Spotify's top sports podcasts of 2025 include popular shows like New Heights with the Kelce brothers and Pardon My Take, with a notable presence of outdoor and niche sports content. The top audiobooks are mostly evergreen titles about sports and personal development, with a strong interest in running and fitness topics, despite none being released this year.
The Oakley Meta Vanguard are versatile smart glasses designed for outdoor sports enthusiasts, combining sunglasses, a 12MP action camera, and audio features with Garmin and Strava integration, offering convenience and functionality for active users, despite some limitations in waterproofing and camera specs.
Bass Pro Shops CEO Johnny Morris emphasizes the brand's commitment to affordability despite ongoing inflation, which remains high at 3.4%. The company will continue offering low payment plans for boats and focus on delivering value to customers. Morris also unveiled the Thunder Ridge Nature Arena, an outdoor amphitheater in Missouri, highlighting the brand's dedication to conservation and community engagement.
Henry Quinney shares his top 10 favorite products of 2023, including the Transition Spire bike, Canyon Neuron, Scott Prospect goggles, Big Enduro forks, Creekside Gondola, Crankbrothers Mallet shoes, Max Barron and Tom Richards, BYB Telemetry kit, mechanical drivetrains, and life as a taster at the Ice Cream Factory. Quinney praises the performance, comfort, and quality of these products, highlighting their impact on his cycling experiences and video production endeavors.
Onus Optics Nose-Shielding Sunglasses are designed to protect your nose from sunburn during outdoor activities. The sunglasses feature a removable rigid magnetic nosepiece, known as the "Nosebrella," which effectively shields the nose from sunlight. The sunglasses also have polarized, impact-resistant lenses and a durable frame. While they may look unconventional, they provide functional sun protection and are a conversation starter.
Jefferson County Public Schools in Louisville, Kentucky, have canceled all outdoor middle and elementary school sports for the rest of the week due to dangerous heat indexes. The Kentucky High School Athletic Association requires outdoor activities to be stopped if the heat index rises above 104 degrees. High school football games will start after 7:30 p.m. to avoid extreme temperatures. Safety measures, including cold immersion tubs, will be implemented to monitor signs of heat illness. The decision comes after the tragic death of Max Gilpin, a teenager who died from heat stroke during football practice 15 years ago.
A 26-year-old woman from Boulder, Colorado, died while free-solo climbing Blitzen Ridge on Ypsilon Mountain in Rocky Mountain National Park. Free-soloing is a dangerous technique where climbers ascend without ropes or safety equipment. The woman fell approximately 500 feet, and her climbing partner called park rangers for help. The partner was rescued by the Colorado Air National Guard, while a search and rescue team prepared for the recovery of the woman's body. This is the second reported death in the park this month.