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A Quarterback's Regret: Diego Pavia's Heisman Moment

December 16, 2025

Diego Pavia, the quarterback from Vanderbilt, found himself in hot water after his reaction to not winning the Heisman Trophy. He finished second to Indiana's Fernando Mendoza, who secured the award with a significant lead in first-place votes. Pavia's initial response was far from graceful. He shar

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From QB4 to Heisman: Fernando Mendoza's Unlikely Journey

December 14, 2025

Fernando Mendoza's story is one of perseverance and hard work. He started as QB4 in high school, but his dedication and talent led him to win the Heisman Trophy. Mendoza's journey to the top was not easy. He was not highly ranked coming out of high school and had to work his way up. Mendoza's perfo

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Fernando Valenzuela: A Hall of Fame Snub?

December 14, 2025

Fernando Valenzuela's journey in baseball is nothing short of inspiring. His impact on the sport and the Hispanic community is undeniable. Yet, he falls short of the necessary votes for the Hall of Fame. This is a missed opportunity to honor a player who did so much more than just play the game. Va

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Brazil's Finance Minister Hints at Future Plans

December 12, 2025

Fernando Haddad, Brazil's Finance Minister, hinted he might step down soon. He shared this with O Globo in a recent chat. Haddad wants to help Luiz Inacio Lula da Silva's 2026 presidential campaign. He made it clear he won't run for office himself, but he wants to shape the campaign's strategy. Had

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Fernando Mendoza: A Quarterback with Cuban Roots

December 10, 2025

Fernando Mendoza is a name that has been making waves in college football. He is not just a talented quarterback, but also a proud representative of his Cuban heritage. Born and raised in Miami, Florida, Mendoza's journey to the top has been nothing short of inspiring. Mendoza's football career beg

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Max's Pole Position: A Race to Remember

December 6, 2025

Max Verstappen from Red Bull secured pole position in a thrilling qualifying session. His team made last-minute adjustments, and it paid off as he dominated the track. Yuki Tsunoda, his teammate, sacrificed his Q3 attempt to help Max get a tow, showing great teamwork. Despite starting in pole, Max k

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Indiana Football: From Worst to First

December 6, 2025

Indiana University's football team has a history of struggles. They have the most losses of any Division I program. But this season, they are undefeated and ranked second in the country. They are about to play Ohio State for the Big Ten title. This is a big deal for a team that hasn't won a bowl gam

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A Quick Thinking App Leads to Arrests in a Series of Crimes

December 3, 2025

A man and a woman were caught after a spree of crimes across several towns. Police say they struck in Duxbury, Plymouth, and Kingston all in one day. Fernando Torres, 37, from Providence, RI, and Victoria Lambert, 29, from Warwick, RI, were picked up by Pembroke and Massachusetts State Police. They

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Piastri Wins Qatar Sprint, Norris Keeps Championship Lead

November 29, 2025

The Qatar Grand Prix sprint race was a straightforward affair, with Oscar Piastri taking the win. He led from start to finish, keeping George Russell and Lando Norris behind him. Norris managed to hold off Max Verstappen, who was struggling with car issues. The race was decided early on, with Piast

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Brazil's Call for US Support Against Crime and Arms Trafficking

November 28, 2025

Brazil is reaching out to the US for assistance in tackling organized crime and the smuggling of weapons. This request comes as part of broader trade discussions, following a recent police operation in Brazil that targeted tax evasion and money laundering in the fuel industry. Investigations in Bra