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Cuba's sports system has long been a source of national pride and a symbol of socialist governance, biomedical knowledge production, and innovation. The US denial of Cuban athletes' visas is part of a broader pattern of aggression against the island nation, including economic sanctions, diplomatic isolation, and
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The White House released an executive order, "Saving College Sports," on July 24, 2025, in an effort to address recent changes in college athletics, including the elimination of limits on athlete compensation and pay-for-play recruiting inducements. The order aims to provide a framework for federal regulators, setting forth
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Holly Sheilley's passion for athletics was fueled by her mother's unwavering support from a young age. As the executive director of athletics at the University of Missouri-St. Louis, Sheilley is dedicated to helping student-athletes develop into well-rounded community members, leveraging their athletic experiences to enhance their
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The Amateur Athletic Union (AAU) has announced its national awards and Hall of Fame inductees for Strength Sports, recognizing outstanding athletes and officials who have made significant contributions to the organization. The ceremony will take place on September 27 in Laughlin, Nevada, during the annual World Championships Weekend. The AAU
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Madison College's Athletics Department achieved a high level of academic success in the 2024-25 academic year, with 41 student-athletes earning NJCAA Academic Student-Athlete Awards. This achievement reflects the college's commitment to academic excellence and athletic prowess. Seven student-athletes achieved a perfect 4.00 GPA, while 20
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Menlo College student-athletes have made a remarkable showing in their first official season as an NCAA Division II member, with a total of 174 student-athletes earning a cumulative GPA of 3.0 or higher to be recognized on the Academic All-PacWest Team. This achievement is a testament to the college&
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The 2025 National Track and Field League of Traditional Sports Schools (North Division) kicked off in Gu'an, Hebei from July 16 to 18, 2025, attracting 94 teams and 796 athletes from 14 provinces across the country. Shunyi District, Beijing Municipality, sent a representative team consisting of elite athletes
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Kenyan athletes have long been revered for their dominance in track and field events, but a growing number of doping cases threatens to tarnish the country's reputation. According to the Athletics Integrity Unit (AIU), Kenya has seen a significant surge in doping cases, with 119 offenders as of
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The Thailand E-Sports Association's project, "Promoting and developing the potential of Thai E-Sports athletes to the world stage," held from July 22-28, 2025, in Tokyo, Japan, aimed to prepare Thai athletes for international competition. The project was supported by the National Sports Development Fund and involved
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A bipartisan coalition of state attorneys general, led by Tennessee Attorney General Jonathan Skrmetti, has issued a strongly worded letter to Congress, urging them to reject the federal SCORE Act. The Act would expand the NCAA's authority over college athletics while shielding it from legal accountability, undermining the
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President Donald Trump's executive order aims to rescue college sports from an "unprecedented threat," shielding the NCAA and its members from antitrust lawsuits and protecting Olympic and women's sports. The order sparks debate over athlete employment status, compensation, and potential interference with existing legislation.
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President Donald J. Trump signed an Executive Order to protect college sports and student-athletes by preserving and expanding opportunities for scholarships and collegiate athletic competition in women's and non-revenue sports. The Order prohibits third-party, pay-for-play payments to collegiate athletes, except for legitimate, fair-market-value compensation, such as brand endorsements.
