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1 month ago

'To beat Tadej you have to cross the line first' - Tom Pidcock not riding for second place behind Pogacar at Strade Bianche

Tom Pidcock aims to win Strade Bianche, seeing Tadej Pogačar as a rival, not just a competitor for second place.

6 months ago

Bicycling

UCI Gravel World Championships: Mathieu van der Poel dominates with solo victory

Mathieu van der Poel triumphed at the UCI Gravel World Championships, winning the elite men's title after a strategic race against competitors.

fromCyclingnews

16 hours ago

Bicycling

Tour of Turkiye: Wout Poels clinches stage 4 and lead with mountain top attack

Wout Poels wins Stage 4 of the Tour of Turkiye, moving into the overall lead for XDS Astana.

more#cycling

LA Dodgers

fromLos Angeles Times

17 hours ago

Get ready for toughest 32-team Division 1 baseball playoff bracket in history

The Southern Section's new power ranking system is set to make this baseball playoff season extremely competitive.

#athletics

fromwww.nytimes.com

8 months ago

Digital life

Is the Men's 100 Meters Still a Can't-Miss Olympic Moment?

Noah Lyles acknowledges the waning prestige of the men's 100-meter dash in track and field.

4 days ago

UK news

Inside the dirtiest race in Olympic history: It wasn't fair. I wasn't on a level playing field'

The atmosphere in the tunnel before a race can be intense and psychologically taxing for athletes.

fromwww.nytimes.com

8 months ago

Digital life

Is the Men's 100 Meters Still a Can't-Miss Olympic Moment?

Noah Lyles acknowledges the waning prestige of the men's 100-meter dash in track and field.

4 days ago

UK news

Inside the dirtiest race in Olympic history: It wasn't fair. I wasn't on a level playing field'

The atmosphere in the tunnel before a race can be intense and psychologically taxing for athletes.

more#athletics

fromESPN.com

1 week ago

Soccer (FIFA)

BoSox's Cora: Soccer schedule tougher than MLB

Alex Cora admires soccer's competitive schedule, especially how finishing fourth can be a great season.

#womens-football

2 weeks ago

France news

Women's football in France changing but Lyon-PSG duopoly hard to break

The professionalisation of women's football in France aims to enhance competition and standards while still seeing dominance from established clubs.

Clubs now have mandatory player criteria and increased budgets to improve the league's competitiveness.

fromwww.bbc.com

Soccer (FIFA)

'No easy things anymore' - Wiegman on Euros draw

The Lionesses face a challenging group in Euro 2025, emphasizing the increased competitiveness in women's football.

2 weeks ago

France news

Women's football in France changing but Lyon-PSG duopoly hard to break

The professionalisation of women's football in France aims to enhance competition and standards while still seeing dominance from established clubs.

Clubs now have mandatory player criteria and increased budgets to improve the league's competitiveness.

fromwww.bbc.com

fromBavarian Football Works

Soccer (FIFA)

'No easy things anymore' - Wiegman on Euros draw

The Lionesses face a challenging group in Euro 2025, emphasizing the increased competitiveness in women's football.

When a Child Can Begin Playing Competitive Sports

Competitive youth sports impact children's physical and psychosocial development, requiring parental guidance for ages 6-18.

3 weeks ago

Bayern Munich

"I'm still having fun in Munich" - Serge Gnabry talks about his situation at Bayern Munich and his long stay so far

Gnabry didn't expect to stay at Bayern for seven years, which highlights the personal and professional growth he's experienced.

#nba

fromNew York Post

4 weeks ago

Brooklyn Nets

Nets players insist winning is still goal, not tanking with season nearing end

The Nets prioritize winning over draft position, focusing on building a strong culture and competitive habits.

fromwww.mercurynews.com

East Bay (California)

NBA All-Star 2025: Warriors will host new tournament format at Chase Center

The NBA All-Star Game this season will adopt a new competitive tournament format featuring four teams, aiming to reduce scoring and increase engagement.

Brooklyn Nets

fromNew York Post

4 weeks ago

Nets players insist winning is still goal, not tanking with season nearing end

The Nets prioritize winning over draft position, focusing on building a strong culture and competitive habits.

fromwww.mercurynews.com

East Bay (California)

NBA All-Star 2025: Warriors will host new tournament format at Chase Center

The NBA All-Star Game this season will adopt a new competitive tournament format featuring four teams, aiming to reduce scoring and increase engagement.

more#nba

fromIndependent

1 month ago

Juventus

Pat Spillane: Ranking the contenders to win this year's Sam Maguire - with one big outsider

The All-Ireland senior football championship is experiencing unprecedented openness, prompting passionate discussions among fans.

FC Barcelona

fromBusiness Matters

How Historical Club Rivalries Influence Modern Transfer Policies

Club rivalries greatly influence player transfer decisions and strategic maneuvers within football.

fromPortlandTribune.com

Portland

Ariya Abdullah provides jolt for David Douglas girls swimming

Ariya Abdullah approached her 50-yard freestyle race with a focus on fun rather than pressure.

Bicycling

'There is a little bit of pressure' - Elisa Longo Borghini expected to shine on home debut with UAE Team ADQ

Elisa Longo Borghini, debuting for UAE Team ADQ, is a strong contender for victory at the UAE Tour Women, showcasing her competitive spirit.

fromLos Angeles Times

Los Angeles Rams

Jordan Chiles' perfect floor score lifts No. 6 UCLA over No. 5 Michigan State

Jordan Chiles scored a perfect 10 in gymnastics, leading UCLA to victory over Michigan State in a closely contested meet.

3 months ago

Bicycling

Women's Tour Down Under stage 3 - LIVE

The final stage of the Women's Tour Down Under promises aggressive racing and potential changes in general classification standings.

#chess

fromIndependent

7 months ago

JavaScript

Checkmates: How chess became the sexiest game in town

Sally Rooney's novel 'Intermezzo' is likely to increase interest in competitive chess, blending strategy with romance.

fromwww.aljazeera.com

5 months ago

Miscellaneous

Gukesh and Ding Liren draw Game 4 of tied World Chess Championship final

The World Chess Championship final is currently tied at 2-2 between India's Gukesh Dommaraju and China's Ding Liren after four matches.

fromIndependent

7 months ago

JavaScript

Checkmates: How chess became the sexiest game in town

Sally Rooney's novel 'Intermezzo' is likely to increase interest in competitive chess, blending strategy with romance.

fromwww.aljazeera.com

5 months ago

Miscellaneous

Gukesh and Ding Liren draw Game 4 of tied World Chess Championship final

The World Chess Championship final is currently tied at 2-2 between India's Gukesh Dommaraju and China's Ding Liren after four matches.

more#chess

Golden State Warriors

fromwww.mercurynews.com

5 months ago

What Warriors' NBA Cup knockout round berth means

Warriors secure first place in NBA Cup Group C with a 3-0 record, advancing to knockout stage.