Sports

August 25, 2023

This Social Media Account Finds Fine Art Pieces That Match Sports Scenes

For many, art and sports are almost opposites. One is elegant, academic, and contemplative, while the other is rowdy, sometimes aggressive, and definitely loud. But a clever social media account is making a visual connection between the two, revealing just how similar they can be. Art But Make It Sports takes some sports images and expertly matches them with an uncannily similar artwork, with hilarious results.

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August 18, 2023

24 Dynamic Winners of the World Sports Photography Awards

More than 700 professional sports photographers hailing from over 70 countries submitted their best work to the World Sports Photography Awards. And now, the winners of the competition—the only global contest to award sports photography—have been announced. The 24 category-winning images are a spectacular look at the world of athletics. From basketball and ice hockey to martial arts and aquatics, the categories allow these talented photographers to show off their hard work.

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July 24, 2023

Magic Johnson Gets Teary-Eyed as He Makes History by Becoming an NFL Team Owner

Magic Johnson is once again making history by becoming a minority owner of the Washington Commanders.  The $6.05 billion deal was approved by the NFL last week, allowing the NBA legend to add the football team to his impressive portfolio. Johnson, who won five NBA championships with the Lakers, is also part owner of MBA's Los Angeles Dodgers, WNBA's Los Angeles Sparks, and MLS' Los Angeles Football Club.

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July 3, 2023

Shot-Putter Becomes Last-Minute Hurdler After Injured Teammate Can’t Race

A Belgian athlete demonstrated an amazing level of sportsmanship at the European Athletics Team Championships. The day after 29-year-old shot-putter Jolien Maliga Boumkwo finished 7th in the shot-putting event, she was seen back in the stadium to fill the shoes of a Belgian hurdler who was out with an injury. Although Boumkwo does not compete professionally in hurdling, she agreed to help out so that her team could remain in the race.

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