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World’s Most Followed Rugby Player Featured as the Cover Star of Sports Illustrated’s Swimsuit Edition

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Ilona Maher not only became the world’s most-followed rugby player but also emerged as an Olympic hero in Paris last month by leading the U.S. rugby team to a historic…

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The Apple Sports app still doesn't make any sense

When one of the world's most valuable companies makes a thing, it should have a good reason why. So what's the reason behind this bare-bones launch?

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Sports News | Deandra Dottin Returns to West Indies Squad for T20 World Cup

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Get latest articles and stories on Sports at LatestLY. Along with Stafanie Taylor and vice-captain Shemaine Campbell, Dottin is one of the most experienced players in the side, with more than 100 T20I caps for West Indies.

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My focus at the moment is on Angola AFCON qualifier, not 2026 World Cup - Otto Addo

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Black Stars head coach, Otto Addo, says his focus is on next week’s 2025 Africa Cup of Nations qualifier against Angola at the Baba Yara Sports Stadium in Kumasi.He said this after he was asked whether the Black Stars can qualify for the…

Today in Sports – Week Ahead, Aug. 30 – Sept. 5

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Sept. 3 1908 — Canadian world heavyweight boxing champion Tommy Burns KOs Australian Bill Lang in 6 rounds in Melbourne…

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Barcelona consider move for free agent World Cup winner

La Liga giants Barcelona are giving consideration to a move for a free agent midfielder. That’s according to Barca insider Toni Juanmartí of Diario Sport, who points towards Adrien Rabiot…

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Sports News | Paris Paralympics: Indian Women's Shuttlers Manasi, Mandeep Suffer Defeat in Group Stage

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Get latest articles and stories on Sports at LatestLY. Manasi, placed in Group A, the World Championships 2019 gold medalist, squared off against Indonesia's Qontiah Ikhitar Syakuroh. Despite the Indian taking the first game, Syakuroh…

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Sports News | Kepa Arrizabalaga, World''s Most Expensive Goalkeeper, Sent out on Loan Again by Chelsea

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Get latest articles and stories on Sports at LatestLY. Kepa Arrizabalaga, the world's most expensive goalkeeper signed for $92 million six years ago, left Chelsea to go on a season-long loan at English Premier League rival Bournemouth on…

GB win first gold medal of Paralympics with world record-breaking swim | Live updates from Sky Sports

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Paris 2024 Paralympics - Swimming - Women's 100m Butterfly - S14 Heats - Paris La Defense Arena, Nanterre, France - August 29, 2024 Poppy Maskill of Britain wins heat 2 REUTERS/Andrew Couldridge

What is sitting volleyball? Sport featuring the world’s tallest ever Paralympian explained

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By Amy Woodyatt, CNN (CNN) — After a short respite following the Paris Olympics, the city is soon jolting back to life for the Paralympics. One of the most intense and exciting sports on the schedule is sitting volleyball, which also…

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Nigerians task Labbadia with World Cup ticket

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Several Nigerian football enthusiasts have besieged the social handles of new Super Eagles head coach Bruno Labbadia, tasking him with World Cup qualification, PUNCH Sports Extra reports. The German being chosen among some notable…

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Fox News Sports Huddle Newsletter: Former NCAA swimmers make plea to committee on protecting women's sports

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Penn x DIZYGOTIC Project Alpha Unites the World of Tennis and Avant-Garde Streetwear

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Celebrating Penn’s iconic history in sports with DIZYGOTIC’s cutting-edge design philosophy, this sneaker is a bold statement of style and…

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Hisense Partners Real Madrid To Enhance Sports Ethusiasts’ Experience In Nigeria

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Hisense, a global leader in consumer electronics and home appliances, has announced a strategic partnership with Real Madrid, one of the world’s most iconic football clubs, specifically targeting fans in Nigeria. In a statement by Hisense,…

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US Open 2024: Taylor Fritz’s Girlfriend Morgan Riddle Demands Respect for WAGs’ Role in Transforming the Sport in America

Sitting in the front row at the US Open, Taylor Fritz‘s influencer girlfriend is making headlines for more than just her support of her partner. As a prominent figure in the world of social media, she is using her platform to bring…

Paralympic classification isn't just a way to organize sports—it also affects athletes' experience, researcher says

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Athletes from around the world are in Paris for the 2024 Paralympic Games. The Games will feature more than 4,000 athletes with various disabilities competing in 549 medal events.

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MotoGP Road Motorcycling World Championship Race Will Return To Brno in 2025

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The Grand Prix road motorcycling world championship event will return to Brno next year, after a five-year absence, Prime Minister Petr Fiala (ODS) told reporters after today’s government meeting. The state will provide financial support…

Today in Sports – The USADA claims to have stripped Lance Armstrong of his 7 Tour de France titles

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Aug. 29 1885 — John L. Sullivan wins the first world heavyweight title under the Marquess of Queensbury rules when…

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Sports News | Pakistan Women to Play Three-match T20I Series Against South Africa Ahead of World Cup

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Get latest articles and stories on Sports at LatestLY. Ahead of the prestigious ICC Women's T20 World Cup 2024, Pakistan and South Africa women's cricket teams will compete in a three-match series at the Multan Cricket Stadium, according…

Paris Paralympics 2024: WHO, International Paralympic Committee To Highlight Benefits of Assistive Technology on Sports During Paris Paralympics

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The World Health Organisation (WHO) and International Paralympic Committee (IPC) on Wednesday announced to team up and highlight the transformative impact of assistive technology on sports during the 2024 Paralympic Games.