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fromwww.independent.co.uk
19 hours ago
France news

Bielle-Biarrey named Six Nations player of the tournament for second year running

The Independent provides critical journalism on key issues without paywalls, while Louis Bielle-Biarrey wins the 2026 Six Nations Player of the Championship.
fromwww.independent.co.uk
6 days ago
UK news

Keely Hodgkinson doubles down on West Ham criticism in London Stadium dispute

The Independent emphasizes the importance of accessible journalism and the need for on-ground reporting in critical societal issues.
France news
fromwww.independent.co.uk
19 hours ago

Bielle-Biarrey named Six Nations player of the tournament for second year running

The Independent provides critical journalism on key issues without paywalls, while Louis Bielle-Biarrey wins the 2026 Six Nations Player of the Championship.
UK news
fromwww.independent.co.uk
6 days ago

Keely Hodgkinson doubles down on West Ham criticism in London Stadium dispute

The Independent emphasizes the importance of accessible journalism and the need for on-ground reporting in critical societal issues.
Marketing
fromDigiday
9 hours ago

High stakes, big budgets: How brands are navigating a massive sports year

Brands are prioritizing long-term partnerships over costly live sports advertising due to economic uncertainties and high costs of ad placements.
LGBT
fromThe Nation
1 day ago

The Olympics Is Repeating One of Its Worst Mistakes

The IOC's new anti-trans testing policy revives discriminatory practices from the past, undermining the progress made in gender inclusivity in sports.
#world-cup
Juventus
from101GREATGOALS.COM
1 day ago

The World Cup's missing XI: Discover the biggest stars set to stay at home this summer

Some of the finest football players will miss the World Cup due to their national teams' failures to qualify.
Europe news
fromwww.bbc.com
1 week ago

What to look out for in World Cup play-offs

The World Cup play-offs begin with four European spots available, featuring teams like Wales, Northern Ireland, and Sweden competing for qualification.
Soccer (FIFA)
fromwww.bbc.com
1 week ago

Have all home nations ever played in same World Cup?

Wales and Northern Ireland face each other in playoffs, preventing a clean sweep of home nations in the 2026 World Cup qualification.
Running
fromwww.theguardian.com
1 day ago

He's phenomenal': American teen fast becoming athletics' next big thing

Cooper Lutkenhaus became the youngest world champion in track and field history at 17, showcasing extraordinary talent and humility.
Bayern Munich
fromwww.theguardian.com
2 days ago

Has a football club won the title with a better goal difference than points tally? | The Knowledge

Bayern Munich's goal difference of +72 is notable, but Hearts' 1957-58 season had a higher GDP of +12 despite fewer points.
fromBikerumor
4 days ago

Roll Ensures You Don't Miss the Next Race, Event, or Group Ride

Roll allows users to filter by location to see all cycling happenings in their area. You can filter by bike type, place, and dates.
Bicycling
Liverpool FC
fromwww.theguardian.com
6 days ago

F1's Japanese GP, WSL derbies and international football follow with us

Mercedes and Ferrari excel in adapting to significant changes in Formula One, with strong performances in early races.
London politics
fromwww.bbc.com
1 week ago

'Kicked to the kerb' - is boxing failing its heroes?

Terry Spinks' fame masked a tragic decline into alcoholism and brain injury, highlighting the lack of care for retired boxers.
Bayern Munich
fromFC Bayern
3 days ago

Best stats in top 5 leagues: Campus enjoying record-breaking season

FC Bayern has achieved a record number of youth player debuts this season, showcasing their commitment to developing young talent.
fromwww.theguardian.com
4 days ago

The first London marathon: brave and personal triumphs archive, 1981

Inge Simonsen, a 27-year-old Norwegian, officially won the first London marathon in 2 hours 11 minutes 48 seconds yesterday, the fastest time recorded in Britain for 11 years, watched by an estimated 100,000 people.
Running
Skiing
fromwww.theguardian.com
1 week ago

GB strike golden treble at world indoors with Hodgkinson, Hunter Bell and Caudery

