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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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Oct 07 2024SPORTS

Tom Brady's Historic Touchdown Milestone

On October 5, 2018, superstar quarterback Tom Brady made history by throwing his 500th career touchdown pass. He joined an elite group of NFL quarterbacks to achieve this remarkable feat. But let's not forget some other big sports moments that happened on this day. Horace Rawlins won the very first

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Oct 07 2024SPORTS

October 3 High School Sports Roundup

Thursday was a packed day for high school sports, with lots of exciting games and matches happening all over. Let's start with girls' soccer. Sartell-St. Stephen pulled off a big 5-0 win against Sauk Rapids-Rice. Over in Willmar, the girls won 4-1 against Apollo, with Leighton Engel scoring the lone

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Oct 06 2024ENTERTAINMENT

A Night of Moroccan Magic and Southern Comfort

Imagine walking into a world that combines the vibrancy of Morocco with the warmth of the South. That's exactly what guests experienced at Potomac Hospitality Group's "Fried Chick'n & Champagne" Secret Supper. Held at Marcellus Farms, this sold-out event was more than just a meal—it was an adventure

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Oct 04 2024HEALTH

Bird Flu in California: What You Need to Know

In California, two farm workers have been found positive for bird flu. This marks the first time people in the state have gotten this virus. The United States Center for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) said they caught it from dairy cows at work. These cases are separate, meaning there's no con

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Sep 28 2024SPORTS

Gotham FC's Goalkeeping Gem

Gotham FC, the defending NWSL champions, are keeping their squad strong ahead of another postseason push. The team has secured a long-term contract with their star goalkeeper, Ann-Katrin Berger, who will remain with the club until 2026. Berger's impressive performance since joining Gotham from Chels

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Sep 25 2024SPORTS

Soccer Showdown: A Recap of the Week's Top Games

It was a thrilling week for high school sports, with several teams vying for the top spot in their respective leagues. In boys' soccer, Apollo and Tech played to a 1-1 tie, while Sauk Rapids-Rice edged out Alexandria 3-2. STMA defeated Sartell-St. Stephen 3-2, and Cathedral emerged victorious agains

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Sep 25 2024SPORTS

Unstoppable Force: Griffith's Brady Coddington Takes Center Stage

Brady Coddington's love affair with Griffith High School began long before he laced up his cleats. His parents, Mike and Holly, were standout athletes at the school, and his cousins, Cameron, Ethan, and Logan Starks, were soccer legends. As a sophomore forward, Coddington draws inspiration from thei

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Sep 23 2024SPORTS

Saturday Sports Showdown: Upsets and Dominant Performances

The past weekend was filled with exciting high school sports matches, showcasing the skills and determination of young athletes. In girls' soccer, St. Cloud Apollo's Leighton Engel scored two goals, assisted by Sydnee Stanoch, as they defeated Detroit Lake 3-1. Cathedral's Jack Stang scored three go

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Sep 22 2024ENTERTAINMENT

Match Day Magic: Thousands Flock to Lincoln Park for British Premier League Soccer Festival

The early risers of Chicago woke up to a treat on Saturday morning as thousands of fans gathered at Lincoln Park for the Premier League Mornings Live Fan Festival. The event, held in conjunction with NBC Sports, brought together soccer enthusiasts from across the Midwest to watch live matches from E

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