| Surf’s Up in Barbados Sequestered from the posh resorts, the island’s lesser-known eastern coast is increasingly becoming a magnet for some of the world’s top surfers. travel.nytimes.com |
Ontario Beach festival draws a crowd (Rochester Democrat and Chronicle) The opening day of the fourth annual Ontario Beach Sports and Music Festival drew tens of thousands of spectators and athletes to Charlotte. Wrestling, volleyball, more at beach us.rd.yahoo.com |
Phelps Finishes Second in 200 Michael Phelps had to settle for second place in the 200-meter individual final behind Darian Townsend of South Africa at the World Cup competition in Berlin. nytimes.com |
Suit Accuses USA Swimming of Negligence A 21-year-old former competitive swimmer from Kansas accused her swim club coach of sexual misconduct and claimed USA Swimming and her swim club were negligent in protecting her and others from him. nytimes.com |
Stand-up paddle boarding a balancing act Participants stand on oversized surfboards, propelling themselves forward with a single, long paddle. The sport works the core muscles and cardiovascular system. capecodonline.com |