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Coe: 2029 Worlds may aid Kenya doping fight
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World Athletics President Sebastian Coe said Nairobi’s hosting of the 2029 World Athletics Championships—the first senior edition in Africa—could intensify efforts to curb doping in Kenya. He cited stronger, intelligence-led testing and signs of progress, while noting that more than 140 Kenyan athletes have been sanctioned since 2017 and significant work remains.
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Rachel Meyers
With 140 athletes already sanctioned it looks like the system is working but they still need real intelligence-led checks to finish the job.
Kentucky creates new role, taps Moorer to manage athletes across sports
Sports
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Kentucky Athletics has hired Mitchell Moorer as executive associate athletics director for player management, a new department-wide role overseeing roster development, revenue sharing, NIL opportunities and student-athlete management. Moorer joins from Michigan State and will work with coaches and administrators to shape Kentucky’s player-management strategy and ensure compliance.
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BYU Announces Record Philanthropic Partnership With PV3
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BYU Athletics called its PV3 Enterprises deal the largest philanthropic commitment in department history, renaming LaVell Edwards Stadium's field PV3 Field and granting NIL deals to more than 40 athletes.
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Studies Examine Running Injuries, Surfaces, Athletic Training
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Running performance and injury prevention depend on matching training to an athlete’s ability and goals, building strength gradually, and wearing well-fitting shoes with adequate support. Research also found concrete produced higher impact loading than rubber track or artificial turf, though surface-related differences in hip motion were limited and knee and ankle kinematics did not significantly change.
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Top Trump Dinner Bidders Stash Cash On Exchanges That Shut Out Americans
Dylan Kresak · 3 min · 4h
Harrisburg Massage Studio Says Tailored Sessions Ease Athletes' Soreness
Health
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Elements Massage Harrisburg says sports and recovery-focused massage can help active adults ease muscle tightness and soreness, improve flexibility and circulation, and reduce overuse-injury risk. The studio says sessions are tailored to each client’s activity and recovery goals.
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AP Top 25 College Football Teams
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College football fans argue endlessly over which programs deserve the top spots in the AP Poll based on wins, schedule strength, and legacy.
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FSU's $430M Debt Complicates Norvell Decision After Loss
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FSU's athletic debt tops $430 million, with a potential $51 million Norvell buyout, after Louisville erased a 14-0 lead in a 44-20 win.
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University of Arizona Leaders Earn Multiple Honors
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The University of Arizona recognized athletics director Desireé Reed-Francois as Hispanic Business Woman of the Year, while Tech Parks Arizona and innovation leader Casey Carrillo also received honors for their contributions to economic development and entrepreneurship in Southern Arizona.
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Most Americans See NIL Positively for College Sports
Sports
— Oct 5, 2026
College sports’ shift toward NIL compensation and direct athlete payments is widely seen as improving fairness, though the Senate-passed Protect College Sports Act would impose limits on pay, eligibility and transfers as lawmakers seek greater stability. Supporters of athlete compensation view the changes as long overdue, while critics warn the legislation could restrict athletes’ rights and sidestep their push for employee protections.
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Fuld Declines Athletics’ Baseball Operations Offer
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— Oct 7, 2026
The Athletics are weighing Phillies executive Sam Fuld and Cubs assistant GM Jared Banner for their top baseball operations job, with a decision expected this week. The hire would lead the franchise through its planned move to Las Vegas in 2028; Banner’s role in acquiring Pete Crow-Armstrong and Fuld’s prior experience as the Phillies’ general manager are notable credentials.
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You are not your thoughts—presence ends psychological suffering
Tolle argues that identifying with compulsive thought and living in psychological time is the root of suffering, and that present-moment awareness is available to anyone right now.
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Five Track Athletes Set Personal Bests
Sports
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Arizona track and field athletes posted personal bests and strong results across indoor and outdoor events, including John Paredes’ Big 12 ninth-place 200-meter finish, Sam Halaufia’s fourth-place shot put at the Big 12 Indoor Championships, and individual bests in distance, sprints and high jump. The profiles also highlight past seasons and career backgrounds for the Wildcats’ roster.
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Rayo-Bilbao La Liga Match Abandoned After Fan Protests
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Rayo Vallecano–Athletic Bilbao was abandoned 0-0 on Oct. 10, 2026 after home fans threw paper airplanes and other objects onto the Vallecas pitch, targeting president Raúl Martín Presa.
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Most Influential Women in World History
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From ancient queens who ruled empires to modern activists who changed laws, these women left indelible marks on politics, science, and culture. Vote for who you think shaped history most profoundly.
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UN condemns racist abuse targeting Gauff
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The U.N. human rights office condemned racist online abuse directed at Coco Gauff after a disputed point at the China Open, saying Black female athletes are especially targeted. It urged players, sports organizations and fans to challenge racism and sexism in sports.
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Burnley, Stoke Set for Championship Fixtures
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Burnley host Charlton Athletic at Turf Moor on Oct. 13, seeking consecutive wins after ending a long winless run with a 4-0 victory over Watford; Charlton arrive after drawing with Bristol City. Burnley have fitness concerns over Zeki Amdouni and Ugo Raghouber, while a separate viewing guide outlines using a VPN to stream the match.
