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WNBPA emphasizes inclusion amidst focus on transgender athletes

The Women's National Basketball Players Association (WNBPA) released a statement, emphasizing diversity and inclusion while saying the organization "will not be used as political pawns."

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Aug 7 • 2:40 PM EDT • Sports • espn.com
How NCAA Athlete Eligibility Limbo Has Sown 'Absolute Chaos'
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Aug 7 • 6:00 AM EDT • Sports • sports.yahoo.com
Kansas student-athletes face burnout risk as fall sports season approaches

Kansas fall sports practices begin Aug. 17. KSHSAA's 'Less is More' campaign addresses rising burnout rates and heat safety rules for student-athletes.

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Aug 7 • 5:36 AM EDT • Sports • kwch.com
How Fitness and Health Go Hand-in-Hand: Fima on Supporting Athlete Wellness

This month, I met with Fimanekeni (Fima) Hamutenya, a Special Olympics Namibia athlete, whose experience as a Fitness Captain and Health Messenger helped him rebuild his confidence and inspired him to help his fellow athletes live healthier, more active lives.

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Aug 7 • 1:47 AM EDT • Health • specialolympics.org
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High school sports tryouts and practices kick off Aug. 17

Our high school fall sports season will kick off on Monday, Aug. 17, with tryouts and practices beginning for high school football. Tryouts and practices for all other high school sports, including cheerleading, boys' soccer, girls' soccer, boys' cross country, girls' cross country, girls' tennis, girls' swimming and diving and volleyball, will begin on Monday, Aug. 24. Tryouts and practice schedules Tryout and practice schedules are available via the practice schedules button located on the fall sports page of our website. Please note that practice schedules are subject to change due to inclement weather or unanticipated circumstances. Registration information As a reminder, students and parents must fill out all required paperwork on Final Forms to participate in tryouts and practices. A physical conducted within the last 12 months is mandatory for any student interested in trying out for an athletic team and must be uploaded into Final Forms platform. Families are encouraged to get a completed physical from their child's physician. If you are unable to get a physical from your child's physician, you can schedule a free physical with Whitney Young's school-based health center by calling (518) 573-2556. Additionally, the district physician will also be available to facilitate sports physicals at Albany High in room 4253 on the following dates: Monday, Aug. 17 from 10:30 a.m.-3 p.m. Thursday, Aug. 20 from 10:30 a.m.-3 p.m. Sports physicals on Aug. 17 and 20 are free and no appointment is necessary. Academic Eligibility As a reminder, students must be in good academic standing to participate in athletics. Academic eligibility will start at the beginning of each academic year. Eligibility is determined based on quarterly grades, and interim progress reports will serve as an important academic checkpoint for all student‑athletes. For additional details about academic eligibility, please see our Athletic Code of Conduct. Falcons, we can't wait to see you soar this fall season!

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Aug 6 • 6:00 PM EDT • Sports • albanyschools.org
ADF urges Senate to clarify college sports bill won’t preempt state women’s sports laws

The following quote may be attributed to Alliance Defending Freedom CEO, President, and Chief Counsel Kristen Waggoner regarding the Protect College Sports Act (S. 4668), a bill currently in the U.S. Senate that could be voted on this week: “For nearly a decade, Alliance Defending Freedom has worked with courageous female athletes, state and national […]

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Aug 6 • 1:05 PM EDT • Sports • adfmedia.org
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Twin Rivers Little League in North Carolina Receives $25,000 Sports Matter Grant from The DICK’S Sporting Goods Foundation

Committed to creating more opportunities for youth athletes, The DICK’S Sporting Goods Foundation’s Sports Matter Program has awarded Twin Rivers Little League out of New Bern, North Carolina, with a $25,000 Sports Matter grant.

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Aug 6 • 12:28 PM EDT • Sports • littleleague.org
NCAA Division II votes to approve age-based eligibility model

NCAA Division II will move to the age-based eligibility model that has prompted athlete lawsuits across the country since it was adopted in Division I.

