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Historic House-NCAA settlement leaving hundreds of Olympic sport athletes in peril
While the NCAA and power conferences agreed to expand upon scholarships as part of the settlement, they also imposed roster limits for sports, many of which did not previously exist.Sports - Yahoo Sports - October 25 -
Winnipeg Olympics Were Once The West's Top Women's Hockey Challengers
The Winnipeg Olympics were Western Canada's top challenger in the 1930s, almost annually competing for a Dominion title. Here's a look back at the historic women's hockey team.Sports - Yahoo Sports - 6 days ago -
The Paris Olympics displaced nearly 20,000 people, local associations say
A coalition of over 100 organizations has reported that nearly 20,000 individuals were displaced from informal housing in Paris and surrounding areas during preparations for the 2024 Summer OlympicsWorld - ABC News - 4 days ago -
Bottom Line: Coaches call in hired guns for Olympics, sponsorship solution
Coaching FGS Global registered to lobby for a “federal solution that protects Olympic sports programs and broad-based sports sponsorship” on behalf of several associations representing sports ...Politics - The Hill - 3 days ago -
Raygun quits competitive breakdancing over backlash to her viral Olympics performance
Rachael "Raygun" Gunn has announced that her professional breakdancing career is over, citing the online reaction to her Paris Olympics performance.Top stories - NBC News - 2 days ago -
Rachael ‘Raygun’ Gunn retires from competitive breaking after Olympic upset
Australian was hounded online for performance in Paris Carrying on ‘seems a really difficult thing for me to do’ Breaker Rachael Gunn has retired from competitive breaking due to the scrutiny ...World - The Guardian - Yesterday -
Raygun Retires From Competitive Breaking After Intense Olympic Backlash
The 37-year-old Rachael Gunn became the subject of widespread ridicule after her unorthodox Olympic routine.Sports - The New York Times - 22 hours ago -
Olympic champion Noah Lyles races streamer IShowSpeed in 50-meter dash
IShowSpeed challenged the Olympic champion to a race for $100,000 and a shot at being the fastest man in the world.Sports - ESPN - 6 hours ago -
Middle East latest: Hezbollah's acting leader says the group is focused on hurting Israel
Hezbollah’s acting leader says the Lebanese militant group is focused on “hurting the enemy” by targeting Haifa and other parts of Israel, including Tel AvivWorld - ABC News - October 16 -
Google gets new head of search and ad business as part of AI-focused reshuffling
Google is getting a new leader for its core business, which includes search, ads and commerce, as the tech giant restructures itself for the AI era.Business - MarketWatch - October 18 -
Huuuge social casino veteran unveils AI-focused Beyond startup and Decor Society
Huuuge founder Anton Gauffin has started Beyond, which is building a fashion game called Decor Society tapping generative AI.Tech - VentureBeat - October 24 -
In Wisconsin's key Senate race, Eric Hovde's closing message focuses on Tammy Baldwin's sexuality
Wisconsin Republican Eric Hovde has attacked the finance career of Democratic Sen. Tammy Baldwin’s girlfriend, highlighting their same-sex relationship.Politics - NBC News - 5 days ago -
Trump says he wouldn't mind reporters being shot at, Harris focusing on getting people to the polls
With one day to go until Election Day, Donald Trump's campaign is trying to walk back comments from the former president at a rally on Sunday where he said, "And to get me somebody would have to ...Top stories - CBS News - 4 days ago -
76ers have NBA's worst record and familiar level of drama, but Philly is focused on big picture with Big Three
Injuries, investigations and off-court incidents have dominated the early-season headlines for the 1-6 76ersSports - CBS Sports - Yesterday -
Laura Gillen defeats Rep. Anthony D’Esposito in heated NY rematch focused on border security
Democrats scored a key House win on Long Island, unseating a Republican accused of an affair and patronage.Politics - Politico - Yesterday -
Russian Olympic Committee president to step down. Neutral athletes competed at Paris Games
The president of the suspended Russian Olympic Committee plans to step down after six years in chargeSports - ABC News - October 15 -
Furniture of Champions: How Paris Olympics Tables and Chairs Are Finding a Second Life Online
Sold and auctioned off to small businesses, Olympic Village decor lives on in a seemingly endless chain of resellers.Business - Inc. - October 16 -
USWNT roster: Post-Olympic October squad contains gold medal heroes as well as fresh faces for Emma Hayes
While the CBA mandates that the Olympians all be included, some injuries created room for a few debutsSports - CBS Sports - October 17 -
Emma Hayes names USWNT roster for first matches since winning gold at the Olympics
Forward Trinity Rodman will miss a trio of upcoming matches for the U.S. women’s national soccer team as she continues to recover from a back injurySports - ABC News - October 17 -
First roster since Olympic gold shows USWNT getting younger, less reliant on known stars
Coach Emma Hayes appears ready to turn the page ahead of the 2027 World Cup.Sports - ESPN - October 19 -
Former Olympic snowboarder Ryan Wedding wanted by FBI on drug trafficking, murder charges
Wedding has allegedly run a large cocaine trafficking operation that has killed several peopleSports - CBS Sports - October 17 -
Six-time Olympic gold medal cyclist Chris Hoy reveals terminal cancer diagnosis
Six-time Olympic gold medal cyclist Chris Hoy revealed his cancer diagnosis is terminal.Top stories - NBC News - October 20 -
Simone Biles honored in L.A. as champion for kids. Will the GOAT return to compete in 2028 Olympics?
Simone Biles was honored for work with Friends of the Children. She spoke about it, the Paris Olympics, 2028 L.A. Games, her Netflix doc and loving her Black job.Entertainment - Los Angeles Times - October 25 -
7 charged with cyberbullying after Paris Olympics artistic director's opening ceremony backlash
French authorities say they have charged seven individuals in connection with a cyberbullying campaign targeting Thomas Jolly, the artistic director behind the Paris Olympics’ opening and closing ...Sports - ABC News - October 25 -
Kristen Santos-Griswold kept skating after Olympic heartbreak and is better than ever
Kristen Santos-Griswold is coming off the best season for a U.S. short track speed skater in over a decade.Sports - Yahoo Sports - October 25 -
What questions must USWNT answer now?
The USWNT just won gold at the Olympics, but roster questions lie ahead of the 2027 World Cup.Sports - ESPN - October 28 -
US economic growth slows, as Germany avoids recession and France gets Olympics boost – business live
Eurozone GDP grew by 0.4% in the last quarter, faster than expected, as Germany’s economy avoids second contraction in a row. Autumn budget live: major tax rises expected as Rachel Reeves ...World - The Guardian - October 30 -
They Ran an Olympic Marathon 12 Weeks Ago. Now They’re Back at It in New York.
A handful of runners are trying the quadrennial feat of competing in the Olympic marathon and then racing in the New York version.Sports - The New York Times - 5 days ago
