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The Homelessness World Cup is a real tournament that has helped hundreds of people all around the world.
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Like a lot of things that happen at this time of year, the Stations of the Cross is a ritual – and an important one to many.
A cameraman films the Ohio State Buckeyes before a 2018 game.
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March Madness might look very different if not for the Supreme Court.
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A new AI system may improve soccer tactics in 90% of corner kicks – but is it ready for the big leagues?
Susanne Augustesen of Denmark takes a shot during the final of the 1971 Women’s World Cup in Mexico City.
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Thousands of fans packed out stadiums for the 1971 women’s World Cup, but it has been virtually erased from history.
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While Sam Kerr is entitled to the presumption of innocence as she prepares for her trial almost a year away, Football Australia’s challenges are more immediate.
Kylian Mbappé celebrating a goal with his trademark celebration.
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Kylian Mbappé has secured a commercial trademark for his celebration pose, and is looking to protect his name and quotes too.
Lionel Messi continues to face anger from Chinese fans for missing a game in Hong Kong.
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Messi will not start a war in China, but this is not to say that football lacks political relevance.
Baltimore Ravens quarterback Lamar Jackson looks to pass against the Miami Dolphins during the first half of an NFL football game in Baltimore, on Dec. 31, 2023.
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Despite being without a long-term contract extension and representation, Lamar Jackson was able to advocate and negotiate the most lucrative contract in the history of the NFL. Here’s how.
In addition to a player’s ability to throw it, a number of factors will influence a ball’s flight, including its size, inflation pressure and texture.
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A football’s dimensions, pressure and texture affect its aerodynamics, i.e. the forces exerted by the air on the ball as it flies.
Youth flag football players run drills with their coach before a game in Dayton, Ohio, on Oct. 8, 2023.
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The NFL’s embrace of the sport points to a promising future. But gender and political divides could stand in the way.
Kalvin Phillips has moved from Manchester City to West Ham United on loan.
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A winter wind appears to have cooled spending among even the biggest clubs.
De Montfort University students volunteering at Leicester Nirvana Football Club to promote the UN Sustainable Development Goals.
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By inspiring collective action, amateur football clubs can drive positive behaviour change and embed sustainability tactics in grassroots sport.
Top football teams regularly fly by private jet, even for relatively short distances like London–Liverpool.
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An evidence-based look at how football clubs can reduce their climate impact.
Jurgen Klopp is one of the most admired and respected managers in football.
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Jürgen Klopp may have left Liverpool FC but the legacy of his honesty about mental health and wellbeing will endure.
Millions of dollars go into each Super Bowl ad.
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Marketers are increasingly focused on reaching narrow audiences – but when it comes to mass appeal, the Super Bowl doesn’t miss.
A mural of Jürgen Klopp in Liverpool.
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Jurgen Klopp will leave Liverpool with a remarkably similar legacy to the club’s iconic manager, Bill Shankly.
Former Manchester United forward, Bebé (centre), is one of the African diaspora on show at the 2023 Africa Cup of Nations.
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Around one-third of the players that have been called up to the 2023 Africa Cup of Nations were born outside of Africa.
Nick Saban was an outspoken critic of changes to NIL rules and the transfer portal that empowered players.
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Nick Saban was one of the most successful coaches in college football history. But he was not a champion of players’ rights.
Bill Belichick during his last game as head coach of the New England Patriots.
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The coach’s legendary terseness and his rejection of technological trends belie a wealth of knowledge about the game and its history.