Sports

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. After all, who wouldn't want to be named the best at their sport? Well, for two pole vaulters, sharing the glory means more than being named the sole winner. Katie Moon, from the U.S., and Nina Kennedy, from Australia, agreed to split the gold medal at the World Athletics Championship—a competition only second to the Olympics.

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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 little customization to their outfits. For example, basketball players wear signature shoes, while some soccer stars have gotten colorful haircuts. And while baseball doesn't have that much room for showing off your personality, a player for the Philadelphia Phillies found a way to sneak in a unique quirk into his equipment.

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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. When 7-year-old Caleb was at the Philadelphia Phillies stadium last weekend, he got separated from his family, which understandably caused the young boy to break down in tears. Unsure of who to turn to, little Caleb was fortunately approached by Phillies right fielder Bryce Harper. The baseball player kindly helped him find his brothers and grandmother.

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