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Aug 6 • 10:46 AM EDT • Sports • espn.com
Coco Gauff addresses transgender athlete debate with powerful statement

Coco Gauff, the No. 4-ranked women’s singles player in the world, is also universally regarded as one of the most authentic, outspoken athletes in the world. She just showed why yet again. Fewer than three minutes into her post-match press conference at the National Bank Open in Toronto, Gauff was asked about the WTA’s newly…

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Aug 6 • 10:30 AM EDT • Sports • sports.yahoo.com
Vanderbilt Health physical therapist bound for Nationals after winning four medals at Tennessee Senior Olympics

Vanderbilt Health physical therapist Grant Schlisner, PT, DPT, Cert. MDT, won four medals in the recent Tennessee Senior Olympics, which qualifies him to compete in the national Senior Olympics, set for July 2027 in Tulsa, Oklahoma. Senior Olympians are athletes 50 years or older who compete in regional events for an opportunity to move to state events, and eventually to the Nationals. Schlisner’s medals were in the javelin, discus and softball throw (gold) and shot put (bronze). Schlisner, who is based at Vanderbilt Health One Hundred Oaks, grew up in the Chattanooga area in a family that valued physical fitness and playing sports, and he says, with considerable understatement, “The whole family is quite athletic.” Grant Schlisner (R) with brother Bret and sister Sue, all of whom won medals in the Tennessee State Senior Olympics. (photo courtesy Grant Schlisner) His brother Bret also competed in the Senior Olympics. So did his sister Sue. (His other sister Tammy did not compete, but, Schlisner said, “We’re still going to work on her.”) And their father, who now lives in South Dakota, competed in that state’s Senior Olympics in the category for athletes aged 84 to 89. Schlisner was a high school athlete in several sports, including stints as a baseball pitcher and a football quarterback. Since he was already playing positions in other sports in which he was throwing things, he was also recruited to the school’s track and field team, which is where he gained experience in the events that were his ticket to the 2027 Nationals. The medals are a reward for the hard work of training and preparation, but Schlisner said the real reward is the fitness that the medals represent. Schlisner competes in one of his medal-winning events, the shot put. (photo courtesy Grant Schlisner) “[Preparing for competition] got me working out to train for these events. I added more extensive weight training to promote injury prevention and building flexibility and strength have made me feel better overall.” He also said that, in addition to the physical rewards, he enjoys the camaraderie of the other athletes and a feeling of accomplishment. “It’s great to be able to have a goal,” he said. “If you aim low, you’ll hit it. This is aiming high. I want to bring home a medal in the Nationals.” His physical therapy patients, especially those who may be discouraged or need a little extra motivation, also benefit from his example. “I can connect with patients and say, ‘I’m 57 with previous injuries, and I’ve been doing these events, and you can get back to your ‘sport’ as well, whether that is chasing grandkids or participating in a competitive activity,’” he said. And being around the other Senior Olympians, especially in the older age groups, is motivating for him, as well. “One competitor was 90 years old,” he said. “She’s not just sitting around. That was super motivating and cool to see. I don’t want to be a lump on the couch at 90.”

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Aug 6 • 9:51 AM EDT • Health • news.vumc.org
‘It just means more’: Black college gymnasts in a divided South

Nyla Aquino’s rise at Georgia reveals the tensions facing Black athletes as the SEC thrives while DEI programs and voting rights come under attack

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Aug 6 • 5:00 AM EDT • Sports • theguardian.com
SEC in support of Protect College Sports Act after negotiations with lawmakers

A vote on a federal law to set guidelines for college athletes’ Name, Image and Likeness (NIL) could come as soon as this week.

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Aug 5 • 6:54 PM EDT • Sports • wsfa.com
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Travis Kelce’s coach Andy Reid defends athlete from ‘dad body’ claims in wake of Taylor Swift wedding

Travis Kelce’s coach Andy Reid defended the tight end from ‘dad body’ claims weeks after marrying Taylor Swift.

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Aug 5 • 4:35 PM EDT • Entertainment • ew.com
Fall sports Senior Media Day

Seniors, mark your calendars for our fall sports Senior Media Day photo shoot, which will take place on Monday, Sept. 14, at 3:30 p.m.! All seniors playing a fall sport should report to the third-floor balcony area at Albany High promptly at 3:30 p.m. to get their photograph taken by John Wong Photography. Photographs taken on our fall sports Senior Media Day will be utilized for the creation of large, weatherproof senior banners. Each senior will be featured in their own individual banner. We extend our heartfelt thanks to the Albany Booster Club for funding our senior banners, which will be proudly displayed at our senior night events. Thanks to our booster club's support, each senior will get to keep their banner as a memento of their hard work and dedication as a Falcon student-athlete. There is no sitting fee for the Senior Media Day photo shoot. Students and families will be given the opportunity to purchase photos separately if they so choose. Senior Media Day photo shoots for winter and spring sports will be publicized leading up to each season. In addition to our Senior Media Day photo shoots, seniors will also be asked to participate in our sports photo sessions each season for all student-athletes in grades 9-12, facilitated by Upstate Images. Upstate Images provides our sports photography for our Albany High yearbook and students and families will be given the opportunity to purchase individual and/or team photos if they so choose. More details will be available at the start of the fall sports season.

