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decathlons

noun

plural of decathlon

as in games

a sports contest for men that consists of 10 different events the Olympic decathlon

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Miles became the fastest player in WNBA history to reach 400 points, 100 rebounds and 100 assists — doing it in 22 games.

— CBS News, CBS News, 14 July 2026
Given that the Danes and Austria went all the way to penalties in the first of them, before the Dutch beat England in 90 minutes, there was only a two-hour difference between when the games ended.

— Michael Cox, New York Times, 14 July 2026

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That increases to five for the quarter-finals, six for the semi-finals and eight for the final, which also includes the third-place play-off.

— Holly Shand, New York Times, 2 July 2026
Boston has hosted community watch parties in other neighborhoods including Dorchester, Boston Common and East Boston, and more watch parties are planned for both the semi-finals and the July 19 final.

— Neal Riley, CBS News, 27 June 2026

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The gaudiest trophy in major sports won’t be handed out until Sunday’s World Cup final, but Atlanta can already lift its arms in triumph.

— Adam Van Brimmer, AJC.com, 17 July 2026
Prevent head injuries by promoting the use of helmets and head protection in activities such as cycling and contact sports.

— Samantha Agate, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 16 July 2026

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There are also more tournaments when the semi-finals are played on the same day — the 1996 men’s Euros, for example.

— Michael Cox, New York Times, 14 July 2026
France is just about the favorite today given its superior form this summer, but Spain has beaten Les Bleus on the last two occasions at knockout tournaments so will feel confident heading into the tie.

— Ben Church, CNN Money, 14 July 2026

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