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An opinion column argues that the backlash to Sydney Sweeney's sports-betting advert has demonstrated solidarity in women's sport while warning against taking every provocation too seriously. It contends that admiring athletes' bodies can be part of sport's appeal, even as it criticizes the advert's regressive, objectifying aesthetic.
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The article traces how the women's 800m was removed from the Olympics for 32 years after false claims that female competitors were too frail, and how it later became a headline athletics event. It interviews pioneering athletes and highlights current stars, while noting doping questions around a long-standing world record.
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Josh Allen threw three touchdown passes and ran for two more as the Buffalo Bills beat the Detroit Lions 41-31 in the first regular-season game at Highmark Stadium. Detroit rallied from a 21-0 deficit but stalled late, while Allen continued a strong start to the season.
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Alex Ovechkin defended appearing in a United Russia campaign video, saying he is Russian, supports his country, and is not in politics. The article notes critical reaction, including a Republican congressman asking the NHL to consider banning him, and references Putin's invasion of Ukraine and Russian propaganda figures. The Capitals coach supported Ovechkin, while the team declined further comment.
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The New York Knicks paused individual ticket sales after a pricing error pushed season-opener get-in prices above $1,000. Madison Square Garden Sports said it would roll back prices, refund the difference to buyers, and restart sales. The game is drawing attention because the Knicks are defending NBA champions and the 76ers added LeBron James.
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The article examines the selection of Queensland's crocodile-inhabited Fitzroy River as the 2032 Brisbane Olympics rowing venue, focusing on fairness and governance concerns rather than crocodile risk. It details rowing officials' objections about currents and sustainability, and notes that the state government approved the venue despite its own commissioned report finding it unsuitable. The premier's dismissal of critics as 'elites' is contrasted with officials' statements that their concerns are about fair competition.
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Mauricio Pochettino has named a young, experimental USMNT squad for upcoming friendlies, two years into his tenure and after the 2026 World Cup. The piece examines his continued evaluation of the player pool, the absence of key veterans, and the intrigue around the next generation.
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Mauricio Pochettino named a youthful USMNT squad for upcoming friendlies, including 16-year-old Cavan Sullivan while omitting Christian Pulisic and Weston McKennie. The roster features 13 potential debutants and appears partly aimed at preparing for the 2028 Olympics.
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Steve Belichick has resigned as North Carolina's defensive coordinator after the school concluded an investigation into its football program. The probe found certain actions disregarded university values but were isolated, and general manager Michael Lombardi resigned earlier this month. Head coach Bill Belichick remains backed by the school as the Tar Heels prepare for Clemson.
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Colin Kaepernick said Van Jones attempted to broker a meeting between him and President Trump during Trump's first term, but Kaepernick immediately rejected the invitation. Kaepernick described the outreach as a facade and criticized Trump's record on racial issues and ties to the REFORM Alliance. The article also recounts Trump's past criticism of Kaepernick's anthem protest and Kaepernick's collusion grievance against NFL owners.
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An opinion column accuses New England Patriots owner Robert Kraft of banning Macklemore from Gillette Stadium over the rapper's pro-Palestine advocacy, comparing the move to the NFL's blackballing of Colin Kaepernick. It argues Kraft's action exposes him as just another billionaire wielding power to suppress dissent, despite his carefully cultivated socially conscious image.