Britain achieved three gold medals in under 30 minutes at the world indoor athletics championship, marking a historic moment for the sport.
Soccer (FIFA)
fromwww.bbc.com
1 week ago

Managing in an international break - and what to do when your star player does not come home

International breaks can be both an opportunity and a challenge for managers, impacting player performance and recovery.
fromFC Bayern Women
3 days ago

Milestones & memorable moments: FCB Women at the Allianz Arena

The night of 6 September was one that will be remembered. When the attendance figure was announced at the Allianz Arena, a rapturous cheer erupted, the likes of which women's football in Germany had rarely experienced before: 57,762 fans had turned up to watch the Bundesliga opener between FC Bayern Women and Bayer 04 Leverkusen - a new record in German women's club football.
Bayern Munich
English Premier League
fromwww.theguardian.com
2 weeks ago

Six Nations 2026: our writers pick their tournament highlights

Louis Bielle-Biarrey won player of the tournament after scoring tries in every Six Nations game across successive seasons, with high-scoring matches and exceptional individual performances defining the championship.
Soccer (FIFA)
fromwww.bbc.com
1 week ago

Who are the record Champions League goalscorers?

Harry Kane and Mohamed Salah both reached 50 Champions League goals, entering the all-time top 10 scorers.
Chelsea
fromwww.bbc.com
2 weeks ago

'Something I've never seen in 50 years of watching football'

Referee Paul Tierney unexpectedly joined Chelsea's pre-match huddle during their Newcastle game, prompting amusement among players and raising questions about standard refereeing protocol.
Poker
fromThe Nation
2 weeks ago

The Great Table Tennis Renaissance

Brooklyn Table Tennis Club hosts a weekly tournament where diverse players compete in a basement venue, reflecting table tennis's resurgence in American culture.
fromLos Angeles Times
3 weeks ago

Prep talk: Greatest individual performances in state basketball history

There was nothing quite like Tracy Murray scoring 64 points for Glendora in the 1989 Division II final at the Oakland Coliseum. Damien coach Mike LeDuc was then Glendora's coach. Glendora lost to Menlo 89-83.
Los Angeles
Running
fromiRunFar
1 week ago

This Week In Running: March 23, 2026

Chianti Ultra Trail featured intense competition with Thomas Cardin winning and securing a Golden Ticket for the Western States 100.
#football
Soccer (FIFA)
fromwww.theguardian.com
1 week ago

Who was the first footballer to announce their international retirement? | The Knowledge

Footballers have been publicly announcing their retirement from international play since at least the 1950s, with notable examples throughout history.
Soccer (FIFA)
fromwww.bbc.com
1 week ago

Data usage, AI's role and player welfare - 'Football in 10 Years' discussion

AI will significantly influence football analysis and presentation by 2036, but technology should not detract from the enjoyment and emotional aspects of the game.
Marketing tech
fromAdExchanger
3 weeks ago

How Programmatic - And AI - Took Over The 2026 Winter Olympics | AdExchanger

NBCU expanded programmatic buying for live sports at the Milano Cortina 2026 Olympics across seven buy-side platforms, enabling 200 new brands to advertise while implementing AI-driven guardrails to manage category exclusivity demands.
Washington Wizards
fromPuck Prose
3 weeks ago

PWHL capitalizing on post-Olympic momentum, records two more record-setting attendances

The PWHL experienced record-breaking attendance in its first week back from the Winter Olympics, with multiple games setting new benchmarks for women's professional hockey crowds in North America.
#winter-olympics
fromwww.npr.org
3 weeks ago
US news

Curling had its moment at the Olympics and now Paralympics. It sparked a curling bonanza in America

fromSnowBrains
1 month ago
Snowboarding

[OLYMPICS] Norway Sets Olympic Record with 18 Gold Medals-Even Though the Nation Has a Population of Less than 6 Million - SnowBrains

fromwww.npr.org
3 weeks ago
US news

Curling had its moment at the Olympics and now Paralympics. It sparked a curling bonanza in America

fromSnowBrains
1 month ago
Snowboarding

[OLYMPICS] Norway Sets Olympic Record with 18 Gold Medals-Even Though the Nation Has a Population of Less than 6 Million - SnowBrains

