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US news
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4 days ago

Today in History: July 27, Korean War hostilities end

July 27 marks several significant historical events, including the signing of the Korean Armistice Agreement in 1953.
#sports
fromwww.mercurynews.com
1 week ago

A list of sports organizations that have begun transgender competition bans

The U.S. Olympic and Paralympic Committee announced a policy change effectively barring transgender women from competing in women's sports following an executive order from President Donald Trump.
Soccer (FIFA)
#nhl
fromRMNB
2 weeks ago
National Hockey League

Alex Ovechkin named the three best goals of his career. And no, his record-breaking 895th goal didn't make the list.

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2 weeks ago
National Hockey League

Alex Ovechkin named the three best goals of his career. And no, his record-breaking 895th goal didn't make the list.

fromwww.dw.com
1 week ago

US Olympic committee bans trans women from women's events DW 07/23/2025

USOPC's updated policy bans transgender women from competing in women's sports in the Olympics.
#transgender-rights
fromDodger Blue
1 week ago

Former Olympian & Dodgers utility man retires

Eddy Alvarez announced retirement from professional sports after 20+ years in athletics, reflecting on his journey and experiences.
#seine-river
US news
fromwww.mercurynews.com
1 week ago

Today in History: July 19, the Seneca Falls Convention

July 19 marks significant historical events, including the first women's rights convention and Apollo 11's lunar mission.
#paris
fromwww.mercurynews.com
1 week ago

Today in History: July 18, Nadia's perfect 10

Nadia Comaneci became the first gymnast to score a perfect 10 at the Olympics on July 18, 1976.
Television
fromThe Verge
2 weeks ago

Peacock is raising its price by $3

Peacock is increasing subscription prices for both its ad-supported and ad-free plans, effective July 23 for new customers and August 22 for existing customers.
San Francisco Giants
fromDodger Blue
2 weeks ago

San Francisco Giants Gaining 'Momentum' To Host 2028 MLB All-Star Game If Players Compete In L.A. Olympics

National League won the 2025 MLB All-Star Game 7-6 after a Home Run Derby-like swing-off.
fromESPN.com
2 weeks ago

Biles, SGA, Eagles capture top honors at ESPYS

Gilgeous-Alexander led the Oklahoma City Thunder to the NBA championship last month while piling up hardware as league MVP and scoring champion.
National Basketball Association
fromMiami Herald
2 weeks ago

A look at the 2025-26 schedule for the reigning Stanley Cup champion Florida Panthers

The Florida Panthers will begin their 2025-26 season by raising their second championship banner and playing against the Chicago Blackhawks on October 7.
Miami food
fromwww.theguardian.com
2 weeks ago

Norwegian Olympic medalist Audun Groenvold dies after lightning strike

Audun Groenvold, Olympic ski cross medalist, died at 49 after being struck by lightning.
#mlb
fromdesignboom | architecture & design magazine
2 weeks ago

first look: milano cortina 2026 winter olympic medals unveiled in venice

The 2026 Olympic Winter Games and Paralympic Winter Games medals were unveiled in Venice, designed by Istituto Poligrafico e Zecca dello Stato, embodying athlete journeys and collective spirit.
Soccer (FIFA)
fromCyclingnews
2 weeks ago

The 2028 Olympics road race is likely to clash with the Tour de France, and that could mean a headache for the entire cycling season

The 2028 Los Angeles Olympics are scheduled from July 12 to July 30, creating a significant scheduling clash with the Tour de France, which typically starts in early July.
LA real estate
#nfl
fromESPN.com
3 weeks ago
National Football League

Assembling the 2028 Olympic roster for U.S. flag football: Our 10-player roster -- and one go-to play

fromESPN.com
1 month ago
Toronto Maple Leafs

Track star to Panthers RB to Canadian Olympic flag football? Chuba Hubbard keeps dream alive

fromESPN.com
1 month ago
National Football League

Why NFL flag football participation at the 2028 Olympics risks sport's future

National Football League
fromwww.amny.com
2 months ago

NFL approves of sending players to 2028 Summer Olympics for flag football competition | amNewYork