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Aug 5 • 3:58 PM EDT • Sports • albanyschools.org
Amid tension, Cunningham says she wants to 'get back to basketball'

Indiana Fever guard Sophie Cunningham said Wednesday that she wants the focus to return to basketball after her comments on transgender athletes sparked heated national debate, three rallies and social media reaction all the way to the White House.

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Aug 5 • 1:29 PM EDT • Sports • espn.com
‘Say yes’: How Susanna Weir found her voice in sports as an NCAA postgraduate intern

Susanna Weir’s priority in athletics always has been to share athletes’ stories. Her coverage of the Olympics for the NCAA allowed her to do this at the highest level, building her confidence and guiding her to her passion for storytelling in the NFL.

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Aug 5 • 10:00 AM EDT • Sports • ncaa.org
Summit League unveils 2025-26 Commissioner's List of Academic Excellence

SIOUX FALLS, S.D. – The Summit League released a list of more than 1,000 student-athletes named to the 2025-26 Commissioner’s List of Academic Excellence Thursday as that number grew by more than 50 from a season ago. The list includes student-athletes from the League’s 17 different sports.

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Aug 5 • 8:00 AM EDT • Sports • thesummitleague.org
Exploring Ohio youth sports culture as Sandusky becomes tournament hotspot

With Sandusky, Ohio becoming a destination for youth sports tournaments, we look at the industry's benefits, costs and implications on athletic aspirations for student athletes.

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Aug 5 • 1:00 AM EDT • Sports • ideastream.org
Summit League announces 2025-26 Academic Honor Roll

SIOUX FALLS, S.D. – A total of 1,910 student-athletes were named to the 2025–26 Academic Honor Roll released Tuesday by League officials. Honorees represent all institutions that competed in the League's 17 sports.

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Aug 4 • 7:59 AM EDT • Sports • thesummitleague.org
The Oral History of Will Ferrell, Sports Comedy Icon

On the 20th anniversary of ‘Talladega Nights,’ here are the stories behind how Ferrell cemented his legacy as the defining sports comedian of his generation

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Aug 4 • 6:30 AM EDT • Sports • theringer.com
Why Investors Are Rushing to Bring Athletes Into Sports Ownership Groups
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Aug 4 • 6:00 AM EDT • Sports • sports.yahoo.com
Why Investors Are Rushing to Bring Athletes Into Sports Ownership Groups

LeBron James and Tom Brady have ownership stakes in multiple sports teams.

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Aug 4 • 6:00 AM EDT • Sports • sports.yahoo.com
Louisiana now requires sports agents to register before representing student-athletes in NIL deals

The requirements took effect Aug. 1.

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Aug 3 • 7:37 PM EDT • Sports • wafb.com
Valkryies coach addresses Sophie Cunningham's trans athletes comments

Valkryies coach Natalie Nakase on Sunday addressed Sophie Cunningham's stance about trans athletes in women's sports with reporters. Caitlin Clark mostly avoided doing so.

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Aug 3 • 3:25 PM EDT • Sports • latimes.com
Valkyries coach Natalie Nakase defends trans athletes in women's sports as culture war engulfs WNBA

Four WNBA coaches addressed trans athletes in women's sports within days as protests grow outside games supporting Sophie Cunningham's stance.

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Aug 3 • 9:43 AM EDT • Sports • foxnews.com
Utah State Athletics Hires Sydney Bowman as Associate Name, Image and Likeness Business Development Manager

Utah State Athletics and Aggie Sports Properties have announced the hiring of former Aggie softball student-athlete Sydney Bowman (formerly Saldaña) as the department's first-ever Associate Name, Image and Likeness (NIL) Business Development Manager.

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Aug 3 • 8:00 AM EDT • Business • utahstateaggies.com
Healthwatch: Staying hydrated as fall sports kick off

As fall sports ramp up, it’s more important than ever for student-athletes to focus on hydration.

