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Spain wins the Euros 2024 | Nico Rosberg and Lewis Hamilton, Bahrain 2014 | Kyle Lowry and Demar DeRozan celebrate, 2016 | Steven Gerrard and Xabi Alonso win the Champions League, 2005 | Tom Daley and Matty Lee win Gold, 2021 | Aaron Ekblad and Vladimir Tarasenko celebrate, 2024 | Son Heungmin celebrates a Kaneson goal, 2018 | McLaren celebrate, 2024

[callmearcturus]

i have never laughed so fucking hard watching a game

[josephwoll]

[metamatar]

hows that match going

mar look away!

the ref just gave the world's stupidest second yellow to alex greenwood for time wasting? like. i hope we take advantage bc chelsea are getting outshot outplayed and outpressed by citeh. but it was a horrible decision and has ruined the game.

also. mary fowler is so good.

[passionandprecision]

So, is the NBA broken beyond repair?

By: Kyle Edwards           In a season where one of the leagues storied franchises is going through a title defense, all the conversations have been about poor ratings and boring style of play.  Every major sport goes through the periodical narratives about what changes are needed to improve the game or make it more appealing for the average fan but for some reason the NBA seems different. Can…

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Desert Duel: Kohli's Masterclass Seals India's Victory Over Pakistan

Desert Duel: Kohli’s Masterclass Seals India’s Victory Over Pakistan Cricket matches between India and Pakistan are always highly anticipated, and today’s ICC Champions Trophy 2025 encounter in Dubai lived up to the hype. In a thrilling Group A match at the Dubai International Cricket Stadium, India showcased their prowess, securing a six-wicket victory over their arch-rivals. Pakistan’s…

[cricket-fan]

Welcome to Beyond Boundaries!

Hey cricket enthusiasts! 🏏

Welcome to Beyond Boundaries, your new digital home for all things cricket. I'm thrilled to start this journey with you, sharing my passion for the game that has captivated millions of hearts worldwide.

As I write this first post, I can't help but think about how cricket has evolved from the traditional gentleman's game to the dynamic spectacle we witness today. From the heart-stopping moments of Test matches to the explosive energy of T20s, every format tells its own unique story.

What to Expect Here

This space will be more than just match updates and statistics (though you'll find plenty of those too!). Here's what you can look forward to:

In-depth analysis of crucial matches, especially focusing on emerging teams like Bangladesh's impressive rise in international cricket

Behind-the-scenes stories from the world of cricket

Historical moments that shaped the sport

Live match discussions and score updates

Spotlight features on both legendary players and rising stars

Why "Beyond Boundaries"?

I chose this name because cricket is more than just fours and sixes – it's about breaking barriers, challenging conventions, and uniting people across cultures. Whether you're a die-hard fan who never misses a live cricket match or someone who's just beginning to explore the magic of the sport, this blog is for you.

Today's Cricket Pulse

Speaking of the current cricket scene, how exciting has this season been? The Premier League format has brought a new dimension to domestic cricket, while international matches continue to surprise us with emerging talents and unforgettable performances.

Join the Conversation

I want this to be more than just a blog – I want it to be a community. Share your thoughts, memories, and predictions in the comments. Whether you're celebrating a win or analyzing a crucial tournament moment, your voice matters here.

Coming up next: A deep dive into Bangladesh's next match strategy and what it means for their World Cup campaign. Stay tuned!

Until then, keep your love for cricket alive, and remember – in this game, anything is possible!

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Olympic Athletes' Earnings: Medals, Sponsorship & More

Olympic athletes are the best example of commitment and excellence. They dedicate themselves so much to their sport that they push their bodies and minds to the limit just to compete at the world's biggest stage. However, behind all the sweat and glory, most Olympians suffer from severe financial challenges. Their income is largely based on sponsorships, prize money, stipends, crowdfunding, and even side jobs. Such financial woes rarely come anywhere close to the hard work and sacrifice that must be endured for training and participation in the Games.

This blog will break down the sources of income of Olympic athletes, the issues that arise while striving for financial stability, and what recent developments have done to achieve financial independence for them.

How Olympic Athletes Get Paid

Prize Money & Bonuses Some of the most recognized revenue sources for Olympians include prize money and bonuses. Such countries as the United States are offering cash prizes for medals- $37,500 for the gold medal, $22,500 for the silver medal, and $15,000 for the bronze. While this may have somewhat reduced the cost they incur, these prize rewards have barely covered the cost of an entire athlete's career.

The Olympic International Olympic Committee (IOC) themselves don't pay medals to athletes. This is something the individual countries give to their national athletes and even the intensity differs according to different countries. Other countries like Singapore pay millions more for instance, a gold medal carries a $1 million bonus check.

Even prize money for such bonuses, it usually does not pay for any training, coaching, and travel that athletes need. They thus seek to gain extra income.

