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Garmin’s Venu 4 Has a New Fitness Coach and a Flashlight

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Garmin’s newest watch is an update to its Venu line. The Venu 3 was one of the brand’s best lifestyle watches, and the Venu X1, launched earlier this year, was a premium version. Now, there is a Venu 4, available on September 22—and it has a flashlight.

Pricing and essential features

The Venu 4 comes in two sizes (41 and 45 millimeters), the same as the sizes of the Venu 3 and 3S respectively. It costs $100 more than the older version, with the Venu 4 coming in at $549.99 compared to the Venu 3 at $449.99.

Like its predecessor, the Venu 4 has an AMOLED touchscreen, stainless steel bezel, Gorilla Glass 3 face, and a speaker and microphone that allow it to take voice calls if your phone is within range. 

It adds training status, training readiness, and Garmin Coach for four different activities: running, cycling, strength, and a new fitness coach. Here’s a rundown of some of the notable new features:

Flashlight

It’s a simple thing, but a big one for a lot of people. Garmin used to reserve LED flashlights for its more outdoorsy adventure watches—the Instinct on the low end and the Fenix on the high end—but the Forerunner 970 has one, and it seems to have gone over well. Even Amazfit added a flashlight to its T-Rex 3 Pro. The Venu 3 didn’t have a flashlight, but the premium Venu X1 does, and now the Venu 4 does, too.

Health status

A new health status metric combines your nighttime vitals (heart rate, HRV, skin temperature, and pulse oxygen) and tells you whether these are consistent with what’s normal for you, or whether they’re trending away from your usual baseline.

Lifestyle logging

Garmin has historically just collected your data and displayed it, without the kind of lifestyle analysis provided by others like Whoop and Bevel. But the Venu 4 comes with a lifestyle logging feature, where you can take note of habits and behaviors and see whether they affect your metrics. (One example Garmin gives is logging when you have caffeine late in the day, so you can see how much it affects your sleep metrics.)

Fitness coach

Garmin’s daily suggested workouts aren’t just for runners and cyclists anymore. There is a relatively new strength coach (I’ve had it on my Forerunner watches for a while now) and the Venu 4 adds a fitness coach that can recommend workouts for you from any of 25 of activities. A given day’s workout might recommend that you go for a walk, do a HIIT session, or hop on the rowing machine.

Accessibility features

The Venu was already one of Garmin’s more disability-friendly watches, featuring a wheelchair mode in addition to walking and running workouts. The Venu 4 adds a spoken watch face option, that will read you the time using the speaker, and an option to filter the colors on the display.

Fantasy Basketball 2025-26: Beginner’s guide, draft tips and winning strategies

If you saw the title of this article and clicked, first and foremost, thanks for doing that. And in doing so, you’re likely in a position where you’re looking for tips on how to approach your first fantasy basketball experience. Whether you’re playing amongst friends for bragging rights or competing for cash prizes, fantasy basketball can make the season more exciting and enjoyable if played properly.

The goal of this article and the fantasy basketball content we’ll be releasing over the next month is to put you in a position to have a successful season, whether you’re an expert juggling multiple teams or a novice looking to have a fun first experience.

The NBA regular season begins on October 22 with a fun doubleheader that can be seen on NBA and Peacock. Without further ado, here are some tips that could prove valuable as you jump into fantasy basketball.

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6. Set aside time to set your lineups once the season begins

OK, you’ve picked your team for the upcoming season. Next, do your best to set aside time each day to craft your active rosters for that night’s games if your league allows for daily adjustments. Not missing that deadline is critical for managers in leagues that lock lineups for the week before Monday’s games. In this instance, you’ll want to pay close attention to the number of games a player is scheduled to play that week. Unless they’re a superstar, most players will be of limited value if their team only plays twice. A good approach to setting your lineups is to do it early in the morning, then reevaluate late afternoon to account for any potential absences due to injury or suspension.

