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April 4, 2026 | Edition #479 |
Nothing worries athletes more than things not going as planned on the track, and one Olympic champion is now living that nightmare. But there’s also some good news. Sha’Carri Richardson is back to winning ways, and Noah Lyles is just hours away from his big day.
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TODAY’S POLL
As you read above, Donald Trump has issued a directive on college sports, urging the NCAA to implement rules limiting athletes to no more than a five-year playing period. He also warned that schools could risk losing federal funding if they fail to follow the guidelines. So, tell us,
Do You Think Donald Trump’s Directive Will Finally Settle the College Athlete Eligibility Debate? |
WORLD RECORD MOMENT
A 14-year-old has just broken the world 200m record in her age group. Competing in a field full of professional athletes, she lowered her own mark by 0.19s. Watching the race, one can hardly know it was run by an eighth grader.
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