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- The Turnstile
Chase Tag: A childhood favorite is now a sport in the UK
The sport draws its inspiration from the childhood game of tag, and founders Christian and Damien Devaux said they expect it to grow exponentially in the next 10 years.
- Yahoo Sports
Despite near-death experiences, ultramarathoners eager to tackle one of the toughest races on Earth
Not many people choose to run 170 miles through a harsh desert landscape while carrying their own equipment. The Grand to Grand Ultra certainly isn't for everybody, but for a select few, it's the perfect test of endurance.
- Yahoo Sports
Women in Football: A chat with Natalie Randolph, a pioneer in high school football
Randolph drew a flurry of media attention when she became one of the first women to coach a men’s varsity football team at the high school level
- Yahoo Sports
Women In Football: Grade-school girls develop an early love for the game
From lack of opportunities to social mores to size differences, young girls face a lot of obstacles when it comes to playing football. But there is a small but enthusiastic group that is determined to play.
- Yahoo Sports
Women in Football: Hawaii's Alexandria Buchanan makes history as a varsity quarterback
She's only a sophomore, but Buchanan has been making history in Hawaii this fall.
- Fourth-Place Medal
New Olympic program still falls short of equal gender representation
The IOC set a goal to create the most gender equal Games in history in 2020, and they have accomplished that goal, as women will now represent 48.8 percent of the total athletes in the event. But why is this total still shy of equality?
- Yahoo Sports
Brandon Mebane's housing discrimination complaint adds to LA's complicated history with race
Brandon Mebane is back in his hometown of Los Angeles. When the Los Angeles Chargers’ Brandon Mebane spoke out earlier this summer about being denied a housing opportunity because of race, he became the latest pro athlete to show vulnerability to the problems of racial discrimination in the Los Angeles area. Kareem Abdul-Jabbar and LeBron James, two other high-profile athletes with homes in the Southern California metropolis, have had complications living in the city.
- Devil Ball Golf
Guy loses out on winning $2.5 million golf bet in gut-wrenching fashion
On April 2, London golf pro named Jordan Baker published his picks for the 2017 four golf majors, making risky choices for the 2017 schedule but choices that he expected to pay off in a big way. @imBenHervey pic.twitter.com/p7FBkquK2l
- Fourth-Place Medal
High school triathlon opens up a new opportunity for youth in the sport, but the development is not without challenges
USA Triathlon now sponsors 20 state championship triathlons. But some teams still struggle to create and grow their local squads.
- Busted Racquet
How the Wimbledon 'guy with the skirt' used his fame to support charity
Chris Quinn considers himself to be “just an average guy from a small town,” but on July 14, during a friendly women’s doubles match at Wimbledon, Quinn became an international sensation. After encouraging Kim Clijsters to rip her opponent with a “body slam” during her doubles match with Rennae Stubbs against Conchita Martinez and Andrea Jaeger, Quinn suddenly found himself on the court forcing a white skirt over his hips.
- Big League Stew
Javier Baez wows crowd with epic home run sprint
Chicago Cubs shortstop Javier Baez sprinted around the bases in 16.11 seconds to put his team ahead by two against the San Fransisco Giants.
- Big League Stew
Mike Trout records 1,000th career hit on 26th birthday
Mike Trout celebrates after recording his 1,000th hit on his 26th birthday.
- Fourth-Place Medal
USA Track Cycling Nationals showcases cyclists speed and strength in a unique way
One Kansas cyclist shares his story of racing and winning gold at one of the best indoor cycling tracks in the country.
- Cagewriter
David August Heil Q&A: Designer of Conor McGregor’s expletive-laced pinstripe suit
Learn more about how the Conor McGregor suit came to be and what the David August CEO expects from suit sales.
- Ball Don't Lie
San Diego senior women's basketball team proves that age is just a number
A team of Southern California women over the age of 80 demonstrate heart and competitiveness on the basketball court.
- Ball Don't Lie
The Drew League is more than just summer league basketball
The Drew League Foundation, which began in 2009, provides scholarships to young students from the local area attending college.
- Devil Ball Golf
David Feherty’s son dies from overdose on 29th birthday
Shey, 29, battled drug abuse and mental illness throughout his life and lost his battle with the disease on his 29th birthday.
- Fourth-Place Medal
Report: Los Angeles to host 2028 Summer Olympics
IOC likely to announce 2024 Olympic decision this afternoon, and Paris is the expected host.
- Big League Stew
Aaron Judge chips his tooth during a post-game celebration
Aaron Judge took a helmet to the mouth during a post-win celebration, but he will still be cleared to play again tomorrow.
- Cagewriter
Conor McGregor impersonator invades Venice Beach
Islam Badurgov, a street workout athlete, dressed up as Conor McGregor and pranked fans in Venice Beach.