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Let’s go Flyers: Braves 4, Phillies 2
At least the hockey team had a good weekend, because the baseball team certainly did not
Insurance moves: Corebridge, W.R. Berkley and AMERISAFE
They include a new CFO and a new board member
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Former MSU hockey star scores first career NHL playoff goal
A former Spartans star is continuing to thrive at the highest level of hockey, and now it's happening in the postseason
Advancing epidemic and pandemic preparedness through research readiness: SEAR Unity Studies Network Sites chart the way forward in 2026
On 25 March 2026, WHO Regional Office for the South‑East Asia Region (SEARO) convened the first meeting of the SEAR Chapter of the Unity Studies Network Meeting in 2026 to take stock of progress and plan next steps for strengthening epidemic and pandemic preparedness across the Region. The meeting focused on reviewing the ongoing adaptation of selected, standard Unity Study methodologies, sharing field implementation experiences from 2025, and identifying key priorities to guide collaborative work in 2026.Held virtually, the meeting brought together representatives from six Unity Studies network sites across five countries (Bangladesh, India, Nepal, Sri Lanka, and Thailand) as well as participants from all three levels of WHO.The meeting took place against the backdrop of ongoing regional efforts in South‑East Asia to strengthen early investigations and studies for epidemic and pandemic preparedness, with a focus on pandemic influenza and other emerging respiratory pathogens with epidemic and pandemic potential. In this context, and as part of preparedness for the rapid generation of evidence, the WHO Health Emergencies Programme in SEAR (WHE/SEAR) encourages Unity Studies sites to adapt prioritized, standardized Unity Study protocols to their national contexts. This approach supports the generation of timely and reliable evidence to inform public health decision‑making during epidemics and pandemics.These efforts are supported through a combination of experience sharing, participation in the global Unity Studies network webinars, capacity‑building of the national public health workforce, and regional collaboration that promotes inter‑country, inter‑agency, and inter‑ministerial action. In parallel, sites are encouraged to explore diversified funding sources to help sustain research preparedness over the long term.Discussions highlighted the importance of WHO’s catalytic financial support through the Pandemic Influenza Preparedness (PIP) Partnership Contributions (PIP‑PC). When combined with national and institutional resources, this support enables countries and sites to maintain continuity of activities at a core level and remain prepared to respond rapidly and effectively to future epidemics and pandemics.Regional and Global Updates: Opening the session, Dr Pushpa Ranjan Wijesinghe, Programme Area Manager, Pandemic and Epidemic Management (PEM) Unit, WHO Health Emergencies Programme, highlighted the progress made in operationalizing the Unity Studies Network across the Region and acknowledged the collaborative efforts of WHO at all three levels, together with country unity studies sites. He emphasized the availability of limited but catalytic funding through the Pandemic Influenza Preparedness (PIP) Partnership Contribution (PIP‑PC) workplan at SEARO to sustain network activities in 2026, while encouraging sites to leverage additional funding sources to expand implementation.Representing SEARO, Dr Ashok Basnet, consultant, Pandemic Influenza Preparedness reported that, at the regional level, the Unity Studies Network currently includes six sites across five countries: Bangladesh, India, Nepal, Sri Lanka, and Thailand. He noted that in 2025, catalytic funding supported protocol adaptation, training, and pilot implementation. In addition, a regional Unity Studies symposium held during the Global Public Health Summit in Sri Lanka strengthened and advocated collaboration between the Unity Studies site, national decision‑making forum, relevant technical units of the ministry of health, WHO and other partners.The symposium also highlighted the role of early investigations and studies as a key component of a multi‑source surveillance system needed at country level to generate a broad range of evidence. It underscored the critical role of country Unity Studies sites and similar research entities in generating evidence to support public health decision‑making during epidemics and pandemics.Participants of the WHO GISRS Unity Studies Sites Network- SEAR Chapter Meeting 2026 (Photo credit- PEM/WHE/SEARO). SEARO also updated participants on ongoing efforts to develop a regional Unity Studies webpage and to promote participation in global knowledge‑sharing platforms, including webinars and the WHO Community of Practice. Priorities for 2026 include supporting the implementation of Unity protocols, strengthening collaboration and experience sharing across sites, documenting and publishing findings, integrating Unity Studies activities as a component of multi-source national surveillance systems, and building workforce capacity.Dr Nickle Boddington of the Global Influenza Programme (GIP) at WHO Headquarters, which coordinates the Unity Studies Network globally, provided updates on global Unity