Soccer (FIFA)
fromwww.theguardian.com
2 weeks ago

Teen sensations are meant to be one in a million so why does it feel as if prodigies are taking over? | Emma John

Recent years have seen a surge of young athletes achieving remarkable success in various sports, showcasing their exceptional talent at early ages.
Running
fromiRunFar
3 weeks ago

This Week In Running: March 9, 2026

Jonathan Albon won the Transgrancanaria Classic 126k race in Gran Canaria, Spain, a World Trail Majors event, with Henriette Albon securing the women's victory for the second consecutive year.
San Francisco 49ers
fromSan Francisco Bay Times
1 month ago

Where Spectacle Meets Soul: A Month in Global Sport - San Francisco Bay Times

Sport functions both as entertainment spectacle and as a vehicle for revealing human connection, authenticity, and community impact across different athletic contexts.
Soccer (FIFA)
fromBavarian Football Works
2 weeks ago

Robert Lewandowski shatters multiple records as FC Barcelona crush Newcastle

Robert Lewandowski scored twice as Barcelona defeated Newcastle 7-2, breaking multiple Champions League records at age 37, including oldest player to score a brace and first to score against 41 different teams.
Bayern Munich
fromBavarian Football Works
4 weeks ago

Harry Kane on breaking Robert Lewandowski's record: 'I think the chances are pretty even at the moment'

Harry Kane is on pace to potentially break Robert Lewandowski's Bundesliga scoring record with 30 goals in 24 matches and ten games remaining.
#milano-cortina-2026
fromSnowBrains
1 month ago
Snowboarding

[OLYMPICS] Pre-Opening Day Recap: Big Air Qualis & Downhill Training (Oh, and Curling) - SnowBrains

fromSnowBrains
1 month ago
Snowboarding

[OLYMPICS] Pre-Opening Day Recap: Big Air Qualis & Downhill Training (Oh, and Curling) - SnowBrains

#2026-winter-olympics
US news
fromESPN.com
1 month ago

U.S. historic firsts at 2026 Winter Olympics: Records, stats

The United States achieved multiple historic firsts and record-breaking performances across various sports at the 2026 Milan Cortina Winter Olympics.
#olympics
fromBuzzFeed
1 month ago
World news

If You Can Tell Which Of These 20 Weird-Sounding Sports Are In The Olympics, You Deserve A Medal

fromBuzzFeed
1 month ago
World news

If You Can Tell Which Of These 20 Weird-Sounding Sports Are In The Olympics, You Deserve A Medal

Marketing
fromwww.npr.org
1 month ago

How do Olympians like Eileen Gu earn $23 million? Here are all the ways

Elite Winter Olympians convert medal success, telegenic appearance, social-media savvy, and cross-market appeal into lucrative sponsorship deals worth millions.
US news
fromThe New Yorker
1 month ago

The Quad God and American Reckoning at the Olympics

Ilia Malinin, a 21-year-old American figure skater nicknamed the Quad God, attempted quads and a quadruple axel but faltered in his free skate.
fromwww.mercurynews.com
1 month ago

Will the Olympics bid farewell to one of its toughest winter sports?

It could be the last Olympics for a sport that mixes the grace of ski jumping with the grind of cross-country skiing. Nordic combined events at the Milan Cortina Games ended Thursday. And the International Olympic Committee is considering scrapping it from future Games because of a small TV audience and podium positions dominated by a tiny group of nations.
Skiing
World news
fromwww.theguardian.com
1 month ago

Winter Olympics briefing: Great Britain are on a golden roll as records tumble

Great Britain secured two historic Winter Olympic golds: its first snow gold in mixed team snowboard cross and the inaugural skeleton mixed team title.
Women
fromwww.ocregister.com
1 month ago

A look at how gender equality is changing the Olympics

Women's participation in Winter Olympics grew from 4.3% in 1924 to 47% in 2026, with expanded events and leadership representation.
Health
fromIrish Independent
1 month ago

