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Northville Eyes Another State Title as Michigan Schools Battle for Glory

April 7, 2026

Michigan high‑school sports are in full swing this spring, and the race for the Ultimate State Champion title heats up. The competition rewards schools for how far their teams advance in state tournaments, giving 20 points to champions and scaling down to a single point for 16th place in events like

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Breaking the wind: what the science of flatulence really tells us

April 7, 2026

The study that tried to settle the great gas debate started with beans, sugar water, and a very weird setup. Sixteen volunteers ate foods known to turn stomachs into bioreactors, then sat in a lab while tubes were taped to their backsides. Yes, the goal was flatulence. No, the researchers weren’t jo

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Colorado Faces Clash Between State Law and School Sports Rules

April 6, 2026

The state’s anti‑discrimination law is putting school sports programs in a tough spot. A federal rule, Title IX, says girls and women must have equal chances to play sports. Colorado’s law says everyone should be treated the same, no matter gender identity. Last month, a federal office said

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Troy Aikman Says Early Sports Focus Can Hurt Kids

April 6, 2026

A former star quarterback, Troy Aikman, once played three sports in high school. He was a big name in football but also loved baseball and basketball. While he grew up, it was normal for kids to do several sports at once. In a recent talk on the Rushmore Podcast, Aikman shared that if he had been f

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Underwood’s Roots: From Kansas Courts to Illinois Glory

April 4, 2026

Brad Underwood, born on December 14, 1963, grew up in McPherson, Kansas, a small town that set the stage for his future coaching path. He started as a player at Hardin‑Simmons University, then moved to Kansas State where he studied radio and television while playing under coach Jack Hartman. After a

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A quiet scientist who changed how we see Earth

April 4, 2026

In the early 1900s, most scientists thought Earth’s center was all liquid. But a Danish thinker named Inge Lehmann changed that idea in 1936 after studying how earthquake waves moved through the planet. She noticed strange patterns that didn’t match the liquid-core theory. After careful work, she re

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Youth Sports Champion: LA84’s New Play Push

April 3, 2026

The 1984 Los Angeles Olympics left a lasting gift: the LA84 Foundation. It started with $93 million in profits and now gives more than $250 million to youth sports groups in Southern California. Last Thursday, the foundation held its eighth Play Equity Summit. The goal: fix the problems tha

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Teenagers and the Hidden Risks of Sports Betting

April 3, 2026

In Tennessee, a high‑school senior began betting on games after seeing flashy ads that promised easy money. He spent his birthday cash on a single wager and quickly escalated to larger bets, only to find that losses piled up. The experience made him stop and worry about addiction. The problem is wi

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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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Immersive Dome Shows Are Changing How We Watch

March 31, 2026

The Las Vegas Sphere is a giant dome that can turn any concert or movie into a huge, moving picture. People who have seen shows there say it feels like stepping inside the performance instead of just watching from a seat. One fan, a mortgage worker from Washington state, told reporters that th