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Hall of Famer Rickey Henderson, baseball's stolen base king, has died at 65

Oakland, Calif.: Hall of Famer Rickey Henderson, the brash speedster who shattered stolen base records and redefined baseball's leadoff position, has died. Known as baseball's “Man of Steal,” Henderson had a lengthy list of accolades and accomplishments over his nomadic 25-year career — an MVP, 10 All-Star selections, two World Series titles and a Gold Glove award. Henderson surpassed Brock's …

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2024 Year in Sports, Athletics: Duplantis dominates, Neeraj-Arshad showdown in Paris Olympics, a slew of world records

The Hindu

There were records galore from athletics in 2024, both at the national and global level. | Photo Credit: NURPHOTO VIA GETTY IMAGES Kenya’s Faith Kipyegon bettered her own world record in the women’s 1500m at the Paris Diamond League meet. Sweden’s Armand Duplantis poses next to a board displaying his new 6,26 meters world record after the men’s pole vault …

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Rickey Henderson, Oakland A’s legend and baseball’s stolen bases king, dies at 65

LA Times

Former Oakland Athletics star Rickey Henderson attends a game between the Athletics and the Texas Rangers in Oakland on Sept. 25. Known as baseball’s “Man of Steal,” Henderson had a lengthy list of accolades and accomplishments over his nomadic 25-year career — an MVP, 10 All-Star selections, two World Series titles and a Gold Glove award. I will miss my …

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World 5,000m silver medallist Mohamed Katir handed four-year ban

The Hindu

World 5,000 metres silver medallist Mohamed Katir has been banned by the Disciplinary Tribunal for four years for Tampering in relation to a Whereabouts Failure on Friday. The 26-year-old Spanish middle-distance runner, who is currently serving a two-year ban until 6 February 2026 for three Whereabouts Failures in a 12-month period, was sanctioned under Rule 2.5 of the Anti-Doping Rules …

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New Delhi to host World Para Athletics Championships in 2025

The Hindu

New Delhi is set to host the World Para Athletics Championships in 2025 at the city’s Jawaharlal Nehru Stadium, the World Para Athletics announced on Thursday. Moreover, India’s capital will also host a World Para Athletics Grand Prix, serving as a precursor to the marquee event, scheduled to take place between March 11 and 13. “NPC India is privileged to …

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5 days ago

World Athletics offers AI protection for 25 athletes targeted by Cyberbullying

The Hindu

World Athletics has offered 25 athletes year-round AI protection on their social media platforms after they were targeted by cyber bullies during major recent events, the governing body said on Wednesday. World Athletics unveiled findings of a four-year report analysing online abuse in the sport using Signify Group’s Threat Matrix service. “Athlete welfare is at the very top of our …

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Keely Hodgkinson launches her own indoor athletics event - with BBC in talks to broadcast it - and targets breaking world record in attempt to revolutionise the sport

Daily Mail

Keely Hodgkinson has announced the launch of her own indoor athletics event as she looks to use her platform to revolutionise the sport. The newly crowned BBC Sports Personality of the Year will stage the inaugural ‘Keely Klassic’ in Birmingham in February, with the Beeb already in talks to broadcast it. Keely Hodgkinson was crowned BBC Sports Personality of the …

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Keely Hodgkinson crowned BBC Sports Personality of the Year 2024

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World Athletics has ‘responsibility’ to combat gender-based violence – Lord Coe

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How SPOTY favourite Keely Hodgkinson became Britain’s best loved athlete

The Independent

Sign up to our free sport newsletter for all the latest news on everything from cycling to boxing Sign up to our free sport email for all the latest news Sign up to our free sport email for all the latest news SIGN UP I would like to be emailed about offers, events and updates from The Independent. “Some woman …

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Sports Personality of the Year 2024: Who is favourite to win and how do I vote?