7. Don’t hesitate to make a change in strategy in-season

Turning over your entire roster after a slow start will be difficult. However, one should not be afraid to shift if things aren’t working. Maybe you need a major trade to shake things up. If so, assess the free agent market and players your opponents may have listed as available. When putting together a trade offer, aim to create a deal that benefits both sides. The last thing you want is to earn a reputation for attempting to fleece the other managers. And that late-round pick who may not be panning out? Don’t hesitate to drop them for other options, as those players tend to be low-risk, high-reward.

8. Don’t try to sabotage the league, especially if there’s money involved

Remember, fantasy basketball is supposed to be fun. Don’t be the person who violates league rules or gets mad and dumps their best players onto the waiver wire once their team is no longer in contention for a playoff spot, especially if money is involved. Relationships don’t need to become strained or severed over fantasy sports. And if losing money is something you can’t handle, either compete in a league with a lower entry fee or no fee at all. There’s nothing wrong with taking that approach.

Apple Watch Bands Are 70% Off Right Now

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Apple makes good devices and accessories, but then do tend to be more expensive than the competition, even for something as basic as a charging cable. It’s certainly true of Apple Watch bands—I’m not sure why a braided strip of polyester and silicone costs $99, but that’s what the company charges. But right now, Woot is selling a whole rainbow of Apple Watch bands for up to 70% off. It’s a great (and rare) opportunity to stock up on a few different styles or colors to outfit your smartwatch.

You can choose from the Solo Loop or the Braided Solo Loop designs, which normally go for $49.99 and $99.99, respectively. Solo Loops are on sale for $14.99, and Braided Solo Loops are $29.99. You can find them in virtually every color— even the rainbow Pride edition of the Braided Solo Loop.

Here are your options as of this writing:

All of these bands are compatible with Apple Watch SE, Apple Watch Series 4 or later, and Apple Watch Ultra or later. They aren’t adjustable, so you’ll need to select the right size, with the most popular sizes likely to run out first, so maybe set an alarm to remind you to place an order before they do.

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Clippers’ Kawhi Leonard experience, Jayson Tatum’s bold statement and Vin’s farewell with Bomani Jones

On this episode of Good Word with Goodwill, Vincent Goodwill is joined by Bomani Jones for his final episode.

Vin and Bo reflect on Kawhi Leonard’s time in Los Angeles with the Clippers and discuss if despite no championships, has his time benefited the Clippers organization.

Next, the pair unpack Adam Silver’s recent comments on the NBA being a “highlight league” and why fans may struggle adapting to the streaming era for the sport.

Later, Vince and Bomani discuss Jayson Tatum’s top 5 claim, pressure for the New York Knicks and Vinnie says goodbye.

(1:21) Hosting a podcast and doing documentaries

(8:41) The Kawhi Leonard era for the Los Angeles Clippers

(17:20) Is Kawhi a better player than Kevin Durant?

(22:32) NBA opinion you had that you were wrong about

(26:48) Adam Silver backtracks on “highlight league” comments

(34:57) Jayson Tatum’s top 5 comments

(43:04) The rush to get to the next thing in the NBA

(45:09) The pressure that awaits the New York Knicks

(53:15) The Final Word: Vin says goodbye

Has Kawhi Leonard’s time in Los Angeles been good for the Los Angeles Clippers? (AP Photo/Mark J. Terrill, file)
(AP Photo/Mark J. Terrill, file)

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Clippers’ Kawhi Leonard experience, Jayson Tatum’s bold statement and Vin’s farewell with Bomani Jones

On this episode of Good Word with Goodwill, Vincent Goodwill is joined by Bomani Jones for his final episode.

Vin and Bo reflect on Kawhi Leonard’s time in Los Angeles with the Clippers and discuss if despite no championships, has his time benefited the Clippers organization.

Next, the pair unpack Adam Silver’s recent comments on the NBA being a “highlight league” and why fans may struggle adapting to the streaming era for the sport.

Later, Vince and Bomani discuss Jayson Tatum’s top 5 claim, pressure for the New York Knicks and Vinnie says goodbye.

(1:21) Hosting a podcast and doing documentaries

(8:41) The Kawhi Leonard era for the Los Angeles Clippers

(17:20) Is Kawhi a better player than Kevin Durant?