Sponsorships Most Olympic champions make large sums of money from sponsorships. They can earn a fortune through sponsorship with giant brands such as Usain Bolt and Michael Phelps did through Puma, Visa, and Under Armour.

For instance, Usain Bolt receives around $10 million annually from Puma, while Simone Biles and Katie Ledecky receive millions of dollars per year from a variety of sponsorship deals. Most of these deals extend beyond the Olympics and can run for several years, giving athletes the much-needed wealth and financial security.

Freedom in benefitting from personal sponsors in the games presented itself due to the changes made on the rule. This led to numerous opportunities for money making while still competing at their best.

Stipends and Grants Many Olympians also make other forms of money through stipends and grants provided by NGBs and organizations like the USOPC. These stipends ought to supplement the athletes with the necessary living requirements to train and prepare for competitions.

For instance, weightlifters from the United States might earn stipends from $750 to $4,000 a month. Again, this depends on the level of performance plus their potential for medals. Most athletes hardly live by themselves in a comfortable way because the stipend is not enough to pay for training facilities, traveling, and coaching expenses.

In addition, most stipends fail to create security after the games are gone and some end up broke, especially if the athlete stops focusing on training to pursue their post-Olympic activities.

Crowdfunding and Employment Because income through sponsorships and stipends is unpredictable, many athletes also use crowdfunding and part-time or full-time work not related to their sport as a source of income. It was reported by about 25% of respondents that they rely extensively on employment unrelated to their sport, financing most of their training and competition via online platforms or crowd donations.

However, crowdfunding sites such as GoFundMe have become a more common avenue through which the athletes can seek funds from their friends and family and ultimately from the fans to raise money and pay for training. It is most commonly utilised by those athletes who conduct sports that do not attract much attention or new sponsorship deals, such as track and field or swimming.

NIL Rights End Very recently, the NCAA had declared a shift where collegiate athletes could be compensated for the usage of their name, image, and likeness. That can unlock other business opportunities with current Olympic hopefuls still in college or university; they can monetize their capability to promote products through commercial endorsement deals, among others.

This is in its infancy stage but promises to change the game of athletes who were in the past living from hand to mouth. They will be able to sign sponsorships and endorsements even before college, and this will be the principal source of money so that the athletes will be financially independent enough to focus on their sport.

Challenges Olympic Athletes Face However, despite these financial avenues, Olympic athletes face quite a number of challenges in regard to their financial well-being:

Expensive Training and Travel: Training for the Olympics is costly. Athletes are often required to travel frequently for competitions, training camps, and other events. In many cases, the stipends and prize money awarded are not enough to cover these expenses. Limited Income from Sponsorships: Though the top athletes can get good sponsorships, most Olympians are not getting those big deals. In fact, most athletes face stiff competition for endorsements and only the popular or successful ones get the major contracts. Financial Instability at Retirement: It is at retirement from competitive sport that, once those athletes have little alternative income streams open. Sponsorship and prize monies cease; besides, athletes have limited options to find some alternative career upon retirement. Pressure to Perform: When the stakes are this high, the athlete really feels that they have to be at their best capability not just for national pride but also due to financial returns from winning medals and attracting sponsorship deals. The pressure mounts to unbelievable levels and adds more stress to what is already an extreme lifestyle. FAQs Q1: How much do Olympic athletes make at the Games? Olympic athletes receive prize money, sponsorships, stipends of their respective national governing bodies, crowdfunding, and any other side hustles that might not be sporting-related.

Q2: Does the IOC pay Olympians? No, an Olympian does not get paid directly from the International Olympic Committee. It's the money they get, bonuses made by their country and national sport organizations.

Q3: What are Olympic stipends? Stipends are those monthly payments the national sports organizations offer them to be able to cover their training and living expenses. The payment is usually calculated based on how well the athlete performs and even his or her chances of getting medals.

Q4: Can Olympic athletes earn money from endorsements? Yes, for most Olympic winners, the money generated from endorsement with top brands forms a significant percentage of their income. For example, Usain Bolt generates millions annually in endorsement with firms such as Puma.

Q5: What does crowdfunding do for Olympic athletes? With GoFundMe, Olympic athletes generate funds from fans, friends, and family to offset the costs of training and competitions.

Q6: Can collegiate athletes profit from their name, image, and likeness (NIL)? Yes, recent changes in NCAA regulations allow collegiate athletes to profit from their NIL, opening up new opportunities for them to sign sponsorships and earn money through endorsements.

Conclusion The rewards of Olympic success are immense, but the financial challenges faced by Olympic athletes are often underestimated. For most athletes, life is a mix of prize money, sponsorships, stipends, and other forms of income to support them through those years of training and competition. The future of Olympic sports is changing, and opportunities now unfold for athletes to become financially independent. As the world moves forward, more hope exists that the resources necessary to reach greatness come without worrying about one's financial future.

