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Floating Courts to Be Built in UK for Padel, World’s Fastest-Growing Sport

Sports / 3 min. read

If you love the vigor of tennis and the sociability of pickleball, you may enjoy padel: a fast-paced game that uses the former’s scoring system but different rackets and balls. It was invented in Mexico in the ’60s and has seen a surge in popularity worldwide in recent years — and this fall, the U.K.’s first floating padel courts are set to open as part of a $1.3 million investment in the sport.

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How the Greek Island Kalymnos Became a Mecca for Rock Climbing: “It’s a Paradise for the Sport”

Sports / 4 min. read

At first glance, Kalymnos’ vibrant turquoise waters and luminous white buildings make it appear like any other (stunning) Greek island. But as any adventure-seeking traveler who’s stepped onto its sandy shores knows, the isle is more than just a paradise for beachgoers — it’s also a world-renowned mecca for climbers. Located in the Dodecanese island

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From Yell Leaders to Former Presidents: The Surprising History of Cheerleading

Sports / 6 min. read

Get your pom-poms out — it’s time to celebrate one of America’s oldest, but often overlooked, sports: cheerleading. Over 3 million athletes cheer in the U.S. today, according to USA Cheer, and while many of us now associate the sport with the image of the all-American girl, it wasn’t always this way. Take a peek

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Parker Byrd on Playing DI Baseball With a Prosthetic Leg — “I Can Pave the Way”

Sports / 5 min. read

East Carolina University baseball player Parker Byrd’s first collegiate hit may have generated a bigger reaction than any other. When Byrd hit the ball in the sixth inning of a March 14 game against William & Mary, the crowd in the stands jumped to their feet, his teammates rushed onto the field to congratulate him

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This Gym Teacher Invented Basketball on a Challenge by His Boss

Sports / 4 min. read

Long before LeBron James was shooting hoops on the world’s stage, another James was the biggest name in basketball — though folks today may not know it. In 1891, James Naismith was a graduate student and instructor at Massachusetts’ Springfield College when he was tasked with developing a new indoor activity that could be played

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Hansel Enmanuel Lost His Left Arm at Age 6 — Then Became a Division I Basketball Superstar

Sports / 4 min. read

Number 24 steals the ball, dribbles it down half court, and lands a slam dunk — making the whole maneuver look easy in one of his latest Instagram videos. Currently a star Division I basketball player at Austin Peay State University in Tennessee, Hansel Enmanuel boasts an Instagram account with 1.5 million followers, where he

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Like “Braille for Sports,” This Handheld Tool Lets Blind Fans Watch a Game Through Their Fingers

Sports / 3 min. read

Attending a sporting event is quite the multisensory experience. There’s the sound of cheering fans, the smell of soft pretzels and hot dogs, and the sight of athletes making complex plays. But not everyone can experience all those elements, and for people who are blind or have low vision, keeping up with the ins and

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10 Inspiring Triathletes Breaking Barriers and Blazing Their Own Trails

Sports / 8 min. read

Running a race is one thing; it’s another to add on swimming and cycling before lacing up one’s sneakers and hitting the pavement. Such is the challenge for triathletes, who pack three endurance sports into one exhilarating, all-consuming race. “I look at triathlons as the fountain of youth,” 73-year-old Bob Babbitt, a legendary athlete who

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Team USA’s Most Inspiring Moments From the 2024 Paralympics

Sports / 7 min. read

Jaw-dropping feats of resilience. World records. Power couples. Shocking upsets and surprising underdog victories. Heartwarming sportsmanship. Memes. Emotional catharsis. And new breakout stars. The 2024 Paralympics had it all, set among Paris’ most iconic monuments. Some people mistakenly think the “Para” in Paralympics stands for paraplegia, but the origin of the word stems from the

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Hunter Woodhall Watched Wife Tara Davis Take Gold at Paris Olympics — Now She’s Cheering Him on at Paralympics

Sports / 4 min. read

Tara Davis-Woodhall and Hunter Woodhall’s love story is what rom-coms are made of. They met as high school students, tied the knot in front of family and friends, and now happily cheer on each other’s accomplishments. But as anyone who’s been in a relationship knows, building a strong foundation with a partner is a marathon,

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