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Saturday, Aug 17

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Osuji On Mission To Redefine Sports, Fashion, Reality TV

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Samuel Osuji, popularly known as “Sooj”, is rapidly making waves in the world of sports, fashion, and reality television. With a natural talent for performance and an eye for style, Osuji is on a mission to redefine these industries. His…

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Telangana govt to set up Young India Sports University in Hyderabad

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Hyderabad: Taking inspiration from Korean National Sports University in Seoul he visited during his recent international trip, Telangana chief minister Revanth Reddy proposed to set up an integrated sports hub – the Young India’ Sports…

“The World Hasn’t Caught Up…”: Carmelo Anthony Assesses the Future Threats for Team USA in International Basketball

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The 1992 Olympics, which saw the Dream Team dominate the world stage, was an important marker in making the sport of basketball more global. Since then, several players and nations have put themselves on the basketball map and have proven…

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America’s mega-decade of sports is a powerhouse of diplomacy

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The 2026 FIFA World Cup, the 2028 Summer Olympics in Los Angeles and the 2034 Winter Olympics in Salt Lake City on the horizon offer unprecedented opportunities for U.S. diplomacy and for showcasing sports’ economic and social benefits.

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Sports News | India to Send 39-member Squad to Junior Badminton Championships

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Get latest articles and stories on Sports at LatestLY. India will be sending a 39-member squad to the Badminton Asia (U-15/U-17) junior championships in Chengdu, China, from August 20-25 with an aim to create a strong pool of players ahead…

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“Uncontrollable Time & Movements”: Frances Tiafoe on Why Tennis is the Hardest Sport in the World

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The debate over the “hardest sport in the world” often sparks intense discussion, with many athletes choosing to tread carefully. However, Frances Tiafoe took a bold stance. In a video from five months ago, he unequivocally asserted that…

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I’m a Rangers-daft former world snooker champion, now I’m pondering lucrative new career change

FORMER world snooker champ Graeme Dott has revealed that he’s considering pursuing another sport once he calls time on his snooker career.

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Sports News | Driver Line-up for Indian Racing League Revealed, Akhil Ravindra, Nikhil Bohra Among Competitors

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Get latest articles and stories on Sports at LatestLY. As the world's first gender-neutral franchise-based league, it will also witness female racers driving alongside their male counterparts in a high-adrenaline, five-round competition,…

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Judge temporarily blocks Disney, Fox, Warner Bros. from launching their giant sports streaming thing

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It's rare, in the world of media, for any of the gigantic corporations who own the 99 percent of the TV and movies we consume to team up together on anything but the most temporary of bases. It usually means The Studios perceive something…

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From Ange to Z-Cars and handballs to PICKPOCKETS: Mail Sport's A-Z guide to the new Premier League season delivers the key talking points ahead of the 2024-25 campaign

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JAMES SHARPE: As ever a raft of new and exciting players will showcase their skills on the world's biggest stage, with some promising talents, including the likes of Joshua Zirkzee.

Friday, Aug 16

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PREMIER SPORTS CUP PREVIEW: Bairns are best bet for a shock ... and Dens Park is THE place to be for goals

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What a fortnight it's been in the wonderful world of Scottish football, with the return of league action providing a welcome tonic following a summer of post-Euros discontent.

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Why elite women’s sports need to be based on sex, not gender

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Katie Ledecky holds the women’s world record in the 800-meter freestyle. 26 U.S. boys under 17 have beaten it.

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Top 5 highest-paying sports in the world

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Of course, all sports are lucrative, but there are some that are more lucrative than the others and are very highly-paid.

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Why Bank of America’s 2026 World Cup sponsorship is unprecedented

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“Banks rarely invest in global sponsorships,” a sports-marketing expert tells MarketWatch.

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FIFA adds Bank of America as World Cup sponsor

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FIFA has signed a sponsorship deal with Bank of America ahead of the '26 men's World Cup, the sport's governing body's first global banking sponsor.

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WFI to Challenge High Court Order to Restore Mandate of IOA's Ad-Hoc Committee, Says Indian Wrestlers' Participation in Upcoming World Championships in Danger

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The Wrestling Federation of India (WFI) on Friday said it will challenge the Delhi High Court order that restored the mandate of IOA's ad-hoc committee to manage the affairs of the sports body, saying the "interference" could jeopardize…

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Sports News | Samoa Play Host as Four Pacific Hopefuls Begin T20 World Cup 2026 Journey

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Get latest articles and stories on Sports at LatestLY. A ticket to the final round of ICC Men's T20 World Cup qualifying is up for grabs for four teams at Sub-Regional Qualifier A in Samoa, beginning on Saturday.

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Bayern Munich's Honorary President Ulrich Hoeneb Lashes Out at New Formats Incorporated By UEFA and FIFA, Says 'The Sport is Getting Worse'

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After changes in the UEFA Champions League and Club World Cup formats, Bayern Munich's Honorary President Ulrich Hoeneb expressed concerns over players’ injuries. He mentioned that the sport is getting worse.

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Katy Perry Sports Chic Fringe Halter Dress on Boat with DiCaprio and Bezos

Splash News Katy Perry is embracing her vacation to the fullest, showcasing her style in a fringed bikini while on a star-studded triple date with her partner Orlando Bloom, Leonardo DiCaprio, and Jeff Bezos. The “Woman’s World” singer…

Thursday, Aug 15

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Wave Rideshare: Redefining Luxury Transportation in Entertainment and Sports

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In the dynamic world of urban transportation, Wave Rideshare emerges as a beacon of innovation, specifically catering to the luxury, sports, and entertainment sectors. Under the leadership of visionary CEO Diondre Lewis, Wave isn’t just…