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Miami’s men’s basketball team is set to finish its 31‑game unbeaten run against the Ohio Bobcats tonight. The game starts at 9 p. m. Eastern on ESPN2, and the talk about whether Miami deserves a spot in the big tournament is louder than ever. Sports commentator Stephen A. Smith said on Thursday’s

Mizzou Baseball Bounces Back After Weather‑Halted Loss

The Tigers’ second game against the UIC Flames was cut short in the fifth inning when rain forced a pause. They will resume play on Saturday at two o’clock, with the third game beginning half an hour after the second finishes. Coach Kerrick Jackson and his players will have to regroup during the

politics

Philly’s Buzz: Politics, Sports, and Everyday Surprises

Philadelphia keeps pitching itself as the best spot for big events, reminding national planners of its hotels, arenas, and ready transport system. The city’s marketing usually ends with a tasty cheesesteak and the promise of a lively atmosphere, echoing its 2016 success. The Phillies face a probl

business

Saks and Neiman Marcus Cut Store Count as Debt Gets Slashed

The luxury retail giants are trimming their physical footprints to stay afloat. In a new move, the parent company will shut 12 Saks Fifth Avenue locations and three Neiman Marcus shops by the end of May. This follows earlier closures that ended in April, bringing the total number of shutdowns to 24

Bears Grab Veteran Center to Plug Gaps

The Chicago Bears have moved quickly before the new NFL season starts, trading a 2027 fifth‑round pick to New England for center Garrett Bradbury. The deal will go through once the league year opens next Wednesday. Bradbury, who was a first‑round pick in 2019, spent six seasons with the Vikings bef

New Era for the Canucks: Garland’s Move to Columbus

Vancouver traded winger Conor Garland to the Columbus Blue Jackets for a 2028 second‑round pick and a 2026 third‑round pick. Garland, who signed a six‑year deal with the Canucks last summer that runs through 2032 and carries a $6 million cap hit, has seen his role shift as the team moves toward rebu

Lakers Lose to Nuggets, Players Falter Amidst Strong Denver Start

The game began with Denver flooding the scoreboard, pulling ahead 11‑0 and never letting Los Angeles catch up. Whenever the Lakers tried to mount a comeback, Denver answered immediately, shutting down any momentum. LeBron James showed his usual intensity, attacking the rim and defending hard, but

Locatelli’s Rise: A Fresh Deal for Juventus

Manuel Locatelli had to prove himself when Luciano Spalletti became Juventus’ boss. The coach, who once left the Italian squad with few chances for him, stayed honest about why Locatelli wasn’t a regular. When they met again in Turin, Spalletti kept the same clear line: show you can meet the demands

Science Meets Soccer: A Hands‑On Adventure in Dallas

The Perot Museum of Nature and Science is turning soccer into a science lab for everyone. From March 7 to September 7, visitors can explore “Soccer: More Than a Game, ” where the sport’s secrets are revealed through interactive displays and playful experiments. When guests enter the 10, 000‑squar

Quiet Power: How a Japanese Pitcher Rose from School Fields to the Pro League