Sports


September 8, 2025

Japanese Football Player Who Learned the Game From YouTube Scores Game-Winning Field Goal

In America, football is omnipresent—in school, in the news, in game day recipes, in the people wearing their favorite team’s jersey. It’s even what Taylor Swift’s fiancee does for a living. But it’s not like that in the rest of the world. Many fans abroad follow and practice the game more modestly as it isn’t as popular. One such follower is Kansei Matsuzawa.

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August 5, 2025

Indigenous Runner Wins 63K Ultramarathon After Walking 14 Hours To Make It to the Starting Line

Many people believe being a top athlete requires having the latest equipment or grueling training; but sometimes, the most important element is determination. The perfect example of this is Candelaria Rivas Ramos, a 30-year-old indigenous ultra marathon runner. She conquered the 63-kilometer (51.57 miles) 2025 Canyon Ultra Marathon—and had no previous experience in competitions of this kind.

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July 1, 2025

82-Year-Old Powerlifting Grandma Is Proof That Strength Knows No Age

Powerlifting, a strength sport focused on hoisting up the most weight possible, is often seen as a sport for young and muscular athletes. But Faith O’Reilly, an 82-year-old grandma based in Colorado, is ready to challenge this idea. In an exciting prospect, she'll soon get to showcase her abilities at a national competition. Born in St. Louis, O'Reilly moved with her family to Des Moines.

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