athletes

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"The visas necessary for Iran to compete in the World Cup, including for athletes and necessary support staff, have been issued," officials said.

From BBC • Jun. 6, 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

Despite widespread marketing claims aimed at athletes and fitness enthusiasts, the review found little evidence that collagen improves exercise performance or recovery.

From Science Daily • Jun. 5, 2026

It is a way to "expand our search for athletes," club president Marcelo Teixeira said.

From Barron's • Jun. 2, 2026

St. Sebastian had been named the patron saint of athletes and soldiers, because he’d been forced to endure extreme physical trials in his life but was able to heal quickly from his injuries.

From "Courage to Soar" by Simone Biles