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In 2026, investors are pouring more money into youth and amateur sports than ever before. The first five months of the year already saw $2. 11 billion in deals, more than four times what was spent all of 2025. The surge was largely driven by a $2 billion purchase of Learfield Communications, which s

Leipzig’s Price Tag for Diomande Sparks Liverpool Debate

Liverpool’s first bid of €100 million for the 19‑year‑old Ivorian was turned down, but the club is expected to return with a higher offer. Leipzig’s management plans to extend Diomande’s contract and has no release clause, yet they are ready to entertain bids above €130 million. The Red Bull s

Messi’s World Cup Record: A New Chapter in Football History

Lionel Messi, nearly 39 years old, has added a fresh page to his legendary career by scoring twice against Austria in the World Cup. The goals gave him 18 total tournament marks, surpassing previous leaders Brazil’s Marta and Germany’s Miroslav Klose. The Argentine captain has already shown how he c

business

A long sleep on an airplane is now possible

In the year 2000, one airline did something most travelers didn’t even know they wanted. British Airways introduced seats that could turn into fully flat beds for business class passengers. Before that, business travelers had to make do with seats that just reclined, not lie completely flat. This ch

Why Most Kids Drop Sports—and How Some Programs Are Fixing It

Around age 13, most kids hang up their cleats for good. Nearly seven in ten stop playing organized sports by then, and research shows two big systems are failing them: schools and youth leagues. Schools have slashed gym class over the last twenty years—cutting recess and PE time to focus on test sco

lifestyle

Dads today: following their kids' wildest dreams

Many fathers today find themselves in unexpected situations thanks to their kids. One dad might watch the same Korean pop cartoon 34 times even though it wasn't what he imagined when he became a father. But these moments often become special memories. Fathers now commonly show up at sports fields, s

entertainment

Summer plans in Northeast Ohio: More than just warm weather

Late June in Northeast Ohio isn’t just about sunshine and pool days. The region turns into a playground for people who enjoy food, music, and stories. On Father’s Day weekend, for example, two very different breakfast events compete for attention. One spot plays classic rock hits by ELO, while anoth

Liverpool's big summer spending: what's the plan this time?

Liverpool are gearing up for another heavy spending spree in the transfer market this summer, with experts predicting they could splash out at least £250 million. The Merseyside club has already broken records with massive deals in the past, including spending nearly £450 million on new players last

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Sports puzzle challenges players with hidden sports trivia

A new sports-themed word puzzle turns familiar terms into brain teasers. Players group words that share unexpected connections rather than obvious meanings. Today’s challenge mixes team slang, player legends and outdated equipment names into color-coded categories. The easiest group uses star player

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