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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, about
this 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 dress
gym-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 sports
events 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, but having
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 the acceleration in use and availability of
social media, both as a platform for debate
and as a means of dissemination.
The Other Olympics Success Story
The Olympics and Paralympics are now (almost) universally viewed as having been an unqualified
success.
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 the
colonizer. So where are the English sports?
Forced to Wear a Skirt?
With the London 2012 Olympics rapidly approaching, I am eagerly awaiting the inauguration of
female boxing as an official discipline. Despite this being a long overdue development, as a beginner
to the sport, I am thrilled to see female boxers finally gracing the ring at the most important
sporting event of the year. In preparation, the Amateur International Boxing Association (AIBA) met
yesterday to discuss the games and draw up recommendations, including suitable dress
requirements. One of the items up for discussion was whether female boxers should have to wear
skirts.
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 of
racist 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 male
athlete 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 NBA
season, the league's players are going to have some free ti...
Armenia Player Scores Embarrassing Own Goal
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After famously having its hopes of qualification for the 2010 World Cup dashed by a goal scored by
way of a Thierry Henry handball, 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 retired
Australian 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 when
Uniao 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 between
Odd 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 employer
after 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 his
marriage 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 present
Artem Gomelko, goalkeeper for FC Torpedo Zhodino...
Amazing Goal Shot From Midfield
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Mexico, Andres Guardado, Deportiva De La Caruna Goal, UK Sport, UK Football, Sports News
In soccer, there are goals and there are GOOOAAAAAAAAALs. As you will see, this falls firmly in the
second 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've
lost 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 the
Scottish 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 day
early, 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 from
the female tennis players, according to the head of...
Top 5 Sports Stories
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NFL Lockout, Wimbledon, Eric Spoelstra, John Isner Nicolas Mahut, Pat Riley, Serena Williams, Jose
Reyes, David Tyree Gay Marriage, UK Sport, New York News
David Tyree says same-sex marriage would send the country into anarchy. Oh, really? I would say
he's taken one too many hits, but the truth is, he never made another catch in the NFL after that
Super 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 a
lower league match in Venezuela, Anderson Fred...