(22:32) NBA opinion you had that you were wrong about

(26:48) Adam Silver backtracks on “highlight league” comments

(34:57) Jayson Tatum’s top 5 comments

(43:04) The rush to get to the next thing in the NBA

(45:09) The pressure that awaits the New York Knicks

(53:15) The Final Word: Vin says goodbye

Has Kawhi Leonard’s time in Los Angeles been good for the Los Angeles Clippers? (AP Photo/Mark J. Terrill, file)
(AP Photo/Mark J. Terrill, file)

Apple Podcasts | Spotify | YouTube

🖥️ Watch this full episode on YouTube

Check out the rest of the Yahoo Sports podcast family at https://apple.co/3zEuTQj or at yahoosports.tv

The JBL Flip 7 Speaker Is Just $100 Right Now

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Right now, a new JBL Flip 7 portable speaker is available on Woot for $99.95—that’s 33% off. According to price-trackers, the lowest price a brand-new version has been on Amazon is $139.99, making this a smart option for anyone looking for a compact, waterproof, drop-resistant speaker from a reliable household name. The speaker comes with Woot’s 90-day warranty program and ships to 48 contiguous states in the U.S. (free for Prime members, and $6 for non-members).

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This durable Bluetooth speaker is drop-proof, dust-proof, and waterproof with an IP68 (compared to the Flip 6’s IP67 rating), making it ideal for outdoor adventures, cozy backdoor hangs, or a night in as the weather cools down. The Flip 7 lasts up to 14 hours on a single charge (16 hours with Playtime Boost, which trades some sound quality for extra runtime), and AI Sound Boost analyzes music in real-time to deliver optimal sound with less distortion. It also supports lossless audio for higher fidelity and a richer experience, but to enable this, you’ll need to plug it into a laptop or audio source that’s compatible with lossless audio. Pair the speaker with the JBL Portable app to further customize EQ.

Compared to past models, the Flip 7 has enhanced bass, as this PCMag review points out, and a refined tweeter. Users note its power despite its small size, with one reviewer saying it can be heard down the street. Sound is balanced, loud, and a step up from the Flip 5 and 6. If you want to turn up the volume even more, you can utilize the Auracast feature and pair two Flip 7s together. As for portability, the speaker is made even more compact with an interchangeable accessory system featuring an included loop and carabiner.

While the bass is definitely respectable, it doesn’t have the depth of larger speakers, and if the speaker is on Playtime Boost, it’ll compress bass further and lead to a slightly thinner sound. Still, if you’re looking for a rugged, low-maintenance speaker that can take a few knocks while delivering premium sound, the JBL Flip 7 portable speaker is a solid contender, especially at the current $100 price point.

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MLB offseason previews 2025: What’s next for the Rockies, White Sox, Twins and other eliminated teams?

The baseball season is a marathon. Each major-league roster is in constant flux as teams deal with surges, slumps, injuries and disappointments throughout the 162-game campaign. When the dust settles, the front office in each city begins analyzing successes and failures and building plans to improve in the future. After all, every year, 29 of 30 teams fall short of the ultimate goal.

With that in mind,

So many Twins had mediocre offensive seasons. Among the disappointments were several of those who were expected to make a real impact. That list is headlined by Royce Lewis, who was again injured and inconsistent. Lewis missed most of the first half due to a hamstring injury and had a .583 OPS in the 42 games he played. He picked things up a bit in the second half, with a .764 OPS through Sept. 13, but it was too little, too late.

Carlos Correa was the other potential star who fell far short of expectations. He produced just seven homers and a .704 OPS in 93 games prior to the trade deadline, when the front office made the decision to send him back to Houston. Given that the team wasn’t far out of the race at that point, it’s easy to see how the Twins’ season could’ve been completely different if Lewis and Correa had been impact players in the first half. Read more

The Pirates’ success this season can be summed up in two words: Paul Skenes. The sophomore ace can make an excellent case for being the best pitcher in baseball, as he could finish his first two big-league seasons with an ERA under 2.00. Skenes seemingly does everything well, dominating hitters on both sides of the plate, striking out batters by the truckload and rarely surrendering walks or home runs. He is the front-runner to take home the NL Cy Young Award and already seems well on his way to a Hall of Fame career.

