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🇫🇮 Ilta-Sanomat
National & Local

Superstar was judged as a failure in his youth – now he has responded to his critics

Handball superstar Mathias Gidsel reflects on the harsh criticisms he received during his youth, including being told he would never become a professional player, as he now stands as one of the sport's greatest.

Mar 22 • 21:31 UTC
🇫🇮 Ilta-Sanomat
Sports

A Strong Statement from Alisha Lehmann - "It's Not True"

Footballer Alisha Lehmann expresses frustration over misconceptions about her career in a recent BBC interview.

Mar 22 • 13:20 UTC
🇱🇹 Lrytas
National & Local

Another tragic piece of news from Klaipėda – a professional boxer has died

A professional boxer from Klaipėda has passed away, a news confirmed by local coaches and shared widely on social media.

Mar 22 • 09:03 UTC
🇪🇪 ERR
National & Local

Another Austrian biathlete ends career

Austrian biathlete Simon Eder has announced his retirement from professional sports, joining fellow athlete Lisa Theresa Hauser in stepping away from competitive biathlon.

Mar 19 • 16:03 UTC
🇧🇷 G1 (PT)
National & Local

Açaí delivery man and student: who is the fighter from the interior of SP who overcame injuries and defeated an athlete from Popó's team

Lucas Serafim Santos, a promising Brazilian professional boxer, overcame personal challenges and injuries to secure his second professional victory by defeating a member of Acelino Popó Freitas's team.

Mar 18 • 10:09 UTC
🇫🇮 Iltalehti
Crime & Justice

The date took a shocking turn in a Helsinki hotel – Athlete raped

Professional soccer player Stanley Amuzie has been sentenced to two years and two months in prison for rape in Helsinki.

Mar 18 • 07:39 UTC
🇵🇱 Rzeczpospolita
Sports

Sport has never been and will never be completely safe

The article discusses the inherent risks of professional combat sports, highlighting a recent incident involving athlete Kamila Sellier during the Winter Olympics.

Mar 13 • 13:50 UTC
🇯🇵 Asahi Shimbun (JP)
National & Local

Aspiring to be a 'Professional Baseball Player': Japanese Athlete Struggles in Australia with a 5-Day Work Week

A Japanese player, aspiring to become a professional baseball player, is balancing a demanding work schedule in Australia while pursuing his dream.

Mar 13 • 02:30 UTC
🇱🇻 TVNET
National & Local

The series 'Heated Rivalry' inspires a 40-year-old athlete to 'come out of the closet'

A 40-year-old American man publicly announced his sexuality after being inspired by the TV series 'Heated Rivalry,' which depicts a secret romance between two professional hockey players.

Mar 5 • 22:00 UTC
🇫🇮 Iltalehti
National & Local

Konsta Kurikka's Dream Is Finally Coming True – A Surprising Twist in Finland

Konsta Kurikka, a Finnish athlete previously a pesäpallo champion, is set to pursue his dream of playing professional baseball in North America after overcoming work permit issues.

Mar 5 • 04:41 UTC
🇪🇪 Postimees
Sports

Viola Hambidge, who has become more professional under Rasmus Mägi, aims high but also wants to have fun

Viola Hambidge, a promising young athlete, has taken her training to the next level under the guidance of coach Rasmus Mägi following her success at the U20 European Championships.

Mar 3 • 13:30 UTC
🇦🇷 La Nacion (ES)
Sports

From childhood hobby to record-breaking athlete, he reveals his secrets for a perfect throw

Phillip Bloxham, a professional stone skipper from Wales, shares his techniques while serving as a judge at a unique competition in Bariloche, Argentina.

Feb 21 • 06:00 UTC
🇲🇽 Milenio (ES)
Sports

Katerina Kindermannova, grateful to be in Sultanes Femenil

Katerina Kindermannova, the first Czech athlete to join Sultanes Femenil, expresses her excitement about playing in Mexico's professional softball league.

Feb 17 • 21:53 UTC
🇪🇸 El País
National & Local

And now, what?

Former tennis player Nadja Manjón Mihalic shares her experience of aspiring to become a professional athlete and the challenges faced in achieving this goal.

Feb 9 • 04:30 UTC
🇩🇪 FAZ
Sports

Pro Athlete Raises Accusations: Gay Footballer Josh Cavallo Accuses Former Club of Homophobia

Josh Cavallo, one of the few openly gay professional football players, claims he faced discrimination due to his sexual orientation at his former club Adelaide United, which denies the allegations.

Jan 13 • 09:21 UTC
🇭🇷 Večernji List
Sports

He used to shine, burn, and be a star, and now he weighs 150 kilograms: 'I don't want surgery'

Marcel Coras, a former star Romanian football striker, now faces severe health issues and weighs 150 kilograms, distancing himself from professional football.

Jan 9 • 17:51 UTC

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