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Nov 21 2025SPORTS

Tennessee Tech and West Georgia: A Clash of Last Season's Stats

Two teams, both with a 2-2 record, are set to face off on Monday night. West Georgia Wolves are traveling to Cookeville to take on the Tennessee Tech Golden Eagles. This game is a chance for both teams to show what they've got so far this season. Last season, West Georgia had a tough time on the road, winning only 2 out of 17 games. They also struggled defensively, ...

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Nov 21 2025POLITICS

Chicago's Online Sports Betting Tax: A Political Puzzle

A heated debate is unfolding in Chicago over a proposed tax on online sports betting. The city's Mayor, Brandon Johnson, is pushing for a 10. 25% amusement tax on online sports bets. However, this idea is facing strong opposition. Thirty Illinois House Democrats have written a letter to the City Council, urging them to reject Mayor Johnson's plan. The Democrats argu...

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Nov 20 2025SPORTS

Faith and Football: A Tale of Unity and Division

In the world of college sports, faith and competition often collide, creating a mix of inspiring moments and unfortunate incidents. Recently, fans from Arizona and Colorado have been criticized for using religious slurs against Brigham Young University (BYU) teams, which is owned by The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints. This behavior highlights the worst a...

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Nov 20 2025SPORTS

Shaking Up the Court: Women's College Basketball Rankings See Big Moves

Women's college basketball is already serving up some surprising results this season. The top five teams are still holding strong, with UConn leading the pack. But things are getting interesting outside of that elite group. Michigan has been on fire, crushing Notre Dame by 39 points and then dominating Binghamton 120-50. That kind of performance shot them up from 13...

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Nov 20 2025SPORTS

College Sports: Where the Money Goes

College sports, especially football, is a big money game. But where does all that cash go? Not to the students, that's for sure. Instead, it's spent on fancy facilities, huge coach salaries, and other things that don't help students learn. Take football, for example. The top schools make billions from TV deals, tickets, and sponsors. But they spend it all on things ...

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Nov 20 2025SPORTS

The New Vice TV Series Exploring Sports Drama

Vice TV is diving into the world of sports controversies with a new documentary series called "Out of Bounds. " The first episode will focus on Bill Belichick, the famous football coach, and his much younger girlfriend, Jordon Hudson. This series is all about the drama that happens off the field. The show will also look at Antonio Brown, a former NFL star who has ha...

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Nov 20 2025SPORTS

Young Referees Step Up to the Plate in High School Hoops

High school sports have been facing a big problem: not enough referees. But two young guys are stepping up to fill the gap. Daniel, 21, and Casey, 18, are in their second year of calling basketball games in the San Fernando Valley. Casey played ball at Monroe High and knew right away he wanted to be a ref. Daniel has been playing basketball for years and wanted to s...

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Nov 20 2025SPORTS

Minnesota's UNRL Steps Up for 2026 Special Olympics

UNRL, a well-known athletic and lifestyle brand from St. Paul, Minnesota, has taken a big step forward by becoming a Platinum Partner for the 2026 Special Olympics USA Games. This event is set to take place in Minnesota from June 20 to 26, 2026. UNRL is not just sponsoring the event; they are also creating and donating official apparel for all the officials, medical...

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Nov 20 2025SPORTS

Stephen A. Smith's New Path: Why He's Stepping Back from NBA Countdown

Stephen A. Smith, a familiar face in sports media, has decided to take a step back from ESPN's NBA Countdown. This change comes as a surprise to many fans who are used to seeing him on the show since 2003. Smith clarified that this wasn't a decision made by ESPN but rather his own choice. He explained that he negotiated a new five-year deal with ESPN, which included...

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Nov 20 2025SPORTS

Catch the Action: Winter Sports Broadcasts in Southeast Minnesota

Winter sports are heating up in southeast Minnesota, and there are plenty of ways to catch the excitement. Basketball and hockey games are happening all over the region, and you can listen to them on various radio stations and apps. Fun 104, KFIL, KDHL, and KRFO are all broadcasting games, so you can tune in and follow your favorite teams. Fun 104 is covering games ...

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