Of course, Skenes can pitch in only about 20% of the team’s games, so thankfully, he was supported in the rotation by Mitch Keller, who slumped during August but was otherwise effective. They were also joined in late August by Bubba Chandler, who put his elite skill set on full display while appearing mostly as a bulk reliever. The Pirates should finish with a team ERA that’s top-10 in baseball. Read more

The Angels’ biggest failures were on the pitching staff. The starters often struggled to keep the bases clean, which limited how long they could remain in games. The bottom three starters — Tyler Anderson, Kyle Hendricks and Jack Kochanowicz — spent most of the season with ERAs north of 4.50. And aside from Jansen and Brock Burke, the team’s key relievers struggled to log ERAs below 4.00. The staff seemed to consist entirely of innings-eaters, lacking anyone who could make a real difference.

Although the Angels’ offense improved overall, there were still a couple of hitters who let the team down. Luis Rengifo experienced a major offensive decline. Jorge Soler was arguably even more disappointing, as he was expected to be a middle-of-the-lineup presence after he was acquired via trade last October. His play was acceptable during April but then tailed off, and he spent a significant amount of the summer on the IL due to recurring back inflammation. Read more

MLB offseason previews 2025: What’s next for the Rockies, White Sox, Twins and other eliminated teams?

The baseball season is a marathon. Each major-league roster is in constant flux as teams deal with surges, slumps, injuries and disappointments throughout the 162-game campaign. When the dust settles, the front office in each city begins analyzing successes and failures and building plans to improve in the future. After all, every year, 29 of 30 teams fall short of the ultimate goal.

With that in mind,

So many Twins had mediocre offensive seasons. Among the disappointments were several of those who were expected to make a real impact. That list is headlined by Royce Lewis, who was again injured and inconsistent. Lewis missed most of the first half due to a hamstring injury and had a .583 OPS in the 42 games he played. He picked things up a bit in the second half, with a .764 OPS through Sept. 13, but it was too little, too late.

Carlos Correa was the other potential star who fell far short of expectations. He produced just seven homers and a .704 OPS in 93 games prior to the trade deadline, when the front office made the decision to send him back to Houston. Given that the team wasn’t far out of the race at that point, it’s easy to see how the Twins’ season could’ve been completely different if Lewis and Correa had been impact players in the first half. Read more

The Pirates’ success this season can be summed up in two words: Paul Skenes. The sophomore ace can make an excellent case for being the best pitcher in baseball, as he could finish his first two big-league seasons with an ERA under 2.00. Skenes seemingly does everything well, dominating hitters on both sides of the plate, striking out batters by the truckload and rarely surrendering walks or home runs. He is the front-runner to take home the NL Cy Young Award and already seems well on his way to a Hall of Fame career.

Of course, Skenes can pitch in only about 20% of the team’s games, so thankfully, he was supported in the rotation by Mitch Keller, who slumped during August but was otherwise effective. They were also joined in late August by Bubba Chandler, who put his elite skill set on full display while appearing mostly as a bulk reliever. The Pirates should finish with a team ERA that’s top-10 in baseball. Read more

The Angels’ biggest failures were on the pitching staff. The starters often struggled to keep the bases clean, which limited how long they could remain in games. The bottom three starters — Tyler Anderson, Kyle Hendricks and Jack Kochanowicz — spent most of the season with ERAs north of 4.50. And aside from Jansen and Brock Burke, the team’s key relievers struggled to log ERAs below 4.00. The staff seemed to consist entirely of innings-eaters, lacking anyone who could make a real difference.

Although the Angels’ offense improved overall, there were still a couple of hitters who let the team down. Luis Rengifo experienced a major offensive decline. Jorge Soler was arguably even more disappointing, as he was expected to be a middle-of-the-lineup presence after he was acquired via trade last October. His play was acceptable during April but then tailed off, and he spent a significant amount of the summer on the IL due to recurring back inflammation. Read more