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Tony Hawk visits Detroit for grand reopening of Chandler Park Skatepark

Legendary skateboarder Tony Hawk stopped in Detroit this weekend to celebrate the grand reopening of the Chandler Park Skatepark on the city’s east side.

What to watch on Tuesday: ‘Tony Hawk: Until the Wheels Fall Off’ premieres on HBO

Tuesday, April 5, 2022 I "Ronny Chieng: Speakeasy" debuts on Netflix

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New this week: Camila Cabello, Tony Hawk and 'Tokyo Vice'

This week’s new entertainment releases include Camila Cabello's third album, a documentary about the life of professional skateboarder Tony Hawk, and Ansel Elgort and Ken Watanabe starring in “Tokyo Vice,” a HBO Max crime drama.

Yep, Tony Hawk, Kelly Slater, and Shaun White Were at the Oscars

The real-life action heroes swapped their boards for tuxedos to present a James Bond anniversary homage at the Oscars. We should’ve known they’d land it.

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Oscar Preview: Five big questions ahead of Sunday's awards

The Academy Awards have always loved a comeback story.

Report: Rachel Zegler invited to present at Oscars

“West Side Story” star Rachel Zegler may get her Oscars moment after all.

An Ode to Wiping Out

Endos, yard-sales, slams, whippers, and faceplants are all an important part of learning. It’s time we embraced the wipeout.

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Training with Shaun White | 60 Minutes Archive

60 Minutes traveled to Shaun White's hidden mountain-top training ground in 2010, where the Olympic snowboarder showed Bob Simon some of his new tricks.

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EXPLAINER: Microsoft's Activision buy could shake up gaming

Microsoft stunned the gaming industry when it announced this week it would buy game publisher Activision Blizzard for $68.7 billion, a deal that would immediately make it a larger video-game company than Nintendo.

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Why Tony Hawk is passionate about Detroit’s skateboarding scene

It was a skateboarding live shot that went viral, but to Local 4′s Victor Williams, it meant much more -- a chance to capture the attention of his mentor, Tony Hawk. The two chatted about their passion for skateboarding and what it means for Detroit.

Tony Hawk shares what impressed him about Victor Williams’ skateboarding skills

Local 4′s Victor Williams caught the eye of legendary skateboarder Tony Hawk when he showed off some moves during a live shot earlier this month.

Local 4 reporter caught the attention of Tony Hawk!

Today at 5 p.m. on Local 4 News.

Tony Hawk shares viral video of skateboarding reporter Victor Williams

We knew Victor Williams’ skateboarding story was gaining traction, but we didn’t know it would be seen by the most legendary skateboarder there is.

Social media stars: A glance at Olympians who went big

The made-for-television Tokyo Games have gone viral as athletes have taken to social media and NBC used streaming to reach the public in record-smashing and trailblazing ways.

In Tokyo, social platforms help the Pandemic Olympics shine

The made-to-watch Tokyo Games, where pandemic precautions prevent permitting spectators, have become a digital affair more than ever.

At 46, African skateboarder finally wows mom at Tokyo Games

The age-range of competitors in skateboarding's Olympic debut at the Tokyo Games is remarkably broad and testifies to the sport’s inclusivity.

'Rebel' Skateboarding Is Ready For Its Olympic Debut in Tokyo

Skateboarding is one of four new sports added to the Olympics this year. For skateboarders who have long loved their rebel status, performing in the mainstream Olympics is just a bit different.

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EXPLAINER: This year's four new Olympic sports, broken down

The Tokyo Olympics are introducing four new sports to Olympic competition — skateboarding, surfing, karate and sport climbing.

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WATCH: Tony Hawk takes skateboard run at Tokyo Olympics venue

Legendary skateboarder Tony Hawk is leaving his mark on the sport's Olympic debut.

US Olympic skateboarding team unveiled, rolling toward Tokyo

The first U.S. Olympic skateboarding team has been unveiled in downtown Los Angeles.

