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How many medals has American speed skater Bonnie Blair won?

Blair won her first gold medal in the women's 500-meter speed skating event at the 1988 Winter Olympics, at which she also won a bronze medal in the 1000-meter event. She won the gold medals in both of those events in the 1992 and 1994 Winter Olympics. By doing so, she became the first Olympian ever to win three consecutive gold medals in the same event. Sports Illustrated named her "Sportswoman of the Year" in 1994, and she was inducted into the U.S. Olympic Hall of Fame in 2004.

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How can you check the latest football results online?

NFL.com includes fantasy information and the latest NFL news, scores and schedules for upcoming and completed games for free. The NFL website also provides applications for Android, Apple and Windows mobile devices, such as NFL Fantasy, NFL Cheat Sheet and Watch NFL Network. NFL Fantasy provides the latest fantasy picks and lineup information for users on the go. NFL Cheat Sheet and draft kit application provides the latest player news, injury reports and depth charts. Watch NFL Network allows users to watch NFL Network programming and NFL RedZone live from their mobile devices.

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Where can you find a Redhead Hunting Catalog?

The electronic RedHead Hunting catalog also allows users to print, zoom in, mark favorites and complete other tasks. The 2015 RedHead Hunting catalog includes items such as archery packages, field point targets, arrows and replacement heads, arrow rests and bow cases.\nThe RedHead Hunting brand is a part of the Bass Pro Shops family, so customers can place orders online at BassPro.com or by calling the company's 24-hour, toll-free phone number. The online catalog also includes a printable order form.

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What are the requirements for joining the Professional Bowlers Association?

Bowlers who qualify to join the Professional Bowlers Association have several membership options. A standard membership, which costs $144 a year, as of 2015, allows members to compete in three PBA Regional Tour events and one PBA Tour or PBA50 Tour event with discounted entry fees. PGA50 covers bowlers 50 years of age and older.\nFull membership costs $300 a year. Members receive the same benefits as standard members and the ability to bowl in an unlimited number of eligible tournaments.\nPBA24 covers bowlers age 18 to 24 with a $49 yearly fee. Members are eligible to compete in three PBA Regi..

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What are the differences between different kinds of golf balls?

The most common type is the two-piece golf ball. Two-piece balls have a solid, rubber core. The outside layer is a plastic or urethane cover. The solid rubber core allows the ball to reach higher velocities, making these good distance balls. The lower spin of two-piece golf balls tends to be more forgiving, disguising slices or hooks and providing a straighter flight.\nThree-piece hybrid golf balls are similar to two-piece balls in construction, with the exception of an added mantle layer. While maintaining some of the characteristics of a two-piece golf ball, the added mantle allows for incre..

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What is the Daytona 500 race schedule?

In addition to the race itself, which is the season-opening event of the NASCAR Sprint Cup Series, the Daytona 500 generally features other events as well. In 2015, Kid Rock performed as part of the Budweiser Pre-Race Show, while the U.S. Air Force Thunderbirds performed a flyover prior to the race. The Daytona 500 is part of the larger Speedweeks event at Daytona, which begins with the Rolex 24. The 2016 Rolex 24, which is the 58th annual edition, is set to be held on Jan. 30 and 31, 2016.\nThe 2016 Daytona 500 is set to be the first edition of the annual race to be held at the redeveloped Da..

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What are some good weekend activities to do with your kids?

Take turns demonstrating moves from various sports. For example, have the child demonstrate a soccer move learned that week, then have the parent demonstrate a yoga move. To have fun acting out animals, drop animal names in a hat. When an animal is chosen, act out that animal's movements.\nTo play freeze frame, gather stuffed animals and begin dancing. When the music stops, dancers must freeze. If a dancer moves after the music has stopped, she must pick up one of the stuffed animals. This continues until all of the animals have been picked up. At that point, if a player moves after the m..

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When do you use a gap wedge?

The gap wedge has a loft that falls between 50 and 54 degrees, whereas the pitching wedge's loft is about 45 degrees and the sand wedge's is between 54 and 58 degrees. The term "loft" in golf refers the angle of the face of the club, which controls trajectory and distance. The gap wedge is a specialized club, and golfers typically use it when they are close to the green.

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How do you pitch in slow pitch softball?

In slow-pitch softball, the pitcher's mound is 50 feet away from the home plate. The pitcher may begin his throw from up to 6 feet behind the mound, but when the ball is released the pitcher's pivot foot must be touching the plate.\nGrip varies based on the pitcher, but the circle grip is a popular grip and good for beginners. The circle grip is formed by gripping the widest part of the ball with the thumb and index finger. The remaining fingers are on the ball below the index finger, and the hand forms a half circle.\nA standard pitching technique is swinging the throwing arm back, ..

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How do you tie a Navy square knot?

Place the rope around your itemsPlace the rope around the items you want to secure together. Make sure the length of the rope is still long enough to fold over itself twice.Begin the knotHold each end of the rope in each hand. Pass the right end under and over the left end. Pass it under the left end again. The right end of the rope is now in your left hand, and the left end is now in the right hand. Pull the ends lightly.Repeat the processPass the original right end of the rope under and over the original left end of the rope. Pass it under the left end one more time. The right end is back in..

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