athletes

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Historically, college sports leaders have been loath to classify athletes as employees, but it seems destined for the courts, where they’re on a major losing streak.

From The Wall Street Journal • Jun. 4, 2026

A team chef has joined England this week, possibly putting an end to the days of performance athletes waiting in the hotel lobby for their takeaway to arrive.

From BBC • Jun. 3, 2026

It is a way to "expand our search for athletes," club president Marcelo Teixeira said.

From Barron's • Jun. 2, 2026

It simply may be a function of today’s near wall-to-wall sports coverage, but it sure seems like pro athletes spend a lot more time injured.

From Los Angeles Times • May 30, 2026

From the balcony, we could watch the athletes from all over the world coming and going to the surrounding buildings, jogging along the footpaths, or doing laps in the pool.

From "Courage to Soar" by Simone Biles