Climbing Tips, Tricks And Gear
Undercover Buck: Viral Video Gives Valuable Insight Into the Mind of a Deer
Hunters spend a lot of time monitoring the bucks in their go-to hunting spots, watching them come and go on trail cams, and comparing notes with other hunters in the area. But what if the tables were turned? What if the deer started keeping tabs on hunters? The creative minds behind the TikTok account @ohyoubetcha […]
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Below The Surface
Taking your camera—and your creativity—for a dive into underwater photography.
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Before Sunrise And After Sunset
I love the feel of sun on my back as it signals the beginning of a new day. The warmth,…
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How to Pull Off an Awesome Cast and Blast Trip
This world has a lot to offer when it comes to opportunities in the outdoors, and most outdoorsmen want to experience it all. Big game hunting, wingshooting, freshwater fishing, deep sea fishing–no matter what you love to do, there’s a lot to choose from. One great way to knock more experiences off your bucket list […]
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Treestand Safety 101: Don’t Be a Statistic and Follow These Basic Guidelines
Hunting from a treestand has a lot of benefits, but it is not without risk. Dr. Alan Lazzara spent five years researching hunting-related visits to the Henry Ford Health System. His research indicated that hunters are two-to-three times more likely to be injured by a fall from a tree stand than from a firearm. Injuries […]
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7 Foraging Books Every Forager Should Read
As outdoorsmen, we love to arm ourselves with knowledge and we seem to never stop learning. Among our common repertoire of techniques is the simple act of reading. No one can ever know it all, but reading is a good way to try! Foraging for wild foods is an act that we should all become […]
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6 Pieces of Self-Filming Gear for Hunting You’ll Need Before You Hit Record
Self-filming whitetail hunts have grown tremendously popular in recent years. Well-produced films on television make it look relatively easy, but becoming efficient filming a solo hunt is no easy task, takes a great deal of practice, and more importantly, the right gear. If you’ve gone down the rabbit hole of film equipment, you’ve probably seen […]
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Previewing the Nitto ATP Finals, By the Numbers
Ahead of Sunday's opening matches, we take a glance inside the numbers of this year's ATP Finals. By Chris Oddo | @TheFanChild | Saturday, November 12, 2022
A look inside the key numbers ahead of Day 1 in Turin…
2 – Number of singles debutantes at this year’s ATP Finals – No.5-seeded Felix Auger-Aliassime and No.8-seeded Taylor Fritz.
6 – Number of doubles debutantes at this year’s ATP Finals – Neal Skupski (paired with Wesley Koolhof), Austin Krajicek (paired with Ivan Dodig), Thanasi Kokkinakis and Nick Kyrgios, Marcelo Arevalo (paired with Jean-Julien Rojer), Lloyd Glasspool and Harri Heliovaara.
3 – Number of former Nitto ATP Finals champions in the Red Group, which includes five-time champ Novak Djokovic, 2020 champ Daniil Medvedev and 2019 Stefanos Tsitsipas.
2015 – Djokovic has not won the Nitto ATP Finals since he claimed his fifth title – and fourth in succession – in 2015.
$14,750,000 – Total prize money on offer at this year's event.
7 – Number of nations represented in singles.
8 – Number of nations represented in doubles.
3 – Number of players with a shot at the ATP’s year-end No.1 ranking this year. If Nadal wins the tournament or goes 4-1 as runner-up (and Tsitsipas does not win the title) he will rise to No.1. If Tsitsipas wins the title undefeated (5-0) he will win the title.
If neither scenario occurs, Carlos Alcaraz will become the youngest player – and first teenager – in ATP history to claim the year-end No.1 ranking.
6 – The all-time record for Nitto ATP Finals titles, held by Roger Federer. Djokovic bids to tie the Swiss great this season.
11 – Number of appearances Nadal has made at the ATP Finals. The Spaniard has yet to win a title but has reached the finals on two occasions (2010 and 2013). The 22-time major champion is 20-16 lifetime at the season-ending championships.
41-17 – Djokovic's career record at the ATP Finals. The 21-time major champ makes his 15th appearance.
