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Chelsea
fromwww.bbc.com
4 days ago

Reading books has helped me through injury - Colwill

Chelsea defender Levi Colwill invests in a digital reading service offering free books to children, aiming to combat declining childhood literacy rates.
fromQueerty
1 week ago

Spanish soccer star Aitor Ruibal stands up for gay people & shows what it's like to be a real man - Queerty

I'm very sorry that a [player] can't say he's gay freely. It doesn't matter the orientation of a person when it comes to developing a profession like soccer. It's a partner, who trains like you, who works like you and who plays soccer like you.
LGBT
LGBT
fromwww.bbc.com
2 weeks ago

You don't know what people are going through - Coady

Conor Coady advocates for listening to others' experiences and using footballers' platforms to support LGBTQ+ communities and anyone needing help regardless of identity or background.
Miscellaneous
fromESPN.com
3 weeks ago

Ukraine skeleton racer gets $200K gift after Olympic DQ

Vladislav Heraskevych, disqualified for wearing a helmet honoring fallen Ukrainians, received over $200,000 from Rinat Akhmetov to support his sport and advocacy.
Skiing
fromWIRED
1 month ago

What the Best Cross-Country Skier Packs for the Winter Olympics

Jessie Diggins is a decorated, world-ranked cross-country skier now competing in her fourth Olympics while advocating for mental health, climate action, and wider winter-sport access.
fromiRunFar
6 months ago

100 Friends for 100 Miles: Special Olympics Fundraising at the 2025 Leadville 100 Mile

"100 Friends for 100 Miles is a way I can make a lasting impact with ultrarunning and feel like I am making a difference within my community."
Fundraising
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Soccer (FIFA)
fromwww.dw.com
7 months ago

European women's soccer leagues 'can learn from NSL' DW 08/13/2025

Lara Schenk is the first German player in the Northern Super League, playing for the Montreal Roses and promoting women's soccer in North America.
fromStreetsblog
7 months ago

Greg LeMond: From Bike Commuter to Cycling Legend - Streetsblog USA

Greg LeMond was awarded the Congressional Gold Medal for his contributions as an athlete and community leader, marking a historic achievement in cycling history.
Bicycling
fromAdvocate.com
8 months ago

Queer runner Caster Semenya wins again in court against athletic body that sidelined her

Semenya, an Olympic gold medalist twice in the 800-meter run, saw her career cut short when World Athletics determined her to be ineligible to run in women's events, despite being assigned female from birth.
LGBT
fromPlanet Football
9 months ago

Footballers who promote CBD products: Windass, Le Tissier, Merson...

The muscle rub really helps with sports recovery. The gummies are great for sleep, as are the oils and they both help you to relax.
Liverpool FC
Law
fromESPN.com
9 months ago

More men allege sexual misconduct by ex-IU doc

Former Indiana basketball players report long-time sexual misconduct by a physician, claiming university officials were aware and complicit.
Juventus
fromwww.theguardian.com
10 months ago

Como defender prints CV on shirt to highlight post-career difficulties for female players

Alia Guagni highlights the career transition challenges female footballers face, advocating for support and awareness surrounding their post-playing careers.
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