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Apr 07 2026SCIENCE

Breaking the wind: what the science of flatulence really tells us

The study that tried to settle the great gas debate started with beans, sugar water, and a very weird setup. Sixteen volunteers ate foods known to turn stomachs into bioreactors, then sat in a lab while tubes were taped to their backsides. Yes, the goal was flatulence. No, the researchers weren’t jo

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Apr 07 2026TECHNOLOGY

Sports Tech Lab Tests Future of Hockey

The NHL isn’t just playing games anymore. Inside Newark’s Prudential Center sits a hidden testing ground where the league tries out gadgets that might soon change how hockey works. Called the NHL Innovation Lab, this space lets tech experts, players, and refs mess around with new tools without disru

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Apr 07 2026SPORTS

Mild Weather Expected for Masters Week in Augusta

This year’s Masters week in Augusta starts with practice rounds on Monday and Tuesday, giving players a chance to adjust to the course before the main event. Wednesday brings the fun Par 3 Contest, where amateurs and pros play a shorter course—perfect for fans who enjoy lighter moments before the se

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Apr 07 2026ENTERTAINMENT

Sports Illustrated changes game plan with fresh ideas

Sports Illustrated was once the go-to spot for sports fans who loved flipping through glossy pages. But like many old-school media brands, it hit tough times when digital took over. After losing many readers and dealing with messy business changes, the magazine faced a real challenge: how could it s

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Apr 07 2026SPORTS

Nate Ament's NBA Future: A Tough Call for Tennessee Fans

Tennessee basketball fans now face a big question: Will Nate Ament take his talents to the NBA or stick around for another year? The debate is heating up. Ament’s coach recently made his stance clear, saying draft day is likely the best move. But is this advice just fatherly wisdom—or a smart basket

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Apr 07 2026ENTERTAINMENT

Quick Sports Puzzle Fun on April 7

A new sports-themed puzzle just dropped, giving fans a quick brain break. Instead of watching highlights, players get to match words into smart categories. The game mixes easy and tricky groups, making it fun for all skill levels. Some puzzles even throw in oddball answers that surprise players. Th

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Apr 07 2026SPORTS

Better swings ahead? How VR trains racket players

Racket players often spend hours perfecting their strokes on the court or against a wall. Most training focusses on physical repetition under real-world conditions. But a growing number of coaches now add headsets and virtual environments to the drill sheet. New research gathers all controlled tr

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Apr 07 2026BUSINESS

Sports Betting Gets a Legal Twist: Who Really Controls the Game?

A recent court decision flipped the script on how sports betting might be regulated in the future. A federal appeals court ruled that prediction markets—where people bet on sports outcomes—don’t fall under state gambling laws. Instead, they’re treated like financial contracts, overseen by a federal

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Apr 07 2026SPORTS

One ticket cost $17, 000 to watch the big basketball showdown

A single ticket for Monday night’s NCAA championship game just sold for over seventeen grand. That’s a lot to pay for a seat—even for a game this big. The buyer used SeatGeek, one of the biggest ticket platforms out there. Last year’s game drew big crowds too, but prices this time jumped about twent

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Apr 06 2026OPINION

Colorado Faces Clash Between State Law and School Sports Rules

The state’s anti‑discrimination law is putting school sports programs in a tough spot. A federal rule, Title IX, says girls and women must have equal chances to play sports. Colorado’s law says everyone should be treated the same, no matter gender identity. Last month, a federal office said

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