NFL players will now participate in flag football at the 2028 Olympics in Los Angeles, highlighting the sport's global growth.
National Football League
fromESPN.com
2 months ago

Vikes' Jefferson dreams of winning Olympic gold

Justin Jefferson celebrates the NFL's approval for players to participate in flag football at the 2028 Olympics, marking a significant expansion of the sport.
fromESPN.com
3 weeks ago
National Football League

Assembling the 2028 Olympic roster for U.S. flag football: Our 10-player roster -- and one go-to play

fromESPN.com
1 month ago
Toronto Maple Leafs

Track star to Panthers RB to Canadian Olympic flag football? Chuba Hubbard keeps dream alive

fromESPN.com
1 month ago
National Football League

Why NFL flag football participation at the 2028 Olympics risks sport's future

National Football League
fromwww.amny.com
2 months ago

NFL approves of sending players to 2028 Summer Olympics for flag football competition | amNewYork

NFL players will now participate in flag football at the 2028 Olympics in Los Angeles, highlighting the sport's global growth.
National Football League
fromESPN.com
2 months ago

Vikes' Jefferson dreams of winning Olympic gold

Justin Jefferson celebrates the NFL's approval for players to participate in flag football at the 2028 Olympics, marking a significant expansion of the sport.
Miscellaneous
fromBusiness Insider
3 weeks ago

An Olympian With an Engineering Degree Is Still Jobless After 14 Months

Shaun Gill faces job search challenges due to immigration status and Olympic training despite graduating in engineering.
London
fromianVisits
4 weeks ago

The London Buzz - 2nd July 2025

Army may take over Olympic legacy equestrian centre in Shooters Hill.
Heathrow Airport fire issues linked to a substation were unresolved for seven years.
Harris Academy South Norwood will stage the first school production of Frozen.
Lewisham GP practice begins UK-first PrEP pilot for HIV prevention.
fromESPN.com
1 month ago

Sources: Knicks land C Yabusele on $12M deal

Guerschon Yabusele signed a two-year, $12 million contract with the New York Knicks.
Women
fromESPN.com
1 month ago

Walsh caps UVA swimming career with Honda Cup

Gretchen Walsh named Collegiate Woman Athlete of the Year, achieving 25 NCAA event titles and excelling at the 2024 Paris Olympics.
fromwww.cbc.ca
1 month ago

Canadian sprint canoeist Katie Vincent sets world record in women's C-1 500m at national trials | CBC Sports

Katie Vincent's impressive time of 2:00.609 in the women's C-1 500-metre event not only secured her a world record but also highlighted her dominance in sprint canoeing.
Canada news
Washington Capitals
fromRMNB
1 month ago

Chris Patrick says Martin Fehervary is doing great after knee surgery: 'Marty's a machine, so you can't keep him down too long'

Martin Fehervary is recovering well from knee surgery and is on track to return for Capitals training camp in September.
E-Commerce
fromCyclingnews
1 month ago

Greek track sprinter banned for three years following 2016 Olympics retesting

Greek sprinter Christos Volikákis banned for three years after testing positive for Ligandrol, a performance-enhancing drug, from a 2016 Olympic sample.
fromBusiness Matters
1 month ago

Padel club boom sees 3,200 venues built in 2024 as global popularity accelerates

Padel has finally joined the top table of the world's sporting elite with new clubs opening every two and a half hours worldwide, indicating its explosive growth.
E-Commerce
#athletics
Skiing
fromIndependent
1 month ago

'I told myself this year I'm going to try not to cry about running because it's not worth it'

Sarah Healy's victory at the European Indoors marks a significant personal and athletic comeback after a challenging period post-Olympics.
fromESPN.com
1 month ago

Vote for 2025 ESPYS winners: A'ja Wilson, Josh Allen, more

The 2025 ESPYS presented by Capital One are here; vote to help decide which stars earn the show's biggest honors.
National Basketball Association
fromwww.theguardian.com
1 month ago

Nike PR stunt or giant leap forward? Faith Kipyegon aims to make history

Every scientific instinct suggests it won't happen - at least not yet. Kipyegon's world record for the mile is 4min 07.64sec, which means she will have to find nearly eight seconds.
Women in technology
fromSportingnews
1 month ago