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Aug 3 • 4:35 AM EDT • Sports • wsls.com
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Adults over 60 should try one 30-second test to predict healthy aging, experts say

Nick Schofield, a tactical athlete physical coach in the U.K., demonstrates how to perform the sit-to-stand exercise, which can be an indicator of lower-body strength and is closely linked to mobility, functional fitness and healthy aging.

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Aug 3 • 12:17 AM EDT • Health • foxnews.com
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Judge says injunction doesn't cover football players who signed pro deals

The judge who granted the right to play another year of college sports to some athletes whose eligibility ran out last school year issued a new order Sunday that makes clear that does not include football players who signed pro contracts this summer.

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Aug 2 • 10:03 PM EDT • Sports • espn.com
Colorado judge issues clarification to class-wide injunction for NCAA eligibility

A Colorado judge issued an important clarification Aug. 2 to their July 31 injunction for class of 2022 athletes in NCAA.

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Aug 2 • 5:16 PM EDT • Sports • sports.yahoo.com
Is all publicity good publicity for the WNBA?

You might not know it if you’re just a general sports fan living in the age of the internet, but beyond the off-court drama involving Indiana Fever player Sophie Cunningham following comments she made about transgender athletes in an interview with ESPN nearly two weeks ago, the WNBA is hitting the home stretch of its…

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Aug 2 • 3:00 PM EDT • Sports • sports.yahoo.com
Big Ten, SEC back college sports bill after shift in language

Language was added to the Protect College Sports Act intended to strengthen a provision prohibiting schools from circumventing the athlete revenue-share cap.

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Aug 2 • 11:44 AM EDT • Sports • sportsbusinessjournal.com
WNBA followers enraged over three head coaches' comments on protecting women's sports in two days

Three WNBA coaches faced backlash over their answers on transgender athletes in women's sports as rallies follow the Fever and Sophie Cunningham.

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Aug 2 • 7:43 AM EDT • Sports • foxnews.com
Cheryl Reeve advocates for trans athletes before Fever game

Lynx coach Cheryl Reeve reiterated her support for trans athletes ahead of her team's game against the Fever, saying "every kid has a right to sports."

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Aug 1 • 9:17 PM EDT • Sports • espn.com
Transgender Olympic athlete settles Sophie Cunningham debate with science

The Indiana Fever are on a five-game winning streak following Friday night’s 112-98 win over the Portland Fire, which saw superstar guard Caitlin Clark record her fourth career triple-double. However, even with the Fever surging and rising in the WNBA standings, the discourse surrounding the team has continued to be dominated by reserve guard Sophie…

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Aug 1 • 10:03 AM EDT • Science • sports.yahoo.com
Federal judge’s NCAA eligibility ruling sends shockwaves through college sports

Colorado Judge Charlotte Sweeney ruling would allow athletes from the Class of 2022, who have not redshirted, a fifth year of eligibility. How that impacts N.C. State, UNC, Duke and the rest of the ACC.

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Jul 31 • 10:58 PM EDT • Sports • newsobserver.com
Caitlin Clark and the most exciting warmup routine in sports

Before games, Fever star Caitlin Clark might be the busiest athlete in sports.

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Jul 31 • 8:00 AM EDT • Sports • espn.com
It’s getting more dangerous for kids to play summer sports » Yale Climate Connections

As the climate warms, young athletes face growing risks of heat illness – especially in communities without air-conditioned practice spaces.

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Jul 31 • 7:00 AM EDT • Sports • yaleclimateconnections.org
Is Your Young Athlete Eating Enough? The Hidden Risks of Under-Fueling

Learn the signs of Relative Energy Deficiency in Sport (RED-S), why young athletes are at risk, and when to seek care from URochester Medicine experts.

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Jul 31 • 6:15 AM EDT • Health • urmc.rochester.edu
NFL and RCX Sports Foundation announce international flag football scholarship recipients

The scholarship supports elite international flag football athletes playing at American colleges.

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Jul 30 • 6:15 PM EDT • Sports • sports.yahoo.com
USA250: 10 greatest college athletes from Tennessee

As part of USA TODAY Sports' USA 250 initiative, here's a look at the top 10 greatest college athletes to ever play in the state of Tennessee:

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Jul 30 • 5:11 AM EDT • Sports • sports.yahoo.com
USA250: 10 greatest college athletes from Vermont ranked

As part of USA TODAY Sports' USA 250 initiative, here's a look at the top 10 greatest college athletes to ever play in the state of Vermont:

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Jul 30 • 4:59 AM EDT • Sports • sports.yahoo.com
USA250: 10 greatest college athletes from South Dakota

As part of USA TODAY Sports' USA 250 initiative, here's a look at the top 10 greatest college athletes to ever play in the state of South Dakota:

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Jul 30 • 4:59 AM EDT • Sports • sports.yahoo.com
The Medical Minute: Back-to-sports season: Injury prevention tips for young athletes

Millions of young athletes get injured each year. Penn State Health sports medicine experts share practical tips to help prevent injuries and keep kids healthy, safe and in the game.

