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fromwww.amny.com
1 day ago

EXCLUSIVE: Cosmos brass hope to write successful chapter in legendary club's latest iteration | amNewYork

The New York Cosmos are returning to US soccer with a community-centered approach, adopting humble surroundings and playing at the redeveloped Hinchliffe Stadium in Paterson, NJ.
Soccer (FIFA)
fromwww.theguardian.com
1 week ago

An absolute privilege': Australia's octogenarian basketball team know it's never to late to don the green and gold

Carlson represents his country at 84, participating in the World Maxibasketball Championship, demonstrating the significance of active ageing and community for older participants.
Running
fromwww.standard.co.uk
1 week ago

Campaigners say Barnet FC plans to build 7,000-seat stadium on public playing fields is betrayal' of community

"We are not against football or Barnet FC, but this proposal destroys a cherished public space that serves thousands. Barnet Playing Fields are currently used by youth football clubs, cricket teams, exercise groups and schools."
Soccer (FIFA)
fromwww.standard.co.uk
2 months ago

Hackney Marshes football clubs slam 'extortionate' parking charge plan at famous grassroots pitches

Riza Demirbas, a petition organizer and men's team founder, emphasized that these parking charges are extortionate, threatening efforts to keep youth engaged in sports.
London politics
fromIrish Independent
3 months ago

'Zara always dreamed of playing for Ireland' - Megan Campbell opens academy in honour of teen who fell ill and died while playing football

The new academy honors 13-year-old Zara Murphy, a promising player who passed away, aiming to nurture young female football talent.
Juventus
#renovation
fromLos Angeles Times
3 months ago

Prep talk: Narbonne baseball coach Bill Dillon enjoying time with sons

Brandon Dillon, once a tearful bat boy, is now a senior outfielder for Narbonne, showcasing the transformative journey in high school sports over a decade.
LA Dodgers
fromIndependent
3 months ago

Jack Woolley: 'My first Olympics was awful - and not just results-wise'

My involvement with Cairn Community Games goes back to before I was even born. In the 1980s, my grandparents were volunteers with the organisation, when my mam and her siblings were competing.
Skiing
fromFuncheap
3 months ago

Free Dragon Boat Lessons (Oakland)

KP Dragons is a non-profit dragon boat club formed in 2001 that invites diverse members to join for fun, fitness, and outdoor paddling in Oakland.
East Bay (California)
fromLos Angeles Times
4 months ago

Sondheimer: Los Alamitos vs. Mira Costa: A championship game for the ages

This group are best friends. They've stayed together. It's so hard to keep kids, Los Alamitos coach Nate Berger said.
LA Lakers
fromwww.bbc.com
5 months ago

Weightlifting gym given eviction extension

The Bethnal Green Weightlifting Club, nearly 100 years old, has received a three-month extension to its eviction notice, allowing it to seek alternative arrangements.
London
fromSan Jose Spotlight
6 months ago

Palo Alto treads lightly on artificial turf as health concerns surface - San Jose Spotlight

Council members raised concerns about synthetic turf's safety, with Vice Mayor Vicki Veenker mentioning issues like bumpy surfaces resulting in injuries during soccer leagues.
Miscellaneous
fromwww.bbc.com
7 months ago

The Canadian owner out to follow Reynolds' lead

"He's already a global superstar, so they're doing it their way and we're going to do it the Cornish way, which is hard work, a little finesse, flair and I think knowing that Cornish is better."
Soccer (FIFA)
fromwww.standard.co.uk
8 months ago

Les Ferdinand joins fight to save Islington football pitches threatened by plans for high-rise blocks

Les Ferdinand's involvement highlights the cultural and community relevance of the football pitches, emphasizing how such spaces were instrumental in shaping positive youth experiences.
Soccer (FIFA)
fromwww.standard.co.uk
8 months ago

Thousands sign petition in bid to save gymnastic centre where Spider-Man Tom Holland trained

The East London Gymnastics Club is more than just a gym; it's a cornerstone of our community, providing opportunities for people of all ages and abilities to thrive.
London
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