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Nov 20 2024SPORTS

How Smartphones Measure Up in Tracking Lift Speed

In a recent study, scientists explored whether smartphone apps can accurately measure how fast a barbell moves during powerlifting exercises. They compared three apps - Qwik VBT, Metric VBT, and MyLift - against a commercial device called RepOne. Twenty experienced powerlifters tried out these tools

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Nov 20 2024SPORTS

Tigers Struggling: Experts Chat About LSU's Loss

Ever wondered what happens when a team hits a rough patch? Well, LSU Tigers are in the middle of one, having lost three games straight! Sports experts Michael Cauble from 104. 5 ESPN, Matt Moscona, and Shea Dixon from On3 are sitting down to talk about LSU's recent road loss to the Florida Gators. C

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Nov 20 2024SPORTS

Sports Scene Showdown: How Does St. Cloud Compare?

When we think about cities with big sports scenes, places like Los Angeles, Boston, and New York typically come to mind. But what about smaller cities? WalletHub decided to find out which cities are the best for sports fans across the nation. They looked at various sports like football, basketball,

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Nov 20 2024SPORTS

The Murray Twins: Basketball, Family, and Faith

Keegan Murray, born and raised in Cedar Rapids, Iowa, is a rising star in the NBA. He's known for his skills on the court, but what about his background? Keegan, along with his twin Kris, comes from a close-knit family with deep roots in basketball. Their father, Kenyon, was a standout player himsel

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Nov 19 2024SPORTS

How a Breath-Hold Champion Keeps Muscles Strong

Have you ever wondered what happens to the body when you hold your breath for a really long time? A study looked into this by observing a world champion breath-hold diver. This diver can hold their breath for over seven minutes! When we hold our breath, our body goes through two phases: easy-going a

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Nov 19 2024SPORTS

Who Will Win Over Baseball's Hottest Free Agent, Juan Soto?

This offseason, Juan Soto is the biggest name in baseball. Teams are lining up to sign the superstar slugger, with the Yankees leading the charge. Owner Hal Steinbrenner, along with GM Brian Cashman and manager Aaron Boone, is in California trying to convince Soto to join the team. But it won't be e

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Nov 19 2024SPORTS

Football Recap: Key Players Shine in Texans-Cowboys Face-Off

Last Monday night's NFL game between the Houston Texans and Dallas Cowboys was a night of comebacks and surprising performances. Nico Collins, the Texans' top receiver, made his return after a hamstring injury and quickly boosted the team's offense. Despite being on a snap count, Collins led the tea

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Nov 19 2024SPORTS

Red Sox's Real Need: Power Pitchers, Not Just Soto

Everyone's talking about the Red Sox potentially signing Juan Soto, the superstar left-handed batter. But MLB insider Ken Rosenthal has a different take. He thinks the Red Sox already have enough lefty hitters. The real issue, he says, is their starting rotation and bullpen. They need some serious p

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Nov 19 2024SPORTS

Jets Part Ways with GM Joe Douglas

The New York Jets have said goodbye to their General Manager, Joe Douglas. This comes after the team's coach was let go six weeks ago. Owner Woody Johnson decided to make another change during the bye week, but unfortunately for Jets fans, he didn't fire himself. Douglas is now out of a job, joinin

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Nov 19 2024SPORTS

Nadal’s Final Tennis Hurrah: Spain Hosts Davis Cup

Spain is set to host the Davis Cup finals in Malaga, where tennis legend Rafael Nadal will compete in his final tournament. The 38-year-old champion, known for his 22 grand slam titles, will team up with young star Carlos Alcaraz. Though Nadal’s exact role in the team event is uncertain, he has insi

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