NHL announces major Sharks' Joe Thornton news | Sporting News

Joe Thornton, a legendary hockey player known for his exceptional passing, has been inducted into the Hockey Hall of Fame.
fromThe Local France
1 month ago

La vasque: How to see the Paris balloon this summer

The giant hot air balloon, initially introduced during the 2024 Olympics, has returned to Paris as a summer tradition, soaring above key locations until 2025.
Paris food
fromBrooklyn Eagle
1 month ago

Paul Robeson High School is on the run

Janelia Williams is a dedicated young runner with ambitions to compete in the Olympics, holding multiple state records.
fromdesignboom | architecture & design magazine
1 month ago

leaping olympic gymnasts form shifting colorfield in yuge zhou's NYC times square takeover

Yuge Zhou's 'Trampoline Color Exercise' merges art with Olympic themes, addressing identity and allegiance in a changing geopolitical landscape.
National Hockey League
fromESPN.com
1 month ago

U.S. hockey names first 6 players for '26 Olympics

The U.S. unveiled its first six players for the 2026 Olympics, focusing on skaters without naming goaltenders in the initial roster.
#ice-hockey
fromRMNB
1 month ago
National Hockey League

Martin Fehervary named one of first six players on Team Slovakia's roster for the 2026 Winter Olympics

Martin Fehervary has been selected to represent Slovakia at the 2026 Winter Olympics in Milan, marking his first Olympic appearance.
fromRMNB
2 months ago
National Hockey League

Russia reportedly barred from participating in 2026 Winter Olympics, likely Alex Ovechkin's last as an active player

Alex Ovechkin's dream of an Olympic gold medal faces uncertainty after reports confirm Russia's potential exclusion from the 2026 Winter Games.
fromRMNB
1 month ago
National Hockey League

Martin Fehervary named one of first six players on Team Slovakia's roster for the 2026 Winter Olympics

National Hockey League
fromRMNB
2 months ago

Russia reportedly barred from participating in 2026 Winter Olympics, likely Alex Ovechkin's last as an active player

Alex Ovechkin's dream of an Olympic gold medal faces uncertainty after reports confirm Russia's potential exclusion from the 2026 Winter Games.
fromwww.mercurynews.com
1 month ago

Photos: Stanford University holds their 134th commencement on Sunday

Katie Ledecky, Stanford's 2020 graduate and the most decorated U.S. female Olympian, embodies the spirit of excellence and determination, inspiring graduates to redefine possibilities.
SF parents
UK news
fromwww.theguardian.com
1 month ago

Olympian Heath Ryan suspended by Equestrian Australia for allegedly whipping horse

Heath Ryan was suspended from equestrian competitions after a video showed him striking a horse, which he defended as necessary for rehabilitation.
Canada news
fromwww.theguardian.com
1 month ago

Summer McIntosh, 18, matches Phelps with third world record in five days

Summer McIntosh broke her third world record in five days, setting a new mark in the women's 400m individual medley.
#mary-lou-retton
fromCyclingnews
1 month ago

Tom Pidcock awarded OBE national honour in wake of Paris Olympics gold medal

Tom Pidcock, awarded an OBE for services to cycling, continues to excel in his career, adding a gold medal from the Paris Olympic Games to his accolades.
Bicycling
fromwww.mercurynews.com
1 month ago

Cal world record-holder Alekna chases elusive NCAA discus title

Alekna's achievements over the past four years have elevated him to international stardom in track and field.
Austin
#simone-biles
fromwww.mediaite.com
1 month ago
Black Lives Matter

Simone Biles Apologizes to OutKick's Riley Gaines For Getting Personal' Makes Clear She Wants Fairness in Girls' Sports

fromwww.mediaite.com
1 month ago
Black Lives Matter

Simone Biles Apologizes to OutKick's Riley Gaines For Getting Personal' Makes Clear She Wants Fairness in Girls' Sports

#enhanced-games
fromwww.theguardian.com
1 month ago
MMA

Olympic athletes say pro-doping Enhanced Games are a betrayal and could lead to deaths

