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Women’s basketball has struggled for years to be taken as seriously as the men’s sport, and although there are many reasons that shouldn’t be the case, Team USA’s track record …
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Tennis is incredibly fun to watch even when you’re not totally sure what’s going on — but it’s even more gripping when you’re in the know. That said, getting up …
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Every athlete has their pre-game rituals. Whether it’s a mantra before hitting the track or a special drink order and music playlist, pros tend to stick to a routine before …
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In 2019, Simone Biles became the first woman gymnast to land a triple-double in her floor routine — that’s a triple-twisting double backflip, if you’re unfamiliar. The move has since …
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If you’ve ever watched the pregame ceremonies of a soccer match, you’ve probably noticed a sweet detail: the players always walk onto the field holding the hands of kids, who …
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The Paris 2024 Olympics are quickly approaching and you are guaranteed to see tons of familiar faces (think: Katie Ledecky and Simone Biles). Other faces will be new — some …
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No one can blame you for not being able to peel your eyes away from elite figure skating (and honestly, same). But between the sport’s complicated scoring system, the vast …