No league tables, no trophies: how Norway made sport fun for kids – and built a football team that beat Brazil
Norway reformed youth sports to prioritize enjoyment over early specialization, allowing children to play multiple sports without league tables or competitive rankings. The country's approach produced players like Erling Haaland who defeated Brazil at the World Cup, contrasting with Brazil's academy system that fast-tracks individual prodigies through single-sport training.
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Texas scored a 1-yard touchdown run with 25 seconds remaining to defeat top-ranked Ohio State 24-23. The No. 4 Longhorns rallied from a 20-point fourth-quarter deficit in the game.
Rybakina defeats Sabalenka, wins first US Open title
Elena Rybakina defeated Aryna Sabalenka 6-4, 5-7, 6-2 to win her first US Open title. This was Rybakina's third Grand Slam championship and her second major victory in the calendar year.
Shelton relishing challenge of first Grand Slam final against Zverev at US Open
Ben Shelton reached his first Grand Slam final at the US Open, where he will face top seed Alexander Zverev on Sunday. Shelton expressed readiness to compete in the championship match against Zverev.