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Natick Mall's New Pickleball Supercenter: A Game Changer for Winter Sports

November 28, 2024

Pickleball enthusiasts in Natick have a new indoor playground to explore. The former Neiman Marcus space at the Natick Mall has been transformed into a massive pickleball complex, dubbed "Bosse. " Co-owned by former tennis pro D. J. Bosse and renowned chef Chris Coombs, this 100, 000 square foot fac

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Thrilling Thanksgiving: A Look Back at History-Making Sports Moments

November 27, 2024

Ever wonder what makes sports so exciting? Let's dive into some incredible moments that happened on this very day in history. In 1980, the Chicago Bears pulled off a jaw-dropping victory against the Detroit Lions on Thanksgiving Day. Dave Williams returned Eddie Murray's opening kickoff 95 yards in

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Golf's Big Showdown Goes Crypto: A New Twist

November 27, 2024

Hey, sports fans! Ever thought cryptocurrency could change the game of golf? Well, get ready, because it's happening! The big showdown between golf legends Rory McIlroy, Scottie Scheffler, Bryson DeChambeau, and Brooks Koepka is almost here. And guess what? It's not just about the players and the ve

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Stingrays Hockey Hits Screens Statewide

November 26, 2024

Every Saturday, South Carolina's hockey enthusiasts can catch the South Carolina Stingrays in action on Palmetto Sports & Entertainment, a new sports broadcast channel powered by Gray Media. This exciting partnership allows fans across the state to enjoy live games for free, right from their homes. ...

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The New Sports Puzzle Game from NYT: Hints and Answers Unveiled

November 26, 2024

Ever dreamed of linking sports and puzzles? The New York Times has just the thing for you – their latest game, Connections: Sports Edition! This new version is currently in beta, which means the publication is testing the waters to see if it sparks interest. You can dive in free of charge for a few

education

A Runner's Dilemma: Transitioning Teammates

November 26, 2024

What happens when a transgender athlete joins a school's cross-country varsity team? In Riverside, California, this shift caused a bit of a commotion. A faster runner, who happens to be transgender, took a spot on the girls' team. The co-captain, Taylor, got bumped down to the JV squad. She wasn't t

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The Ups and Downs of Illinois Football in 2011

November 26, 2024

In the world of college football, records are meant to be broken. On this date in 2011, the University of Illinois set a rather peculiar one. They ended their season with a 27-7 loss to Minnesota, marking their sixth straight defeat. What makes this notable is that they had started the season with s

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Playing Elbow Tag: How Time Flies in Traditional Sports

November 26, 2024

Ever wondered how time flies when you're having fun? This study took a deep dive into that question by looking at two versions of the old-school game, Elbow Tag. The game has a unique way of changing rules, where tweaking one rule in version 1 (V1) can completely change how players act in version 2

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A Coach's Stand: Transgender Athletes in Women's Sports

November 26, 2024

Meet Melissa Batie-Smoose, the former associate head coach of the San Jose State Spartans women’s volleyball team. She’s been making waves for standing up for what she believes in, even if it means putting her career on the line. Batie-Smoose was suspended after she filed a Title IX complaint agains

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Jayden Daniels’ Last-Minute Touchdown That Wasn’t

November 25, 2024

Jayden Daniels, the rookie quarterback for the Washington Commanders, has been making miracles happen on the field this season. But even his magic couldn’t save the game against the Dallas Cowboys in Week 12. With just 21 seconds left, the Commanders were down 27-20. Daniels managed to pull off an i