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‘Obsessed’: World erupts over Aussie, sleeping bag tactic in epic Olympics battle

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Sport fans couldn’t get enough of the unusual tactics on display in the women’s high jump final as an Aussie and her rival stole the show.

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Sports News | Boxer Cindy Ngamba is the Refugee Team''s First Athlete to Clinch a Medal at the Paris Olympics

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Get latest articles and stories on Sports at LatestLY. Cameroonian boxer Cindy Ngamba on Sunday became the first athlete on the Refugee Olympic Team to clinch a medal at the Paris Games, offering hope for a team created to call attention…

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Sports News | Paris Olympics: Lakshya Loses to Axelsen in Semifinals, to Play for Bronze Medal in Men's Badminton

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Get latest articles and stories on Sports at LatestLY. Despite facing a higher-ranked player, the world number 22 Lakshya matched the world number two's intensity really well for a good chunk of the match

Sports News | Triple Jump Champion Thea LaFond on Winning Dominica''s First Olympic Medal: ''It''s a Really Big Deal''

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Get latest articles and stories on Sports at LatestLY. Saint- Sometimes, all it takes is an athlete. In March, triple jumper Thea LaFond was the only representative of her tiny Caribbean nation, Dominica, at World Indoors. She won the gold…

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Sports News | Won''t Retire Until I Get Olympic Medal: Deepika

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Get latest articles and stories on Sports at LatestLY. She has flattered to deceive for four straight Olympics but multiple World Cup medal winning archer Deepika Kumari has vowed not to quit unless she ends up on podium which she feels…

Gender row boxers Imane Khelif and Lin Yu-ting are 'destroying women's sports', claims head of the Russian-led IBA, who banned the fighters from last year's World Championships

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Khelif defiantly declared 'I am a woman' after guaranteeing herself a medal with a unanimous decision win over Anna Luca Hamori on Saturday.

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Rugby Referee has incredible net worth of £39.3m, he’s the sports richest man

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The rugby world isn’t just about breathtaking tries and fierce tackles; it’s also a realm where fortunes are made. Here’s the lowdown on the top 10 wealthiest rugby players right…

Teen soccer sensation catches eye of sports world

PHILADELPHIA -- Outside the home clubhouse, a teen with close-cropped, bleached-white hair waited for Bryce Harper. The kid was in a Philadelphia Phillies jersey, flap open, a gold chain against his bare chest. Most kids Cavan Sullivan's…

Paris Olympics: Stars out in force at Sports for Peace gala

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The Sports for Peace event aimed to promote Olympic values as well as fair play and tolerance in the sporting world.

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Sports News | Terence Crawford Becomes 4-division Champion by Defeating Israil Madrimov by Unanimous Decision

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Get latest articles and stories on Sports at LatestLY. Terence Crawford, the consensus best pound-for-pound boxer in the world, defeated Israil Madrimov by unanimous decision on Saturday night to become a four-division champion.

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‘Instant hit of dopamine’: Olympics put niche sports like weightlifting in the spotlight

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With the Olympics playing on TV around the world right now, a wide variety of sports have their chance to capture viewers’ attention.

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World News | UAE Pro League Workshop Reviews Past Season's Successes, Introduces New Regulations for 2024-2025

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Get latest articles and stories on World at LatestLY. The UAE Pro League held a workshop to launch the 2024-2025 sports season on Saturday, August 3, at the Rixos JBR Hotel in Dubai.

World News | UAE Athletes Dominate at Abu Dhabi Extreme Championship

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Get latest articles and stories on World at LatestLY. UAE jiu-jitsu and mixed martial arts athletes took home two major wins at the fifth Abu Dhabi Extreme Championship (ADXC) on Friday evening at the Mubadala Arena in Zayed Sports City.…

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Dave Portnoy reveals his colonoscopy experience to the world: ‘You gotta do it’

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Barstool Sports founder Dave Portnoy, 47, had a colonoscopy on July 31 and documented the experience on social media for his fans.

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Sports world divided over Skip Bayless' sudden departure from Undisputed without mentioning exit on last day

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On Friday, Bayless announced that it was his 'last show on Undisputed,' ending an eight-year run on the program.

Crawford defeats Madrimov recap – Unbeaten US icon becomes four-weight world champion

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"Hello and welcome back to TNT Sports\u0027 live coverage of the huge PPV clash between Terence Crawford and Israil Madrimov live on TNT Sports Box Office. Crawford and Madrimov are set to take to the ring after a stellar night of…

Gunther Cites Four Pillars, Sports-Focus In Influencing His WWE Style

Ahead of his WWE World Heavyweight Title shot at SummerSlam, GUNTHER discusses his influences in the ring.

Saturday, Aug 3

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Dave Portnoy reveals his colonoscopy experience to the world: ‘You gotta do it’

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Barstool Sports founder Dave Portnoy is sharing his cancer prevention journey with the world. Portnoy, 47, had a colonoscopy on July 31 and documented the experience on social media for his fans.

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Cristiano Ronaldo pictured playing new sport with dramatic career change on horizon

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Cristiano Ronaldo is aiming to grow the sport of padel across the world as he was spotted enjoying the high-paced action alongside longtime friend Miguel Paixao

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World News | GAS Launches 'Sports Talent' Platform to Discover and Empower Promising Sports Talents in UAE

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Get latest articles and stories on World at LatestLY. The General Authority of Sports (GAS) has launched the 'Sports Talents' platform as a vital part of the 'Empowerment and Sustainability of Sports Talents' project.