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Weekend baseball: Orioles, Nats hit the road again

April 11, 2026

The Orioles land back in Baltimore after beating Chicago and now host San Francisco for three games at Camden Yards. Taylor Ward made it look easy again, going four-for-five with two runs batted in and the game-winning run crossing home plate. Baltimore’s pitching staff, led by Kyle Bradish, kept th

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Lightweight Showdown: Two Fighters, One Unification Dream

April 4, 2026

Caroline Dubois, the WBC lightweight champ, is set to face Terri Harper, who holds the WBO title. The match will take place on Jake Paul’s MVP debut card in Kensington, a venue that already feels charged with anticipation. Both fighters are looking to move up: Dubois aims for a unification, while Ha

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High School Sports Highlights: Wins, Hitting, and New Coaches

April 4, 2026

The day kicked off with a dominant singles win for Caroline Houdlette, who finished her match 6‑2, 6‑0 and helped her team secure a clean sweep against Somerset Berkley. In baseball, an unranked squad from North Quincy surprised the top‑ranked Weymouth team with a 5‑2 victory, thanks to a two‑hit

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Caroline Dubois: A New Champion in the Making

April 3, 2026

Caroline Dubois has carved a path that echoes the bold steps of Ronda Rousey and Serena Williams. In her early years, she disguised herself as a boy to train in boxing because girls were barred from the sport. This daring move paid off, leading her to a gold medal at the 2018 Youth Olympics and pa

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Penn State QBs train with VR ahead of spring games

April 3, 2026

Penn State’s quarterbacks are getting a tech boost this spring season. Instead of waiting for practice, they’re using virtual reality headsets to simulate game-like throws in Beaver Stadium. The system lets them run plays over and over, reacting to different defensive looks without stepping on the f

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High‑School Sports Highlights: Wins, Home Runs and Goal‑Scoring Storms

March 31, 2026

Bella Pires lit up the scoreboard for Weymouth High, hitting a home run, a double and drawing two walks while driving in five runs. Her performance helped the Wildcats defeat Pembroke with a final score of 18‑8 on March 30. Jillian Ondrick and Abby Reed also shone for the Wildcats, each collectin

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Golf Betting Picks for the Houston Open: New Players, Surprises, and Wildcards

March 25, 2026

The Houston Open got a shock when world‑number one Scottie Scheffler pulled out, which instantly lowered the odds for everyone else. A panel of betting experts—ranging from insiders to analysts—shared their choices for winners, first‑round leaders, and props. The panel’s picks highlight a mix of

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Philadelphia Sports Fest: From Basketball to Golf

March 23, 2026

Philadelphia is gearing up for a whirlwind of events that will put the city on the map. The NCAA men’s basketball tournament kicked off this week, drawing huge crowds to a local arena and setting the stage for a summer packed with major sports. After two nights of college hoops, the focus will shift

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Warm March Shakes Up Sierra Ski Resorts

March 20, 2026

The weather in March is hotter than usual, and it’s melting the snow fast on the Sierra Nevada mountains. Ski areas are closing early or cutting back their days because there isn’t enough snow left for a full season. At Sierra‑at‑Tahoe, the slopes that used to be deep and white are now showing bare

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Big‑Picture Bracket Talk: 2026 NCAA Picks Reimagined

March 17, 2026

Three of the last four national champions also won their conference, and that trend still matters for 2026. The ACC’s Duke, the Big 12’s Arizona, the Big East’s St. John’s, Purdue from the Big Ten and Arkansas of the SEC all snagged titles this season. They are often seen as safe bets for deep runs