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Champagne, cocaine and some very long walks: when pedestrianism ruled the sporting world
Crowds once flocked to see ambling athletes pull off amazing feats of stamina. Edward Payson Weston was chief...
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Everybody hates Pat: is a cabal of college kids really trying to bring down ESPN’s star meathead?
Pat McAfee’s reaction to a few mild jokes shows how the ubiquitous ESPN host he’s happy to whip up a crowd int...
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The NFL has a host of Hall of Fame caliber receivers. But which one is the best?
Quarterbacks in 2026 have a series of dazzling weapons at their disposal. We rank the best of the receivers in...
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A three-year-old soccer prodigy went viral. The adults have already let him down
From Ms Rachel to Roc Nation, the internet embraced a Florida toddler. Police records reviewed by the Guardian...
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Jay-Z is the perfect Super Bowl shill for a league of billionaires
The rapper lends the NFL a veneer of credibility but is unlikely to push back on the establishment figures who...
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Rising US star Fred Richard wins first world gymnastics title with floor gold
The 22-year-old American claimed his first world title in the floor exercise, finishing ahead of Britain’s Jak...
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‘It feels like a fairy tale’: American Paula Moltzan wins first World Cup race by 0.01sec
The American skier produced a stunning second run to claim her maiden World Cup victory, edging Albania’s Lara...
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‘The Bird Reich’: Atlanta Falcons roasted over throwback logo with Nazi resemblance
Atlanta’s retro design ahead of Sunday’s game against San Francisco prompted an avalanche of second world war...
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‘I’m supposed to be here’: Angel Reese’s road from ridicule to the WNBA finals
After years of mockery and doubts about her game, Reese has helped carry Atlanta to the WNBA’s biggest stage....
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Inside NBA Europe’s $10bn plan that has football clubs queuing to join
Some of the biggest names in European football will bid for a franchise in ESL-style league, now due to launch...
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United States lined up to host first Women’s Club World Cup
The United States is poised to host the first women’s Club World Cup in January 2028, becoming the latest in a...
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USMNT youth shines again in contentious 4-2 win over Chile
Sebastian Berhalter scored the US’s opener and assisted on the winner in a contentious match that ended in scu...