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The World Athletics Championship is a major sporting event where the top athletes in each discipline compete to decide the world’s best. It is a once-a-year competition held at the end of the season, and the selection process for this competition is based on world rankings.

The first World Championships were hosted in Helsinki, Finland, in 1983. It was the result of a growing desire within athletics to have a tournament that brought together the world’s leading athletes and really decided who the very best was in each discipline.

At a meeting of the IAAF Council in 1976 in Puerto Rico, the decision was made to establish a World Championships separate from the Olympic Games. After bids were received from Stuttgart, Germany and Helsinki, Finland, the latter was chosen to host the inaugural competition in 1983.

It was an event that saw a number of outstanding performances. Carl Lewis won a triple gold in the sprints, and Jarmila Kratochvilova dominated in the middle distances. Meanwhile, British athletics star Daley Thompson claimed decathlon bronze and Steve Cram took the 1500m crown.

It was also the year that saw a new generation of talent come through, with Josh Kerr storming through on the final straight to force Jakob Ingebrigtsen into second place in the 1500m and Sifan Hassan grabbing a double gold medal in the 5000m and 10,000m.

At its most noble level, international sports unite communities and foster intercultural exchange and friendship. At its basest, however, sport can become a tool for major countries, brands and even international politics. It is also a magnet for those seeking to cheat in order to gain a competitive edge.

The Olympics are the most visible of all international sports events, with its origins in the Ancient Olympic Games in 776 B.C and the modern Olympics in Athens in 1896. Other major international sports include the Cricket World Cup (by one estimate, 3 billion people around the world watch or play cricket), the UEFA European Championships, the French Open tennis tournament, the Giro d’Italia cycling race, and the America’s Cup sailing competition.

Hosting a major international sporting event can have both tangible and intangible impacts, with the most obvious being improved transport infrastructure, urban regeneration and new parks. Less obvious, but equally important, is the increased prestige and status as a global tourist destination conferred by the event. The Olympics has done this for Barcelona, Sydney and London.

International sports can provide a platform for addressing a wide range of social issues, from gender equality to environmental sustainability. International sporting organisations, such as CAS, the Court of Arbitration for Sport, can hold participating countries accountable for human rights violations in their regions by requiring compliance with the Olympic Charter and other international treaties that prohibit discrimination. For example, the International Covenant on Economic, Social and Cultural Rights includes the right to education and participation in cultural life.

International qualifiers are often more than just football matches, but battles of identity, pride and perseverance. With varying stakes, qualifying tournaments have produced moments of extraordinary skill and courage that have captured the world’s imagination.

FIFA allocates a number of spots at each edition of the World Cup to each of its confederations, with the top teams in each zone automatically qualified and the remaining berths allocated to winners of intercontinental play-offs. The tournament has been expanded over the years, but the format has remained relatively unchanged.

The European qualifying process started this month, but with a large number of teams already in action for their Nations League groups, the first group stage qualifiers won’t be played until September — because fixture slots must be freed up for those matches. Six of the 12 groups have four or five teams, and those who finish in the top two will qualify for the World Cup. The other two runners-up will advance to the second round of qualifiers.

South America’s qualification tournament is a bit closer to completion, with Colombia and Bolivia fighting it out for one of the three automatic places at next summer’s World Cup, as well as an additional berth in the intercontinental playoff. Los Cafeteros currently hold a five point lead over Bolivia and four points over Venezuela, so they could seal the deal with a win over their rivals this week in Barranquilla.

Elsewhere, Harry Kane became England’s all-time leading goal scorer with a pair of goals in a 2-1 victory over Italy, while Dion Charles scored twice as Northern Ireland beat San Marino 2-0. The four top-two finishers in each of the nine African groups – along with the best two runners-up from each group who aren’t among those automatic qualifiers – will advance to the World Cup second round of qualifiers, which will see them compete in a two-legged play-off tie for two of the remaining places at the finals.

The World Series is the most prestigious event in Major League Baseball. It features the best teams in the National League and American League and has been a part of baseball’s postseason since 1905. There have been some amazing moments in the history of the World Series, including the first ever come-from-behind home run, Joe Carter’s game-winning shot in the 1993 Series.

