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A Big Night of Boxing in Cleveland

May 6, 2026

Top Rank’s July 4 card is set to light up Cleveland, Ohio, as the promotion partners with TNT Sports and DAZN for a live broadcast. The event features several young champions defending their titles in front of a hometown crowd. The headline bout pits undefeated lightweight champion Abdullah Mason

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New Pathways to Glory: The Alfond Village Plan

May 6, 2026

The University of Maine has unveiled sketches for a new “Athletics Village” that will link its sports arenas with wide walkways, benches, signs and statues. The project is entirely funded by private donors and aims to make the campus feel more welcoming while showcasing Maine’s natural scenery. The

finance

Bigger Banks, Bigger Future for Europe

May 6, 2026

Europe must grow its banks if it wants to keep up with the United States and China. The head of the euro zone finance ministers says national pride can hold back progress. He urges a shift from local champions to European ones that can compete globally. The main challenge is money for technol

sports

Why the Mavericks hired Masai Ujiri—and what comes next

May 6, 2026

The Dallas Mavericks made a big splash by hiring Masai Ujiri, partly to help fans forget a rocky rebuild under the last leadership. They traded Luka Dončić, a move that upset many supporters, so bringing in a proven executive like Ujiri was a clear effort to rebuild trust. But the real reason? A hig

entertainment

AMC turns movie screens into live concert stages

May 6, 2026

Movie theaters are getting a fresh update. Instead of just showing films, some AMC locations are now hosting live concerts where performers interact with audiences in real time. This means your local cinema isn’t just a place to watch a movie—it’s a spot to experience music with others, even if the

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From Brooklyn Courts to Big Leagues: A Player’s Steady Rise

May 5, 2026

Julian Champagnie grew up in the streets of New York, where basketball was part of daily life rather than a fancy pastime. He learned to play with family and friends, facing constant challenges that taught him the value of hard work. The young athlete’s path was never rushed; every milestone came fr

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World Cup Ads: When Dreaming Big Meets Sports Glory

May 5, 2026

Soccer fans got a fun surprise this year when Fox Sports launched a World Cup commercial that plays with the idea of underdog wins. The ad imagines the U. S. men’s team beating powerhouse Brazil in the final, a storyline that feels familiar to American sports fans. Boston, known for its love of unli

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How a quiet star led the Cavaliers through a wild Game 7

May 5, 2026

Jarrett Allen wasn’t the flashiest name when Cleveland faced elimination against Toronto. He’s the kind of player who makes others look good—setting hard screens, grabbing rebounds, and finishing quietly at the rim. But when the Cavaliers needed someone to step up in Game 7, Allen didn’t just play—h

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Bruins Look Ahead: New Leaders, Big Moves and a Fresh Start

May 4, 2026

After the 2025-26 season ended, Boston Bruins staff and players gathered at Warrior Ice Arena to talk future plans. The team did not name a single captain this year, instead relying on three alternates—Pastrnak, McAvoy and Lindholm—and other veterans to keep the locker room united. Coach Sturm

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Cleveland Faces the Final Test: A Game 7 of Grit and Home‑Court Advantage

May 4, 2026

The Cavs are heading to Rocket Arena for a Game 7 against the Raptors, but this match has changed in meaning after Saturday’s results. The bracket is already open; the Celtics, who were expected to reach the finals, lost to the 76ers. Although Boston’s loss had its own circumstances—missing Jayson T