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Jul 29 • 2:49 PM EDT • Sports • pennstatehealthnews.org
Essentia Health to offer walk-in sports physical blitzes

Essentia Health will offer walk-in sports physical blitzes in early August to area student-athletes in preparation for the 2026-27 school year.

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Jul 29 • 1:10 PM EDT • Health • essentiahealth.org
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Essentia Health to offer walk-in sports physical blitzes

Essentia Health will offer walk-in sports physical blitzes in early August to area student-athletes in preparation for the 2026-27 school year.

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Jul 29 • 1:10 PM EDT • Sports • essentiahealth.org
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Female college athletes see surge in NIL deals

College sports marketing company Learfield saw a 123% increase in female athlete participation in NIL compensation activities over the 2025-26 fiscal year.

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Jul 28 • 2:01 PM EDT • Sports • africa.espn.com
Female college athletes see surge in NIL deals

College sports marketing company Learfield saw a 123% increase in female athlete participation in NIL compensation activities over the 2025-26 fiscal year.

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Jul 28 • 2:01 PM EDT • Sports • espn.com
Female athletes in college sports surge in NIL deals

Female athletes are reaching new heights in name, image and likeness participation. College sports marketing companies report a rapid surge in female athlete engagement.

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Jul 28 • 1:51 PM EDT • Sports • apnews.com
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USA250: The 10 greatest college athletes from New York

The state of New York has produced many great college athletes. We rank the 10 best with representation from several schools.

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Jul 28 • 5:01 AM EDT • Sports • sports.yahoo.com
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Portland’s passion for women’s sports drew this journalist across the country: Letter from the Editor

From tearful conversations with young athletes to heartwarming community moments, Liana Handler is ready to write about what matters to Portland fans.

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Jul 27 • 11:31 AM EDT • Sports • oregonlive.com
UNC football program general manager Lombardi on paid leave

A message from the school Monday did not state why and said his leave is not a reflection on student athletes.

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Jul 27 • 8:14 AM EDT • Sports • spectrumlocalnews.com
Datavault AI Appoints Ronald M. Goldstein to Lead Professional Sports Licensing

Goldstein will direct professional sports and legacy athlete licensing programs on the Company’s NIL Vault (NILv) PHILADELPHIA--(BUSINESS…...

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Jul 27 • 7:57 AM EDT • Sports • ir.datavaultsite.com
USA250: The 10 greatest Nevada college athletes ranked

Nevada and UNLV are the two prominent colleges in the state and they lead our list of 10 best college athletes from the Silver State.

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Jul 27 • 5:03 AM EDT • Sports • sports.yahoo.com
USA250: The 10 greatest college athletes from Nebraska

As part of USA TODAY Sports' USA 250 initiative, here's a look at the top 10 greatest college athletes to ever play in the state of Nebraska:

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Jul 27 • 5:03 AM EDT • Sports • sports.yahoo.com
USA250: The 10 greatest college athletes from New Hampshire ranked

Dartmouth and New Hampshire dominate the college landscape in the Granite State. They also dominate our list of the state's 10 best college athletes.

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Jul 27 • 4:59 AM EDT • Sports • sports.yahoo.com
A conversation wtih Shawn Eichorst ahead of Big Ten media days

The new University of Wisconsin director of athletes brings recent experiences, old ties ... and quotes back to Madison.

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Jul 26 • 5:50 PM EDT • Sports • captimes.com
A conversation with Shawn Eichorst ahead of Big Ten media days

The new University of Wisconsin director of athletes brings recent experiences, old ties ... and quotes back to Madison.

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Jul 26 • 5:50 PM EDT • Sports • captimes.com
Outdoor sports continue as extreme heat hits KC; how athletes are preparing

The big story in late July, of course is the extreme heat. However, the heat didn't stop tennis players from competing in a regional tournament. KSHB 41's Braden Bates shares how they prepared.

