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KNVB Limits Football Headers to Reduce Dementia Risk
The Dutch football association (KNVB) introduced new guidelines limiting headers in football, advising maximum numbers of headers per training session for different age groups. This decision follows a health council report linking frequent heading to an increased dementia risk, yet the KNVB opposes ...
KNVB Limits Football Headers to Reduce Dementia Risk
The Dutch football association (KNVB) introduced new guidelines limiting headers in football, advising maximum numbers of headers per training session for different age groups. This decision follows a health council report linking frequent heading to an increased dementia risk, yet the KNVB opposes ...
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40% Bias Score
Venezuelan Little League Team Granted Exemption from Trump's Travel Ban
A Venezuelan youth baseball team, initially blocked from the Little League World Series by President Trump's travel ban, received a last-minute exemption thanks to Senator David McCormick and Secretary of State Marco Rubio's intervention, highlighting challenges faced by international athletes under...
Venezuelan Little League Team Granted Exemption from Trump's Travel Ban
A Venezuelan youth baseball team, initially blocked from the Little League World Series by President Trump's travel ban, received a last-minute exemption thanks to Senator David McCormick and Secretary of State Marco Rubio's intervention, highlighting challenges faced by international athletes under...
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44% Bias Score
12-Year-Old Chinese Swimmer Competes in World Aquatics Championships, Raising Ethical Concerns
Twelve-year-old Chinese swimmer Yu Zidi competed in the World Aquatics Championships in Singapore, finishing fourth in the 200m individual medley, sparking debate about China's training methods and the ethical implications of young athletes participating in elite competitions.
12-Year-Old Chinese Swimmer Competes in World Aquatics Championships, Raising Ethical Concerns
Twelve-year-old Chinese swimmer Yu Zidi competed in the World Aquatics Championships in Singapore, finishing fourth in the 200m individual medley, sparking debate about China's training methods and the ethical implications of young athletes participating in elite competitions.
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60% Bias Score
Transgender Athlete Wins Despite Political Backlash
California transgender athlete AB Hernandez won first place in two track events despite facing political attacks and threats of federal funding cuts, prompting a rule change allowing shared first-place wins in girls' events.
Transgender Athlete Wins Despite Political Backlash
California transgender athlete AB Hernandez won first place in two track events despite facing political attacks and threats of federal funding cuts, prompting a rule change allowing shared first-place wins in girls' events.
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60% Bias Score
Seven Win Joe Tsai Basketball Scholarships
Seven Chinese student-athletes—five male and two female—won full scholarships to US boarding schools through the Joe Tsai Basketball Scholarship, a program supporting China's next generation of basketball talent, now in its fifth year and expanded to include Hong Kong and Macao.
Seven Win Joe Tsai Basketball Scholarships
Seven Chinese student-athletes—five male and two female—won full scholarships to US boarding schools through the Joe Tsai Basketball Scholarship, a program supporting China's next generation of basketball talent, now in its fifth year and expanded to include Hong Kong and Macao.
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24% Bias Score
Israel Launches Major Anti-Racism Program in Schools and Youth Sports
The Israeli Justice and Education Ministries launched a joint anti-racism program, starting with workshops in five schools and expanding to 27 next year, focusing on middle school students and youth soccer teams to combat racism and promote equality.
Israel Launches Major Anti-Racism Program in Schools and Youth Sports
The Israeli Justice and Education Ministries launched a joint anti-racism program, starting with workshops in five schools and expanding to 27 next year, focusing on middle school students and youth soccer teams to combat racism and promote equality.
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32% Bias Score
USTA Launches $6 Million Tennis Initiative to Expand Access in Underserved Communities
The USTA Foundation launched a $6 million Community Impact Hub initiative in 10 communities to expand tennis access, coach training, and court refurbishment, aiming to reach over 630,000 young people by 2027, potentially discovering the next Frances Tiafoe.
USTA Launches $6 Million Tennis Initiative to Expand Access in Underserved Communities
The USTA Foundation launched a $6 million Community Impact Hub initiative in 10 communities to expand tennis access, coach training, and court refurbishment, aiming to reach over 630,000 young people by 2027, potentially discovering the next Frances Tiafoe.
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44% Bias Score
Spain's 'Spain B' Team: A Pipeline for Future Basketball Success
Spain's men's basketball team is preparing for the Eurobasket tournament, and simultaneously, a 'Spain B' team of 15 players aged 19-23 trains using identical methods to seamlessly integrate promising young talent into the senior team.
Spain's 'Spain B' Team: A Pipeline for Future Basketball Success
Spain's men's basketball team is preparing for the Eurobasket tournament, and simultaneously, a 'Spain B' team of 15 players aged 19-23 trains using identical methods to seamlessly integrate promising young talent into the senior team.
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16% Bias Score
Dutch Health Council Links Soccer Heading to Dementia Risk, Sparking Debate on Bans
The Dutch Health Council linked frequent heading of a soccer ball to increased dementia risk, prompting neurologist Marcel Ariës to urge a ban, particularly for children, while FIFA opposes such a ban, and other countries have already implemented restrictions.
Dutch Health Council Links Soccer Heading to Dementia Risk, Sparking Debate on Bans
The Dutch Health Council linked frequent heading of a soccer ball to increased dementia risk, prompting neurologist Marcel Ariës to urge a ban, particularly for children, while FIFA opposes such a ban, and other countries have already implemented restrictions.
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40% Bias Score
Scottish Borders Pump Tracks Fuel Next Cycling Generation
New pump tracks in the Scottish Borders, funded by various organizations, are boosting youth cycling participation, potentially creating future cycling champions, with several tracks opening recently in towns such as Jedburgh, Walkerburn, and Stow.
Scottish Borders Pump Tracks Fuel Next Cycling Generation
New pump tracks in the Scottish Borders, funded by various organizations, are boosting youth cycling participation, potentially creating future cycling champions, with several tracks opening recently in towns such as Jedburgh, Walkerburn, and Stow.
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40% Bias Score
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.
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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40% Bias Score
Minnesota High School Athletes' Families Testify on Inadequate Insurance
In emotional testimony at the Minnesota State Capitol, parents of two high school athletes who suffered paralyzing injuries detailed the devastating financial impact, highlighting the inadequacy of the current $3 million MSHSL insurance policy which does not cover ninth-grade sports; they are seekin...
Minnesota High School Athletes' Families Testify on Inadequate Insurance
In emotional testimony at the Minnesota State Capitol, parents of two high school athletes who suffered paralyzing injuries detailed the devastating financial impact, highlighting the inadequacy of the current $3 million MSHSL insurance policy which does not cover ninth-grade sports; they are seekin...
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48% Bias Score
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