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Jan 11 2025SPORTS

The Blend of Football and Family: Steve Sarkisian's Personal Life

Texas Longhorns head coach Steve Sarkisian, known for his football brilliance, has a rich personal life filled with family joys and challenges. Born in Torrance, California, to Armenian and Irish parents, Sarkisian comes from a large family. He married Stephanie Sarkisian in 1997, and they had three

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Jan 11 2025BUSINESS

The End of Venu: A Lesson in Streaming Changes

Ever wanted to stream sports with ease? Imagine if Disney, Warner Bros. Discovery, and Fox joined forces to create ‘Venu, ’ a streaming service solely for sports fans. Well, say goodbye to Venu because it’s no longer happening. The companies slammed the brakes on Venu, deciding it was better to focu

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Jan 11 2025SPORTS

Beck's New Chapter: From Georgia to Miami

Georgia Bulldogs quarterback Carson Beck, 23, has made a big move. After declaring for the 2025 NFL Draft and then changing his mind, he's decided to transfer to the University of Miami. This comes as no surprise, as Miami was his favored spot from the start. Beck brings a lot to the table with his

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Jan 11 2025SPORTS

Quarterback Deshaun Watson's Achilles Tendon Troubles Continue

Cleveland Browns quarterback Deshaun Watson has been dealing with some serious injury issues. Recently, he underwent a second surgery on his right Achilles tendon, which initially ruptured and was first operated on back in October. Dr. Bob Anderson, a specialist from Charlotte, handled both of these

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Jan 11 2025BUSINESS

The End of Venu Sports: What Happened?

Venu Sports, a highly anticipated streaming service, has come to a sudden halt. This morning, Disney, Fox, and Warner Bros. Discovery announced they are ending their joint venture before the service even launches. The initial plan was to combine multiple sports channels under one platform for $43 a

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Jan 11 2025ENTERTAINMENT

Sports in Surprising Settings: A Photographer's Adventure

Ever wondered what skiers would look like on sand dunes? Or how about tennis players on Utah's salt flats? Four pro photographers, Dani KM, Anouk Flesch, Little Shao, and Ray Demski, partnered with Nikon Europe to answer these questions. They used the new Nikon Z6 III camera to shoot athletes in unu

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Jan 11 2025SPORTS

High School Sports Scores: Thursday's Big Wins

Thursday was a big day for high school sports in the area. The boys' hockey teams had some close games. Sauk Rapids-Rice squeaked by River Lakes 5-4, and St. Cloud Crush won a high-scoring game against Fergus Falls, 8-7. Hermantown, ranked #2 in the state, had a dominant win over Cathedral, 6-0. In

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Jan 11 2025BUSINESS

Betting Big: How a Winning Football Season Affects Sportsbooks

It's been a rough stretch for sports betting companies during the recent National Football League (NFL) season. Both FanDuel and DraftKings, two major players in the sports betting industry, have been hit hard by the unexpected outcomes on the field. FanDuel, operated by Flutter Entertainment, has t

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Jan 10 2025SPORTS

New Indoor Golf League Hits Big with Viewers

Last Tuesday saw the launch of an exciting new indoor golf league spearheaded by Tiger Woods and Rory McIlroy, and it was a hit on ESPN! The debut on Tuesday night of the league, known as TGL, attracted around 919, 000 viewers, with a peak of 1. 1 million viewers during a particular segment. This is

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Jan 09 2025ENTERTAINMENT

Why Grace O'Malley's Salary at Barstool Sports Wasn't Enough

Grace O'Malley, the former Barstool Sports employee, revealed that she made $250, 000 a year while working at the company. This came to light after her interview with Theo Von on the "This Past Weekend" podcast. O'Malley mentioned that her salary was "decent" but not close to half a million, as Von

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