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Skims Taps Olympians and Paralympians to Model Team USA Collection — See and Shop the Patriotic Campaign
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Report: Aric Almirola serving indefinite suspension at Joe Gibbs Racing after altercation with Bubba Wallace
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NASCAR Cup, Xfinity and Truck weekend schedule at Nashville Superspeedway
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Competition executive Andy Petree announces retirement from Richard Childress Racing
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The Telegraph
Lando Norris interview: ‘Formula One is a lonely life’
Lando Norris could roll out of bed at next week’s British Grand Prix at Silverstone and stumble into his McLaren motorhome in a matter of minutes. He will be staying at the Hilton Garden Inn, which overlooks the famous Northamptonshire circuit’s start/finish straight, and has a rather fancy covered walkway that extends out over the track to the main pits and paddock complex. Norris, though, would rather take the long way around each morning.
AFP
Why Finns are deadly serious about hobby horsing
A buzz of excitement crackled through the hushed arena as the rider gripped the reins of her stuffed steed.Welcome to the strangely exacting world of hobby horsing, the Finnish sport guaranteed to put a smile on your face. Immaculately-coiffed equestrians leap athletically over fences just like in horse jumping, going as fast as they can against the clock straddling their stick steeds.Things are more stately in the dressage, with riders trotting their stick horses with intricately decorated stuffed heads before the discerning eyes of the judges.Some 260 riders from 22 countries -- most women and girls aged between 10 and 20 -- turned up to compete at the 11th annual Finnish championship held in the town of Seinajoki.But despite its vast international reach, from the Arctic to Argentina, hobby horsing is a sport that dares not speak its name.- 'Insane' athleticism -Despite its soaring popularity, it is not officially recognised as a proper sport in its birthplace."We have faced so much bullying and judgement," rider Nara Arlin, 24, told AFP."We know what everyone in the hobby horsing has been through... I think that is the main thing that pulls us together."First invented in Finland more than a decade ago, hobby horsing has taken off at a gallop across the globe. "It is growing every year," said Julia Mikkonen, the chair of the Finnish hobby horse association.This year's championship was "the biggest we have had so far", she added.Beyond the whimsy, great strength and skill is required to jump the obstacles while holding the hobby horse. Some top competitors could give elite hurdlers or gymnasts a run for their money."If you jump over obstacles your hip mobility has to be absolutely insane," said Mikkonen, 20, with some fences up to 110 centimetres (3.6 feet) tall. - 10,000 enthusiasts -"Of course we are all dreaming of having a world championship one day," said Mikkonen, who estimates there are around 10,000 hobby horsers globally."I am still a bit breathless but I am happy with my performance", said 19-year-old Jojo Hanninen as she sat down after her dressage event. To succeed in the sport you have to channel your inner centaur, she said."In hobby horsing, my legs are the horse... I am both horse and human," she said. Hanninen's hobby horse is a grey called Toope, with glittery reins and pink ribbons adorning its white mane.- Welcoming community -Competitors go to great lengths with their horses -- which are also exhibited and judged -- modelling and sewing the heads and adorning them with decorations.  "Hobby horses are art," said Arlin, who makes her own.With the cheers of the crowd still ringing in her ears after an impressive show jumping round, she hailed the sport as "the best hobby ever"."You are doing so many things with your hands, brain and the whole body."Like many of her peers, Arlin found hobby horsing through play as a child. "But the older I became, it became more serious," said the rider, who trains by riding real horses, working out in the gym and doing pole dancing.Rainbow flags in the arena reflected the tolerant values underpinning the community.   "Horses are mostly seen as a girls' sport, but that is not correct. Anyone can come no matter what gender," Mikkonen said.   Every enthusiast AFP spoke to praised the welcoming community that kept them devoted to hobby horsing despite the scornful attitudes all encountered at some point."We have each other's backs," said Arlin. ank/po/fg/smw
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Videos capture giant sinkhole opening up in middle of Illinois soccer field
A massive sinkhole suddenly emerged out of nowhere in the heart of an Illinois soccer field.
COMINGSOON.net
WWE Legend Bully Ray Comments on Bo Dallas’ Promo
The intense promo between Bo Dallas and Uncle Howdy on RAW has received comments from WWE Hall of Famer Bully Ray. The Wyatt Six debuted alongside Uncle Howdy, who was portrayed by Bo Dallas. For the first time since 2019, fans have seen Bo Dallas’ face as he comes face-to-face with none other than Uncle […] The post WWE Legend Bully Ray Comments on Bo Dallas’ Promo appeared first on ComingSoon.net - Movie Trailers, TV & Streaming News, and More.
Wolverines Wire
Tony Alford explains why he left Ohio State for Michigan football
Can't wait to see what he does with the backs! #GoBlue
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Three biggest surprise picks from first round of 2024 NBA draft
Whether it was teams in win-now mode drafting projects, or players seemingly taken too high, there were plenty of surprises in the 2024 NBA draft.
United Press International
Watch: Dodgers' batboy saves Shohei Ohtani from foul ball with barehanded catch
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Fighting Irish Wire
Notre Dame football adds familiar foe to its 2026 and 2027 schedule
The Megaphone Trophy will be on the line in 2026 and 2027
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Good news, bad news for NASCAR Cup teams ahead of Nashville race
Kyle Larson has not finished outside the top five in three races at Nashville Superspeedway.
The Telegraph
India manipulating the draw for own benefit has turned T20 World Cup into a farce
There really is no excuse for India this time if they fail to win the World Cup. The game’s financial behemoth has been handed an advantage by the structure of a tournament skewed in favour of one team for financial reasons.
HuffPost
New Lakers Coach JJ Redick Responds To Black Woman's Claim That He Called Her N-Word
A former Duke student made the accusation on social media.
Buckeyes Wire
Scoring correction results in Ohio State tumbling down LEARFIELD Directors’ Cup final standings
Well, whoops. #GoBucks
Aggies Wire
7 Texas A&M baseball players have entered the transfer portal
The fallout continues after the news broke that Jim Schlossnalge would be taking the vacant head coaching position in Texas. As of early Tuesday afternoon, six Texas A&M players have entered the college baseball transfer portal. Al
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2024 NBA Draft: Winners and losers from the first round, featuring the Spurs, Grizzlies and France
Here is a stab at a first draft of history — a thumbnail sketch of who had a pretty good first night of the 2024 NBA Draft, and who might wind up looking back at the evening wistfully, with some regret.
Reality Tea
Kenya Moore Officially Exits RHOA Following Suspension, Before Thanking Fans on Social Media
It's official. Kenya is out. The post Kenya Moore Officially Exits RHOA Following Suspension, Before Thanking Fans on Social Media appeared first on Reality Tea.
COMINGSOON.net
Bo Dallas’ Sister Reacts to Uncle Howdy Promo
The recent promo on WWE Raw between Bo Dallas and Uncle Howdy created a very intense atmosphere. This marked Bo Dallas’ first appearance on WWE programming since 2019. However, Dallas played the new character of Uncle Howdy, who has always been masked since his return in 2022. This was the first time since 2019 that […] The post Bo Dallas’ Sister Reacts to Uncle Howdy Promo appeared first on ComingSoon.net - Movie Trailers, TV & Streaming News, and More.

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