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Jul 25 • 9:46 PM EDT • Sports • kshb.com
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Sophie Cunningham gets support from GOP senator after backlash over transgender sports comments

Sen. Darline Graham praised Sophie Cunningham's stance on transgender athletes in women's sports, calling it dangerous to have boys in girls' sports.

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Jul 25 • 5:40 AM EDT • Sports • foxnews.com
A daily fiber supplement reduced knee arthritis pain and improved strength

A prebiotic fiber supplement reduced knee osteoarthritis pain while also improving grip strength and pain sensitivity in a six-week trial. The results hint at a fascinating gut-muscle-pain connection and suggest that a simple daily supplement may be easier to maintain than digital physiotherapy.

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Jul 24 • 8:00 PM EDT • Science • sciencedaily.com
IRONMAN 70.3 Boise race weekend underway with adaptive sports camp, pro athlete panel

IRONMAN 70.3 has arrived in Boise, and the activities have already begun ahead of Saturday's race.The Challenged Athletes Foundation (CAF) and IRONMAN partnered

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Jul 24 • 6:23 PM EDT • Sports • idahonews.com
'The game in Nashville has changed:' Why this Realtor is catering to sports and entertainment buyers

"In any industry, the game in Nashville has changed," according to affiliate broker Kortney Wilson. That's why Wilson launched, under The Kortney Wilson Group, her new sports and entertainment division group — a specialized advisory service catering to athletes, entertainers, executives and public figures.

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Jul 24 • 1:34 PM EDT • Entertainment • bizjournals.com
Interviews Available from 2026 OVC Football Media Day Presented by Shaw Sports Turf

CHARLESTON - Last week, the Ohio Valley Football Conference hosted their 2026 Football Media Day presented by Shaw Sports Turf. During the day, the Buccaneers' Head Coach and student-athletes spent time speaking with members of the media previewing the upcoming 2026 season. There is an available copy of one of the interviews with each of representatives from Charleston Southern on the department's YouTube page which can be found at the links on this page. Additionally, a link to the ESPN+ broadcast with the segment featuring Charleston Southern is attached here as well.

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Jul 24 • 9:20 AM EDT • Sports • csusports.com
USA250: The 10 best college athletes in Mississippi history ranked

The Magnolia State has produced many great college athletes. We ranked the 10 best as part of our USA 250 series.

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Jul 24 • 5:44 AM EDT • Sports • sports.yahoo.com
Rutgers Athletics Unveils Annual Award Winners

Rutgers Athletics recently unveiled its annual awards to honor the athletes who have distinguished themselves in a variety of areas. The awards included the Big Ten Medal of Honor, Bauer Athlete of the Year, the Freshman of the Year Award, the Sophomore of the Year Award, the Junior of the Year Award, the Senior of […]

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Jul 24 • 12:14 AM EDT • Sports • sports.yahoo.com
USA Games Attracts Media Coverage for its Health Work at USA Games

Thank you to the media outlets that elevated Special Olympics Health across earned media, partner content, and owned channels while capturing compelling athlete and volunteer stories during the 2026 Special Olympics USA Games.

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Jul 23 • 2:59 PM EDT • Health • specialolympics.org
Could increasing omega-3 intake boost recovery and long-term health in elite athletes?

As the Commonwealth Games approach, athletes chasing every extra edge on the track, court or in the pool might not find it in training, but on their dinner plates. In a study published in Sports Medicine—Open, ...

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Jul 23 • 10:00 AM EDT • Health • medicalxpress.com
How Fanatics Fest became the place for sports' biggest stars to be seen (and heard)

The four-day convention is now home to dozens of athlete podcasts. And the competition to be there will only grow.

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Jul 23 • 8:16 AM EDT • Sports • sports.yahoo.com
Kylian Mbappé revealed as EA Sports FC 27 cover star

Kylian Mbappé has been announced as the cover athlete for the video game EA Sports FC 27.

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Jul 23 • 4:04 AM EDT • Sports • africa.espn.com
Kylian Mbappé revealed as EA Sports FC 27 cover star

Kylian Mbappé has been announced as the cover athlete for the video game EA Sports FC 27.

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Jul 23 • 4:04 AM EDT • Sports • espn.com
Sophie Cunningham says it’s ‘common sense’ to keep trans athletes out of women’s sports

In an ESPN article, the Indiana Fever guard said that girls and women "shouldn't have to go against biological men."

