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April 10, 2026
UCI hands ban to Kiwi rider who punched rival
Kiaan Watts, a New Zealand rider with the NSN Development team, has been suspended for 25 days by the UCI after punching rival rider Marijn Maas (BEAT Cycling Club p/b Saxo) during the Ster van Zwolle one‑day race in the Netherlands. With around 30–34 km to go in the Ster...
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April 10, 2026
Not Just for Muscles — Creatine May Sharpen Memory & Mental Speed
A growing body of research suggests that creatine—commonly known as a muscle‑building supplement—may also sharpen memory and mental speed. A recent systematic review and meta‑analysis of randomized trials found that creatine monohydrate significantly improved several aspects of cognitive performance in adults. Memory: Participants showed about a 14% improvement in recall...
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April 10, 2026
Nike Makes Change at Innovation Chief, Suffers Another Stock Downgrade
Nike recently announced a leadership change as its chief innovation officer, Tony Bignell, departs the company. This comes amid ongoing challenges, including another stock downgrade by Piper Sandler. Separately, HSBC downgraded Nike from "buy" to "hold" with a reduced price target from $90 to $48, citing a lack of progress...
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April 10, 2026
Fitness and health app MyFitnessPal explores sale, sources say
Marking his first visit to Meril’s global headquarters at Vapi, former Indian cricket captain MS Dhoni engaged in a heartfelt and inspiring conversation around “Bachpana Shouldn’t Retire.” “Bachpana Shouldn’t Retire” builds on Meril’s nationwide public health movement, “Treatment Zaroori Hai”, launched to strengthen awareness around timely diagnosis and access to...
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April 9, 2026
Unilever to buy supplements brand Grüns, boosting wellbeing focus post food spin-off
Unilever (ULVR.L), opens new tab said on Thursday it will buy U.S.-based nutritional supplements brand Grüns for an undisclosed amount, as the British consumer goods giant increases its focus on wellbeing and beauty products. This is Unilever's first acquisition since it agreed last month to merge its food business with spice-maker McCormick (MKC.N), opens...
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April 9, 2026
Mamdani Administration Celebrates 2026 Spring Cycling Season with Helmet and Bike Light Giveaways
Today, Mayor Zohran Kwame Mamdani and New York City Department of Transportation (NYC DOT) Commissioner Mike Flynn announced a series of events offering free bike helmets and lights to New Yorkers, supporting a record number of cyclists on city streets as the weather warms. Helmets will be available for people...
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April 9, 2026
London Marathon Events acquires Frankfurt Marathon
UK-based London Marathon Events (LME) has announced the acquisition of Motion Events, the organiser of the Mainova Frankfurt Marathon. The move marks LME’s first major international expansion and represents a significant milestone in the organisation’s long–term growth strategy. Founded in 1999, Motion Events manages a portfolio of running events, including the Mainova...
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April 9, 2026
UCI pulls plug on Visma’s tire system on eve of Roubaix
Visma-Lease a Bike has been forced to abandon its in-race tire pressure system after a last-minute ruling from the UCI, a move the team says came without warning, according to WielerFlits. The team had been using the Gravaa system throughout the cobbled races. Most recently, the Dutch team used them at the...
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April 8, 2026
Ironman Disqualifies Athlete After Viral Video Showing Theft of On-Course Nutrition
American triathlete Cody Kraut made waves on Instagram last week after posting a self-shot video during Ironman 70.3 Oceanside. In the footage, Kraut was seen pulling numerous energy gels from his trisuit and handing them off to his partner to take home. The stunt has now backfired, as Ironman officials have officially...
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April 8, 2026
Fitness fans are traveling around the world for ‘runcations’ — where 3 miles a day is a laid-back holiday
There seem to be a rise in “runcations”—holidays built around running, from destination marathons and guided scenic runs to resorts and hotels that cater specifically to runners via curated trails, fueling menus, and “running concierges.” Runcations are getaways where running is the main activity, often tied to destination races (like...
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