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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.
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 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.
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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.
British Paralympic athletes dominated international competitions in May 2026, collecting over 50 medals across nine sports and proving that last summer's Paris success was just the beginning. From emotional comebacks to record-breaking performances, Team GB's para-athletes are having their best season yet.
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.
Simon Ehammer, who just became the indoor heptathlon world record holder, returns to compete in his first outdoor decathlon of 2026. The Swiss athlete will face fierce competition at Italy's Multistars International as he prepares for the European Championships.
Two years after an F-150 crash broke her neck and ended her athletic career, Savannah Wild is attempting a Guinness World Record for the fastest 50km barefoot run. The Kelowna ultra-runner needs to finish under seven hours on May 18 to claim the title.
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.
The 2026 Winter Olympics kick off Friday in Milan and Cortina d'Ampezzo with over 2,900 athletes ready to compete. Team USA is bringing an extraordinary lineup of champions, comeback stories, and history-makers who are set to captivate the world.
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.
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.
When Olympic officials banned a skeleton racer's tribute helmet honoring fallen Ukrainian athletes, his teammates found creative ways to show support. Their quiet acts of solidarity are making a powerful statement at the Milan Cortina Games.
After The Better India published the journey of Ladakh's women's ice hockey team, 285,000 readers discovered a squad that built their own rink by hand and won India's first bronze medal. The story's reach earned them a spot on Kaun Banega Crorepati with Amitabh Bachchan.
In a stunning turn of events, steroid-using athletes failed to break records at the inaugural Enhanced Games, proving natural ability still reigns supreme. The experiment shattered myths about performance-enhancing drugs being necessary for athletic excellence.
Olympic medalist and UFC legend Ronda Rousey is ending her decade-long retirement to challenge how fighters get paid. She's not just stepping back into the ring—she's building a new path as a promoter who wants to give athletes their power back.
Nigeria's Access Bank Lagos City Marathon has earned World Athletics Gold Label status, cementing its place among Africa's most prestigious races. This year's edition features a brand new route through the city's coastal landmarks.
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