The Red Sox also broke the Curse of the Bambino in 2004 after a long playoff run, and the White Sox finally won their first Series title in 2005. The Chicago Cubs broke the longest championship drought in sports history with their 2016 win, ending an 108-year wait.

A few other memorable moments in the history of the World Series include Carlton Fisk’s incredible home run during Game 4 of the ’96 World Series. After trailing 6-3 in the bottom of the eighth, Fisk sent a ball deep into left field. It looked like a foul ball until Fisk waved his arms toward fair territory and the ball listened, flying over the fence to give the Sox a 7-6 lead and even the Series at three games apiece.

Another memorable moment in the World Series was the deciding ninth inning of Game 2 in 1988. With two outs, Kirk Gibson stepped to the plate with the bases loaded. A few pitches later, Gibson hit a ball that fell just over the outstretched glove of second baseman Rafael Belliard, giving the Dodgers a series-clinching win and marking the beginning of one of baseball’s greatest dynasties.

Gender equality in sports has been a long struggle. It has involved simultaneous progress in access to sport, and continuing discrimination and barriers to participation (both structural and cultural). During the last century there has been a dramatic increase in girls’ and women’s participation in sports. This coincided with important changes in gendered meanings and expectations and the emergence of women’s rights movements. But the broader social context has also changed, with the rise of new forms of inequality, such as increasing inequalities in access to income and power.

The current era is marked by a growing awareness of the importance of gender equality in all areas of society, including in sport. This is reflected in increased efforts to include gender equality in sport policy and practice, but there are still significant challenges. These challenges are interlinked and include structural inequalities such as limited funding for women’s sport, bias-free representation in media and inadequate prevention and response mechanisms to gender-based violence. They are also shaped by socio-cultural factors such as norms around gendered roles and responsibilities in society, which influence and are influenced by perceptions of sexism in sport.

Changing these perceptions will be key to achieving gender equality in sport. For example, the more women and girls see role models in sport who are not afraid to challenge stereotypes, prioritise their health and wellbeing over household responsibilities, and take risks on and off the field, the more they will be encouraged to participate in sports.

From a dog saving a soccer goal to Luke Littler’s eloquent darts tribute to fallen service members, viral sports moments capture the world’s imagination and build bridges that span language, time zones and sport. They turn athletes into legends, create global communities of team loyalty and help brands generate conversation and build awareness.

Whether it’s an athlete’s head-scratching antics or the utter devastation of a crushing defeat, viral sports moments leave you laughing, gasping and feeling a tingle in your heart for days (or years). In a world where a single player can carry a baseball franchise to the playoffs or a basketball star captivates audiences with a jaw-dropping layup, the game has never been more entertaining.

The Olympics this summer brought a lot of head-scratching moments, but none got as much attention as Rachael Gunn’s breakdancing antics. Her bizarre routine had spectators and judges scratching their heads, while late-night hosts had a field day.

Viral sports moments are the perfect way for teams and leagues to capture the world’s imagination and drive conversations. By using social media to share these micro-moments, they can reach new fans, build brand awareness and increase engagement with journalists. The key is finding a strong angle that connects with readers and encapsulates the spirit of the moment. Anyone can report a box score, but it takes a true sportswriter to evoke emotion and leave you wanting more. The best ones are the ones that feel like you’re in the arena experiencing the moment with your own eyes, ears and soul.

The game of ice hockey first appeared at the Olympic Games in 1920, and it quickly became a major attraction. Teams from Canada dominated for most of the first three decades, but the Soviet Union overtook them in 1956. By the 1980 Lake Placid Games, the American team known as the “Miracle on Ice” had pulled off the biggest upset in the history of Olympic hockey and left a story that has lived on ever since.

The men’s tournament starts with a round-robin within each group, then the top two teams in each go to the quarterfinals where they play each other and the second best ranked team that didn’t win its group. The winners advance to the semifinals and the losers compete for the bronze medal. There are no ties in Olympic hockey, so one loss ends a country’s chances for a gold medal.

