At the height of her career, Olympic gymnast Shannon Miller made a point of knowing exactly what her body was capable of and what it needed.
“My job as an elite athlete was to know everything that’s going on in my…
Category: 8. Sports
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Figure skating, the history behind the jumps: names, inventors and execution
Where do the names of the six main jumps in figure skating come from?
When watching a figure skating competition, you hear commentators talking about technical moves such as the “triple Axel” or saying that “the athlete performed a…
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Atomic reinvents skiwear for winter 2025/26: A fusion of heritage and innovation
For decades, Atomic has been synonymous with high-performance ski equipment. Now, the Austrian brand is channeling its deep alpine expertise into a bold new venture: technical skiwear. With the launch of its Winter 2025/26 apparel…
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Dominant Léa Houart takes World Junior Champs by storm
A storm was brewing on the horizon. When the women’s World Junior Championship got underway in Wollongong, it seemed a matter of time before conditions turned for the worse, and the storm did indeed strike. It was just not the one we expected….
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‘May the best win’ – Andrea Stella on Norris’ ‘repercussions’ after Oscar Piastri clash and the Drivers’ title battle
Lando Norris and Oscar Piastri will resume their fight for the Drivers’ Championship this weekend at Austin’s Circuit of The Americas, two weeks after the McLaren duo made contact on the opening lap of the race that left Piastri asking: “Are we…
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‘Did racism stop my dad becoming Football League’s first black referee?’
Andy GriffithEmerson Griffiths experienced racism while working as a linesman in top-flight matches Racist attitudes in the 1970s and ’80s may have denied a trailblazer from north London the opportunity to be the Football League’s first black…
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‘I’m in the best place possible’ – George Russell boosted by new Mercedes deal as he sees ‘huge opportunity’ for title push in 2026
George Russell described himself as “super happy” after strolling into the paddock ahead of the United States Grand Prix with a new Mercedes deal under his belt, believing the squad offer him the “best chance” of winning the title in…
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Will Salman Ali Agha make way for Babar Azam in Pakistan’s T20I side before 2026 T20 World Cup? here’s what report says
The Pakistan Cricket Board (PCB) is considering a return of Babar Azam in the T20I side ahead of the 2026 T20 World Cup, to be hosted jointly by Sri Lanka and India. A former captain, Babar last played for Pakistan in December 2024, against South…
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Max Scherzer rolls back years as Blue Jays even ALCS with win over Mariners | MLB
Max Scherzer turned back the clock with a vintage pitching performance and Andrés Giménez homered and drove in four runs as the Toronto Blue Jays beat the Seattle Mariners 8-2 on Thursday to even the American League Championship Series at two…
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