sports
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When to Drop Out of a Race Due to Heat
Throughout this brutally hot summer, I’ve been running a number of small road races (like one-km and 5Ks), with the ultimate goal of competing in a half-marathon in October, and in my next full marathon in November 2023. These summer races have all sucked. It’s hot out there. Still, like most runners, I bristle at…
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Pelé: Reflecting on the Passion and Skill of the Brazilian Football Icon
Pelé, soccer’s first global superstar, has died at the age of 82. To many fans, the Brazilian will be remembered as the best to have ever played the game. For others it goes further: He was the symbol of soccer played with passion, gusto and a smile. Indeed, he helped to forge an image of…
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Geography Played a Part in Morocco’s Dream World Cup Run, Here’s How
The 2022 FIFA World Cup has certainly attracted plenty of negative press, with scandal from bidding process through to the tournament itself. Yet out of this negativity, one positive storyline has arisen. With victories over two recent European champions – Spain and Portugal – Morocco have become the first African nation to reach the last…
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10 of the Best Gifts for Soccer Fans
Soccer is a game of passion and loyalty. Therefore, when suggesting gift ideas for the soccer enthusiast in your life, I will refrain from recommending any that are specific to a particular team or player (that’s not the sort of thing you want to get wrong, and I’m not about to set you up for…