This week offers some unusual underdog stories in sports. The Los Angeles Lakers, usually powerhouses, are heavy underdogs in their playoff matchup against Oklahoma City. Their odds would be the steepest LeBron James has ever faced in his career. Still, they managed to pull off a surprise first-roun
The fight against heart disease in people with diabetes is tough. Diabetes often comes with high cholesterol, and that raises the risk of heart attacks. Doctors usually give statins first, but many patients still have too much bad cholesterol. A new medicine called bempedoic acid works diff
The first Saturday of May is special because it brings one of the biggest races in horse racing, the 152nd Kentucky Derby. Fans can also watch intense NBA Game 7 matchups and the ongoing NHL and MLB playoffs, so screens will be full. For those who want a bonus, DraftKings offers a $100 welcome credi
A recent report put a spotlight on World Liberty Financial (WLF), a cryptocurrency project tied to the Trump family, after it launched a stablecoin on AB Chain—a blockchain network connected to a controversial resort plan in Timor-Leste. That project, meant to promote blockchain adoption and charity
The Philadelphia 76ers and Boston Celtics face off tonight in a must-watch Game 7, after Philly defied expectations with back-to-back double-digit wins to force a deciding match. Boston entered the series as heavy favorites, but their struggles from three-point range and Jayson Tatum’s early exit in
The Kentucky Derby, set for this Saturday evening at 6:57 p. m. ET in Louisville, Kentucky, will see 19 horses instead of the usual 20. A late scratch removed The Puma from the lineup due to a swollen leg caused by a skin infection. Trainers Gustavo Delgado Sr. and Jr. had entered the horse at 10-1
The Los Angeles Lakers are on a risky path as they head to Houston for Game 6 of their playoff series. The Lakers, who are down three games to none, have already shown resilience by winning the first two matches at home. Their star LeBron James has delivered strong performances, and seasoned players
A plane dragged a protest banner over Fenway Park last Friday while players warmed up below. The banner asked fans to push for the manager’s removal and for the team to be sold. The stunt happened just days after the club fired its skipper and most coaches following a rough start to the season. Whil
Giuseppe Manzi, once jailed for running a gambling and loansharking network in Springfield, now faces new charges in an illegal sports‑betting scheme that stretched from Indiana to Massachusetts. The federal indictment names 22 people, including Manzi under the alias “Joe Polozzo, ” as part of a gro
In many communities, women who had gestational diabetes are later more likely to develop type 2 diabetes. The reasons behind this link are still being studied, and scientists are turning to the gut for clues. A large study of Latino adults in the United States looked at how having gestational
