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Running
fromwww.theguardian.com
1 day ago

From Run Nation to Power Slap: what is leading the dumbing down of sports?

Run Nation Championship is a new Australian contact sport where athletes sprint at each other and collide violently, designed to showcase extreme physical impact with minimal protective equipment.
fromPsychology Today
1 month ago

Sunday's Sacred Ritual

Part of the answer lies in the visceral nature of the game. Unlike chess, football is physical to the point of absurdity. Grown adults in body armor crash into each other over what is essentially a leather egg. There's drama in every play. You don't need a PhD in physics to appreciate a one-handed catch while somersaulting over a defender like a caffeinated acrobat.
National Football League
fromwww.theguardian.com
9 months ago

New Zealand teenager dies after tackle game linked to viral Run It Straight challenge

The tragic death of a teenager while playing a social media-driven tackling game highlights severe safety concerns associated with contact sports without protective gear.
MMA
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