Tag #Sports

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Haasjes Wins Dutch National Marathon Skating Championship

Christian Haasjes won the Dutch National Marathon skating championship in Heerenveen on January 1st, 2024, overtaking Jorrit Bergsma in the final sprint after a race marked by pre-race controversies surrounding the participation of Beau Snellink and Chris Huizinga, which resulted in their exclusion.

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No. 22 Illinois Faces No. 9 Oregon in Crucial Thursday Matchup

No. 22 Illinois, a 9-3 team led by freshmen stars, will play No. 9 Oregon, 12-1, at Matthew Knight Arena in Eugene, Oregon on Thursday at 10 PM ET on FS1; Illinois leads the Big Ten in 3-point attempts, while Oregon's defense allows just 57 points per game since their loss to UCLA.

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Big Ten Upsets SEC in Postseason Bowl Games

The Big Ten conference defeated the SEC 4-1 in 2024 postseason bowl games, challenging the SEC's long-standing dominance; Penn State's Fiesta Bowl victory secured the Big Ten's place in half of next week's CFP semifinals.

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Starc and Marsh Firm for SCG Test

Australia's wicketkeeper Alex Carey confirmed that Mitchell Starc and Mitch Marsh are likely to play in the fifth Ashes Test at the SCG, despite Starc's rib and back soreness and Marsh's recent batting struggles; the match starts Friday.

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Bumrah's Exhaustion Threatens India's Trophy Hopes

Facing exhaustion in the Melbourne Test, Indian star bowler Jasprit Bumrah's ability to continue in the fifth Test against Australia is crucial for India's chances of winning the Border-Gavaskar Trophy, given his exceptional performance (30 wickets at 12.83) and heavy workload (141.2 overs).

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Good Health and Well-being
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Sasaki Prioritizes Development in MLB Team Selection

Japanese pitcher Roki Sasaki is considering offers from 20 MLB teams, prioritizing long-term development over immediate financial gain, and will choose a team between January 15-23 after visiting one or two more cities.

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Decent Work and Economic Growth
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AKC Recognizes Danish-Swedish Farmdog as 202nd Breed

The American Kennel Club (AKC) has added the Danish-Swedish farmdog as its 202nd recognized breed, effective Thursday, opening up competition opportunities for the small, versatile dogs but also raising concerns among breeders about potential rapid growth in popularity.

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Härtel Appointed as FC Erzgebirge Aue Coach, Focuses on Defense

Jens Härtel, former coach of Eintracht Braunschweig, was appointed as the new head coach of FC Erzgebirge Aue on January 25, 2024, focusing on improving the team's defense and aiming for maximum results without promising second-league promotion.

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Iranian Football Players Protest, Facing Exclusion

During a charity match featuring Iran's 1998 World Cup team, Pirooz Broumand's refusal to stand for the national anthem and Ali Daei's avoidance of the governor of Khorasan Razavi sparked controversy, leading to Broumand's exclusion from the opening game of Azadi Stadium and highlighting ongoing pol...

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Peace, Justice, and Strong Institutions
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German Gymnast Accuses Stuttgart Training Center of Abuse, Neglect

German gymnast Lara Hinsberger has publicly accused coaches at the Stuttgart national training center of abuse, neglect, and pushing her to train while injured, resulting in a stress fracture and depression. This follows similar accusations, prompting the German Gymnastics Federation to announce an ...

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Arizona State's Upset Bid Against Texas in CFP Quarterfinals

In the Peach Bowl quarterfinals, underdog Arizona State, the Big 12 champions, faces the more highly-ranked Texas Longhorns; the winner advances to the Cotton Bowl on January 10th.

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Patriots' Coaching Search: Vrabel Emerges as Top Contender

The New England Patriots are considering replacing head coach Jerod Mayo after this season, triggering a formal coaching search that contrasts with last year's internal succession plan. Mike Vrabel, a former Patriots player, is the top contender, potentially marking a shift in coaching style and tea...

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