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August 30, 2023

100 Million Seeds From Native Plants Are Released Into the Brazilian Amazon by Daring Skydiver

Brazilian stunt performer Luigi Cani is an incredible athlete. The skydiving legend has completed nearly 14,000 jumps and set 11 world records over his two-decade-long career. That would be impressive on its own, but Cani's legacy has only grown as he's used his talents to better the world.

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August 29, 2023

American and Australian Pole Vaulters Agree to Share Gold Medal After Exhaustive Playoff

For many athletes, a gold medal represents the ultimate professional goal.

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August 27, 2023

Gold Medalist Para-Athlete Shares the Spotlight With His Opponent by Raising His Hand After the Match

Displays of sportsmanship have a way of touching people's hearts.

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August 25, 2023

This Social Media Account Finds Fine Art Pieces That Match Sports Scenes

For many, art and sports are almost opposites. One is elegant, academic, and contemplative, while the other is rowdy, sometimes aggressive, and definitely loud. But a clever social media account is making a visual connection between the two, revealing just how similar they can be. Art But Make It Sports takes some sports images and expertly matches them with an uncannily similar artwork, with hilarious results.

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August 25, 2023

Baseball Player Steps up to the Plate With a Bat That Looks Like a Giant Pencil

Since most professional team sports require their players to wear a uniform, athletes have found creative ways to add a...

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August 22, 2023

Watch Freediver Alexey Molchanov Set Two New World Records

Expert freedivers make the sport look like they're easily gliding through the water; but in actuality, it takes a lot...

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August 18, 2023

24 Dynamic Winners of the World Sports Photography Awards

More than 700 professional sports photographers hailing from over 70 countries submitted their best work to the World Sports Photography Awards. And now, the winners of the competition—the only global contest to award sports photography—have been announced. The 24 category-winning images are a spectacular look at the world of athletics. From basketball and ice hockey to martial arts and aquatics, the categories allow these talented photographers to show off their hard work.

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August 9, 2023

Phillies Baseball Player Helps Young Boy Find His Family Before the Game

The crowds of a major league baseball game can be overwhelming, especially for children.

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August 1, 2023

Soccer Fan Takes His Blind Friend to the Stadium and Describes the Whole Match to Him

The excitement that soccer awakens in a person is a universal feeling.

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July 24, 2023

Magic Johnson Gets Teary-Eyed as He Makes History by Becoming an NFL Team Owner

Magic Johnson is once again making history by becoming a minority owner of the Washington Commanders. The $6.05 billion deal was approved by the NFL last week, allowing the NBA legend to add the football team to his impressive portfolio. Johnson, who won five NBA championships with the Lakers, is also part owner of MBA's Los Angeles Dodgers, WNBA's Los Angeles Sparks, and MLS' Los Angeles Football Club.

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