“I swam in the river for six months,”…
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From San Juan To Chapel Hill: The Story Of Xavier Ruiz
Xavier Ruiz and his father set up homemade lane lines in a river near their hometown in Puerto Rico when the pools closed because of the pandemic. Ruiz wasn’t going to let that keep him out of the water.
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Ditch ‘shrink it and pink it’ women’s trainer design, say experts | Women
Sports footwear manufacturers are being urged to ditch the “shrink it and pink it” approach when it comes to women’s running shoes.
Over the past five decades, brands have invested billions of dollars into the development trainers that…
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Latvia 0 England 5: Tuchel’s team qualify for World Cup as Anthony Gordon stakes his claim
England sealed their spot at the 2026 World Cup with a comfortable 5-0 win against Latvia in Riga. Thomas Tuchel’s side have won all six of their qualifiers in the group, opening up a seven-point gap over second-placed Albania with two games…
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‘British humour made me smile’ – Tuchel enjoys fans’ chants
Thomas Tuchel said he accepted the pointed chants aimed in his direction by fans during the win over Latvia that secured England’s place at the World Cup.
The travelling England supporters targeted Tuchel with numerous songs throughout the game…
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Clashes erupt after pro-Palestinian protest in Udine, Italy
Clashes erupt after pro-Palestinian protest in Udine, Italy | The Jerusalem PostJerusalem Post/Israel News/Israel SportsThe march was attended by over 5,000 participants according to preliminary police estimates, and preceded the soccer match,…
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USA Basketball names Heat's Spoelstra as coach through 2028 – France 24
- USA Basketball names Heat’s Spoelstra as coach through 2028 France 24
- Erik Spoelstra: Team USA coaching nod ‘makes you feel alive’ ESPN
- Spoelstra reacts to being named U.S. Olympic coach. And Heat shuffles roster Miami Herald
- Erik Spoelstra…
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Erik Spoelstra named head coach of USA Basketball men’s national team
USA Basketball Managing Director Grant Hill praised the selection, citing Spoelstra’s professionalism and leadership. “Spo is not only an outstanding coach, but also a great colleague, friend, and father,” Hill said. USA Basketball CEO Jim…
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Hungary deny Portugal, Ronaldo early World Cup berth – France 24
- Hungary deny Portugal, Ronaldo early World Cup berth France 24
- Portugal 2-2 Hungary: Cristiano Ronaldo sets scoring record as Portugal held to draw BBC
- European Qualifiers for the 2026 World Cup: England first to qualify after Harry Kane double,…
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Erik Spoelstra Named 2025-28 USA Basketball Men’s National Team Head Coach
COLORADO SPRINGS, Colorado (Oct. 14, 2025) – Erik Spoelstra has been named head coach of the USA Basketball Men’s National Team through 2028. Spoelstra, the head coach of the Miami Heat, was selected by USA Basketball’s Men’s National…
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