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SEC Reportedly Weighs One-Year Transfer Sit-Out Rule
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The SEC is considering reinstating a rule requiring athletes who transfer between conference schools to sit out a season. LSU coach Lane Kiffin opposes the proposal, warning it could push players to rival conferences rather than keep them in the SEC; supporters say the restriction could curb intraconference poaching and tampering.
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Political Debanking Ran Rampant At America’s Biggest Banks, Federal Probe Alleges
Jack McGeever · 5 min · 5h
Nonprofit to raffle $494,500 Georgia home for athlete scholarships
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— Sep 26, 2026
The Athletes Get Recruited Foundation has launched a licensed raffle featuring a new Braselton, Georgia, home valued at about $494,500, aiming to raise $100,000 for ten $10,000 scholarships for college-bound student-athletes. The foundation says the effort will help address financial and recruiting-navigation barriers facing young athletes.
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Derek Foss
This raffle is a clever idea to help athletes who lack money for recruiting help or college.
New York Pizza vs Chicago Deep Dish
Yourlist
— VS Battle
The foldable slice versus the fork-and-knife casserole — America's longest-running food fight.
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November Ballots Expected to Include Diverse Measures
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Voters in several states will weigh a range of November ballot measures, including local school and emergency-services taxes in Ohio and proposals in Washington concerning income taxes, parental rights and school athletics. Burlington, Massachusetts, is also explaining nine ballot questions, while a Colorado political discussion examines upcoming measures and their potential effects.
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Senate Expected to Vote on College Sports Overhaul
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— Sep 27, 2026
The Senate is poised to vote on the Protect College Sports Act, which would establish national rules for athlete compensation and eligibility, restrict transfers, and regulate agents, among other changes. Supporters say it would protect college sports and athletes, while critics object to limits on athlete pay and legal rights; conferences are also preparing a separate framework if the bill fails.
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Senate passes Cruz-Cantwell bill capping college athlete payments
The Conservative Desk
— Sep 29, 2026
The Protect College Sports Act cleared the Senate 77-22, capping athlete pay, locking in medical and scholarship protections, and aiming to stop bidding wars that threaten women’s and Olympic programs. The House is next.
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Tom Gallagher
Locking in medical coverage and scholarships is a solid step even if the pay limit draws complaints.
Arizona State, TCU Swimmers Win Big 12 Awards
Sports
— Oct 7, 2026
Arizona State and TCU athletes earned Big 12 swimming and diving weekly honors after the season’s opening competition. Howard will host its fifth annual Battle at the Burr on Oct. 10, part of a busy week of college meets that also includes Tennessee’s season opener and a Texas-Indiana-Northwestern tri-meet.
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Top Trump Dinner Bidders Stash Cash On Exchanges That Shut Out Americans
The race for seats at the president's next meme coin dinner seems to be drawing a largely foreign crowd.
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14 Nanooks Earn GNAC Academic Honors
Sports
— Oct 7, 2026
The Alaska Nanooks volleyball team lost in straight sets to Saint Martin’s, while five Nanooks runners competed at Alaska’s state cross-country championships, led by Granite Peacock’s 13th-place finish. Separately, 14 UAF cross-country athletes earned GNAC Academic All-Conference honors for the 2026 season.
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California Commission Orders Halt to Human-Robot Fight Event
Tech
— Oct 7, 2026
A San Francisco startup staged a human-versus-humanoid-robot cage match in which influencer Frankie LaPenna was knocked down by remotely piloted robots, prompting concern over the spectacle and its safety. California’s athletic commission said the unlicensed event violated state rules and ordered it halted, while REK argued that regulations covering matches between people do not apply to fights involving robots.
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College Sports Profiles Highlight Champions, Leaders, Scholars
Sports
— Oct 5, 2026
Seaman High senior Chloe Schmidtlein was named Scholar Athlete of the Week for her 4.0 GPA, golf participation and plans to study elementary education. UW-Oshkosh gymnast Averie Evans won a national uneven-bars title, while Northern Michigan swim and dive coach Heidi Voigt’s profile highlights her teams’ conference and NCAA successes.
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Four Communities Upgrade Local Sports Facilities
Sports
— Oct 6, 2026
Community recreation facilities are receiving upgrades: Polson’s Mission Valley Aquatics Center has completed its first major renovation in over 13 years, while West Babylon Junior High has revamped its athletic courts. In Eschol Park, a $2.8 million project will add accessible amenities, changerooms and spectator facilities by early 2027, and McAllen is converting a park kickball field into soccer space in a project expected to cost at least $350,000.
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Talarico Clarifies Stance on Trans Athletes After Fox News Comments
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— Sep 22, 2026
In Texas, Democratic Senate hopeful James Talarico has tempered his stance on transgender athletes, emphasizing local decision-making and saying he opposes trans athletes in girls’ sports only if safety or fairness are at risk, as he campaigns statewide. Across coverage, Republicans push to frame transgender participation in women's sports as a key issue while Democrats try to pivot to broader concerns in a high-stakes Texas race.
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Over 20 State Treasurers Warn Agencies Against Using ESG For Deciding Credit Ratings
Jack McGeever · 4 min · 5h
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