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Oct 16 2024SPORTS

Why Magic Johnson's Investment in the Washington Spirit is a Game Changer

Soccer star Croix Bethune is thrilled about the new investor joining the Washington Spirit – none other than basketball legend Magic Johnson. Johnson, known for his smart investments, is making waves in women's soccer, just like he did in other sports. His involvement brings major attention to the N

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Oct 11 2024SPORTS

Why Are Billionaires and Superstars Betting Big on U. S. Soccer?

For a long time, U.S. soccer was overshadowed by popular leagues like the NFL and NBA. But now, it's becoming a hot favorite. The Major League Soccer (MLS) is growing faster than any other pro sports league in the country. Rich businesspeople, CEOs, and even famous celebrities are eager to buy MLS t

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Oct 11 2024BUSINESS

Hollywood Stars Turn Wrexham into a Tourist Hotspot

In the small Welsh town of Wrexham, something amazing is happening. The town, known for its market, mining, and brewing history, is now drawing visitors from all over the world. The reason? Hollywood celebrities Ryan Reynolds and Rob McElhenney bought the local soccer club, Wrexham AFC, in 2021. The

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Oct 10 2024SPORTS

Soccer Sensations: The Sting SC U14 Girls' Journey to the DPL Finals

Last weekend, the Sting SC 11 girls' Academy soccer team made a splash at the DPL Western Regionals in Provo, Utah. They finished in second place in the U14 Super Group bracket, securing their spot in the DPL Finals next June in Minnesota. Let's dive into their exciting journey. Their adventure beg

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Oct 09 2024SPORTS

High School Sports Highlights: Tuesday's Action

Boys soccer saw an exciting matchup as St. John's Prep beat Minnewaska 6-1 in a Section 8A Play-In game. They'll now face Cathedral, the top seed, on Thursday night. In volleyball, Tech dominated Apollo 3-0, with Miracle Jensen leading the way with 12 kills. Albany also had a strong showing, beating

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Oct 09 2024SPORTS

EA's New Soccer Game Gets Mixed Reviews

EA's latest soccer game, FC 25, just set a record it would rather not have. Recently launched on Sept. 27, the game has been getting quite a beating from fans. With a super low rating of just 1.5 stars out of 5 on Google, it's officially the worst-reviewed soccer game from EA so far. Fans are not ha

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Oct 07 2024SPORTS

Thursday's Sports Roundup: Goals and Wins

Yesterday was a big day for high school sports in the area. Let's start with boys soccer, where Cathedral crushed Melrose 5-1. Jacob Oliver was on fire, scoring three goals for the Crusaders. Mason Layne and Matt Primus also found the net. The undefeated team will take on Minnewaska tomorrow at Whit

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Oct 07 2024SPORTS

Girls Tennis and Boys Soccer Scores: A Quick Recap

Last Saturday, October 5th, was a big day for high school sports in the area. Let's dive into some of the highlights! In girls tennis, Sub Section 8AA had some exciting matches. Paige Tarrolly from St. Cloud Crush dominated her singles games, winning against Brooke Hennen from Sartell and Olivia Sc

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Oct 07 2024SPORTS

Women's Soccer: The New Concacaf W Champions Cup Kicks Off

Are you ready for some exciting women's soccer action? The first-ever Concacaf W Champions Cup is here! This tournament is like the men's version but with a twist – it's all about the women's teams. The goal is to bring together the best teams from North America and let them battle it out. This tour

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Oct 07 2024SPORTS

Serie A Season Kicks Off: Pulisic's AC Milan Faces Fiorentina

The 2024-25 Serie A season is underway, and it's already packed with excitement. Fans are eager to see if giants like Inter and Juventus can live up to their title favorites status. Meanwhile, teams like AC Milan and Napoli are hoping to shake things up. AC Milan, in particular, is on a winning stre

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