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Dec 19 2024SPORTS

Examining the Breakup: USADA and UFC Part Ways, Highlighting Drug Use in Sports

Let's talk about a recent split in the sports world. The US Anti-Doping Agency (USADA) and the Ultimate Fighting Championship (UFC) have called it quits on their anti-doping partnership. This breakup raises a lot of questions about how we deal with performance-enhancing drugs (PEDs) in sports and be

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Dec 19 2024ENTERTAINMENT

Ex-Barstool Host Leaves After Fallout with Friend

Grace O'Malley, former co-host of the "PlanBri Uncut" podcast, has left Barstool Sports. This comes after a tough end to her 20-year friendship with co-host Brianna "Chickenfry" LaPaglia. The friendship ended over LaPaglia's decision to end their podcast, and other personal issues. LaPaglia pointed

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Dec 19 2024SPORTS

Bowling High Scores and Soccer Wins: Youth Sports Spotlight

Last weekend was a big one for youth sports in the area. At Sunset Bowling Center, several young bowlers hit impressive high scores. In the Bantams division, Aiden Testa led the boys with a score of 51, while Lylah Baheza topped the girls with a score of 19. The Preps division saw Hunter McComb and

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Dec 19 2024SPORTS

Mike Francesa's Podcast Success: Timing, Tech, and Talent

Legendary sports broadcaster Mike Francesa has seen a resurgence in his podcasting career, thanks to a perfect storm of factors. The New York sports scene has been a whirlwind, with the Mets making a shocking run to the NLCS and the Yankees reaching the World Series, while the Giants and Jets strugg

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Dec 18 2024ENVIRONMENT

Dust in Plastic Sports Facilities: A Closer Look at Toxic Metals

Imagine thousands of kids playing on plastic sports courts and synthetic turf fields. Sounds fun, right? But what if these seemingly safe surfaces are hiding a secret? The dust released from these facilities contains higher levels of toxic metals like lead (Pb), zinc (Zn), copper (Cu), and even cadm

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Dec 18 2024SPORTS

Cricket Star Harbhajan Singh Helps Anchor Nashpreet Kaur Master the Turban

In the midst of the thrilling Border-Gavaskar Trophy (BGT) 2024-25 series between India and Australia, a charming off-field moment has caught the eye of cricket fans worldwide. Indian spin legend Harbhajan Singh was spotted assisting Nashpreet Kaur, an Indian-origin Australian model and sports ancho

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Dec 18 2024SPORTS

Malika Andrews on Balancing Coverage and Criticism

Malika Andrews, a prominent ESPN analyst, has faced intense scrutiny over her reporting on Black NBA players. Critics often accuse her of being biased, highlighting mistakes with Black athletes while overlooking those of white players. Andrews recently opened up about this on "Dinners with DeMar, "

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Dec 18 2024SPORTS

Golf and Crypto: A New Pairing on the Green

Golf is taking a step into uncharted territory—the world of cryptocurrency. The "Showdown" in Las Vegas was a big deal, not just because it featured top golfers like Scottie Scheffler and Rory McIlroy, but because the prize purse was fully in crypto. This wasn't just a social media stunt; it was a s

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Dec 18 2024SPORTS

Bucks and Thunder: Predictions and Odds for Their NBA Showdown

In a thrilling matchup, the Milwaukee Bucks (14-11) are set to face the Oklahoma City Thunder (20-5) on December 17, 2024. The Thunder recently defeated the Houston Rockets 111-96, while the Bucks bested the Atlanta Hawks 110-102. Both teams have split their past two meetings, with each winning on t

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Dec 18 2024BUSINESS

Big Corporations Fail Again in Sports Streaming Suit

In a recent court ruling, Disney, Warner Bros. Discovery, and Fox were unable to dismiss a lawsuit filed by Fubo TV over their joint sports streaming venture, Venu. The judge ordered a trial for October 2025, a significant blow to the media giants. They had hoped to push back against Fubo's allegati

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