athletes

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Jones said the lack of research on female athletes has been a long-standing issue, which encouraged her to take part in the study.

From BBC • Jun. 8, 2026

The 10th in an occasional series of profiles on Southern California athletes who have flourished in their post-playing careers.

From Los Angeles Times • Jun. 7, 2026

Opendorse, the NIL marketplace and tech company, projects that freshman athletes across all sports will rake in $780 million in the next school year.

From The Wall Street Journal • Jun. 6, 2026

In response, a US administration official confirmed that "the visas necessary for Iran to compete in the World Cup, including for athletes and necessary support staff, have been issued".

From Barron's • Jun. 6, 2026

He’s known as the saint who keeps athletes safe and healthy, which is exactly what I needed at the time.

From "Courage to Soar" by Simone Biles