Rules

The most famous aspect of Olympic ice hockey is the penalty shot. If the puck crosses the goal line before the goalie is in the crease, it’s a penalty, and the attacking player must leave the crease.

Aside from that, the rules are much like those of the regular NHL game. Fighting is not allowed, but the game is played with intensity, and physical contact can occur. Referees are present at all times, and if a fight occurs, players may be penalized or even ejected from the game.

With free agency complete and teams shoring up their rosters, it’s time for the NFL draft. With the 2025 class not expected to have a plethora of home run picks, the first round could be filled with players who fill specific needs.

The team that didn’t make the playoffs gets the first pick, then the other 23 teams will pick in inverse order of their regular season standings.

This team needs more weapons for QB Trevor Lawrence, and he would have a lot of success with a tight end who can block and catch. The Colts have Mo Alie-Cox and Andrew Ogletree, but neither of them are great pass catchers. If Thomas is healthy, he’s an instant upgrade.

New England needs a new cornerback after signing Carlton Davis to a big contract, and Carter is an explosive two-way player who can rush the ball and cover. He is a better option than Josh Hines-Allen or Travon Walker, who both struggled in the pass rush last year.

The Bears want competition and depth for RB Braxton Jones, and they’ve hosted both Hampton and Jeanty on top-30 visits in recent weeks. Both can be a productive back in this league, but Jeanty is the better fit for this team given its current needs. He’s also an ideal backup for RB Jalen Tolbert and slot receiver Tetairoa McMillan.

Whether they helped bring down Jose Mourinho, led a march against their club owner or pushed back against plans to commercialize the game, fan protest stories remind us that football fans have a long history of using their passion as a weapon in the fight for change. And while their demonstrations may not be as grand as a tifo, they are nonetheless a force to be reckoned with.

In a recent study, Christian Brandt, Maryna Krugliak and Robert Warnecke found that fans’ glocally motivated activism is often rooted in the desire to express their devotion and protect figures of fandom (see ‘Crazy Fangirls’). The activists also act out of a sense of protectiveness for the clubs they support, as well as a desire to maintain the integrity of the game.

Fans’ glocally motivated activism is shaped by local contexts and varies across the world. As a result, it can be difficult for journalists to understand and report on the phenomenon.

Rookwood and Hoey have argued that the most effective way to report on fan protests is to tell a story with the five W’s: who, what, where, when and why. They also suggest reporting on the personal details of people involved in the protest, including their hobbies and family, to help humanize them.

This type of reporting can lead to greater engagement from readers, as shown by a recent experiment involving a teenage football fan protester. Researchers found that newsrooms’ reports that humanized the teenager led Democrats and those with Democrat-leaning views to have more positive attitudes toward the protest and the protesters. However, those reports that dehumanized the teenager had the opposite effect, with respondents viewing them as less credible.

Once upon a time, the idea of videogame-based tournaments was little more than a fringe concept that was played out by aspiring competitors in the backrooms of gaming stores. But as the 21st century rolled in, Esports gained serious momentum and today some of the world’s biggest tournaments rival those of traditional sports. From multi-million dollar prize pools to viewership numbers that eclipse some of the most celebrated sports events, esports tournaments have established a global presence that is hard to ignore.

Like traditional sports, esports tournaments feature teams of players competing against one another. These competitions may be hosted by a game publisher or a professional organisation, with the larger events being governed by esports governing bodies, often representing a particular region. Often, these governing bodies are more concerned with acting as an oversight body for the industry rather than directly organising specific tournaments.

While the growth of esports has been impressive, there is still much to be debated around whether these events truly represent legitimate sports. Many of the same problems faced by traditional sports – such as cheating, performance-enhancing drugs, and match fixing – have found their way into the industry, with controversies ranging from the blatant to the downright absurd.

The year 2025 promises to be a busy one for esports tournaments, with notable competitions set to take place across a number of titles. April kicks off with a number of major Counter-Strike 2 events, while June sees the start of RLCS Season 7, VALORANT’s Stage 2 international leagues and League of Legends’ MSI 2025.