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SportsMay 29

Heat affects players at French Open as British contingent reduced

High temperatures at the French Open caused a player to collapse while British representation in singles was reduced to one competitor.

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SportsMay 22

Enhanced Games to Allow Performance-Enhancing Drugs in Athletic Competition

A new sporting event called the Enhanced Games will permit athletes to use performance-enhancing substances typically banned in traditional sports.

4 sources
SportsMay 2

Former F1 Driver and Paralympic Champion Alex Zanardi Dies at 59

Alex Zanardi, who lost both legs in a 2001 racing crash before becoming a four-time Paralympic cycling champion, has died at age 59.

4 sources
SportsJun 15

World Cup Opens with High Fan Interest and Team Travel Issues

The World Cup began with strong viewership and fan attendance while some teams faced logistical challenges.

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SportsApr 19

NJ Transit Confirms $150 World Cup Train Tickets, Sparking Fan Outcry

New Jersey's transit agency will charge $150 for round-trip train tickets to World Cup matches at MetLife Stadium, an elevenfold increase from typical pricing.

12 sources
SportsApr 24

Pittsburgh Hosts NFL Draft as Raiders Select Quarterback Fernando Mendoza First Overall

The NFL Draft took place in Pittsburgh with hundreds of thousands of fans attending, while the Las Vegas Raiders selected quarterback Fernando Mendoza with the first pick.

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SportsJun 1

South Africa Team Departure Delayed Due to Visa Administrative Issues

South Africa's team departure for Mexico was postponed Sunday due to what officials described as an administrative error with visa processing.

5 sources
SportsMay 13

Sports Industry Faces Multiple Revenue and Structure Changes Across Leagues

College sports conferences explore private equity deals while professional leagues negotiate expansion and labor agreements.

6 sources
SportsJun 14

Curaçao Becomes Smallest Nation to Reach World Cup

The Caribbean island nation of Curaçao has qualified for the World Cup for the first time, becoming the smallest country by population to reach the tournament.

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SportsMay 28

Former NBA Player Terry Rozier Charged in Sports Betting Bribery Investigation

Terry Rozier faces federal charges for allegedly accepting $100,000 in bribes as part of a broader sports betting scheme involving professional and college basketball.

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SportsJun 9

Rams Tackle Alaric Jackson Arrested on Domestic Violence Charges

Los Angeles Rams starting left tackle Alaric Jackson was arrested Monday night on suspicion of felony domestic violence.

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SportsMay 28

NBA Considers AI-Automated Officiating to Reduce Replay Delays, Commissioner Says

NBA Commissioner Adam Silver indicated the league is exploring artificial intelligence technology to automate officiating decisions and eliminate lengthy replay reviews.

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SportsMar 7

Florida Gators Defeat Mississippi State 108-74, Celebrate SEC Championship

The fifth-ranked Florida Gators defeated Mississippi State 108-74 in their home finale while celebrating their first SEC regular-season title since 2014.

28 sources
SportsMar 9

India Wins Third T20 Cricket World Cup, Defeating New Zealand by 96 Runs

India successfully defended their T20 World Cup title with a commanding victory over New Zealand in the final at Ahmedabad's Narendra Modi Stadium.

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SportsMar 11

Champions League Round of 16 Begins as English Teams Face Challenging Tests

The Champions League knockout phase kicks off with six English clubs in action, while UEFA expresses concerns over Premier League spending rules.

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