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Heatwave forces Tour de France organizers to shorten stage nine

BERGERAC, France: Sunday’s stage nine of the Tour de France will be shortened by 30 km (18.64 miles) due to heat risks, race organizers said on Saturday, though it will retain its originally planned start and finish points. The stage from Malemort to Ussel, which was originally scheduled ‌for 185.5 km, ‌will now follow a ‌155.5 ⁠km route, the ⁠organizers said in a statement. “Meteo-France has placed the department of Correze on red alert due to an exceptionally intense heatwave,” the statement said. “In light of this ... the race ⁠will divert from the original ‌route in ‌the neutral zone, taking the D921 and ‌heading from Brive-la-Gaillarde straight to Lanteuil, ‌147.8 km from the finish in Ussel.” Western Europe experienced its warmest June on record, leading to a surge in ‌heat-related deaths.

South Africa World Cup midfielder Jayden Adams dies aged 25

JOHANNESBURG: South Africa midfielder Jayden Adams, who played at the World Cup, has died. He was 25. His death was confirmed by Gayton McKenzie, South Africa’s minister of sport, arts and culture, in a statement on Saturday. “It is with profound shock and a heavy heart that I have learnt of the passing of Jayden Adams, midfielder for Mamelodi Sundowns and Bafana Bafana, at the age of 25,” McKenzie posted on X. “South African football has lost one of its brightest young talents, and our nation mourns alongside his family, his team-mates and the millions of supporters.” Adams helped South Africa reach the World Cup knockout stage for the first time. Further details of his death were not given. “The cause of Jayden’s passing has not yet been confirmed,” McKenzie said.

South African midfielder Jayden Adams dies at 25

South Africa midfielder Jayden Adams, who played at the World Cup, has died. He was 25.

South Africa World Cup midfielder Adams dies aged 25

CAPE TOWN: South Africa international midfielder Jayden Adams, who featured in all three of his side's group stage games at the 2026 World Cup, has died, the country's sports ministry said on Saturday.

South Africa midfielder Jayden Adams dies aged 25, weeks after World Cup appearance - ESPN

South Africa and Mamelodi Sundowns midfielder Jayden Adams has died aged 25 after featuring in Bafana Bafana's run to the World Cup round of 32, the South African Football Players Union confirmed on Saturday.

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Study: NFL players are 4 times more likely to die from neurodegenerative disease - ESPN

NFL players are four times more likely than the general population to die of neurodegenerative diseases such as dementia and Parkinson's, according to a study released Wednesday by Mass General Brigham, Boston University and the Concussion & CTE Foundation.

Ex-Bucknell strength coach charged with hazing in player death - ESPN

A former Bucknell strength and conditioning coach was charged Monday with felony aggravated hazing following the 2024 death of a freshman football player who collapsed during his first workout with the team, according to a statement from the Pennsylvania attorney general and court documents.

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Heatwave forces Tour de France organizers to shorten stage nine

South Africa World Cup midfielder Jayden Adams dies aged 25

South African midfielder Jayden Adams dies at 25

South Africa World Cup midfielder Adams dies aged 25

South Africa midfielder Jayden Adams dies aged 25, weeks after World Cup appearance - ESPN

Dodgers could acquire Tarik Skubal at the trade deadline to avoid having to face him in playoffs: Report

Study: NFL players are 4 times more likely to die from neurodegenerative disease - ESPN

Ex-Bucknell strength coach charged with hazing in player death - ESPN