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Dec 06 2024SPORTS

The Day Army Had a Tough Season

In the world of sports, some days are memorable for the wrong reasons. One such day was December 6, 2003. On this day, the Army football team made history by finishing the season with a record of 0-13. This was the first time any major college team had ended a season without a single win. It was a t

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Dec 06 2024SPORTS

Rider Charlotte Dujardin Banned for Year After Horse Whipping Incident

Charlotte Dujardin, a top British equestrian known for her Olympic medals, was suspended for one year and fined about $12, 000. This penalty came after officials reviewed a video showing Dujardin hitting her horse excessively. The International Federation for Equestrian Sports announced the verdict

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Dec 06 2024SPORTS

Iowa State vs. Arizona State: Big 12 Championship Showdown Preview

The 2024 Big 12 Championship Game is set to happen this Saturday. Both Arizona State and Iowa State have been surprising teams this season, each boasting a 10-2 record. Arizona State was once the underdog, coming from a 3-9 season in the Pac-12. Iowa State, meanwhile, has been known for its top-notc

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Dec 06 2024SPORTS

Meet Jeremiah Donati: USC's New Athletics Director

The University of South Carolina has a new leader for its sports teams. Jeremiah Donati, who's known for his big achievements at TCU, is now in charge of Gamecock Athletics. Before this, Ray Tanner was the athletics director for a long time. The university's board of trustees approved Donati's contr

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Dec 06 2024SPORTS

Brain Damage and Ice Hockey: What's the Link?

Have you ever wondered how the thrilling sport of ice hockey might affect a player's brain? Well, scientists have been looking into this. Chronic traumatic encephalopathy (CTE) is a brain condition that's linked to repeated head hits. We already know that playing American football for a long time ca

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Dec 06 2024SPORTS

Nets and Suns Revive NBA's China Connection

The NBA is making a comeback in China, with the Brooklyn Nets leading the charge. The team, owned by Joe Tsai, who hails from Taiwan and is the chairman of Alibaba, will face the Phoenix Suns in Macao next October. This marks the NBA's first games in China since 2019. The league's relationship with

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Dec 06 2024SPORTS

Who Will the Liberty Protect? Picking Players for the Expansion Draft

The Golden State Valkyries, a new team in the WNBA, are about to participate in the league's first expansion draft in a long time. This means the New York Liberty, along with other WNBA teams, had to choose six players they want to protect. These players can't be drafted by the Valkyries. The Liber

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Dec 06 2024SPORTS

Lakers Hit Rock Bottom: A Look at Their Worst Two-Game Stretch

The Los Angeles Lakers are in a tough spot. They've lost two games in a row by a huge margin – 29 points to the Timberwolves and 41 points to the Heat. That's the worst two-game stretch in the team's history. The Lakers are struggling, and their coach, JJ Redick, is feeling the heat. He said he's em

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Dec 06 2024SPORTS

Lions vs Packers: A Rivalry Night on TNF

This Week 14, the Detroit Lions (11-1) are gearing up to face their division rivals, the Green Bay Packers (9-3), in a thrilling "Thursday Night Football" matchup. The Lions have a chance to extend their franchise record of consecutive wins from 10 to 11, and also secure a Playoff berth. Plus, they

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Dec 06 2024SPORTS

Creighton Stuns Top-Ranked Kansas: A Major Upset in College Basketball

Imagine the excitement of an underdog story! Creighton, an unranked team, shocked the sports world by defeating No. 1 Kansas 76-63 in a stunner of a game. Pop Isaacs, the star of the night, scored an impressive 27 points, while the towering Ryan Kalkbrenner, at 7 feet 1 inch, added 17 points and 10

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