The Independent

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From Caitlin Clark and Simone Biles to a new hockey league, women’s sports had a pivotal year

Associated Press

Record numbers of basketball fans filled arenas to watch the rookie seasons of Caitlin Clark and Angel Reese unfold. Share Share Copy Link copied Email Facebook X Reddit LinkedIn Pinterest Flipboard Print Email Facebook X Reddit LinkedIn Pinterest Flipboard Print FILE- Indiana Fever guard Caitlin Clark, left, signs autographs for Iowa fans after Indiana lost to the Dallas Wings during …

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Athletics-Britain's Olympic triathlon champ Yee to make marathon debut in London

Hindustan Times

LONDON, - Olympic triathlon champion Alex Yee plans to run the 2025 TCS London Marathon in what would be his debut at the 42.2-kilometre distance, adding another sporting accomplishment to his glittering resume. "Committing to the TCS London Marathon for me was a no-brainer," said Yee, who was born and raised in London. "I remember racing the Mini London Marathon …

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Shiva Keshavan calls for crossover athletes to boost winter sports in India

Hindustan Times

New Delhi, India's six-time Winter Olympian Shiva Keshavan believes the country can excel in winter sports with innovative strategies and proper infrastructure. HT Image The youngest-ever Olympian in luge, debuting at the age of 16 at the 1998 Nagano Winter Olympics, Keshavan feels athletes from summer sports could transition to winter disciplines, such as field hockey players to ice hockey …

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India to host maiden World Athletics Continental Tour event in August 2025

The Hindu

India will host its maiden World Athletics Continental Tour event -- a bronze level global meet -- in Bhubaneswar on August 10 next year, the national federation said on Sunday. A World Athletics Continental Tour Bronze Level Meet can only be held in a facility which has a minimum sitting capacity of 3000 with a minimum class 2 certified track …

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Neeraj Chopra's Paris Olympics t-shirt added to World Athletics' Heritage Collection

Firstpost

Chopra is among 23 athletes and three medallists from the Paris 2024 Games whose competition artefacts have been added to the Museum of World Athletics. Chopra is among 23 athletes whose competition artefacts have been inducted into the World Athletics Heritage Collection, which is currently on display in the 3D fully virtual museum of athletics. Besides Chopra, Ukraine’s Yaroslava Mahuchikh, …

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Neeraj Chopra's T-Shirt Inducted Into World Athletics Heritage Collection

ABP News

Star Indian javelin thrower Neeraj Chopra is among 23 athletes whose competition artefacts have been inducted into the World Athletics Heritage Collection, currently on display in the online 3D platform of the Museum of World Athletics. Besides Chopra, Ukraine's Yaroslava Mahuchikh, the World Athletics women's field event athlete of the year, and her fellow Paris Olympic medallist Thea LaFond are …

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1 week, 2 days ago

Over 150 visually impaired athletes to take part in National Athletics Championship for Blind

New Indian Express

NADIAD: Over 150 visually impaired athletes from 19 states of the country will vie for honours in the 23rd Usha National Athletics Championship for the Blind which began here Saturday. They will compete in sporting disciplines including sprints, throws, jumps in accordance with international rules in the championship considered to be India's largest sporting event dedicated to visually challenged athletes. …

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Duke lacrosse accusations: Crystal Mangum, who accused three players of rape, now says she lied about the encounter

CNN

CNN — Crystal Mangum, the former exotic dancer who accused three Duke men’s lacrosse players of rape in 2006, igniting a national firestorm, now says she lied about the encounter. And I betrayed the trust of a lot of other people who believed in me,” Mangum said on the web show “Let’s Talk with Kat,” hosted by Katerena DePasquale. Mangum’s …

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1 week, 4 days ago

Neeraj Chopra among Paris Olympics athletes whose competition artefacts added to World Athletics Heritage Collection

The Hindu

Neeraj Chopra, Paris 2024 Olympics silver-medallist and Ukraine’s Yaroslava Mahuchikh, World Athletics women’s field event athlete of the year are among the 23 athletes whose competition artifacts were inducted into the World Athletics Heritage Collection. 🇺🇦's Yaroslava Mahuchikh and fellow @Paris2024 Olympic medallists including 🇮🇳's Neeraj Chopra are among the athletes whose competition artefacts are inducted into the World Athletics …

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Do You Dress Like An American Tourist Abroad? These Signs Are A Dead Giveaway.

