The University of Alabama was the stage for a political showdown. President Donald Trump took the spotlight at the school's commencement ceremony. He spoke for nearly an hour, touching on various topics. He boasted about his electoral victories, claimed the 2020 election was rigged, and took aim at
The past year has been a rollercoaster for Armand Duplantis. He is a Swedish pole vaulter. He has always been a big name in track and field. But, this year, he really shot to fame. He broke his own world record. He won his second Olympic gold medal. He got engaged to his long-time girlfriend.
The S&P 500 had a good day, climbing 0. 6% on May 1. This marked the eighth day in a row of gains. The boost came from strong earnings reports from big tech companies, Microsoft and Meta. These reports helped ease worries about tariffs affecting tech giants. Microsoft's stock shot up after it beat
During a baseball game between the Pittsburgh Pirates and the Chicago Cubs, a man fell from the Clemente Wall in right field. The wall is 21 feet high. The fall happened right after Andrew McCutchen hit a two-run double. The game was paused for a few minutes, but it did not stop officially. The
Big-wave surfing is not for the faint-hearted. It is a sport that pushes human limits. It is a sport that demands courage, skill, and a deep love for the ocean. The new season of 100 Foot Wave, now streaming, follows the journeys of some of the world's best big-wave surfers. These surfers travel
Shedeur Sanders, a name that once echoed through college football stadiums, found himself in an unexpected position during the NFL Draft. Many were surprised when he slid all the way to the fifth round. To understand this, one must look at the critiques from former NFL players. One such critique cam
A 2018 Supreme Court ruling opened the door for states to legalize sports betting. This decision sparked worries about how it might affect problem gambling. A recent study dug into whether the legal status of sports betting influences the severity of gambling problems. The study looked at data from
The wave is a familiar sight in sports stadiums today. Some fans love it, others find it annoying. But did you know that the wave's origins can be traced back to a hockey crowd in Colorado? It is a bit of a surprise. The wave, as we know it, started in 1981 at the Oakland Coliseum. However, the idea
The San Francisco 49ers have made a big move by securing tight end George Kittle with a massive four-year, $76. 1 million contract. This deal makes Kittle the highest-paid tight end in the NFL. The contract includes $40 million guaranteed, showing the team's commitment to keeping him in the Bay Area
Harvard University recently shared two significant reports. These reports focused on antisemitism and anti-Muslim bias. They highlighted issues that arose among students after the Hamas attack on Israel in October 2023. The university's president, Alan Garber, apologized for the institution's shortc
