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All or Nothing

JoeBlogs • 2889 implied HN points • 17 Jan 24
🎾 Sports NFL Tournaments Championships Players
  1. The past featured many consolation games and exhibition matches that crowned champions without being for meaningful championships.
  2. Players sometimes competed in consolation games for the extra money.
  3. Reflecting on whether the past system of consolation games was better than the current approach.

New Hampshire Indoor State Championships livestream and previews (via N.H. Track and Field)

Beck of the Pack • 78 implied HN points • 11 Feb 24
🎾 Sports Running Championships Livestream Records
  1. New Hampshire High School Indoor Track and Field Championships are happening today at Plymouth State College with Division 2 events starting at 9:30 a.m. Eastern Time and Division 1 at 4:30 p.m.
  2. The state record in the 1,000 meters set by Conant's Zak Wright in 1994 is a significant benchmark for runners, and two boys are aiming to break it at the championships.
  3. New Hampshire Track and Field has integrated results of the state's high-school athletes with TFRRS to create rankings for Granite State preps, allowing viewers to follow performances within the state.
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That wraps up indoors⏱

The Lap Count • 432 implied HN points • 15 Mar 23
🎾 Sports Events Athletes Records Championships
  1. VELOUS active recovery footwear offers new styles and technology for post-workout comfort and support.
  2. New Balance National meet showcased top high school athletes breaking records and impressing the audience.
  3. NCAA Indoor Nationals saw 10 college records being set, with athletes from various disciplines delivering outstanding performances.

Who watches the watchers?⏱

The Lap Count • 373 implied HN points • 08 Mar 23
🎾 Sports Marathons Championships
  1. The European Indoor Championships featured impressive performances and easy accessibility for viewers.
  2. The trend of broadcasting major track events behind paywalls is causing frustration among fans and athletes.
  3. UK Athletics aims to be more selective in team selections for global championships, emphasizing the need for athletes to meet high standards.