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May 07 2026SPORTS

A young player’s growth despite tough coaching

Ismael Kone’s rise in European football proves that talent can overcome poor mentorship. The 21-year-old midfielder, now shining for Sassuolo in Serie A, faced harsh treatment under Roberto De Zerbi during their time together at Olympique Marseille. De Zerbi’s tough methods included public humiliati

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May 07 2026SPORTS

UNC’s Big Bet on Football: Is the Risk Worth the Reward?

The University of North Carolina is doubling down on football, betting big on Bill Belichick to turn things around. Even after a rough first season, the school’s athletic director, Bubba Cunningham, insists the program is worth the $2. 5 million gamble. But where does that leave the rest of UNC’s sp

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May 07 2026SPORTS

The Real Cost of Parents' Big Expectations in Youth Sports

Many kids still get excited about weekend sports, finding joy and learning key life skills through teamwork. Behind the scenes, however, youth coaches—once driven by passion for the game—are walking away in growing numbers. The reason isn’t a lack of love for sports or kids. It’s the constant pressu

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May 06 2026SPORTS

Bayern Face PSG in a High‑Pressure Second Leg

The upcoming return match in Germany is set to test PSG’s resolve, with the club’s manager emphasizing that a single‑goal lead offers little comfort. He told his players that while the advantage exists, football is unpredictable and any match can swing in a moment. His message was clear: the team

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May 04 2026SCIENCE

How Tiny Needles Might Help Heal Brain Damage

Scientists are exploring a surprising tool to help brains recover after strokes: tiny electric pulses delivered through needles. This method, called electroacupuncture, seems to calm down harmful inflammation in the brain and encourage healing cells to take action. The key players are special brain

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May 02 2026SPORTS

High‑School Sports Highlights: Wins, Records and Surprises

The day kicked off with a surprising baseball moment: Scituate’s senior pitcher, Micke Kostek, retired every batter he faced and struck out 11 in a clean 3‑0 victory over Whitman‑Hanson, marking the first perfect game in that program’s history. Meanwhile, Ursuline girls’ lacrosse saw Maddy Lubov

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May 01 2026SPORTS

Lane Kiffin keeps teasing Ole Miss from afar

New Ole Miss football coach Pete Golding isn’t worried about Lane Kiffin’s social media shots at his old team. Kiffin, now at LSU, has a history of playful jabs at Ole Miss and its fans since leaving in November. But Golding sees it differently. “Lane is Lane, ” Golding said in late April. “He jokes

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Apr 30 2026TECHNOLOGY

AI Coach: How a Champion Turned Data Into Gold

Kristen Faulkner, who won two Olympic gold medals in Paris, is now turning her own body data into a personal training guide. Her journey began with a setback in 2023 when she was disqualified for wearing a continuous glucose monitor during a race. The rule said the device was not allowed in compe

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Apr 29 2026SPORTS

Red Sox Shake‑Up: A New Coach, a New Vision

The Boston Red Sox made headlines last week when they let go of manager Alex Cora and several key coaches, a move that surprised many but was not a shock to those who know the front office. Craig Breslow, the team’s chief baseball officer and a former left‑handed reliever, has been in charge for thr

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Apr 27 2026SPORTS

Building Bonds on the Field

Penn State’s new head coach, Matt Campbell, sees a storm of challenges coming in the 2026 season. He says the real test will be whether his team can stay united when they fall behind or face tough quarters. The coach believes that a tight bond among players is the key to overcoming adversity. Campb

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