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'Rolly' Romero has a message for boxing: Stop paying fighters so much

Rolando "Rolly" Romero (above) returns to the ring in Las Vegas this Saturday to defend his WBA welterweight title against Teofimo Lopez at T-Mobile Arena.Making his first appearance in 15 months since his upset victory over Ryan Garcia, the 30-year-old two-division champion enters the bout with heavy criticisms regarding the current state of boxing. Romero slammed the trend of overpaying fighters for less-than-stellar matchups, pointing to massive "cash grabs" by other superstars as a primary reason the sport is suffering. He credits Lopez for stepping up to the challenge, promising fans a legitimate, high-stakes battle....

Mondo Duplantis Raises the Bar by Releasing Global Championship Track ‘Gold’

Because shattering world records on a casual Tuesday apparently wasn't enough, pole vault cheat-code Mondo Duplantis is now coming for your Spotify playlists. The Swedish superstar has penned and performed "Gold," the official new anthem for the World Athletics Ultimate Championship. Filmed in Budapest, the music video channels the fluidity of human movement — which is just a fancy way of describing how Mondo flies over bars that look tall enough to require a pilot's license. Fans can stream the track globally before watching him perform it live on September 13, proving he can scale the music charts just as easily....

"Here we go!" Alcaraz shakes off injury to defend US Open crown in New York!

Returning to the grand stage after a grueling four-month wrist injury layoff, world No. 2 Carlos Alcaraz has officially declared his fitness for New York. The explosive Spanish superstar missed both Roland Garros and Wimbledon, but his social media declaration has reignited a fierce rivalry at Flushing Meadows. Now, Alcaraz is bypassing traditional hard-court warm-ups to dive straight into a high-stakes, $108 million title defense. His presence completely upends the draw, setting up an electric, blockbuster collision course with reigning world No. 1 Jannik Sinner for tennis's ultimate crown....

Kenyan Frontrunners Want Fast Vienna Marathon Experience

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Amos Kipruto breaks course record, Workenesh Edesa ahead of Brigid Kosgei

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Zakithi Nene Stands Out on Spectacular Closing Day of Athletics South Africa’s Senior Championships

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Faith Cherotich Eyes Oslo Over Kip Keino Classic, Kenya’s Young Guns Shine, Botswana Roars as Yego Hunts Javelin Form

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Exclusive: Indefatigable Glody Dube: Fighting To Keep Wind in Sails of Botswana Golden Grand Prix

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Faith Kipyegon Prepares For Lunar Mission in Paris… And We Shall Be There!

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A Leap of Faith: Barefoot Faith Kipyegon’s Dramatic Arrival on World Stage in Punta Umbria, Spain

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Faith Kipyegon’s Unforgettable Night in Florence

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Hail ‘Madame Faith De Paris’

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