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www.theguardian.com
2 months ago
Running

The truth about joggling: the sport for people who find running too easy

Joggling is the combination of juggling and jogging, featuring competitions with rules like returning to the spot of a dropped ball.
Competitors like Michal Kapral can achieve impressive feats, such as running marathons while juggling and holding Guinness world records for joggling. [ more ]
iRunFar
4 months ago
Running

Running the New York City Marathon for Free to Run: Three Young Afghan Women Run in Solidarity With Those Who Cannot

While the world has so much to offer so many of us, it can be easy to forget what so many individuals have taken from them.
moreRunning
www.times-series.co.uk
3 months ago
Soccer (FIFA)

'Walking football' champions now tackling off-pitch health issues

Walking football is being used to tackle health inequalities in Brent's black community, particularly for those with type 2 diabetes, high blood pressure, and mental health problems.
The Stonebridge walking football team, made up of players from the Caribbean, has achieved success on the world football scene, beating national teams to be crowned Cup champions. [ more ]
BBC Sport
4 months ago
Soccer (FIFA)

Broad and Lionesses recognised in New Year Honours

England's Lionesses squad and former cricketer Stuart Broad are among the sporting figures recognized in the New Year Honours.
Millie Bright, Mary Earps, and Lauren Hemp from the Lionesses squad are appointed OBEs and Stuart Broad is appointed a CBE. [ more ]
Adweek
3 months ago
Marketing

ADWEEK Podcast: How Adidas and Neuroscientists Help Athletes

Adidas has launched a campaign called 'You Got This' to help athletes manage pressure and find joy in sports.
The campaign features a 90-second film set to the song 'Under Pressure' by Queen ft. David Bowie and activations during Super Bowl weekend. [ more ]
Hogs Haven
4 months ago
Dallas Cowboys

NFL Week 18: Washington Commanders vs Dallas Cowboys 3rd Quarter

The Washington Commanders are 4-12 after their loss to the San Francisco 49ers.
The Commanders will host the Dallas Cowboys for their season finale. [ more ]
www.cbc.ca
4 months ago
Canada news

Canada continues dominance at women's U18 hockey worlds with thumping of Czech Republic | CBC Sports

Abby Stonehouse leads Canada to victory with two short-handed goals and three assists
Morgan Jackson and Caitlin Kraemer each scored two goals for Canada [ more ]
Twin Cities
4 months ago
Chicago White Sox

Column: A 'nightmare' 2023 for Chicago sports included some memorable moments on TV and radio

Chicago White Sox Chairman Jerry Reinsdorf describes the 2023 season as the worst ever.
Analysts Ozzie Guillen and Rick Sutcliffe provided entertaining and candid commentary on the White Sox and Cubs, respectively. [ more ]
Twin Cities
4 months ago
Chicago White Sox

Column: A 'nightmare' 2023 for Chicago sports included some memorable moments on TV and radio

How will we remember the year in sports?
...
Let's allow Chicago White Sox Chairman Jerry Reinsdorf to do the honors:
"It was absolutely the worst season I've ever been through.
Twin Cities
4 months ago
Chicago White Sox

Column: A 'nightmare' 2023 for Chicago sports included some memorable moments on TV and radio

The year in sports was marked by disappointment and frustration, with fans complaining about their teams' performances.
Ozzie Guillen and Rick Sutcliffe provided entertaining and fiery commentary on the Chicago White Sox and Chicago Cubs, respectively. [ more ]
New York Post
4 months ago
New York Knicks

Knicks' Josh Hart makes comically bad pass into stands, jokes he can play in NFL

Josh Hart made an errant pass in a basketball game that resembled a football throw.
Hart poked fun at himself after the game, sharing a meme of himself on a football field. [ more ]
NESN.com
4 months ago
Boston Bruins

Play 'Predict The Game' During Briuns-Blue Jackets To Win Signed Charlie Coyle Jersey

Fans have the opportunity to win a signed Brandon Carlo centennial alternate jersey by playing NESN Games' 'Predict the Game' during the Bruins-Blue Jackets matchup.
NESN's Boston-Columbus broadcast will feature prompts for fans to answer predictive questions, with each correct prediction increasing their chances of winning the prize. [ more ]
Pinstripe Alley
4 months ago
New York Yankees