Olympic athletes strongly oppose the Enhanced Games, citing health risks and moral concerns regarding performance-enhancing drugs.
fromwww.theguardian.com
2 months ago
MMA

Pro-doping Enhanced Games to debut in Las Vegas with Trump Jr backing

The Enhanced Games will allow athletes to use performance-enhancing drugs legally, marking a significant departure from traditional sports regulations.
MMA
fromwww.theguardian.com
1 month ago

Olympic athletes say pro-doping Enhanced Games are a betrayal and could lead to deaths

Olympic athletes strongly oppose the Enhanced Games, citing health risks and moral concerns regarding performance-enhancing drugs.
MMA
fromwww.theguardian.com
2 months ago

Pro-doping Enhanced Games to debut in Las Vegas with Trump Jr backing

The Enhanced Games will allow athletes to use performance-enhancing drugs legally, marking a significant departure from traditional sports regulations.
fromESPN.com
1 month ago

Capitals star Oshie retires after 16 NHL seasons

T.J. Oshie retires after 16 NHL seasons, known for his shootout heroics and Stanley Cup victory with the Capitals.
Los Angeles
fromABC7 Los Angeles
1 month ago

LA28 organizers confident Trump's latest travel ban won't affect Los Angeles Olympics

LA28 organizers are confident the 2028 Olympics will not be hindered by U.S. travel bans and emphasize significant progress in planning.
fromwww.cbc.ca
1 month ago

Blossoming superstars ready to take centre stage at Canadian swimming trials in Victoria | CBC Sports

Canadian swimmers like Summer McIntosh are evolving into global superstars, showcasing immense talent and potential for future success.
Women in technology
fromBustle
1 month ago

Ilona Maher Opens Up About Women's Rugby, Romance Novels, & Body Image

Ilona Maher prioritizes connecting with fans after rugby games, showcasing her commitment to community and representation.
fromwww.bbc.com
1 month ago

Olympic Park 'bio-blitz' finds thriving wildlife

Queen Elizabeth Olympic Park has seen a remarkable recovery of biodiversity since the 2012 Olympics, transforming from an industrial wasteland into a thriving ecosystem.
UK news
fromwww.theguardian.com
1 month ago

Big Star: The Nick Skelton Story review story of showjumping's comeback king spares the horses

Nick Skelton's comeback story exemplifies extraordinary perseverance in the face of adversity and achieving Olympic success later in life.
#tom-daley
fromwww.theguardian.com
1 month ago
Parenting

Tom Daley looks back: My management said if I came out, I'd lose sponsorship'

Tom Daley's journey highlights his early perfectionism and competitive spirit, leading him to become a celebrated diver and Olympic champion.
fromESPN.com
1 month ago

Swimming star King announces farewell season

Lilly King will retire after the 2025 season, with her last U.S. meet at the Toyota National Championships in Indianapolis.
#boxing
Soccer (FIFA)
fromESPN.com
2 months ago

World Boxing to require mandatory sex testing

World Boxing introduces mandatory genetic testing for all boxers to ensure a fair competitive environment.
Women
fromwww.dw.com
2 months ago

World Boxing introduces mandatory sex tests for all fighters DW 05/30/2025

World Boxing introduces mandatory gender tests for all fighters to ensure safety and fairness in competition.
Skiing
fromESPN.com
2 months ago

Shiffrin: 'Like myself again' after crash PTSD

Mikaela Shiffrin speaks on her recovery from physical injuries and PTSD after a serious ski racing crash.
fromwww.independent.co.uk
2 months ago

Minor injury rules Katarina Johnson-Thompson out of competing in Austria

The Independent offers critical coverage in various sectors, emphasizing the importance of accessible journalism funded by reader donations.
fromNBC Sports Boston
2 months ago

Swayman undefeated for Team USA at 2025 World Championship

Swayman has emerged as a key player for Team USA, showcasing his skills with a perfect preliminary record ahead of a crucial quarterfinal match against Finland.
Chicago Blackhawks
fromESPN.com
2 months ago

Weather irks Djokovic in 1st rd. French Open win

He makes it seem like a video game, almost, for him. He's able to just do so much. I don't even think he was playing his best tennis or his highest level.
Golden State Warriors
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