Paralympian sets sixth Guinness World Record pulling 120 tonne ferry in Connemara

A 54-year-old amputee pulled the 40-metre Saoirse na Farraige ferry, setting a Guinness World Record and showcasing resilience and ambition for further heavy-pull challenges.
Chicago
fromBusiness Insider
2 months ago

How well do you remember 2016? Take our quiz and find out

2016 combined nostalgic pop-culture moments with significant political upheaval, corporate scandals, and culture-shifting events that still influence the present.
fromPuck Prose
1 month ago

The Olympic stage belongs to NHL legends maybe for the last time

Over the course of the twelve-year gap between Olympic appearances, the NHL has drastically evolved. Most of the legendary trios of the 2010's, namely Drew Doughty-Dustin Brown-Anze Kopitar of the Los Angeles Kings and Duncan Keith-Patrick Kane-Jonathan Toews of the Chicago Blackhawks, have drifted apart in some form. Superstars Connor McDavid and Auston Matthews, in addition to future stars Macklin Celebrini and Connor Bedard, got drafted into the league.
National Hockey League
National Football League
fromBuzzFeed
1 month ago

With The Super Bowl Around The Corner, How Many NFL Teams Can You Name In One Minute?

Name as many of the 32 NFL team mascots as possible in under a minute to test NFL knowledge and compare results with fellow fans.
Artificial intelligence
fromWIRED
1 month ago

The Technologies Changing How You'll Watch the 2026 Winter Olympic Games

Milano Cortina 2026 will introduce unprecedented broadcast and athlete technologies, including FPV drones, 360° real-time replay, real-time tracking, and Olympic GPT.
Science
fromGoogle Cloud x Team USA
1 month ago

Google Cloud x Team USA

Google Cloud AI and Gemini measure athletes' 3D pose and flight dynamics to quantify tricks and provide plain-language coaching insights and next-step recommendations.
National Basketball Association
fromESPN.com
1 month ago

Language of basketball: How international NBA players think about the game

Giannis Antetokounmpo overcame early English and basketball-terminology gaps through focused coaching, repeated drills, and cultural adaptation as the NBA became increasingly international.
Education
fromScience of Running
7 months ago

Exploring the New Era of Training: Embracing Experimentation

Systematic, thoughtful experimentation with new technologies and methods, balanced against proven traditions, optimizes training and pushes athletic performance boundaries.
Miscellaneous
fromBuzzFeed
1 month ago

11 Sports That Have Been Part Of The Olympics And 11 Sports That (Surprisingly) Have Not

Eleven sports have appeared in the Olympic Games while eleven other sports have never been included, prompting interest ahead of Milano Cortina 2026.
UK news
fromwww.theguardian.com
1 month ago

More bling': Matt Weston targets second Winter Olympics gold after skeleton glory

Matt Weston aims to win a second medal in the new mixed team skeleton after Britain's first Winter Olympic gold, confident in British women's starters.
fromPuck Prose
1 month ago

Japan's best Olympic run ever may have set the stage for something more in 2026

The period between the 2022 Olympics and the 2026 Olympics might have been some of the best years yet for the Japanese women's hockey team. In 2022, the team secured a fifth-place finish at the IIHF Women's World Championship. Three years later, Japan would win gold at both the Asian Winter Games and the IIHF Asian Championship. And just recently, the Japanese women's hockey team won gold at the second edition of the IIHF Asian Championship.
Women
National Football League
fromDefector
1 month ago

The Super Bowl Could Not Compete With Tape-Delayed Olympic Curling | Defector

Tape-delayed Olympic mixed-doubles curling repeatedly distracted Super Bowl viewing while contrasting Swedish precision with American aggressive takeouts, suggesting national-character metaphors.
fromFast Company
2 months ago

How AI is redefining accuracy at the X Games

Sports are entering a new era and it could be powered by artificial intelligence. Jeremy Bloom, CEO of the X Games, is placing a bold bet on AI to revolutionize how competitions are judged and scored. From reducing human error to enhancing fairness and accuracy, AI judges could redefine the future of professional sports. But can machines truly replace human judgment on the world's biggest stages?
Artificial intelligence
fromInsideHook
2 months ago

What's the Point of Chasing a Plank PR?

