athletics

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Rand, whose death aged 86 was announced on Friday, became the first British woman to win an Olympic gold medal in athletics, thanks to her long jump victory in Tokyo in 1964.

From BBC • Mar. 28, 2026

The first NIL millionaires in college athletics started trickling in shortly after the new rules went into effect five years ago, but now payments to the top athletes are exploding.

From MarketWatch • Mar. 25, 2026

Commentators fill the resulting hours of dead air with personal anecdotes, weaving a charming one-sided conversation through the occasional interruption of athletics.

From Salon • Mar. 18, 2026

The reason the craziest sport in the country suddenly turned dull is the seismic forces reshaping college athletics: NIL and the transfer portal.

From The Wall Street Journal • Mar. 17, 2026

People love their sports stars, and athletics are the great social equalizer.

From "Here to Stay" by Sara Farizan