Fifty two years ago, a defender named Mwepu Ilunga broke from a defensive wall and booted a Brazilian free kick down the pitch before the referee had blown his whistle. The clip became a punchline.

There is a deeper, darker background to this story than is evident from simply watching Mwepu Ilunga kick the ball away at a ...

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Michael Mena's dream of becoming a world champion pogoer has finally come true. The 33-year-old, who works as an automated software tester in Canada, recently won the Big Air and Best Trick titles at ...

Andy Lewis performed as a slackliner during Madonna's Super Bowl XLVI halftime show in 2012.

Acclaimed extreme athlete Andy Lewis, whose trick line antics captivated millions during Madonna’s 2012 Super Bowl halftime show, was one of two men killed over the weekend in a BASE jumping accident ...

I grabbed some shoulder pads, a helmet and an inflatable bubble and turned our beach day into a full-on Blue 42 football skit. We ran goofy plays in the surf, crashed into each other, and let the ...

The challenge of the 2026 World Cup will extend beyond tactics, pressure and talent - with extreme and dangerous levels of heat presenting itself as a formidable extra opponent. Researchers have ...

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As temperatures rise, here’s guidance on coping with extreme heat. By Dani Blum Extreme heat is becoming increasingly common across the globe, with longer, more frequent heat waves. These rising ...

If you've signed up for mountain biking, rock climbing or a jungle safari, you'll want adventure travel coverage from your travel insurance policy. An adventure travel add-on extends coverage to ...