First annual Gravity Art Fair and Skate Contest coming to Tony Hawk-funded skate park in Ferndale

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How to watch, livestream the ‘Celebrity Wheel of Fortune’ premiere with Leslie Jones, Chandra Wilson, Tony Hawk

Get ready for a new spin of the iconic game show “Wheel of Fortune” with the primetime debut of “Celebrity Wheel of Fortune.” Celebrities play for a chance at winning $1 million with all of the money going to a charity of their choice. HOW TO WATCH: LIVESTREAM via fuboTV by clicking here (free trial). Tonight’s debut game features actress Leslie Jones, professional skateboarder Tony Hawk and actress Chandra Wilson as they spin the wheel and try to solve the puzzles for big cash. The show is hosted by Pat Sajak and Vanna White. Related: ‘Hell’s Kitchen’ goes to Las Vegas: How to watch, livestream the premiereJones is playing for Feeding America, Wilson is playing for the Los Angeles Regional Food Bank and Hawk is playing for Feeding San Diego.

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Tony Hsieh, retired Zappos CEO, dies at 46 after house fire

FILE - In this June 25, 2014, file photo, former President Bill Clinton, left, speaks with Zappos.com CEO Tony Hsieh during a forum on the final day of the annual gathering of the Clinton Global Initiative America in Denver. Hsieh, retired CEO Zappos.com, has died. (AP Photo/Brennan Linsley, File)LAS VEGAS – Tony Hsieh, the retired CEO of Las Vegas-based online shoe retailer Zappos.com, who spent years working to transform the city's downtown area, has died. “Tony Hsieh played a pivotal role in helping transform Downtown Las Vegas,” Nevada Gov. He genuinely delighted in making anyone and everyone happy.”Skateboarder and entrepreneur Tony Hawk added, “Tony Hsieh was a visionary.

Former Downtown skatepark moving to larger location on Detroit’s west side

DETROIT – With a grand opening featuring the most popular skateboarder in the world, Tony Hawk, Wayfinding Park was once a great skatepark located in the heart of Downtown Detroit. “The Wayfinding park was a temporary park downtown near Campus Martius that we built a few years ago. And it was a very small park but it served the community well for a couple of years,” said Modern Skateshop and Skatepark owner, George Leichtweis. The ramps have all been stored at the skatepark. Leichtweis is one of several people behind placing the once used ramps in an underprivileged part of town.

Skateboard legend Tony Hawk on the impact of coronavirus: 'I have lost a lot of business'

I do a lot of skate events and a lot of speaking engagements. So, they've all been obviously canceled," stated Hawk, who spoke to CNBC on the phone from his San Diego, California home. Hawk has been a commentator for Vans Park Series, a skateboarding competition that has been running for five seasons, since 2019. "Obviously, I'd much rather be doing more public appearances on behalf of Vans right now. Life under lockdown has been like "Groundhog Day" for Hawk, who lives with his wife Catherine Goodman and four of their children.

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Here's a look inside Tony Hawk's wallet

Tony Hawk is known as one of the world's best professional skateboarders. What's in Tony Hawk's walletHawk carries the essentials, such as credit and debit cards, cash, his driver's license and insurance cards in his wallet. Travel and gift card redemptions are a smart choice since they usually offer some of the best value. For example, 5,000 points with the Platinum Card from American Express are worth up to $50 in gift cards. Early investments also provided a starting point for his various start-ups, such as the Tony Hawk Foundation, which helps create public skateboard parks in low-income communities.

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Tony Hawk on skateboarding at Tokyo 2020

(CNN) - The Olympics needs skateboarding more than skateboarding needs the Olympics. That is the message from skateboarding legend Tony Hawk who told CNN Sport's Patrick Snell, "They need the cool factor." Soon after he launched the video game "Tony Hawk Pro Skater," which established one of the most popular franchises in the medium, generating more than $1.4 billion in sales. "Skating has really infiltrated mainstream culture," said Hawk, who is currently the live broadcast commentator for the Vans Park Series. "You go to a skate park and see a kid trying something and suddenly all the other skaters rally around him and encourage him.

This 10-Year-Old Skateboarder With No Legs Is So Good, He Caught the Eye of Tony Hawk

After losing his legs when his bed caught fire as a baby, Max found a new home with his adoptive family in St. Petersburg, Russia. Max's skating and incredible resilience even caught the eye of legend Tony Hawk, who called Max his new favorite skater. Max dreams of being a world-famous skater some day and maybe even competing in the Paralympic Games. And although skateboarding isn't currently a Paralympic event, it just might become one, thanks to Max. RELATED STORIESThis 11-Year-Old Olympic Skateboarding Hopeful Learns Her Tricks by Watching YouTubeWas a Teen Ice Skater Attacked by Her Rival?

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