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Wounded war veterans find brotherhood in softball

COOPERSTOWN, New York (Reuters) - When Saul Bosquez, a 27-year-old U.S. Army veteran who lost part of his left leg in Iraq, stepped up to the plate during a softball game this Memorial Day weekend, he knew he needed a big hit. Bosquez, who plays with the Wounded Warrior Amputee Softball Team and wears a prosthetic leg below his left knee, said the hot weather on Sunday in Cooperstown - home to the Baseball Hall of Fame - was making it harder than usual for him to run the bases. Luckily, the ball soared over the outfielders' heads, and Bosquez made it safely to third. ... read more..

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Springing into fair weather fitness

NEW YORK (Reuters) - In the spring an exerciser's fancy turns to thoughts of outdoor activities. Before attacking that Saturday softball game or weekend charity run, experts say, prepare your body for the switch. "We really want them to train for the transition so that they don't get slammed doing a sport on the weekend they haven't prepared for," said Lashaun Dale, group fitness manager at Equinox, the national chain of luxury gyms. ... read more..

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