do cook once in awhile. My roommate Cam and I sometimes like to cook together. I would say I would cook salmon and steak with brussel sprouts and veggies. With salmon and steak I can get my protein, it’s pretty healthy and we can share it.
How would you rate your cooking skills on a scale of 1-10?
Six. I’m not bad but if I expanded to a few more things, I could get higher. If you ask me again this time next year, it’s got to be up to an eight.
What is your guilty pleasure?
I’ve been eating smart but my go-to is pancakes with syrup and cream for breakfast or lunch. I love that.
What is your go-to meal the night before a match?
Usually chicken and rice. Maybe steak as well, but usually white meat or fish with rice or potatoes, something quick and simple for the digestive system.
How many hours before a match do you eat and what do you eat right before stepping on the match court?
I don’t like to have too big of a meal for breakfast or lunch. I usually try to have lunch a couple hours before a match. Something simple, chicken or fish and rice.
What do you snack on during the match?
I don’t really like to eat during a match. I just make sure I have my water and electrolytes. I might have a Gatorade gel pack for a little carbs or even a small packet of peanut butter.
What are your favourite restaurants and what do you order?
Usually on the road I end up eating at the hotel or at the site. There’s been a few steakhouses I like. I like a lot of different stuff: Asian food, Indian, Vietnamese, Mexican. The simple American food is not for me so much.
Last year, my travel coach Nick showed me this place called Magpie in downtown Sacramento, there’s some good restaurants there. A couple good Mexican restaurants and cafes there as well.
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What’s a food you refuse to eat?
When I was a kid I would eat anything. Now I can feel if I eat unhealthy, like fast food. I feel the difference in the body. I don’t eat things like burgers, hot dogs, pizza, or desserts. The past couple months I haven’t even had coffee, I feel like that helps with consistent energy. I like the taste but I was like ‘If I don’t need it, what’s the point?’
Is there a food that people might be surprised you enjoy?
I do love trying different foods. I loved having dumplings in South Korea and I loved having alligator and frog legs. Especially duck, that might be my favourite meat. I was probably 14 when I had alligator. I was on a cruise, I can’t even remember where I was, somewhere in Europe, maybe like a Mediterranean cruise with my grandparents. I had frog legs within the past couple years. If I’m at a nice restaurant and they have it, I’d get that.
Best New Outdoor Apparel Unveiled for 2023
With the Archery Trade Association Show, Outdoor Retailer Snow Show, and SHOT Show all falling in January, lots of exciting new outdoor gear is debuting this month. These are some of the top apparel pieces coming in 2023. Products featured on Wide Open Spaces are independently selected by our writers and editors. However, when you […]
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Bull Moose Shakes Off Both Antlers as Overhead Drone Films It
Every shed hunter’s dream is to one day watch a deer, elk, or moose drop an antler in front of them. Very few get to witness this in person, and even fewer capture the moment on video. Not for a lack of trying either. YouTuber Adventures in the Wild is one of the lucky ones. […]
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Rut Daniels Hilariously Fills the Freezer With Big Buck That ‘Didn’t Go 20’
Unless you’re a newer hunter, or if you’ve been living under a rock the last three or four years, you’ve likely heard of Rut Daniels. There’s little doubt that he’s the top comedic hunting persona in the business right now. No doubt you’ve seen him on Facebook or Instagram bragging about how great of a […]
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6 Steps to Cover All Your Ice Fishing Prep Needs
One of my all-time favorite parts of the year is here: the season of ice fishing. If you haven’t ice fished before, it’s an experience that is often hard to put into words. There’s an excitement factor mixed perfectly with a peaceful element. Then there’s this feeling of camaraderie with you and your buddies while […]
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“Working” The Scene Assignment Winner Joung Ji Kang
Congratulations to Joung Ji Kang for winning the recent “Working” The Scene Assignment with the image, “The Way Together.” View…
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