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Jul 22 • 9:45 PM EDT • Sports • nytimes.com
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Trauma-informed coaching program aims to keep more Chicago kids in sports

Chicago's WNBA All-Star festivities are highlighting some of the biggest names in women's basketball, but they are also drawing attention to the coaches shaping the next generation of athletes.

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Jul 22 • 7:18 PM EDT • Sports • abc7chicago.com
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Knicks Big Man Questions NBA 2K’s Victor Wembanyama Decision

On Wednesday, July 22, NBA 2K released the cover athletes for NBA 2K27. Representing today’s NBA will be San Antonio Spurs center Victor Wembanyama. Shortly after the Wemby reveal, New York Knicks center Andre Drummond took to X to question the decision behind having Wembanyama–and not Jalen Brunson–as the cover selection. Knicks Big Man Questions […] The post Knicks Big Man Questions NBA 2K’s Victor Wembanyama Decision appeared first on HEAVY.

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Jul 22 • 7:08 PM EDT • Sports • sports.yahoo.com
DIII Management Council approves amendment to guidelines on reinstating student-athletes who commit sports-betting violations

At its meeting this week, the Division III Management Council approved an amendment to the Division III Committee on Student-Athlete Reinstatement sports-betting guidelines. The council’s action would allow for penalty reductions for a student-athlete who commits a sports-betting violation, provided it is the student-athlete’s first violation, the violation does not involve integrity concerns and the student-athlete engages in appropriate clinical evaluation or support.

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Jul 22 • 2:30 PM EDT • Sports • ncaa.org
Victor Wembanyama tapped as NBA 2K cover athlete

Wembanyama is on the cover of the Standard Edition, Clark is on the Deluxe Edition and Rose will appear on the limited-time Ultra Edition.

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Jul 22 • 1:00 PM EDT • Sports • spectrumlocalnews.com
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Commonwealth Games 2026 sports list: What's included and what's not

The Commonwealth Games 2026 in Glasgow features a total of 16 sports - 10 able-bodied and six integrated para sports. Indian athletes will compete in 13 at the CWG.

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Jul 22 • 11:22 AM EDT • Sports • olympics.com
New Eagles Edge Calls Jalyx Hunt 'a Freak Athlete'

The Philadelphia Eagles are being urged to sign an elite veteran pass rusher like Von Miller. Greenard raved about 2025 Eagles sack leader Jalyx Hunt, referring to him as "a freak" in an interview with the Eagles website. Hunt, who every team could have drafted before the Eagles selected him 94th overall in the 2024 NFL Draft, had a breakout 2025 season.

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Jul 22 • 10:35 AM EDT • Sports • sports.yahoo.com
Victor Wembanyama to reportedly be named NBA 2K27 cover athlete
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Jul 22 • 9:29 AM EDT • Sports • sports.yahoo.com
Dynasty Financial Partners's Latest Innovations

Houston-based registered investment advisor Americana Partners has stepped into a new avenue, having established a division catering to wealthy clients in the sports and entertainment industries. The new unit will serve athletes, entertainers, creators, agents, and coaches with support from former athletes, entertainment executives, and financial professionals. The division will offer wealth management services and other offerings, including income diversification, brand protection, intellectual property strategies, tax planning, and investment management. For clients in the entertainment sector, ...

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Jul 22 • 8:00 AM EDT • Entertainment • connectmoney.com
USA250: 10 greatest college athletes from Illinois

As part of USA TODAY Sports' USA 250 initiative, here's a look at the top 10 greatest college athletes to ever play in the state of Illinois:

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Jul 22 • 5:48 AM EDT • Sports • sports.yahoo.com
USA250: 10 greatest Hawai'i college athletes in history

As part of USA TODAY Sports' USA 250 initiative, here's a look at the top 10 greatest college athletes to ever play in the state of Hawai'i:

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Jul 22 • 5:46 AM EDT • Sports • sports.yahoo.com
Sports and politics: No longer strange bedfellows

Sports has always billed itself as above petty indifferences, something that brings people together on the sanctity of the playing field. FIFA, the guardian of the soccer World Cup pledges to ensure accessibility to everyone, promising that each athlete will receive a reception that is “safe, welc...

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Jul 21 • 12:53 PM EDT • Politics • peoplesworld.org
Former sports reporter brings love of the game to life in art

Former Edgerton and Janesville print and broadcast sports reporter Bob Samuelson has brought his lifelong love of the game to life in the form of hand-drawn portraits of legendary athletes.