It's just what it looks like: I time my planks then file them away, determined to last a little longer tomorrow. And sometimes I do, for several days in a row, then one day I'll collapse nearly a minute short of my personal best. I'll pound the mat like Charlton Heston at the end of Planet of the Apes, then I'll get myself together - you've got to stay cool at Equinox - and move on with my day.
Exercise
Marketing
fromTheWrap
1 month ago

The Creator Invasion of Sports Is Changing the Playbook

Sports leagues and broadcasters are partnering with digital creators to attract younger, more casual audiences through prominent collaborations at live events and major broadcasts.
Miscellaneous
fromwww.theguardian.com
1 month ago

The Joy of Six: incredible Winter Olympics moments

Sidney Crosby's overtime goal won Canada 2010 hockey gold; Lindsey Jacobellis redeemed herself by winning snowboard cross gold at Beijing 2022.
#curling
fromWIRED
1 month ago
Miscellaneous

The Shoes and Brooms Transforming Curling at the 2026 Winter Olympics

fromWIRED
1 month ago
Miscellaneous

The Shoes and Brooms Transforming Curling at the 2026 Winter Olympics

fromConde Nast Traveler
1 month ago

The Best Place to See Great Tennis? Anywhere But the Gram Slams

On a Wednesday in the desert last March, Reilly Opelka, the American with a cannon of a serve, was grinding out a tough match against French number one Arthur Rinderknech. Nearby, former US Open men's finalist Kei Nishikori beat Luca Nardi, part of the new wave of Italian talent, while Brazilian phenom Joao Fonseca closed out Pavel Kotov, who reached number 50 in the world in 2024.
World news
fromwww.theguardian.com
2 months ago

The Joy of Six: stories of love in sport

The older I get, the more profoundly I appreciate that, when I'm writing about sport, I'm also writing about love. This makes perfect sense given these are mankind's two greatest inventions and the stuff we can least do without, but there's more to it than that: sport and love are both expressions of identity, creativity and devotion, pursued because they are right but also because it's impossible not to.
Running
fromwww.theguardian.com
2 months ago

From scrums to the slopes: how rugby's life lessons have helped hone Team GB's Winter Olympians

The most humbling thing is being at the top of the run with the Paralympic team, who are mostly visually impaired, and they just disappear into the distance while I'm still putting my boots on. As performance director of GB Snowsport, nevertheless, Myall's job is to give the nation's talented crop of snowboarders, freestyle, alpine and mogul skiers a decisive edge when the Games commence in Milan next week.
Skiing
US news
fromwww.npr.org
1 month ago

Dog sled, ski ballet and other sports you could once see at the Winter Olympics

Olympic sports are added or removed based on IOC guidelines, costs, viewership, and youth appeal, with many former events having been demonstration sports.
#sports-tourism
fromTime Out London
2 months ago

All the major sports events coming to London in 2026

Over the next 12 months the capital will host a vast range of sporting events, truly living up to its rep as the planet's greatest city for sport. Those events will include notable firsts, like Wembley hosting its first ever college American football game) and the inaugural rugby union Nations Championship finals, plus important returns, such as NBA at the O2 and tennis' Laver Cup. In September London will become the first city to have ever hosted the Laver twice.
Soccer (FIFA)
Soccer (FIFA)
fromFast Company
1 month ago

Change the game: How sports can drive social impact

Major 2026 sporting events create opportunities to expand youth sports access through local, affordable, and sustained community-driven programs and corporate partnerships.
Soccer (FIFA)
fromwww.theguardian.com
1 month ago

Winter Olympics thrills, FA Cup magic and the Six Nations follow with us

A busy sports weekend features FA Cup fourth-round matches, Winter Olympics day eight highlights (Odermatt, British skeleton), and T20 World Cup pressure on England.
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