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March Madness is making room for eight more teams, but why?

Ryan Pelillo1 week ago1 week ago04 mins

As an avid college hoops fan, I’m outraged about the recent decision to expand the NCAA basketball tournament to 76 teams, and you should be too. The NCAA has decided to expand the college basketball tournament from 68 to 76 teams next year, according to ESPN’s Pete Thamel. With a glance, one may view this…

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NFL Draft delivers everything fans expected, highlighted by chaotic first round

Owen Desharnais1 week ago1 week ago04 mins

As the NFL Draft finished on Saturday, so did one of the most important times of the offseason for all 32 teams.  Each year, fans are introduced to the players who will bring their franchise to glory or the guy who will set their favorite team back. As with every draft, there was chaos and…

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WrestleMania 42 takes steps to success, but work still to be done

srusso2 weeks ago2 weeks ago04 mins

WWE’s biggest event of the year, WrestleMania 42, took place this weekend in Las Vegas, and WWE had plenty to prove after the disappointment of WrestleMania 41. While both nights had strong moments, Night Two was far better than Night One. The first night suffered from a flat crowd that only came alive for major…

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March Madness has been a ball, but where are the Cinderellas?

rmckenna1 month ago1 month ago03 mins

There has been no shortage of star power, great games or signature moments in this year’s NCAA Tournament, so what could be missing?  For the second year in a row, only one double-digit seed made the Sweet 16. Last year, it was the No. 10 seed University of Arkansas, and this year it was the…

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Do the Red Sox have what it takes this season?

odesharnais1 month ago1 month ago04 mins

As the World Baseball Classic closes and the MLB regular season begins, now is a great time to check on the state of baseball for the 2026 season.  The WBC was truly special this year as teams played their hearts out for their country, and Venezuela upset the “Avengers-level” threat of Team USA to become…

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World Baseball Classic sets stage for MLB season

rmckenna1 month ago1 month ago04 mins

The 2026 World Baseball Classic features some of the best baseball players in the world representing their countries on one of the biggest stages, and it ended with Venezuela winning it all.  The World Baseball Classic is a tournament that happens every three years and began in 2006. The WBC is split into two phases:…

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Oliveira’s dominant main event performance highlights UFC 326

srusso2 months ago2 months ago04 mins

Few fighters can say they thrive inside the octagon like Charles Oliveira, as he handed Max Holloway a one-sided beatdown in the main event of UFC 326.  I was in total shock watching Oliveira rip Holloway apart. After doubting Oliveira heavily going into this fight, I probably should’ve known better.  The two combatants met back…

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More than medals: Moments forged into history for U.S. at Olympics

odesharnais2 months ago2 months ago04 mins

Cue “Free Bird.” On Feb. 22, the 2026 Milan Cortina Winter Olympics wrapped up, where the United States finished second behind Norway. The U.S. finished with 33 medals overall, including 12 gold medals. As with most Olympics, there is usually someone who takes the world and social media by storm. These games were no exception….

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Jayson Tatum: To play or not to play

odesharnais3 months ago3 months ago04 mins

Disaster struck the Boston Celtics organization late in game four of the Eastern Conference Semifinals on May 12, 2025, when superstar Jayson Tatum suffered a ruptured Achilles tendon. Without Tatum, the Celtics went on to lose the series to the New York Knicks in six games. The future of the team seemed in jeopardy as…

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NASCAR’s ‘Super Bowl’ sets stage for another thrilling season

marco.campopiano3 months ago3 months ago03 mins

Drivers, start your engines. A new season of NASCAR began on Sunday with the Daytona 500, a 500-mile, 200-lap, Cup Series race at Daytona International Speedway in Florida. Often called the “Great American Race,” the Daytona 500 holds a unique place in motorsports.  Most major sporting leagues end their season with their biggest event, whether…

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