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Mar 07 2025SPORTS

Coaching Beyond the Court: Beulah Osueke's Impact on Young Athletes

Beulah Osueke, a basketball coach in Philadelphia, made a lasting impact on her players. She was more than a coach to them. She was a mentor, a disciplinarian, and sometimes even a parent. Osueke saw the struggles her players faced and used her position to help them overcome these challenges. She sa

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Mar 07 2025POLITICS

Sports, Fairness, and Politics: Gavin Newsom's Stance on Trans Athletes

California's governor Gavin Newsom recently sparked a debate. He spoke out against trans women competing in women's sports. This stance surprised many, as Newsom is often seen as a progressive leader. He made these comments during a chat with Charlie Kirk, a conservative activist known for his influ

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Mar 07 2025SPORTS

From Yahoo! to ESPN: A Sportswriter's New Adventure

ESPN is welcoming a new member to its investigative journalism team. Dan Wetzel, a well-known sportswriter, is leaving his old job at Yahoo! Sports. This move comes as a big change for him. He's excited about the new opportunities that ESPN offers. Wetzel is from Norwell and studied at the Universit

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Mar 07 2025SPORTS

College Football's Future: Big Changes Ahead

Imagine college football in 2030. The landscape might look very different from what we see today. The ACC's recent settlement with Florida State and Clemson has brought some stability, but it's also a glimpse into a future where only the strongest schools survive. This settlement has created clear d

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Mar 05 2025SPORTS

Pitchers' Elbows: The Rising Trend of Revision Surgeries

Professional baseball is a sport that demands a lot from its players, especially pitchers. Their arms take a beating, and one of the most common injuries is a torn medial ulnar collateral ligament (MUCL). This ligament is crucial for stabilizing the elbow during the throwing motion. When it tears, p

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Mar 05 2025SPORTS

Rugby's Hidden Risks: A Closer Look at Injuries in High School Rugby

Rugby is a thrilling sport, but it's not without its dangers. High school students playing rugby in Canada face different risks depending on the format of the game. 7s and 15s rugby have different rules and structures. 7s is faster-paced and more continuous, while 15s has more strategic play and set

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Mar 04 2025POLITICS

Trans Athletes: The Senate's Stance on Fair Play

The Senate recently faced a heated debate over a bill that sought to exclude transgender women and girls from participating in sports designated for female athletes. This bill aimed to redefine Title IX protections based on an individual's reproductive biology and genetics at birth. The vote was a c

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Mar 04 2025SPORTS

The Battle Over Trans Athletes: Who's In and Who's Out?

The fight over transgender athletes in sports is heating up. Recently, a bill aiming to stop transgender women and girls from competing in female sports was blocked by Senate Democrats. This bill was pushed by Republicans and sought to define protections under Title IX, which guards against sex-base

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Mar 04 2025SPORTS

Jumping to Conclusions: How Volleyball Players Lead the Pack

Volleyball players are the kings and queens of the court when it comes to jumping power. A recent study compared the jumping abilities of professional female volleyball, basketball, and handball players. Ninety-four athletes took part in the study, with forty-one volleyball players, twenty basketb

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Mar 03 2025SPORTS

Eye Trouble and Controversy: Gervonta Davis and Lamont Roach Jr. in a Draw

In a surprising turn of events, Gervonta Davis blamed a hair product for his eye irritation during a boxing match. The fight ended in a draw, leaving many fans and experts questioning the outcome. The match, which took place at Barclays Center in New York, saw Davis take a knee in the ninth

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