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Rams Backer Supports Longer Draft‑Pick Trade Window

March 19, 2026

The Rams have pulled back two rule changes that dealt with the two‑point play, a move that cost them a game against the Seahawks last season. Still, their president says he is in favor of another rule tweak that could reshape how teams build rosters. A proposal from the Browns would let clubs trade

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Draft Shuffle: New Picks and Big Trades Shake Up the NFL

March 19, 2026

The 2026 draft is only a month away, and teams are scrambling to grab fresh talent. A surprising trade between the Titans and Jets has changed the order for a few top picks, sending new players to different franchises. The Raiders are set to pick the Heisman winner from Indiana, hoping he can lead t

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New Rules for Homeschooling in Connecticut: What Parents Need to Know

March 19, 2026

The debate over how much state oversight should be given to families who teach their kids at home has finally ended with a narrow win for the bill. The measure, which some call House Bill 5468, aims to make sure children who leave public schools for home instruction still receive learning that match

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New Draft Shake‑Up: Who’s Really on the Menu?

March 17, 2026

Free agency has just started, and teams are busy filling holes with veteran players. This scramble leaves college stars in a strange spot: some are moving up, others dropping. A fresh mock draft shows how the big game has changed the rankings. The top pick is still Indiana’s quarterback, Fernando M

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Big‑Picture Bracket Talk: 2026 NCAA Picks Reimagined

March 17, 2026

Three of the last four national champions also won their conference, and that trend still matters for 2026. The ACC’s Duke, the Big 12’s Arizona, the Big East’s St. John’s, Purdue from the Big Ten and Arkansas of the SEC all snagged titles this season. They are often seen as safe bets for deep runs

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Street‑Smarts Sports Show

March 17, 2026

Alex Day has turned quick facts about baseball, football and more into a hit show that keeps viewers guessing. The idea started when he noticed how much people love trivia and decided to pair that with the buzz of a new platform called Whistle. Day’s journey began as a producer for the Yankees

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NFL Draft Preview: What Free‑Agency Deals Mean for the 2026 Picks

March 16, 2026

After a whirlwind week of free‑agency deals, teams are turning their focus to the upcoming draft. While big contracts were signed and veteran players moved on, the next step for many franchises is to strengthen their rosters with young talent. The mock draft presented here highlights how teams might

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High‑School Sports Stars Shine in Weekly Fan Vote

March 16, 2026

Each Monday, the local paper posts a new list of high‑school athletes who could win the “Boys Athlete of the Week” award, thanks to a partnership with a community health group. Coaches from Sarasota and Manatee counties send in their players’ stats, and the readers decide who gets the top spot. The

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11‑Year‑Old Accused in 5‑Year‑Old’s Death

March 15, 2026

A small town near Denver was shaken when a 5‑year‑old boy died early this week. Police entered the family home that night to investigate the fatal incident in Centennial, a suburb of Denver with fewer than 110, 000 residents. The case is being treated as a homicide. An 11‑year‑old boy from the same

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Who Has the Most Money to Spend in NFL Free Agency

March 14, 2026

Free agency is still going on, but things slowed down after the first day of big signings. Friday had some good deals, even if no superstar names jumped into contracts. Players like Rasheed Walker, Tyler Conklin, Van Jefferson and Nate Hobbs got new deals that will help their teams. Rasheed Walker