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World Athletics rejected attempts by Turkey to recruit elite Kenyan runners through lucrative contracts, protecting the integrity of international competition. The decision reinforces that national teams should be built through homegrown talent, not checkbooks.
The News-Gazette celebrates over two decades of exceptional Illinois athletes who've defined excellence in their sports. From basketball stars to Olympic gymnasts, these athletes represent the best of college athletics.
Over 300 dogs, cats, and other animals are getting veterinary care and a second chance after LA County's largest animal rescue operation. All animals will be available for adoption once they're healthy and the investigation concludes.
A 911 call from a concerned citizen led to the rescue of 15 dogs and one rabbit from a suspected dogfighting operation in rural Mississippi. The animals, found chained in dirt circles without food or water, are now receiving medical care and will eventually find loving homes.
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Botswana made history by hosting Africa's first ever World Athletics Relays, delivering a world-class event and clinching gold in front of an ecstatic home crowd. The two-day spectacle in Gaborone proved Africa has come of age on the global athletics stage.
The University of Oklahoma just shattered its fundraising record, pulling in $241 million to support college athletes as sports enter a new era of revenue sharing. Nearly 24,000 donors stepped up, more than doubling last year's total.
Researchers have developed a breakthrough framework that helps us finally understand what animals actually experience, transforming how we care for billions of creatures. The "teleonome" system could end decades of guessing about animal welfare.
Mesa County Animal Services is recruiting volunteers to help shelter animals stay healthy, socialized, and ready for loving homes. No experience required—just a willingness to show up and make a difference.
Artificial intelligence is finally unlocking the secret languages of animals, revealing complex friendships, hierarchies, and communication patterns humans have never understood before. From whale songs to elephant rumbles, we're discovering animals have been having sophisticated conversations all along.
Indian athletes are making global waves in volleyball, fencing, gymnastics, rowing, and athletics after years of infrastructure investment. Business leader Anand Mahindra says the new generation of champions is proving that sustained support for non-cricket sports is finally paying off.
Springfield College's athletic department just shattered fundraising records for the second year running, with over 1,600 donors rallying to support student athletes. The giving day triumph helped push the entire college past $1 million in donations for the first time ever.
Olalekan Adebote won Nigeria's athletics coaching leadership in a nationwide vote, immediately calling for coaches to unite behind athlete development. His victory signals fresh energy for a sport hungry for better structure and collaboration.
After Olympic skier Kokone Kondo faced cruel comments following an injury withdrawal, Japan's Olympic Committee deployed AI monitoring in Milan to protect athletes from harassment. The system flags abusive posts 24/7, offering a blueprint for athlete mental health protection worldwide.
Delhi is setting up animal cruelty prevention committees in all 13 districts, putting decision-making power closer to the animals who need it. Each committee will be led by a district magistrate to ensure faster response times and better protection.
Rabat welcomes Paralympic champions from 57 nations this week for its first-ever World Para Athletics event. The North African capital joins a growing list of cities celebrating elite athletes with disabilities on the world stage.
Johns Hopkins University's athletic department just shattered its fundraising record, pulling in nearly $9 million to support student athletes. The money will help hundreds of competitors access better coaching, mental health resources, and cutting-edge sports science.
When COVID lockdowns left thousands of street animals starving in Patna, India, Varsha Raj turned daily feeding runs into a full rescue operation. Four years later, her APNA Foundation runs the city's first dedicated animal shelter and has saved over 2,000 lives.
Naman Sharma started rescuing animals at age 11 with an injured pigeon. Now he runs a Delhi shelter saving up to 20 animals daily, and needs one crucial machine to speed up life-saving care.
After rescuing abused animals for nearly four decades, Apache Way Farm Rescue in Dighton needs community support to continue its mission. Owner Lori Matta is asking for volunteers and donations to keep the sanctuary alive for 24 animals who finally found safety.
Student-athletes at USC Upstate just achieved their highest GPA ever, with 57 earning perfect 4.0s while balancing sports and studies. For the fourth semester in a row, the entire athletic department maintained above a 3.30 average.
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