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sports

The Year of the Pole Vault King

May 2, 2025

The past year has been a rollercoaster for Armand Duplantis. He is a Swedish pole vaulter. He has always been a big name in track and field. But, this year, he really shot to fame. He broke his own world record. He won his second Olympic gold medal. He got engaged to his long-time girlfriend.

sports

A Fan's Fall at PNC Park: A Night of Unexpected Drama

May 1, 2025

During a baseball game between the Pittsburgh Pirates and the Chicago Cubs, a man fell from the Clemente Wall in right field. The wall is 21 feet high. The fall happened right after Andrew McCutchen hit a two-run double. The game was paused for a few minutes, but it did not stop officially. The

entertainment

Big Wave Surfers Face the Ocean's Fury

May 1, 2025

Big-wave surfing is not for the faint-hearted. It is a sport that pushes human limits. It is a sport that demands courage, skill, and a deep love for the ocean. The new season of 100 Foot Wave, now streaming, follows the journeys of some of the world's best big-wave surfers. These surfers travel

sports

Shedeur Sanders: A Quarterback's Journey from College Star to NFL Underdog

April 30, 2025

Shedeur Sanders, a name that once echoed through college football stadiums, found himself in an unexpected position during the NFL Draft. Many were surprised when he slid all the way to the fifth round. To understand this, one must look at the critiques from former NFL players. One such critique cam

health

The Hidden Impact of Sports Betting Laws on Gambling Risks

April 30, 2025

A 2018 Supreme Court ruling opened the door for states to legalize sports betting. This decision sparked worries about how it might affect problem gambling. A recent study dug into whether the legal status of sports betting influences the severity of gambling problems. The study looked at data from

sports

The Birth of the Wave: A Crowd's Unlikely Impact

April 30, 2025

The wave is a familiar sight in sports stadiums today. Some fans love it, others find it annoying. But did you know that the wave's origins can be traced back to a hockey crowd in Colorado? It is a bit of a surprise. The wave, as we know it, started in 1981 at the Oakland Coliseum. However, the idea

sports

Kittle's Big Payday: A New Era for the 49ers?

April 30, 2025

The San Francisco 49ers have made a big move by securing tight end George Kittle with a massive four-year, $76. 1 million contract. This deal makes Kittle the highest-paid tight end in the NFL. The contract includes $40 million guaranteed, showing the team's commitment to keeping him in the Bay Area

politics

Trump's Jabs at Taylor Swift During Eagles' Victory Celebration

April 30, 2025

The Philadelphia Eagles' victory in the 2025 Super Bowl was a big deal. The team's triumph over the Kansas City Chiefs was celebrated at the White House. President Donald Trump took this opportunity to make a few remarks. He started by acknowledging the Eagles' win, which he described as "a bit of a

education

How Social Media Shapes Students' Love for Sports Travel

April 30, 2025

Students today are glued to their phones. Social media has become a big part of their lives. It influences many things, including their desire to revisit places they've traveled to for sports events. A recent study dug into this topic, focusing on university students in Hubei Province. The study lo

sports

Virtual Reality in Sports: The Athlete's View

April 30, 2025

Virtual reality (VR) has been around for a while, but its use in sports is fairly new. It is important to understand how athletes see this technology. A recent study looked into how athletes use VR and the challenges they face. The study involved 14 athletes who had used VR headsets before. They