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North America's Big Soccer Party: Fans Buzz Over 2026 World Cup Draw

December 6, 2025

The 2026 World Cup draw brought excitement and nerves to U. S. soccer fans across the country. In Los Angeles, a star-studded watch party celebrated the city's role as a host for the first 48-team World Cup. Meanwhile, in New York's Times Square, fans packed a fan zone to see the groups revealed on

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A TV Presenter's Sudden Collapse During a Live Soccer Broadcast

December 4, 2025

A well-known British TV host, Laura Woods, surprised viewers when she fainted during a live soccer match. She was quickly taken to the hospital, but later shared that she was feeling better. Woods, who is 38 years old, posted on her Instagram story, saying she was sorry for worrying everyone. She me

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A Star's Tribute and a Legend's Response

December 3, 2025

Mia Hamm is a name that echoes through the halls of women's sports history. She's a two-time Olympic gold medalist, a two-time FIFA Women's World Cup champion, and a trailblazer for women's soccer in the United States. Her records speak volumes: 276 international caps, 144 career assists, and a goal

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Banks Can Now Hold Crypto for Network Fees and Testing

November 27, 2025

The Office of the Comptroller of the Currency (OCC) has just made a big move. They said that U. S. national banks can now hold cryptocurrency on their balance sheets. Why? To pay for blockchain network fees and to test crypto platforms. Think about it like this: blockchain networks need their own t

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Jobs and Blood Pressure: What Older Aussies Reveal

November 23, 2025

A big study looked at jobs and high blood pressure in older Australians. Over 12, 000 healthy people, all over 70, shared details about their careers. Researchers grouped similar jobs together, finding 10 categories for men and 13 for women. The study found that some jobs were linked to higher chan

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Basketball and Football Galore: What's on TV for Monday

November 17, 2025

Monday's TV lineup is packed with exciting sports action. College basketball takes center stage with several games scheduled throughout the evening. The men's teams from Florida A&M and Georgia kick things off at 6:30 p. m. on SECN. Later, at 7 p. m. , VCU faces off against NC State on ACCN. Wiscons

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Local High School Athletes Shine in Recent Sports Action

November 15, 2025

High school athletes from the Cincinnati area have shown incredible skill and determination in recent games. From football fields to volleyball courts, these students have made their mark. The public had a chance to vote for their favorite athletes, and the results are in. Football teams had some t

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A New Era for MLS: How a Longer Winter Break Could Change the Game

November 15, 2025

The Major League Soccer (MLS) landscape is set for a significant shift in 2027. City SC's president has shared his thoughts on how a longer winter break could impact the league. This change is part of a broader schedule overhaul aimed at improving player performance and fan engagement. A longer win

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SMU's New Sports Stars: A Look at the Latest Signings

November 13, 2025

SMU is making waves in the sports world with new signings across various teams. Basketball and volleyball are just a couple of the sports where SMU is bringing in fresh talent. The school has been busy securing commitments from athletes in different sports. This is a big deal because it shows SMU i

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Atlanta's Big Bet on Women's Soccer: A New NWSL Team Joins the Game

November 12, 2025

Atlanta is getting a new soccer team, but not just any team. This one's for the NWSL, and it's a big deal. The league just gave the green light to a new team in Atlanta, set to start playing in 2028. They'll call Mercedes-Benz Stadium home, the same place where Atlanta United and the Falcons play.