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The Distinct Features of Badminton and Pickleball

Racket sports are taking over the world, and two names are stealing the spotlight: badminton and pickleball. While they share courts and rackets, these games couldn't be more different. Are you all about speed and agility or strategy and precision? Let’s break it down! 

Quick Look: Badminton vs. Pickleball

Badminton: High-speed rallies, Olympic fame, feathered shuttlecocks, and unmatched intensity. Pickleball: A rising star blending tennis, badminton, and table tennis. Simple rules, inclusive read more…

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i honestly gave no idea how people are still supporting to the 1975??? i hopped off that train like 5 years ago when the first whispers of healy's fucking awful shitstain rainbow of racism started popping out in the media. like... the comments about hip-hop and rock and roll in 2018, the islamophobia in 2019, the centering of himself and his music in the midst of blm movement in 2020???? fucking weird as hell sexual behaviour with fans at concerts, nazi salutes, wanking off to woc getting brutalised??? there's even more that gets buried when you try to search for it because there's just so bloody much of it that it pops up again every other news cycle!!

like there's so much wrong with this guy. it's repeated behaviour. the guy isn't evolving or changing, he's just getting louder about his bigotry and continuing to make himself the centre of everything and damn the consequences it has for anyone else.

fucking asshole narcissist. HOW are people seeing anything he does as anything other than something to inflate his ego and get the hero white knight worship he so desperately craves. it's not even a lack of critical thinking at this point it's just people's own fucking idiocy and bigotry.

even your standard formula one driver is better than this dude like jesus fucking CHRIST????!??!??

Oh bars??? It's like how many times can you do racist until it clicks that the man is an Actual Racist. But he's charming right. He makes music you like. Sometimes he's nice to his fans. So it doesn't appear you can push this faults deep down. To be honest it's the same with any white artist, filmmaker, musician whatever. They can say the most vile shit, do the most insane batshit like straight up racist stuff but you can never get people off the teat of a white man no matter what they do. The story never changes.

And the other thing as well is that no Man In A Band is a perfect person but what truly grates my is the audacity to do it so publicly and so loudly and be like Oh My God Matty Healy loves and supports queers <3 Like if I knew I stanned an aint shit dude I'd just be so quiet about it.....

[callmearcturus]

i am fucking CRYING, that was the funniest play (plays????) I've ever fucking seen? oh my gd that was so great, I love football.

[josephwoll]

sport’s only fun if you make it gay

[ssofsstuffanything]

"Every game begins with an invitation to dream, and every play writes its story." "The magic of play is that it transforms the ordinary into the extraordinary—one move at a time." "Winning is fleeting, but the laughter and bonds formed in play last forever." "The rules of the game may guide us, but the freedom of play defines us." "In every game, there’s a moment where fun overtakes fear—that’s the sweet spot of play." "Play isn’t just a break from life; it’s a bridge to something bigger." "Games remind us that competition can coexist with connection." "In the playground of life, the real win is measured in smiles, not scores." "Play is the art of turning chaos into creativity." "No matter how old we grow, the joy of play keeps us forever young."

[laneofstories]

Sepak Takraw

Last November 6, 2024 City Meet happened in Ozamiz City National High School and Sepak Takraw was the highlight of the event . In the first set of the game, Marinay, the player of MNHSl was so competitive to the player OCSAT Garcia, since the score of each team is extremely close 13-11. The game was so intense but in the first set the winner was OCSAT with the score of 15-12.

In the second set the referee decided to change each team's position. Montol National High School players took the early game with the score of 9-2 but the players of OCSAT didn't lost hope, they tried their best to chase the score and they did and the score is 13-9. However, in the Team of MNHS they lost their communication and tactical technique but through their hardworked they won in the second set with the score of 15-13.

In the final set of the game, the excitement reached its peak as the teams battled to determine who would emerge victorious. From the very beginning of final set, the players of MNHS dominated, quickly taking control with an impressive lead of 12-5. They maintained their momentum and refused to give the players of OCSAT any opportunity to stage a comeback. With hardworked and good teamwork, MNHS secured a well-deserved victory, closing the match with a final score of 15-9.

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Soccer WordPress Theme – Build Your Dream Sports Website Today!

Take your soccer website to the next level with the Soccer WordPress Theme by MisbahWP! Perfect for sports clubs, leagues, and teams, it features customizable layouts, match highlights, team profiles, and SEO-friendly design. Ideal for showcasing player stats, schedules, and team updates to keep fans engaged.

Explore the theme here: Soccer WordPress Theme.

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Epic Showdown in Lahore: Australia's Record-Breaking Triumph Over England

Epic Showdown in Lahore: Australia’s Record-Breaking Triumph Over England In a thrilling encounter at Lahore’s Gaddafi Stadium on 22nd February 2025, Australia achieved a historic five-wicket victory over England in the ICC Champions Trophy, successfully chasing down a formidable target of 352 runs with 15 balls to spare. England’s Record-Breaking Innings Opting to bat first, England posted a…