30 – Roger Federer remains the oldest champion at the ATP Finals. The Swiss won his last title in London in 2011 as a 30-year-old.
36 – Nadal is the oldest participant in this year’s event, followed by Djokovic, who is 35. The other six participants are 26 or younger.
60 – Tsitsipas leads the ATP with 60 wins on the season. Felix Auger-Aliassime (56) is the only other participant with more than 50 wins in 2022.
27 – ATP Finals debutante Felix Auger-Aliassime leads the tour in indoor wins with 27 wins against five losses in 2022.
Fall Frogs: How To Fish Heavily Coated Grass Mats When Temps Drop
Some might call it icing on the cake; although licking a finger full of this foamy, yellowish-green substance coating fall grass mats is ill-advised. However, if you’re seeking aggressive largemouth bass action, then “cheese” mats are the place to be. By late summer and into the fall, expansive grass mats develop a thick, slimy coating […]
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How to Stay Comfortable in Your Treestand
Long hours hunting from a tree means trying to stay comfortable in your treestand, and it’s not always an easy thing to do. We may plan for every contingency, but we know it’s not going to be completely comfortable when spending a lot of time up in the air. The seats tend to be small […]
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6 Signs to Take Caution While Walking the Woods or Hiking
There are plenty of reasons to plan, prepare, and create a walk in the outdoors that is secure and enjoyable, and will keep you coming back–but sometimes nature has a different idea. Sure, we take water, snacks, our cellphone, and keep bug spray and sunscreen handy for those warm-weather walks, but we can’t foresee every […]
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.270 Winchester Ammo: Our Top 12 Picks for Hunting
Since its introduction in 1923, the iconic .270 Winchester has gained legions of fans among big-game hunters all over the world. It’s a fast, efficient round with plenty of knock-down power for medium-sized big-game animals like whitetails and mule deer. At the same time, it also carries enough energy for bear, elk, and even moose–with […]
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Chinese Player Provisionally Suspended on Match-Fixing Offense
Baoluo Zheng has been provisionally suspended from the sport effective October 27th.
A Chinese player has been provisionally suspended on match-fixing charges.
Baoluo Zheng has been provisionally suspended from the sport, pending investigation of Tennis Anti-Corruption Program (TACP) charges, the International Tennis Integrity Agency announced today.
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Zheng, who reached a career-high ATP rank of 1729, has been banned since October 27. He is prohibited from competing in or attending any sanctioned tennis events organized by the governing bodies of the sport.
The provisional suspension was granted under section F.3 of the TACP 2022: “The ITIA may at any time impose a Provisional Suspension on a Covered Person, including (i) before a Notice of Major Offense has been issued, (ii) before a Hearing or (iii) at any time after a Hearing but prior to the AHO’s issuance of a written Decision.”
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Mayfly Project: Mentoring Foster Kids Through Fly Fishing
The Mayfly Project is a nonprofit organization using fly fishing as a catalyst to mentor children living in foster care. The organization’s mission is to support children in foster care using fly fishing to introduce them to their local water ecosystems. The hope is that connecting participants to a rewarding hobby will provide an opportunity […]
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Why I Don’t Share Every Hunting Harvest on Social Media
While social media can potentially have some upsides, it’s probably done more damage to the hunting community and outdoorsmen’s reputations than anything else. Scroll through most hunting “influencer” pages, and you’ll see way too many selfies, paid posts for subpar products, and at least a few less than tasteful hero shots. Do these people ever […]
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The Best Early Outdoor Deals for Holiday Gifts & More
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The Best Tent Stoves For Camping in Cold Weather
Editor’s Note: Products featured on Wide Open Spaces are independently selected by our editors. However, when you buy something through our links, we may earn a commission. Hot tenting is unlike any other outdoor activity out there. Some folks agonize all through the colder months for the warmth of a summer day, waiting anxiously by […]
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3 Great Hearing Protection Products for Hunters
If you asked me a few years ago, I would likely have said, “Sure, I usually wear hearing protection while I am shooting on the range, but while I’m hunting? Never!” However, that was before I found out just how important it is. There are plenty of reasons why you should consider hearing protection while […]
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