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pentathlons

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Erica Fox was a swimmer and triathlete who had done two half-Ironmans and numerous other triathlons and who for almost 20 years did an annual triathlon called Escape From Alcatraz, her father said.

— Rebecca Cohen, NBC news, 22 Dec. 2025

Definition of triathlons

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The single most underappreciated factor in the history of the World Cup is that the really hot tournaments have been all the really good ones (1970, 1974, 1982 and 1986).

— Michael Cox, New York Times, 22 July 2026
There’s no reason to believe organizers of PGA tournaments, marathons, NASCAR races and similar sporting would ever demand payment, and thus the hypotheticals are arguably scare tactics rather than realistic consequences.

— Michael McCann, Sportico.com, 21 July 2026

Definition of tournaments

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These changes – along with, crucially, incredible performances from the players themselves and compelling matchups that have included the boogeyman Dodgers in both of the last two World Series – have been a boon to the game.

— Hannah Keyser, CNN Money, 17 July 2026
With these budding rivalries on the schedule on top of the six AFC East matchups, the Dolphins will have a lot to play for in 2026.

— Miami Herald, Miami Herald, 16 July 2026

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The turf fields and youth sports arena are among several entertainment projects built within the Homefield STAR bond master plan, which also includes the site where the shuttered Schlitterbahn water park once stood.

— Sofi Zeman July 24, Kansas City Star, 24 July 2026
Private motor sports clubs are historically, and by design, very exclusive.

— Michael Harley, Forbes.com, 23 July 2026

Definition of sports

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Check the calendar for events like euchre and bingo tourneys, and scheduled food truck lineups.

— Midwest Living, Midwest Living, 1 July 2026
In addition to men’s, women’s and senior amateur tourneys, check into the Frost Off event at Kennedy, the Elk Scat Scramble at Evergreen and the Master’s Scramble at Willis Case.

— Barbara Ellis, Denver Post, 14 May 2026

Definition of tourneys

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Monday’s victory for the Braves was just their second in the last 11 games against the Padres and the first of this season after being swept in San Diego in June.

— Chad Bishop, AJC.com, 21 July 2026
Thanks to a down year filled with injuries, Peter appeared in 38 NBA games and logged nearly 500 minutes as a rookie.

— Tony East, Forbes.com, 21 July 2026

Definition of games

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But taxpayers did foot the bill for those stadiums at one point, presumably with the expectation that they could be used for a wide variety of events – including potential World Cup games.

— David Goldman, CNN Money, 20 July 2026
Club legends Ian Rush, Robbie Fowler, Phil Thompson and Tash Dowie will be on the trip to attend various meet-and-greet events with sponsors and supporters.

— James Pearce, New York Times, 20 July 2026

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