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The Emotional Power of Sport to Connect

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Sport provides a syntax of connection between people who can otherwise find such connection hard.Michael Tierney has written a beautiful and lyrical memoir, The First Game With My Father, aboutthis transformative power of sport.

Sport to Street: Workout Clothes You Can Wear Anywhere

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It's every fit girl's dilemma: without having to orchestrate an entire outfit change, how can I dressgym-ready but still look sophisticated enough fo...

Protest and Human Rights Shape Debate on Awarding of Mega Events

Mass protests against Brazil's hosting of the World Cup, Turkey's loss of opportunities to host sportsevents and controversy over 2022 World Cup host...

7 Sexy Reasons You Should Be Watching Polo This Summer

(Photo Courtesy of Nic Roldan) By Mila Pantovich We love the excitement of a good polo match, buthaving a dashing gentleman riding the horse just t...

Social Media for Football Writers

The recent explosion in football writing appears to have been fueled in no small part by theacceleration in use and availability of social media, both as a platform for debate and as a means ofdissemination.

The Other Olympics Success Story

The Olympics and Paralympics are now (almost) universally viewed as having been an unqualifiedsuccess.

Olympic Sports That Ought to Be

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I've long believed that if the Olympics ever return to America's shores we should include horseshoes,monster truck racing and the 100-meter mosey and what's good for the colonist is good for thecolonizer. So where are the English sports?

Forced to Wear a Skirt?

With the London 2012 Olympics rapidly approaching, I am eagerly awaiting the inauguration offemale boxing as an official discipline. Despite this being a long overdue development, as a beginnerto the sport, I am thrilled to see female boxers finally gracing the ring at the most importantsporting event of the year. In preparation, the Amateur International Boxing Association (AIBA) metyesterday to discuss the games and draw up recommendations, including suitable dressrequirements. One of the items up for discussion was whether female boxers should have to wearskirts.

Would You Miss Your Son's Wedding For A Soccer Game?

Fabio Capello has his best player banned for three games at Euro 2012, his captain at the centre ofracist abuse allegations and his team facing the w...

PHOTOS: The Legacy Of Gareth Thomas And Other Openly Gay Sports Figures

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Gareth Thomas, the Welsh rugby player who became the world's first openly gay professional maleathlete in a team sport after coming out in 2009, stun...

PHOTOS: LeBron Attends Liverpool-Man U Match

With NBA Commissioner David Stern already canceling the first two weeks of the 2011-12 NBAseason, the league's players are going to have some free ti...

Armenia Player Scores Embarrassing OwnGoal

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After famously having its hopes ofqualification for the 2010 World Cup dashedby a goal scored by way of a Thierry Henryhandball, the Irish Men's Na...

Who Is Elizabeth Hurley's New Fiance?

Elizabeth Hurley has just joyfully announced her engagement -- via Twitter, no less -- to retiredAustralian cricketing legend Shane Warne. While ...

Unconscious Striker Dropped From Stretcher

A scary moment occurred in the 40th minute of Olhanense's 2-1 victory on Sunday in Portugal whenUniao Leiria defender Edson accidentally kneed 19-yea...

Soccer Player Scores Header From His Own Half

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Forgive the awful pun, but talk about using your head. During a Norwegian league match betweenOdd Grenland and Tromso IL on Sunday, Jone Samuelse...

WATCH: David Beckham Goes Undercover At Target

Rumors have been kicking up in recent weeks about soccer icon David Beckham's next employerafter he finishes his contract with the LA Galaxy in the M...

Rugby Star Married To Royalty Allegedly Gets Frisky During Dwarf-Throwing Contest

An English Rugby star has found himself at the center of media attention, but not because of hismarriage to Queen Elizabeth II's granddaughter Zara P...

EPIC FAIL: Goalkeeper Allows Embarrassing Goal

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Here's the latest addition to what's fast becoming a vast library of "Soccer Fails." Today we presentArtem Gomelko, goalkeeper for FC Torpedo Zhodino...

Amazing Goal Shot From Midfield

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In soccer, there are goals and there are GOOOAAAAAAAAALs. As you will see, this falls firmly in thesecond category. During a match against the...

Nadal Collapses During Press Conference

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Generally, when a top-ranked tennis player "collapses" at a major tournament it means that they'velost unexpectedly to a lower-ranked opponent or squ...

Soccer Player Throws Ball At Opponent In Frustration

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During a Champions League match against Malmo, Steven Whittaker, who plays for Rangers in theScottish Premier League, decided to express his frustrat...

Soccer Player Kicks Ref After Getting Red Card

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In soccer, a red card is hardly ever well received by a player. It doesn't just end the player's dayearly, but it singles the individual out and deem...

Wimbledon Executive Scolds Female Players For Grunting

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The millions in attendance at Wimbledon are apparently turned off by the loud grunting coming fromthe female tennis players, according to the head of...

Top 5 Sports Stories

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David Tyree says same-sex marriage would send the country into anarchy. Oh, really? I would sayhe's taken one too many hits, but the truth is, he never made another catch in the NFL after thatSuper Bowl reception.

Worst Miss In Soccer History?

Step aside Miroslav Klose, there is a new winner for the worst miss of all time. In the middle of alower league match in Venezuela, Anderson Fred...