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Nov 28 2024SPORTS

Birthdate Boost: The Hidden Edge in Youth Sports

Ever thought that when you were born could impact your chances of making it big in sports? Meet the Relative Age Effect (RAE), a phenomenon that gives an early boost to players born at the beginning of the year. Researchers dived into the world of youth soccer academies to see if this advantage last

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Nov 28 2024SPORTS

UConn's Rough Stretch in Maui Ends with Loss to Dayton

The UConn Huskies men's basketball team faced a challenging week at the Maui Invitational. They ended their trip with a third straight loss, this time to Dayton, with a final score of 85-67. Senior player Alex Karaban led the Huskies with 21 points but unfortunately had to go to the hospital after a

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Nov 28 2024SPORTS

Fantasy Football: Week 13 Matchups to Target and Avoid

Welcome to Week 13 of fantasy football! With no byes, there are loads of players to choose from. Let's dive into the best and worst matchups for quarterbacks, running backs, wide receivers, and tight ends. Quarterbacks: * Top Pick: C. J. Stroud (QB – HOU) faces the Jacksonville Jaguars. The Jaguar

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Nov 27 2024SPORTS

Thanksgiving Football Picks: Who to Start and Who to Bench

Thinking about which players to start and sit this Thanksgiving? Let's dive into some picks and predictions for fantasy football! Cooper Rush, the Cowboys' backup quarterback, has been catching attention lately. Even though he's not a superstar, he's been given more chances to throw, racking up ove

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Nov 27 2024SPORTS

Game-Changer Ejected: Kansas Center Kicks Duke Player, Changes Game

Imagine the heat of the moment. In a high-stakes basketball game between top-ranked Kansas and No. 11 Duke, things got heated. Kansas center Hunter Dickinson was kick-started from the game after an unexpected move. During a rebound battle, Dickinson laid a kick right at Duke's Maliq Brown's head. Th

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Nov 27 2024SPORTS

This Week's Fantasy Football Risks: Play or Bench?

Trying to figure out who to start in fantasy football can be a tricky business. One wrong move and your team could take a hit. Let's look at some players you might want to think twice about starting this week. First up is Brock Purdy, the quarterback for the 49ers. He's been playing well, but he mi

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Nov 27 2024SPORTS

Thanksgiving Football: A Mixed Bag of Games

This Thanksgiving, the NFL has a slate of games that might not be as thrilling as years past, but there's still plenty to be excited about. Let's dive into what to watch for in each game. First up, we have the Chicago Bears taking on the Detroit Lions. The Bears might not look like much with a 4-7

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Nov 27 2024SPORTS

NFL Teams Ranked: Week 13 Surprises and Shake-Ups

Alright, let's dive into the latest NFL power rankings after Week 12! We've got a unique system that factors in something called "vibes" to give you the most accurate picture of how teams stack up. So, who's on top and who's struggling? The Detroit Lions are still reigning supreme, sitting pretty a

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Nov 27 2024SPORTS

The Trust Game: What Amateur Tennis Players Really Think

You might have seen it at your local tennis club – the trust system, where players call their own lines and no umpire is needed. But how do players feel about this setup? A recent study dug into the minds of amateur tennis enthusiasts to find out. Researchers chatted with 23 players, asking about th

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Nov 27 2024SPORTS

Thrilling Thanksgiving: A Look Back at History-Making Sports Moments

Ever wonder what makes sports so exciting? Let's dive into some incredible moments that happened on this very day in history. In 1980, the Chicago Bears pulled off a jaw-dropping victory against the Detroit Lions on Thanksgiving Day. Dave Williams returned Eddie Murray's opening kickoff 95 yards in

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