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#Mexico #WorldCup2026 #CartelViolence
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Mexico violence: What happened, FIFA's response and what it means for the World Cup
On Feb. 22, violence related to the killing of Cartel Jalisco Nueva Generación leader Nemesio "El Mencho" Oseguera Cervantes broke out across Mexico, leading to retaliation in the country that included torched vehicles, blockaded roads and vandalism.
#Shooting #GunViolence #Tragedy
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Third victim dies week after shooting at R.I. rink
PROVIDENCE, R. I. -- A deadly shooting during a youth hockey game in Rhode Island last week has claimed a third victim, a grandfather whose daughter and grandson were also killed in the attack, authorities said Wednesday.
#Running #Inspiration #Athletics
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Galloway, '72 Olympian and walk-run pioneer, dies
Jeff Galloway, a member of the 1972 U. S. Olympic team who for decades inspired elite athletes and countless everyday runners by promoting a run-walk-run strategy, whether in a marathon or just a neighborhood jog, died Wednesday at age 80.
#WomensSports #Olympics #Empowerment
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Hilary Knight: Women's team joke 'distasteful'
Olympic gold medal winner Hilary Knight said Wednesday that a widely circulated comment from President Trump about the United States women's team was a "distasteful joke" and that she's more focused on celebrating women's accomplishments at the Milan Games.
#ShakhtarDonetsk #UkrainianFootball #WarAndSports
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How do Shakhtar keep signing so many Brazilians amid ongoing Ukraine conflict?
James Olley is a senior soccer writer for ESPN. com. Read his archive here and follow him on Twitter: @JamesOlley.
Shakhtar Donetsk sporting director Darijo Srna recalls "a couple of times" when the Ukrainian club's players and staff had to huddle together in their hotel reception, alerted to an incoming drone strike and waiting for the call to head for the air-raid shelter.
#Mexico #WorldCup2026 #CartelViolence
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Sources: Mexico game still on amid cartel violence
Mexico plans to go ahead with the friendly match against Iceland scheduled for Wednesday, Feb. 25, at the Corregidora Stadium in Queretaro amid unrest and violence in the country, sources told ESPN.
#RacismInFootball #EndDiscrimination #SupportPlayers
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Wolves condemn 'abhorrent' abuse of Tolu Arokodare
Wolves have reported "abhorrent and unlawful" racist abuse against striker Tolu Arokodare, who has become the latest Premier League player to be subjected to discriminatory social media attacks.
#EileenGu #Freeskiing #Olympics
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After winning gold, Gu told of grandma's death
LIVIGNO, Italy -- By taking chances, Eileen Gu is building a sport. She's winning medals.
Yet on a sunny Sunday at the Olympics where she defended her title on the halfpipe, maybe the best prize of all was knowing her grandma would be proud.
#OlympicHockey #TeamUSA #GoldMedal
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Hughes, Hellebuyck magic net gold for U.S. in OT
MILAN -- For the first time since the 1980 Miracle on Ice, the U. S. won an Olympic gold medal in men's hockey as Jack Hughes scored the golden goal in 3-on-3 overtime for a 2-1 win against rival Canada.
#Gaza #Football #Reconstruction
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FIFA pledges $50M for soccer stadium in Gaza
The Gaza Strip is in ruins with entire city neighborhoods reduced to rubble and serious questions about rebuilding basic water and sewage facilities, roads, electrical grids and the critical infrastructure needed to consistently produce enough food to prevent widespread starvation.
#FigureSkating #Olympics #AlysaLiu
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Liu wins rare women's figure skating gold for U.S.
MILAN -- Alysa Liu delivered the U. S. its first women's figure skating Olympic gold medal in 24 years, performing a near-flawless free skate Thursday night in a glittering golden dress to upstage Japanese rivals Kaori Sakamoto and Ami Nakai at the Milan Cortina Games.
#RacismInSports #ChampionsLeague #ViníciusJúnior
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Benfica: Vini Jr. teammates 'couldn't have heard'
Benfica have denied that Real Madrid players could have heard the alleged racist abuse towards Vinícius Júnior.
Vinícius sensationally scored the only goal in Tuesday night's Champions League tie at the Estádio da Luz but, during his celebrations, became embroiled in a spat with Benfica players including Gianluca Prestianni, accusing him of racism.
#Bobsled #Olympics #WomenInSports
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USA's Meyers Taylor, 41, wins 1st Olympic gold
CORTINA D'AMPEZZO, Italy -- Elana Meyers Taylor has won World Cups, won world championships, already was the oldest woman to win an Olympic bobsled medal, recruited dozens of people to the sport and twice pulled off comebacks after becoming a mother.
#Olympics #WomensHockey #TeamUSA
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U.S. women blank Sweden, roll into hockey final
MILAN -- Aerin Frankel stopped 21 shots for her third shutout of the Olympic women's hockey tournament and the favored United States advanced to the gold-medal game by defeating Sweden 5-0 at the Milan Cortina Games on Monday.
#LosAngelesDodgers #MentalHealth #GriefSupport
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Vesia grateful for support after daughter's death
PHOENIX -- Los Angeles Dodgers reliever Alex Vesia spoke publicly for the first time since losing a newborn daughter in the middle of last year's World Series on Friday, reading from an emotionally charged statement for a little more than six minutes.
Skvělý výkon! 🇨🇿 Jilek vyhrál 10 000 m rychlobruslení na mistrovství světa s časem 12:33.43 a stal se prvním českým mužem, který vyhrál medaili na této distanci! 🥇 Jeho nástup v závěru byl neuvěřitelný, vynikal skvělou konzistencí.👏 #speedskating #Jilek
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Czech teen speedskater Jilek wins 10,000 meters
Jilek covered the 25 laps around the 400-meter track -- the equivalent of 6. 2 miles, a comfortable distance for a car ride, less so for a skate -- in 12 minutes, 33.
#NBA #LeBronJames #TripleDouble
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LeBron oldest with triple-double in NBA history
James had 28 points and 12 assists when he grabbed his 10th rebound with 2:06 to play in the Lakers' 124-104 victory. James got a standing ovation when he checked out moments after grabbing his final rebound to complete his 123rd career triple-double, fifth-most in NBA history.
#Olympics #AthleteRights #Sportsmanship
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Ukrainian slider exits Games over helmet protest
CORTINA D'AMPEZZO, Italy - Ukrainian skeleton athlete Vladyslav Heraskevych, a likely medal contender at the Milan Cortina Games, was not allowed to compete Thursday after refusing a last-minute plea from the International Olympic Committee to use a helmet other than the one that honors more than 20 of his country's athletes and coaches killed in the war with Russia.
