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“Devastating News”: MLB World Mourns Johnny Gaudreau and His Brother After Their Untimely Demise Shakes Sports World

The sports world is mourning following the untimely and tragic deaths of Columbus Blue Jackets winger Johnny Gaudreau and his brother, Matthew. Johnny Gaudreau was 31 and his brother Matthew was a mere 29. They were cycling in New Jersey…

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Doucette helms US to fifth straight flag football world title as sport readies for Olympic debut

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The United States swept the men’s and women’s flag football world titles ahead of the sport’s addition to the Olympic program for the 2028 Games in Los Angeles

Doucette helms US to fifth straight flag football world title as sport readies for Olympic debut

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The United States swept the men’s and women’s flag football world titles ahead of the sport’s addition to the Olympic program for the 2028 Games in Los Angeles

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LeBron James and sports world react to deaths of NHL star Johnny Gaudreau and brother

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LeBron James and Chris Christie were among those to pay tribute to Columbus Blue Jackets forward Johnny Gaudreau and his brother Matthew Gaudreau, who died Thursday

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Sports world reacts to death of Blue Jackets star Johnny Gaudreau

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Columbus Blue Jackets winger Johnny Gaudreau and his younger brother, Matthew, were killed Thursday in New Jersey after reportedly being struck by a vehicle while they were riding bicycles.

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Sports News | Manu Bhaker Shares a Special Moment with Sachin Tendulkar, Credits Him for Inspiring Her Journey

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Get latest articles and stories on Sports at LatestLY. Indian shooter Manu Bhaker, who has made waves in the world of shooting with her exceptional talent and determination, recently had the privilege of meeting none other than cricket…

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Sophie Devine to step down as New Zealand skipper after Women’s T20 World Cup 2024

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New Zealand cricket star Sophie Devine has made a significant announcement regarding her future in the sport, revealing that she will step down as captain of the White Ferns T20I side after the upcoming Women’s T20 World Cup in the United…

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Sports News | World Athletics U20 Championships: Pooja Singh Breaks Women's National Record in High Jump

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Get latest articles and stories on Sports at LatestLY. India athlete Pooja Singh broke the U20 women's national record in the high jump event and qualified for the final in the ongoing World Athletics U20 Championships.

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Sports News | FIFA Aims for the Perfect Pitch at 2026 World Cup Following Fields Called a Disaster at Copa America

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Get latest articles and stories on Sports at LatestLY. The 2026 World Cup is coming to North America with an ambitious plan, expanding the field by 50% and spreading the soccer spectacle over 16 cities in three countries with multiple…

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Business News | Tapan Acharya: The Multifaceted Visionary Bridging Entertainment and Sports

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Get latest articles and stories on Business at LatestLY. New Delhi [India], August 30: In the bustling world of Indian cinema and sports, Tapan Acharya stands out as a figure of immense versatility and drive. Known widely for his…

FIFA aims for the perfect pitch at 2026 World Cup following fields called a disaster at Copa America

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AP Sports Writer EAST LANSING, Mich. (AP) — The 2026 World Cup is coming to North America with an ambitious plan, expanding the field by 50% and spreading the soccer spectacle over 16 cities in three countries with multiple climates and…

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Sports News | Pickleball: Tennis Legend Andre Agassi Set to Visit India to Flag off PWR DUPR Indian Tour and League

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Get latest articles and stories on Sports at LatestLY. In an exciting development for sports enthusiasts, eight-time Grand Slam champion and former World No. 1 tennis player Andre Agassi is set to visit India in January 2025 to officially…

Sports News | IIS Signs MoU with UWW to Boost Development of Wrestling in India

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Get latest articles and stories on Sports at LatestLY. The Inspire Institute of Sport (IIS) has signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) with the United World Wrestling (UWW), the global governing body for wrestling, to develop the sport…

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Sports News | Sophie Devine to Step Down as New Zealand's Women's T20 Captain After World Cup

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Get latest articles and stories on Sports at LatestLY. New Zealand's star all-rounder Sophie Devine will step down as captain of the national T20 team after the World Cup in October to focus on her playing role and nurture "future leaders"…

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Midnight Mania: ‘Leave This Sport For The Young Fighters’

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Photo by Chris Unger/Zuffa LLC; Bringing you the weird and wild from the world of MMA each and every weeknight!

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Nigerian athletes falter at U-20 World Champs

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Nigerian athletes have failed to live up to expectations at the ongoing World U-20 Athletics Championships in Lima, Peru, having missed the podium in two finals aside from other poor displays in the heats, PUNCH Sports Extra reports. In…

Thursday, Aug 29

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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…