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Roller Derby Athlete Crowdfunds for World Cup Trip

17-year-old Sheffield resident Tom Halsall is crowdfunding £5,000 to compete for Team GB at the Junior Roller Derby World Cup in Brisbane, Australia this summer; the niche sport lacks government or commercial sponsorship, forcing athletes to self-fund.

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French Climbing Team Faces Transitional Season After Paris 2024 Olympics

The French climbing team, competing in the World Cup in China and aiming for the World Championships in Seoul, faces a transitional season following the Paris 2024 Olympics; the shift to separate Olympic climbing events (bouldering, lead, and speed) for LA 2028 is driving specialization.

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Greece Loses Close World Cup Water Polo Final to Spain

Greece's men's water polo team lost to Spain 16-14 in the World Cup final in Podgorica, Montenegro; Spain's goalkeeper, Unai Aguirre, played a key role with 16 saves and a goal, securing Spain's second consecutive World Cup title.

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Colombia's 1993 Football Triumph: From Euphoria to Tragedy

Colombia's 1993 World Cup qualifying victory, a 5-0 win over Argentina, was tragically followed by the murder of Andres Escobar, the death of Freddy Rincón, and various legal issues for other players, highlighting the contrast between national euphoria and subsequent hardship.

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Hummels Announces Retirement After 18-Year Career

German footballer Mats Hummels, 36, announced his retirement from professional football, concluding an 18-year career that included a World Cup victory in 2014 and multiple league titles with Bayern Munich and Borussia Dortmund; his last game is expected to be May 25th against Torino.

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Mats Hummels Announces Retirement from Professional Football

Mats Hummels, 36, announced his retirement from professional football after 18 years, concluding his career with AS Roma; his greatest triumph was winning the 2014 World Cup with Germany, where he scored key goals, and he also won numerous titles with Borussia Dortmund and Bayern Munich.

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Ancelotti Expected to Leave Real Madrid for Brazil

Carlo Ancelotti is expected to leave Real Madrid to manage the Brazil national team, with Xabi Alonso likely to replace him at Real Madrid. The Brazilian Football Confederation (CBF) has confirmed their interest, despite denying that they sent an emissary to Madrid. Real Madrid's managerial situatio...

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Mexico Dominates Archery and Diving World Cups

Mexican athletes won multiple medals in archery and diving World Cups from April 11-13; Alejandra Valencia earned gold and silver in archery, while divers Osmar Olvera and Juan Celaya won silver medals in both Florida and Canada, showcasing Mexico's consistent strength in these disciplines.

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England Overcomes Halftime Deficit to Defeat Ireland in Six Nations Match

England's Women's rugby team defeated Ireland 38-17 in a Six Nations match despite trailing 7-5 at halftime, showcasing their ability to overcome early deficits through strong leadership and a deep bench.

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CONMEBOL Proposes 64-Team 2030 World Cup

CONMEBOL president Alejandro Dominguez proposed a one-time expansion of the 2030 World Cup to 64 teams, to be held across three continents, for the tournament's centenary, despite UEFA's opposition.

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USWNT Seeks New Starting Goalkeeper Ahead of 2027 World Cup

Following Alyssa Naeher's retirement, six goalkeepers are competing for the USWNT's starting position ahead of the 2027 World Cup; Head Coach Emma Hayes aims to select her starting goalkeeper by June 2024, balancing immediate needs with long-term considerations, given the goalkeepers' average peak a...

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Shiffrin's Intense Olympic Training Following Record Win

Mikaela Shiffrin, after winning her 101st World Cup slalom race in Idaho, is intensely focusing on training for the 2024 Winter Olympics in Cortina d'Ampezzo, Italy, following a challenging season hampered by injury and mental health issues, and aiming for a better outcome than her medal-less Beijin...

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