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fromwww.npr.org
1 day ago

Age didn't kill India's beloved centenarian marathon runner. A speeding car did.

Fauja Singh, an 89-year-old Sikh farmer from Punjab, trained for marathons to overcome the grief of losing his family and became a renowned marathon runner, changing perceptions of aging.
US news
fromIndependent
1 week ago

Joe Brolly: It's very hard to live with the pace of Jimmy McGuinness' new model Donegal

"We were able to play in a zone where very few people can go, where you are physically exhausted but you keep going. Most footballers back off from that place. They say, 'Naw, naw, that's me done'. We were consistently in that zone and that's better than any medal."
Podcast
#cycling
fromCyclingnews
3 months ago
Paris food

For the love of Paris-Roubaix - Girmay, Dygert and every Hell of the North finisher emotional after making it to the velodrome

fromCyclingnews
1 week ago
Bicycling

'Sometimes, you just have to dare' - Elisa Longo Borghini uses late strike on queen stage to secure pink jersey at Giro d'Italia Women

fromCyclingnews
3 months ago
Paris food

For the love of Paris-Roubaix - Girmay, Dygert and every Hell of the North finisher emotional after making it to the velodrome

fromCyclingnews
1 week ago
Bicycling

'Sometimes, you just have to dare' - Elisa Longo Borghini uses late strike on queen stage to secure pink jersey at Giro d'Italia Women

fromwww.romfordrecorder.co.uk
1 week ago

Meet the Romford constable who is Britain's strongest police officer

PC Sean Gannon, based in Romford, achieved the title of Britain's strongest police officer at a national event after competing in various strength challenges.
UK news
fromBrooklyn Eagle
2 weeks ago

Would the real Don Newcombe, please stand up?

Newcombe and Campanella had a bond, that Campanella knew how to pace Newcombe, and turned him into a complete pitcher. He also knew the stress on a man when he was one of only a few Negro ball players of his day.
Brooklyn
fromwww.mercurynews.com
1 month ago

How did this Danville golfer, ranked 401st in the world, qualify for the U.S. Open?

To play at a historic place like Oakmont coming up, I'm super excited. I'm going to have to change my flight plans a little bit here and book a house.
Toronto Maple Leafs
fromLos Angeles Times
2 months ago

Joseph Wong of Granada Hills wins City Section golf title

Wong's dedication to practice was evident as he spent two hours a day putting leading up to the championships, underscoring his commitment and skill.
SF parents
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SF LGBT
fromNew York Post
3 months ago

Trans track athlete wins varsity girls competition after previously placing last against JV boys: report

Lia Rose, a transgender athlete, won a high jump competition after previously competing as Zachary.
This victory signifies a remarkable turnaround in performance for Lia Rose.
SF LGBT
fromNew York Post
3 months ago

Trans track athlete wins varsity girls competition after previously placing last against JV boys: report

Lia Rose, a transgender athlete, won a high jump competition after previously competing as Zachary.
This victory signifies a remarkable turnaround in performance for Lia Rose.
fromwww.mercurynews.com
3 months ago

Bay Area News Group boys basketball player of the year: ArDarious Grayson, Oakland Tech

Oakland Tech's ArDarious Grayson is the kind of point guard every coach dreams about having. His competitive spirit and leadership have propelled the team to success.
Golden State Warriors
Washington Wizards
fromDefector
4 months ago

Who Had Diana? | Defector

Diana Taurasi transitioned from soccer to become a legendary figure in women's basketball, achieving remarkable success and building a lasting legacy.
LA Dodgers
fromDodgers Nation
4 months ago

NFL Stars Slam Travis Hunter for Downplaying Dodgers' Shohei Ohtani's Two-Way Feats

Shohei Ohtani's unprecedented dual success in baseball is drawing comparisons to historic legends like Babe Ruth.
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