Sports & Recreation

Big Brothers/Big Sisters 5K run

Submitted by Sarah Broadway on Wednesday, May 22nd, 12:10 pm

Come run the BIG 5K on June 15, 2013 at Bridge Street and support Big Brothers and Big Sisters of North Alabama.

Join us at 7am on Saturday, June 15th for the 4th annual BIG 5K at Bridge Street on a flat course through Cummings Research Park.

The run begins and ends on the south end of Bridge Street Town Centre. The event is for runners (and walkers) of all skill levels.

You must be registered to participate. For more information and a registration form, visit http://www.bbbsna.org/BIG5K2013.

Come run for a reason and change a life!

Source: Big Brothers Big Sisters of North Alabama

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Hammers game proceeds to go to the Liz Hurley Breast Cancer Fund

Submitted by Bliss Bowman Wade, Digital Content Director

Monday, April 22nd, 2013, 2:48pm

Hammers game proceeds to go to the Liz Hurley Breast Cancer Fund

The Hammers will be on the road to take on the Steelhawks @Lehigh Valley, Pa this Saturday. You can see all the action of the Hammers Saturday night on Ustream at 6:00pm!

On Saturday, April 27, 2013, at the first ever Alabama Hammers breast cancer awareness game as the Hammers return home. The foot-ball players will be sporting a new look, pink jerseys! The special game-worn jerseys will be auctioned off to fans after the game. Proceeds from the auction will be donated to the Liz Hurley Breast Cancer Fund at Huntsville Hospital Foundation. The Hammers also have a special “Fight on Hammer” pink T shirt with proceeds also going to Liz Hurley Breast Cancer Fund at Huntsville Hospital Foundation.

Additionally, the first 500 fans who bring an item for breast cancer patients to the game - such as scarves, socks, hats, Kleenex, etc. will receive a miniature pink football compliments of Huntsville Mercedes Benz and the Hammers

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Healthy Huntsville news conference with Tommy Battle

Submitted by Sarah Broadway on Wednesday, March 27th, 12:41 pm

In the spirit of Healthy Huntsville, Mayor Tommy Battle and his department will head out on a 1-mile walk in downtown Huntsville today, March 27, at 4:30 p.m. Plan to arrive about 10 minutes early wearing good walking shoes!

Prior to the City’s “Department Head Walk,” Mayor Battle and the Parks & Recreation department will hold a brief News Conference to present the new Healthy Huntsville downtown walking routes.

The department has created a new map for citizens showing 1, 2, 3, and 5 mile routes, and they have painted arrows on the sidewalks to help walkers find their way.

See you this afternoon, March 27, at 4:30 p.m., Big Spring Park East, Church Street, by the “red bicycle” in front of the YMCA.

Source: City of Huntsville

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Huntsville High student to play in Under Armour game

Submitted by Mary Howard, Web producer

Friday, January 4th, 2013, 3:36pm

Huntsville High student to play in Under Armour game

A Huntsville High football player will be starting in the Under Armour All American game.

Grant Hill will play left guard for the Black Team. His number is 64.

The game will be televised on ESPN at 4:00 p.m. Friday.

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After Thanksgiving events

Submitted by Mary Howard, Web producer

Wednesday, November 21st, 2012, 2:05pm

Burning off Those Thanksgiving Calories

The holiday season can be the hardest time for people to maintain healthy diets. For those who want to indulge that Thanksgiving feast without feeling too bad about it, there are events all over Huntsville to help take off those Turkey Day pounds. Check with the websites for each individual event for more information.

Skating in the Park

Sponsored by the Huntsville Museum of Art

Where: Big Spring Park, Directly behind the Huntsville Museum of Art

When: November 21, 2012 – January 5, 2013

Monday -- Thursday: noon to 10 p.m.

Friday: noon to 12 a.m.

$10 per person skating fee

$3 skate rental fee

$8 per person for groups of 15 or more

For more information visit: http://www.hsvmuseum.org/

19th Annual 5K Turkey Trot Run

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College football forecasts - week 10

Submitted by Lonnie Liebner, Community Web Producer

Friday, November 2nd, 2012, 12:27pm

It's week 10 of college football. Looks like another great week of games. And a pretty nice Saturday weather-wise for the games of local interest.

Alabama has the marquee matchup, travelling to Baton Rouge to take on LSU in a night game in Death Valley. The winner of this one is in the driver's seat to win the West and get a slot in the SEC Championship Game. It will be the 3rd time the Tide and Tigers have met in the last 12 months.

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