Huff Post

John Coletti via Getty Images From backpacks to athletic wear, international stylists have thoughts when it comes to the clothes and accessories that make Americans look American. Wearing Athletic Wear “People in America really like the idea of dressing comfortably,” said Brooke Crum, a fashion stylist who also organizes bespoke shopping tours for visitors in Japan. If you don’t want …

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West Coast Conference sues Grand Canyon for breach of contract after quick exit

Associated Press

The West Coast Conference is suing Grand Canyon University over breach of contract after the school changed course and decided to join the Mountain West Conference. The lawsuit, filed Wednesday in the U.S. District Court for the Northern District of California, claims Grand Canyon has refused to pay entrance and exit fees after the school decided to switch conferences six …

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Matt Campbell agrees to 8-year contract with Iowa State after leading program to 1st 10-win season

Associated Press

The AP Top 25 college football poll is back every week throughout the season! AMES, Iowa — Matt Campbell, who led Iowa State to its first 10-win season and became the program’s all-time leader in coaching victories, has agreed to an eight-year contract that would keep him with the Cyclones through 2032. University president Wendy Wintersteen and athletic director Jamie …

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Athletics Federation of India planning drastic changes in grooming athletes after Paris 2024 upset

The Hindu

Looking forward to the Los Angeles Olympics, the Athletics Federation of India is set to give promising athletes a chance to raise the performance of the men’s 4x400m relay team. I think it went to their head.You are going to see new faces and new coaches,” AFI president Adille Sumariwalla told Sportstar during the National Junior Athletics Championships at the …

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Hall of Famer Rickey Henderson, baseball's stolen base king, has died at 65

2024 Year in Sports, Athletics: Duplantis dominates, Neeraj-Arshad showdown in Paris Olympics, a slew of world records

Rickey Henderson, Oakland A’s legend and baseball’s stolen bases king, dies at 65

World 5,000m silver medallist Mohamed Katir handed four-year ban

New Delhi to host World Para Athletics Championships in 2025

World Athletics offers AI protection for 25 athletes targeted by Cyberbullying

Keely Hodgkinson launches her own indoor athletics event - with BBC in talks to broadcast it - and targets breaking world record in attempt to revolutionise the sport

Keely Hodgkinson crowned BBC Sports Personality of the Year 2024

World Athletics has ‘responsibility’ to combat gender-based violence – Lord Coe

How SPOTY favourite Keely Hodgkinson became Britain’s best loved athlete

Sports Personality of the Year 2024: Who is favourite to win and how do I vote?

From Caitlin Clark and Simone Biles to a new hockey league, women’s sports had a pivotal year

Athletics-Britain's Olympic triathlon champ Yee to make marathon debut in London

Shiva Keshavan calls for crossover athletes to boost winter sports in India

India to host maiden World Athletics Continental Tour event in August 2025

Neeraj Chopra's Paris Olympics t-shirt added to World Athletics' Heritage Collection

Neeraj Chopra's T-Shirt Inducted Into World Athletics Heritage Collection

Over 150 visually impaired athletes to take part in National Athletics Championship for Blind

Duke lacrosse accusations: Crystal Mangum, who accused three players of rape, now says she lied about the encounter

Neeraj Chopra among Paris Olympics athletes whose competition artefacts added to World Athletics Heritage Collection

Do You Dress Like An American Tourist Abroad? These Signs Are A Dead Giveaway.

West Coast Conference sues Grand Canyon for breach of contract after quick exit

Matt Campbell agrees to 8-year contract with Iowa State after leading program to 1st 10-win season

Athletics Federation of India planning drastic changes in grooming athletes after Paris 2024 upset