A US senator is asking major sports organizations tough questions about their growing relationships with gambling companies. The letter targets six leagues—NFL, NBA, NCAA, MLB, NHL, and MLS—asking for details on partnerships with sportsbooks and prediction markets. Concerns include protecting athlet
When the lower bone of the ankle gets a crack but stays in place, doctors often say rest is enough. Yet some people still end up with pain months later or even years. This surprise happens because every ankle behaves differently. A fresh way of sorting these injuries shows that soft-tissue damage—no
Every April, a big festival lands in Costa Mesa to turn playtime into learning time. The Imaginology event pops up at the OC Fairgrounds, mixing science, art, and hands-on fun for families. Instead of staring at textbooks, kids get to build Lego bridges that actually hold weight, paint murals with c
Alabama now hosts the nation’s leading healthcare management graduate program, based on a respected annual review. The University of Alabama at Birmingham’s health administration master’s degree stands at number one among 101 similar programs across the country. This ranking doesn’t just highlight a
A fresh TV show is blending hard work, competition, and drama in a way that younger fans seem to love. Called "Battleground, " it’s a fitness contest where creators push their bodies to the limit while cameras roll nonstop. The idea started in Mumbai, where four teams of athletes train and compete u
Two television creators from Canada’s far north are being honored for their fresh take on Indigenous storytelling. The Breakthrough Award at a Toronto gala will go to Alethea Arnaquq-Baril and Stacey Aglok MacDonald, best known for shaping North of North, a Netflix and CBC co-production set in the A
The Masters Tournament, one of golf’s biggest events, could soon face changes—not because of how players perform, but because of shifts happening in the PGA Tour itself. Leaders like Fred Ridley from Augusta National have made it clear they’re keeping an eye on the Tour’s plans. The Tour wants to sh
A federal judge is now deciding whether the government can dig through a reporter’s personal devices—phones, laptops, and more—after they were seized in a leak investigation. The reporter, who has spent years covering government agencies, used these tools to communicate with over 1, 200 confidential
Tottenham Hotspur is in deep trouble. The team sits just one point above the relegation zone with only seven games left in the season. Their last league win was over three months ago, and they’ve failed to win a single home or away match since the new year. It’s been a rough season for the North Lon
Melissa Skutley has spent over two decades helping people through credit unions, with most of that time at Redwood Credit Union in Northern California. At 39, she recently earned a spot among the region’s top young professionals. Her journey started in branches across Northern California, giving her
