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SportsMar 12

Runner with Multiple Sclerosis Sets New Half Marathon Record

Chris White achieved a record-breaking half marathon time despite medical advice to avoid intense exercise following his MS diagnosis.

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SportsApr 23

BBC Cancels Football Focus After 52 Years Due to Declining Viewership

The BBC will end its long-running football program Football Focus at the end of the current season after 52 years on air.

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SportsApr 1

U.S. Soccer Star Catarina Macario Signs Record $8 Million Contract with San Diego Wave

USWNT forward Catarina Macario signed a five-year, $8 million deal with NWSL's San Diego Wave, marking the richest contract in women's soccer history.

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SportsMar 10

Raiders acquire cornerback Taron Johnson from Bills in draft pick trade

The Las Vegas Raiders traded for Buffalo Bills cornerback Taron Johnson, exchanging sixth and seventh-round draft picks.

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SportsMar 28

UConn Basketball Programs Make Headlines as Tournament Season Approaches

UConn's women's coach Geno Auriemma criticizes NCAA tournament structure while men's player Alex Karaban reaches historic tournament milestone.

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SportsApr 12

WNBA Free Agency Moves Include Sabally to Liberty, Smith to Wings

Several notable player moves highlighted WNBA free agency, with Satou Sabally joining New York and Alanna Smith signing with Dallas.

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SportsApr 23

Athletic Directors at Yale and Michigan Face Separate Workplace Culture Controversies

Former Yale hockey coach and Michigan athletic director address distinct workplace culture issues at their respective universities.

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SportsMar 21

Swimmer Faces Grievance Over Comments About Trans Competitor; Golfer Sues LPGA

Two separate legal disputes highlight ongoing tensions over transgender athlete participation in women's sports competitions.

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SportsApr 22

Padres Sign Free Agent Pitcher Lucas Giolito to One-Year Deal

The San Diego Padres have signed right-handed pitcher Lucas Giolito to a one-year contract after he declined a $19 million option with Boston.

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SportsMar 31

Cyclist Death at World Championships Goes Undetected for 82 Minutes

Investigators found that a cyclist who died during the Road World Championships was not discovered for over an hour after the crash occurred.

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SportsApr 21

NFL Tightens Draft Contact Rules Following 2025 Prank Call Incident

The NFL has implemented stricter communication protocols for draft day after a prank call incident involving quarterback Shedeur Sanders.

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SportsMar 26

College Basketball Coaches Discuss Challenges in Current NCAA Landscape

Several prominent college basketball coaches raised concerns about various aspects of the current collegiate athletics environment during recent public comments.

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SportsMar 19

Barcelona faces Newcastle in Champions League round of 16 second leg

Barcelona hosted Newcastle United in the second leg of their Champions League round of 16 tie, with a key defender suffering a possible injury.

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SportsApr 24

College Basketball Programs Focus on 2026 Recruiting and Transfer Portal Strategy

Kentucky and Michigan basketball programs are actively pursuing 2026 recruits and transfer portal targets as coaches build rosters for upcoming seasons.

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SportsApr 10

Arsenal Consider Player Sales to Raise Transfer Funds

Arsenal are reportedly looking to generate approximately £100 million through player departures to fund future transfers.

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