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Jul 20 • 1:25 PM EDT • Sports • wnanews.com
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Eight Rams Named Nominees for 2026 HBCU Sports Awards

WINSTON-SALEM, N.C. (July 17, 2026) – Eight Winston-Salem State University student-athletes and coaches have been named nominees for the 2026 HBCU Sports Awards, representing the Rams in eight individual award categories.

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Jul 20 • 11:30 AM EDT • Sports • wssurams.com
Katie Uhlaender: Athletes risk paying the price if Protect College Sports Act is passed

A five-time Olympian argues the Protect College Sports Act would grant the NCAA an antitrust exemption while stripping athlete rights under Title IX.

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Jul 20 • 6:06 AM EDT • Sports • foxnews.com
As NIL leaks into high school sports, coaches voice concerns of kids 'being abused'

With some Texas high school athletes now able to sign NIL deals, coaches are doing what they can to protect their players.

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Jul 19 • 7:12 PM EDT • Sports • sports.yahoo.com
Meet JPMorgan wealth planner in your college team's locker room

Mikael Lemieux didn't talk about finances a lot when he was playing hockey. He's now helping JPMorgan get in with athletes when they're young.

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Jul 19 • 5:54 AM EDT • Business • businessinsider.com
World Series champion Mookie Betts says athletes shouldn't be seen as political figures: 'We go out and play'

Los Angeles Dodgers star Mookie Betts questioned why athletes are seen as political figures, revealing the reason behind his decision to skip this year's visit to White House.

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Jul 18 • 8:25 AM EDT • Politics • foxnews.com
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Dodgers star says athletes shouldn't be seen as political figures

World Series champion Mookie Betts tells Fox News Digital in a recent interview that his decision not to go the White House is apolitical.

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Jul 18 • 8:06 AM EDT • Politics • foxnews.com
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Everyone’s Watching Women’s Sports – The ESPYs Breakthrough Award Proved It

Olympic Champion Alysa Liu won the 2026 ESPY Best Breakthrough Athlete award, marking a historic five-year win streak for female athletes in an evolving sports industry.

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Jul 18 • 7:30 AM EDT • Sports • forbes.com
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‘We shouldn’t be playing the game’: athletes sound off as smoke chokes U.S. sports

Heavy, pungent wildfire smoke darkened skies in the U.S. from the Great Lakes to parts of the East Coast.

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Jul 17 • 11:19 AM EDT • Sports • fortune.com
Cody Bellinger says Call of Duty brings athletes together as sports and gaming collide at Fanatics Fest

NEW YORK — Cody Bellinger has played for baseball's biggest brands over his career.

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Jul 17 • 10:57 AM EDT • Sports • sports.yahoo.com
Knuckle hop and two-foot high kick: the Olympics for Alaska Natives breathe new life into ancient games

The annual World Eskimo Indian Olympics draw hundreds of Indigenous athletes to partake in traditional games and celebrate their heritage

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Jul 17 • 7:00 AM EDT • Sports • theguardian.com
When Did Sports Get So Loud?

Athletes have become influencers. In-game production has become “storytelling.” And everything has gotten very, very stimulating.

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Jul 17 • 7:00 AM EDT • Sports • theatlantic.com
‘It’s not really about sports’: One parent on ending lawsuit against NH’s trans student athlete ban

Sara Tirrell, the mother of one of the teenagers who dropped her legal challenge against the state, spoke with NHPR about the decision and what the last two years have been like for her family.

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Jul 16 • 4:01 PM EDT • Sports • nhpr.org
More than half of US states ban transgender athletes from participating in sports. See where

More than half of U.S. states have bans that prohibit either transgender girls or all transgender athletes from participating on certain sports teams. See where

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Jul 16 • 11:11 AM EDT • Sports • kcci.com
More than half of US states ban transgender athletes from participating in sports. See where

More than half of U.S. states have bans that prohibit either transgender girls or all transgender athletes from participating on certain sports teams. See where

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Jul 16 • 11:11 AM EDT • Sports • wmtw.com
More than half of US states ban transgender athletes from participating in sports. See where

More than half of U.S. states have bans that prohibit either transgender girls or all transgender athletes from participating on certain sports teams. See where

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Jul 16 • 11:11 AM EDT • Sports • kcra.com
Women’s sports needs more advocates, but is Flavor Flav really the best we can do?

"Flavor Flav's SHE Weekend" purports to honor Olympic athletes, but is it about them or the hype man bringing them all to Vegas?

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Jul 16 • 10:28 AM EDT • Sports • nytimes.com