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Jacksonville's Struggles Continue Against Patriots' Opening Onslaught

October 20, 2024

The Jacksonville Jaguars' defensive woes persist. In today's London game, the Patriots effortlessly marched down the field to score a touchdown on their opening drive. This year, the Jaguars have consistently struggled to stand their ground early in games. Against New England, their defensive line w

politics

Republicans Fuel Transgender Politics in Election Campaigns

October 19, 2024

These days, Republicans are putting a lot of money into transgender issues to make Democrats look bad. Former President Trump recently said he'd stop boys from playing in girls' sports if he gets elected again. Republican ads are also talking about the past support of Vice President Kamala Harris fo

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Storms, Space, Boeing Cuts, VP Health, and Covid Tests: A Week in Review

October 18, 2024

Hurricanes Helene and Milton have left Florida residents feeling anxious and stressed. These natural disasters have taken a mental health toll on many people. On the bright side, SpaceX successfully landed its rocket booster with its Starship, which is a big deal for the space industry. Meanwhile, B

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Tony Bennett Steps Down: A Surprising Shift in College Hoops

October 18, 2024

Tony Bennett, the renowned coach of the University of Virginia's Men's Basketball Team, has unexpectedly decided to retire. This announcement came just before the new season started, leaving many fans and players surprised. Bennett, who has been with the Cavaliers since 2009, explained that he didn'

sports

Nate Thurmond's Record-Breaking Night

October 18, 2024

On October 18, 1974, Nate Thurmond became the first player in NBA history to record a quadruple-double. This incredible feat happened in his debut game with the Chicago Bulls. Thurmond scored 22 points, grabbed 14 rebounds, dished out 13 assists, and blocked 12 shots. This performance helped the Bul

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Sports Safety: UN Talks Fair Play for Women

October 18, 2024

Imagine a world where every athlete feels safe and valued. That’s what a recent United Nations event aimed to achieve. This gathering was all about creating secure spaces for women in sports. Joining the conversation were Olympic swimmer Sharron Davies and U.S. collegiate athlete Lainey Armistead. T

entertainment

A Fun Twist on Pokemon: Volleyball with Beasties

October 18, 2024

Ever thought about mixing Pokemon with volleyball? That’s exactly what Beastieball does! This upcoming game combines the creature collecting fun of Pokemon with the intense competition of a sports anime like Haikyu. A recent demo for Beastieball caught attention during Steam Next Fest, showing off i

politics

Ex-NFL Star Gets Surprising Backing for West Virginia Governor

October 18, 2024

Pat McAfee, former WVU kicker, has thrown his support behind another football legend for the West Virginia governor's seat. Owen Schmitt, currently a truck driver for UPS, was lauded by McAfee on The New Heights Show. It all started when Travis Kelce quizzed McAfee, asking who the bigger legend was—

environment

Paw Patrol Picks Up After San Ramon Sports Park

October 18, 2024

In the heart of San Ramon, a group of dog-loving families noticed something unpleasant about their favorite sports park. The park, which is a spot many love to visit, was starting to collect a lot of trash – plastic bottles, metal soda cans, and even surprising amounts of dog poop bags were littered

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Caitlin Clark: Almost Unanimous, But Not Quite

October 17, 2024

Caitlin Clark, the young superstar of the Fever, has done it again. She's secured another top WNBA award, but there's a small hiccup in her otherwise perfect record. This time, it's the first-team All-WNBA honor. Out of 67 possible votes, she got an impressive 52 for the first team, but 14 voters pl