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16 Feb 2026

How Data Is Changing the 2026 Winter Olympics

At the 2026 Winter Olympics, teams and researchers use data science, computer vision and wearable tech to study performance. These tools shape training, help broadcasters explain results, and raise questions about fairness and access.

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6 Feb 2026

How the Super Bowl trademark affects retailers

The phrase "Super Bowl" is a protected trademark. This protection changes how stores advertise and run promotions: many avoid the exact name and must balance possible sales gains against legal risks, which also affects consumers.

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8 Dec 2025

Reducing Injuries in Winter Sports

Winter sports have extra risks from cold, slick surfaces and sharp equipment. Skiing and snowboarding cause most injuries, and experts advise proper equipment, regular warmups, knowing personal fitness, and careful recovery to reduce harm.

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29 Nov 2025

Jamaica wins historic bobsled gold while recovering from Hurricane Melissa

Jamaica is recovering from Hurricane Melissa, with deaths, missing people and damage. In Whistler on November 22–23, Jamaica won one gold and two bronze bobsled medals, including a first-ever four-man gold.

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12 Oct 2025

Kokpar returns to Kazakhstan with changed rules

The traditional horseback game kokpar is returning in Kazakhstan with some rules changed for safety. Clubs, social media and cultural tourism are growing interest, while organisers and experts warn about injuries and funding challenges.

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20 Sept 2025

Caribbean athletes shine at 2025 World Championships in Tokyo

The 2025 World Athletics Championships ran in Tokyo from September 13 to 21. Caribbean athletes won many medals, including farewells and comebacks from stars such as Shelly-Ann Fraser-Pryce, Keshorn Walcott and Jereem Richards.

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27 Aug 2025

Kendo scoring and judges

Kendo points come from judges who look for unity of spirit, sword and body. People complain about inconsistent calls and debate using video or sensors; many want clearer rules and better training.

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20 Aug 2025

Artist Melissa Koby creates US Open theme art

Melissa Koby, a Jamaican-born artist in Florida, is the first Black artist chosen to create the 2025 US Open theme art. Her piece, for “75 Years of Breaking Barriers,” honours tennis pioneer Althea Gibson.

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6 Aug 2025

Nate’s Everest Roam to Support Global Voices

A longtime supporter, Nathan Matias (Nate), will ride an Everest Roam challenge to raise funds for Global Voices. The Nepalese community made Nepali and general playlists to support him while the organisation pursues a USD 250,000 goal.

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8 Jul 2025

Zeynep Sönmez makes Turkish tennis history

Zeynep Sönmez became the first Turkish player to reach the third round at Wimbledon. Her run moved her up in the WTA rankings and followed a previous WTA title in Merida in 2024.

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19 Apr 2025

Grima: the machete fencing of Puerto Tejada

In Puerto Tejada, masters keep alive grima, an ancestral machete fencing art from Afro-Colombian history. They train at the House of Cacao while campaigning for formal recognition and facing challenges from cultural change.

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23 Mar 2025

Haris Pardede: from newspapers to football videos

Haris Kristanto Pardede moved from print journalism to online video and hosts the Bung Harpa YouTube channel. He reports from match fields, covered the national team at the Asian Cup, and argues for more on-site football reporting.

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5 Feb 2024

Messi stays on bench at Hong Kong exhibition match

A government-funded friendly in Hong Kong drew 40,000 fans but Lionel Messi did not play. Organisers and authorities faced strong criticism and said they might cut funding after angry crowds and online backlash.

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