Pinstripe Alley Top 100 Yankees: #35 Dave Winfield

Dave Winfield was a highly talented athlete and excelled in multiple sports.
He had a successful career playing for the New York Yankees. [ more ]
Pinstripe Alley
4 months ago
New York Yankees

How our perspectives of baseball evolve as we grow up

As we grow older, our understanding of sports and its players becomes more complex, potentially dampening our connection with the game.
When we were kids, we formed opinions about players based on simple characteristics, distilling down information to the things we liked best about our team. [ more ]
www.caughtoffside.com
4 months ago
English Premier League

Newcastle have made contact with defender being chased by Arsenal

Newcastle United is interested in signing Sporting defender Ousmane Diomande.
Newcastle has started talks with the player, but faces competition from Arsenal. [ more ]
www.caughtoffside.com
4 months ago
English Premier League

Newcastle have made contact with defender being chased by Arsenal

Newcastle United is interested in signing Sporting defender Ousmane Diomande.
Newcastle has started talks with the player, but faces competition from Arsenal. [ more ]
www.caughtoffside.com
4 months ago
Chelsea

Newcastle have made contact with defender being chased by Arsenal

Newcastle United is interested in signing Sporting defender Ousmane Diomande.
Newcastle has started talks with the player, but faces competition from Arsenal. [ more ]
www.standard.co.uk
4 months ago
London

Luke Littler: 16-year-old's girlfriend dares to dream as faces PDC World Championship semi-final

Luke Littler, a 16-year-old darts prodigy, is set to battle for a place in the final of the PDC World Darts Championship
Littler's girlfriend and grandmother express their support and pride in his achievements [ more ]
Behind the Steel Curtain
4 months ago
Pittsburgh Steelers

Week 17: Early Sunday NFL Open Thread

The article provides the schedule for early Sunday NFL games.
The author asks readers who they will be watching and why. [ more ]
Steelers Depot
4 months ago
Podcast

Listen: The Terrible Take (Episode 1,032)

Welcome back to the latest episode of The Terrible Take.Think of it as a super-mini version of The Terrible Podcast.
Steelers Depot
4 months ago
Podcast

Listen: The Terrible Take (Episode 1,032)

Welcome back to the latest episode of The Terrible Take.Think of it as a super-mini version of The Terrible Podcast.
www.theguardian.com
4 months ago
Europe politics

What's ahead in 2024: calendar of the year

2024 will be a landmark year: dozens of elections across the world, unresolved conflicts in Ukraine and Israel-Gaza to address, and further milestones expected in everything from global temperatures to space exploration and artificial intelligence.
ESPN.com
4 months ago
LGBT

Ohio gov. vetoes ban on trans girls in sports

Ohio Governor Mike DeWine vetoed a bill banning transgender athletes' participation in girls' and women's sports as well as gender-affirming care for minors.
At least 20 states have passed similar bans on transgender athletes playing on K-12 and collegiate sports teams. [ more ]
New York Post
4 months ago
Brooklyn Nets

NBA bettors suffer awful bad beat as Mikal Bridges, Nets clank free throws vs. Pistons

We had the Nets to cover against the pitiful Pistons on Tuesday, and we're still licking our wounds on that beat.
49ers Webzone
4 months ago
San Francisco 49ers

Was Brock Purdy "benched" or protected?

49ers are coming off an embarrassing Week 16 loss against the Baltimore Ravens on Christmas night.
Jeorge Bird's Arsenal Youth
5 months ago
Arsenal

Report - Lewis-Skelly and Nwaneri feature but Arsenal U21s are knocked out of Bristol Street Motors Trophy by Peterborough United

Peterborough United defeated Arsenal U21s 3-0 in the Bristol Street Motors Trophy second round
Arsenal U21s suffered frustration as Khayon Edwards missed a penalty [ more ]
www.theguardian.com
5 months ago
Film

Film-maker Jess Kohl on banger racing and subverting expectations of masculinity'

A short film called A Mouthful of Petrol explores the world of banger racing and the bond between a father and son.
The film challenges traditional expectations of masculinity in a tough sport.
Director Jess Kohl gained the trust of the family through building a friendship before filming. [ more ]
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