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

Nora Kelley12 hours ago12 hours 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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Do the Red Sox have what it takes this season?

Owen Desharnais3 weeks ago3 weeks 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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March Madness has been a ball, but where are the Cinderellas?

Ryan McKenna3 weeks ago3 weeks 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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World Baseball Classic sets stage for MLB season

Ryan McKenna4 weeks ago4 weeks 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

Stephen Russo1 month ago1 month 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

Owen Desharnais2 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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NASCAR’s ‘Super Bowl’ sets stage for another thrilling season

Marco Campopiano2 months ago2 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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Jayson Tatum: To play or not to play

Owen Desharnais2 months ago2 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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Professionals returning to play college basketball can’t continue

Gordon Billings2 months ago2 months ago04 mins

On Jan. 21, Charles Bediako was granted a restraining order against the NCAA, which provided him eligibility to play for the University of Alabama. Bediako had not played for Alabama or in the NCAA since 2023. After going undrafted in 2023, Bediako signed multiple professional contracts and played three seasons in the NBA G League. …

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Dominik Hasěk is the best, and here’s why

Casey Chan-Smutko2 months ago2 months ago03 mins

The Buffalo Sabres announced they were making a documentary about Dominik Hasěk, a former goaltender who revolutionized the position, on Jan. 31. Finally, something hockey-related where I’m not screaming “SHOOT THE PUCK!” at my monitor in my dorm room. You may be wondering, why is someone from Massachusetts writing about the Buffalo Sabres, one of…

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