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Sports Puzzle Day: A Quick Guide to the Latest Connections Game

May 2, 2026

The new Connections game is all about sports. It shows up on The Athletic’s site, not in the NYT Games app. Players can try it for free online or through The Athletic’s own app. The puzzle has four groups of words. Each group is linked by a simple idea. The clues are given in colors from easiest to

sports

Buffalo’s Surprise: The Sabres Turn the Tide

May 2, 2026

The city of Buffalo has long felt like a sports exile. From four straight Super Bowl defeats to the longest NHL playoff drought ever, fans have endured more disappointment than most. Yet in recent weeks, a shift has stunned everyone who thought the city’s hope lay with the Bills. When December bega

sports

Big Upsets and Tight Games to Watch This Friday

May 2, 2026

The Los Angeles Lakers are on a risky path as they head to Houston for Game 6 of their playoff series. The Lakers, who are down three games to none, have already shown resilience by winning the first two matches at home. Their star LeBron James has delivered strong performances, and seasoned players

sports

Mountain Games Shift Water Races to New Rivers

May 2, 2026

The winter’s record low snowfall has left rivers in the Vail area running lower than usual, forcing organizers to rethink the water events for this year’s Mountain Games. Instead of canceling everything, they have moved most races to nearby rivers that still hold enough water for safe competition.

technology

Dual‑Screen Laptop: More Power, More Weight

May 2, 2026

A laptop that shows two screens at once sounds great, but it also brings a lot of extra weight and cost. The Asus ROG Zephyrus Duo is the latest example, using a magnetic keyboard that lifts to reveal a second OLED display. This design lets you set up a mobile multi‑monitor system with a Bluetooth k

finance

GameStop’s bold eBay play: what it could really mean

May 2, 2026

GameStop’s CEO Ryan Cohen has been quietly stocking up on eBay shares, hinting at a possible takeover bid. With eBay’s total value at $45 billion and GameStop’s at $11 billion, the move seems like David vs. Goliath—but there’s a twist. Cohen’s pay package could reward him handsomely if his plan work

opinion

Why space needs a global team to stay safe and working

May 2, 2026

Most people don’t realize how much daily life depends on signals beamed from satellites. A lost hiker in the mountains gets rescued because a tiny device sends coordinates to satellites overhead. Those same satellites handle phone calls, money transfers, and delivery trucks tracking across oceans. B

sports

From NFL Star to TV Star: Can Russell Wilson Make the Switch?

May 2, 2026

Russell Wilson might soon hang up his cleats for a microphone. The 37-year-old former NFL quarterback is close to signing with CBS Sports to join their NFL broadcast team. After a rough few years in Denver—where he won just 11 games in two seasons—Wilson’s playing days seem behind him. The Broncos m

crime

How old crimes catch up with fugitives: DNA and family trees lead to arrest

May 2, 2026

A man accused of a serious crime from 1989 was finally caught in the Philippines thanks to modern detective work. Decades after the incident, genealogical research and DNA evidence helped authorities track him down. The suspect, now 69, was taken into custody at his home in April, nearly 36 years af

lifestyle

Life on the Valiant Lady: A Look Inside Virgin Voyages' Floating Playground

May 2, 2026

The Valiant Lady isn’t your typical cruise ship. With 1, 408 cabins spread across 17 decks, it packs plenty of space into its 912-foot frame. A mid-tier balcony cabin—just 225 square feet but cleverly designed—showed how small areas can feel spacious with smart storage and a private hammock. The shi