FDNY finds that fire burning one of NYC’s oldest wooden churches was deliberately started.
A fire that devastated a historic church in Brooklyn, which had stood for 173 years, was found to be intentionally ignited. This determination was made public on Tuesday, and the investigation is still ongoing. According to a recent statement from the firefighters, this discovery adds to the sorrow felt by the church community. The Fire […]
Wyndham Clark strangely warming up with a wooden coat hanger at the British Open
Windham Clark’s Unusual Training Method for the British Open Windham Clark, the recent U.S. Open champion, is preparing for the British Open, but his approach is anything but typical. On Monday, Clark used a wooden coat hanger as a training tool while getting ready for the upcoming tournament. He held it in his club grip, […]
The wooden statue in Central California needs a name
A New Bear Sculpture Graces Merced County Yogi, step aside. There’s a new bear in town, and this one is made of wood. A monumental wooden bear has just been erected in the San Joaquin Valley. Unlike its wild counterparts, this bear needs a name rather than a picnic basket. Merced County officials have decided […]
Cameron Boozer and Sarah Strong receive Wooden Awards
Cameron Boozer Wins Prestigious Award Cameron Boozer comes from a notable family, one with deep ties to basketball. Named after the iconic Cameron Indoor Stadium, he spent his formative years watching great Blue Devils like Zion Williamson and Jayson Tatum play. Recently, he added another feather to his cap by winning the John R. Wood […]
Marques Johnson reflects on his first win of the Wooden Award at UCLA
Marques Johnson Reflects on Historic Award Win Nearly fifty years later, Marques Johnson reminisced about being the inaugural recipient of the award named after the iconic coach, John Wooden. Arriving at the LA Athletic Club, Johnson was accompanied by Wooden as well as his parents. “We all dressed up in tuxedos and had a blast,” […]
Pope Leo Makes History by Carrying a Wooden Cross for All 14 Stations
Pope Leo XIV marked a significant moment this Good Friday by becoming the first pope in decades to carry a wooden cross during all 14 stations of the cross. Video footage captured the pope bearing a crucifix at the Rome’s Colosseum, where the procession continued amidst the gathered crowds and concluded with a blessing on […]
Cori Close represents the principles of John Wooden at UCLA
Cori Close still makes it a point to see him before every home game. As she strolls down the hallway within Pauley Pavilion, Wooden’s Pyramid of Success in one hand and the championship banners in the other, she engages in a conversation with her mentor. “I tell him, ‘Dad, I want to make you proud,’” […]
Archaeologists discover what may be the earliest handheld wooden tools
Ancient Wooden Tools Uncovered in Greece A recent study suggests archaeologists have found what might be the oldest wooden tools, dating back hundreds of thousands of years. These tools were located in the Megalopolis Basin, a low-lying valley in southern Peloponnese, Greece. The research, published in late January in the journal Proceedings of the National […]
Archaeologists discover the oldest wooden tools in Greece, estimated to be 430,000 years old.
Ancient Wooden Tools Discovered in Greece Archaeologists have made a significant find with what might be the oldest wooden tools ever found, potentially dating back hundreds of thousands of years. This discovery was made in the Megalopolis Basin, a low-lying valley located in southern Peloponnese, Greece. A study published in January in the journal *Proceedings […]
Mother plans to sue school district for building a wooden box-like cage for her 8-year-old autistic son.
Parents Outraged Over Treatment of Autistic Son at New York School The parents of an eight-year-old nonverbal autistic boy in upstate New York are angry after learning that a “boxy wooden dog cage” was allegedly used to manage him during class. Rhonda Garrow, a 37-year-old mother of four from Franklin County, filed a notice of […]