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Star athletes to reveal experience of life with epilepsy ahead of Glasgow 2026
The athletes will take part in a ‘world-first’ panel hosted by Epilepsy Scotland...
How Many Athletes Have Died During CrossFit Competitions? Tragedy in Mexico Adds to Grim Tally
A 30-year-old woman has died after collapsing during a CrossFit competition in Mexico, prompting fresh concerns over the safety of high-intensity fitness events. Nayeli Clemente, a passionate athlete with no known medical conditions, suffered cardiac arrest on 6 May while competing in Oaxaca. She was rushed to hospital but could not be revived. The incident
Top 100 highest-paid athletes list features Jake Paul, 5 other boxers but zero MMA fighters
The top 100 highest-paid athletes list for 2024 was released by Sportico on Wednesday features athletes across eight different sports, including six boxers, but zero MMA fighters made the cut. The compilation includes how much players earn in salary along with estimates for endorsements and sponsorships based on various information available. The top earning athlete
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World Cup betting markets shift after Jordan Henderson’s bizarre celebration injury
Jordan Henderson, the 36-year-old England midfielder, will miss the remainder of the 2026 FIFA World Cup after suffering a serious wrist and forearm injury during post-match celebrations on July 6. He wasn’t even playing when it happened. Henderson was an unused substitute in England’s dramatic 3-2 victory over Mexico in the round of 16. The
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Kraken’s World Cup debut and Brazil’s collapse: what crypto gets from the beautiful game
Brazil came into the 2026 World Cup as one of the tournament favorites. They left in the Round of 16, beaten 2-1 by Norway, undone in part by a tactical decision that raised eyebrows across the footballing world: deploying 34-year-old Casemiro as a central striker, a position he hadn’t occupied in years. Haaland scored both
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FIFA overturns Balogun’s red card, Trump intervenes for US World Cup match
https://www.nytimes.com/athletic/7424790/2026/07/06/folarin-balogun-red-belgium-explanation/ FIFA’s Disciplinary Committee has overturned the red card suspension of Folarin Balogun, a key player for the U.S. Men’s National Team, allowing him to participate in the upcoming Round of 16 match against Belgium. This decision, made under Article 27 of the FIFA Disciplinary Code, places Balogun on a one-year probationary period, enabling him
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UK Foreign Secretary Warns World Cannot Wait for ‘AI Hiroshima’ Before Acting
UK Foreign Secretary Yvette Cooper has warned that the world cannot wait for an AI equivalent of Hiroshima before acting, urging global powers to build consensus on artificial intelligence (AI) safety principles and standards. Cooper made the case in an essay, positioning Britain to lead international talks on the technology. ...