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High School Sports Highlights: Tuesday's Action

October 9, 2024

Boys soccer saw an exciting matchup as St. John's Prep beat Minnewaska 6-1 in a Section 8A Play-In game. They'll now face Cathedral, the top seed, on Thursday night. In volleyball, Tech dominated Apollo 3-0, with Miracle Jensen leading the way with 12 kills. Albany also had a strong showing, beating

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Cranston Candidates Discuss Rats, Car Woes, and Police Range

October 9, 2024

In the race for mayor of Cranston, Robert Ferri and Kenneth Hopkins faced off in a lively debate. Ferri proposed a quick solution to the city's rodent problem, suggesting it could be resolved within months by heeding expert advice. He expressed concern about the rats spreading across Cranston. Hopki

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ESPN's '30 For 30': A Decade and a Half of Sports Stories

October 8, 2024

ESPN's '30 For 30' documentary series has been around for 15 years now. It all started with the idea of showing the human side of sports through powerful stories, told by talented filmmakers. The series kicked off with 'Kings Ransom' and has since become a big deal in the world of sports documentari

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Volleyball Victories: Local Teams Shine on Monday Night

October 8, 2024

In a thrilling night of volleyball action, several local high schools came out on top. ROCORI and Albany both swept their opponents 3-0, with impressive performances from players like Ellery Ehresmann and Hannah Klein. Meanwhile, Pillager and Kimball also secured victories. Over at the ROCORI vs. M

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Carlos Yulo: Investing in Philippine Sports Future

October 8, 2024

Carlos Yulo, a hero in the Philippines for bringing home two Olympic gold medals, is now planning to give back. The President of the Philippines, Ferdinand Marcos Jr., praised his incredible feat, noting that it’s a first for the country. While Carlos is celebrated, he has bigger plans. He wants to

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Fall Sports in South Carolina: How Hurricane Helene Changed the Game

October 8, 2024

Hurricane Helene has left its mark on South Carolina, causing some major shift in the fall sports schedule. The South Carolina High School League (SCHSL) held a virtual meeting to figure out how to make up for the missed games. About 66 football games were canceled statewide due to school closures c

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College Athletes Face Betting-Related Harassment on Social Media

October 8, 2024

Imagine being a college athlete and receiving nasty messages from people who lost bets on your games. That's what many college athletes are dealing with. A study by the NCAA and a data science company shows that at least 12% of public social media abuse against college athletes comes from "angry spo

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Taylor Swift Supports Travis Kelce at Chiefs Game – What's the Real Story?

October 8, 2024

Taylor Swift made a return visit to Kansas City on Monday for Travis Kelce and the Chiefs’ prime time game against the Saints. This was her third game appearance since her boyfriend, Chiefs tight end Travis Kelce, started dating her last year. She made a stylish entrance in a plaid minidress and hig

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Baseball Gone Wild: Profar's Night at Dodger Stadium

October 7, 2024

Imagine this: Jurickson Profar makes an incredible catch during the first inning. He grabs the ball right from Mookie Betts' swing, setting the tone for what was supposed to be a normal game. But then, things take a strange turn. Fans start tossing stuff at Profar—twice! And it wasn’t just Dodger fa

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The Celtics' Preseason Trip: Battling Jet Lag with Science

October 7, 2024

Imagine flying halfway around the world for just a couple of games. That's what the Boston Celtics are doing, and it's not just about playing basketball. They're also dealing with a big challenge: jet lag. To help, the team has a secret weapon: science. The players are being told how much to sleep,