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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.
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.
As climate change drives temperatures higher, states are stepping up with new safety rules to protect young athletes from deadly heat illness. Six states now lead the nation with gold-standard protections including cooling tubs and heat monitoring equipment.
A groundbreaking study reveals New Zealand's high-performance sports systems may be harming the athletes they're meant to support. Research inspired by Olympic cyclist Olivia Podmore's case shows wellbeing takes a backseat to winning medals.
Three-time Olympic gold medalist Nancy Hogshead just won a major legal victory that protects advocates who speak up about athlete abuse. A federal judge dismissed a $250 million defamation lawsuit, affirming the right to warn families about dangerous coaches.
A Clemson University track and field athlete is speaking out about protecting college sports from chaos threatening opportunities for the next generation. Her personal story shows what's at stake when athletic programs face elimination and roster cuts.
Scientists discovered a way to spot brain damage in living athletes, opening the door to treatments that could prevent a devastating condition affecting thousands of former contact sport players. The breakthrough could transform how we protect athletes before irreversible harm occurs.
Pro wrestler Scarlett Bordeaux is helping protect fellow female athletes from obsessive fans with one simple privacy tip. Her advice could keep wrestlers and other public figures safer from stalkers who cross the line.
Researchers discovered how to redesign soccer balls to reduce brain impact during headers, offering hope for preventing neurological diseases in players. The breakthrough could protect future generations of athletes while keeping the beautiful game intact.
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.
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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.
Taylor Miller-Wing went from college quarterback to Army Reserve to protecting Olympic medalists in Italy as a diplomatic security agent. Just two years into his dream job, the 2022 Cal State San Marcos graduate scored the assignment of a lifetime at the Winter Games.
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.
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.
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.
French Polynesia just expanded its ocean protections to cover an area larger than Alaska, banning seabed mining and industrial fishing across 30% of its waters. The move protects critical breeding grounds for endangered species and showcases what island nations can accomplish.
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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