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Jan 21 2025SPORTS

The Secret Injury: Umar Nurmagomedov’s Hidden Hand Break

Umar Nurmagomedov’s coach, Javier Mendez, recently revealed a surprising fact about the UFC 311 fight. Nurmagomedov broke his hand in the first round of his title bout against Merab Dvalishvili but kept it a secret from his team. This hidden injury may have influenced the fight's outcome. Nurmagome

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Jan 21 2025SPORTS

Syncing Mouthguard Data: A New Way to Study Head Injuries in Rugby

Head injuries in contact sports, like rugby, are becoming a real concern. To tackle this, two big rugby organizations have made it mandatory for players to wear special mouthguards that record data. These mouthguards, known as instrumented mouthguards (iMGs), track head acceleration events (HAEs). B

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Jan 21 2025SPORTS

How Baseball Pitch Types Affect Elbow Stress and Pitch Speed

Elbow injuries plague about a quarter of professional baseball pitchers, with many needing surgery known as ulnar collateral ligament reconstruction. There's been talk about how the type of pitch, the ball's speed, and its spin can affect elbow strain and injury risk, but past studies haven't given

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Jan 21 2025SPORTS

Scottie Pippen's GOAT Claim Ignites Debate

Basketball legend Scottie Pippen recently caused a stir by calling himself the greatest of all time. In a podcast with Patrick Bet-David, the six-time NBA champ said his confidence in his game led him to this conclusion. While he's previously praised both Michael Jordan and LeBron James, things seem

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Jan 21 2025SPORTS

Wrestling Coaches Split on Bringing Back National Duals

The college wrestling world is buzzing with debate over the return of the National Duals. Oklahoma State's coach, David Taylor, is eager to revive the event and believes it could be a great way to boost the sport's popularity. He suggested holding it in November before conference competitions, invit

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Jan 21 2025SPORTS

X Games and Google Team Up to Revolutionize Judging with AI

Ever thought about computers judging sports? Well, that's exactly what's happening at the X Games! After teaming up with Google, they're rolling out a new AI judging system for ski and snowboard events at the superpipe. This 20-foot-tall freestyle course is usually judged by humans on things like co

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Jan 21 2025SPORTS

Silver Valley Sports Wrap: Jan 13-19

The week started with Kellogg boys' basketball taking a win over Wallace, 55-34. Draeden Taylor scored 29 points, leading the team to victory. On the same day, Lake City JV girls won against Mullan, 57-23, with Macie Zimmerman scoring 18 points. The Wallace girls beat Clark Fork, 52-18, and the Mull

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Jan 21 2025SPORTS

Minnesota Roller Derby: Two Decades of Action and Love

Ever heard of Minnesota Roller Derby (MNRD)? Well, they've been rocking the flat track for 20 whole years! This skater-run, volunteer-driven league started back in 2004 and has been going strong ever since. They kicked off their first bout at Roy Wilkins Auditorium in 2005 and have been lovin' it ev

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Jan 21 2025SPORTS

Jeremiah Smith: Rising Star or Instant Legend?

Ohio State's wide receiver legend, Cris Carter, has a record that's stood strong since 1984. Despite numerous talented players passing through the Buckeyes, none could touch Carter's eight touchdown receptions by a freshman – until now. Enter Jeremiah Smith, a freshman who shattered Carter's record

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Jan 21 2025SPORTS

Mark Andrews Misses Media After Crucial Playoff Blunders

Mark Andrews, a 29-year-old tight end for the Ravens, has been steering clear of the media following his team's recent playoff loss. He failed to show up for post-game interviews on both Sunday and Monday, despite making some significant mistakes during the match. Andrews missed a vital two-point co

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