Studies activities, noting that the network has expanded to 16 sites worldwide. New and updated protocols, including rapid clinical severity assessment tools and standardized data platforms, are being developed to support implementation. The global Community of Practice has also been launched to facilitate technical exchange, and continued support will be provided to sites for protocol adaptation, ethical approvals, and readiness for early investigation during outbreaks. Updates from Unity Studies sites in SEAR in 2025Unity Studies sites shared progress and experiences in implementing protocols across diverse country contexts. Sites initiated activities in 2025 using catalytic funding from SEARO, complemented by the mobilization of internal national resources. The Institute of Epidemiology, Disease Control and Research (IEDCR), Bangladesh, reported the adoption and piloting of investigation protocols on non‑seasonal influenza and emerging respiratory diseases during recent avian influenza outbreaks, demonstrating a multi‑source funding approach involving government, WHO and One Health partners.The Hamdard Institute of Medical Sciences and Research (HIMSR), New Delhi, India, highlighted the piloting of household transmission investigation studies, the expansion of the national Unity Studies network, and the contribution of study findings to global evidence through published outputs. The All-India Institute of Medical Sciences (AIIMS), New Delhi, India, shared experiences from large‑scale seroprevalence studies conducted during the COVID‑19 pandemic, recent efforts to strengthen national Unity network sites through training activities, and plans to initiate multi‑centre studies on respiratory viruses.Similarly, Prince of Songkla University, Thailand, highlighted its experience in developing integrated surveillance and diagnostic protocols for multiple respiratory pathogens, enhancing readiness for targeted investigations of emerging threats. The University of Sri Jayewardenepura, Sri Lanka, reported ongoing engagement with the Ministry of Health and exploration of additional funding sources to initiate studies. Meanwhile, the National Public Health Laboratory, Nepal, provided updates on continued coordination with national stakeholders to initiate implementation, despite delays related to the country context.Across sites, shared experiences underscored the importance of protocol adaptation, multisectoral collaboration, and sustainable funding to operationalize Unity Studies and generate evidence for public health action.Discussions and Way ForwardThe meeting reinforced key priorities for 2026, including strengthening unity studies protocol implementation, enhancing collaboration, knowledge sharing, integrating research as a component of national multi-source surveillance systems, and ensuring that generated evidence informs public health decision‑making. Participants also emphasized the importance of documentation, visibility, and leveraging multiple funding sources, and agreed on the following action points.Unity Studies Sites and WHO Country Offices:Advance adoption and implementation of at least one Unity protocol, continuing activities initiated in 2025 with catalytic funding, supplemented with other sources of funding where feasible.Document site-specific experiences, outcomes, and lessons learned; participate in regional and global knowledge-sharing platforms including WHO webinars and the Community of Practice.Work closely with ministries of health to establish unified national platforms for translating generated evidence into national public health decision-making. WHO Country Offices may facilitate technical support and complementary, synergistic funding opportunities where feasible. WHO Regional OfficeCoordinate with WHO Country Offices to support implementation of core unity studies activities by network sites through catalytic funding and provide technical guidance and virtual engagement opportunities throughout 2026.Facilitate the participation of all Unity Studies sites in the regional meeting on Unity Studies implementation in October 2026, to be held back‑to‑back with the Annual SEAR Regional PIP‑PC Meeting; develop and host a SEAR Unity Studies website; and mobilize support from academic institutions within the SEAR Unity Studies Network to support the development of regional manuscripts that showcase Unity Studies activities to scientific audiences and promote knowledge‑sharing.Explore complementary funding opportunities and partnerships to sustain and expand network activities across the Region.WHO HeadquartersProvide global technical guidance, updated protocols, and toolkits to support the implementation of Unity Studies in SEAR.Facilitate engagement of SEAR sites in global webinars, the Community of Practice, and opportunities to showcase their work.Support joint publications, inclusion of SEAR experiences in global outputs, and identification of additional funding and collaborative opportunities to strengthen Unity Studies activities.
Paleo diet expert warns supplements may miss key nutrients for long-term health
The Paleo Diet CEO Trevor Connor told Fox News Digital why some nutrients tied to long-term health may not be fully understood — and why whole foods remain essential.
Report: Cardinals, Saints discussing expensive 2026 draft trade
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Hollywood to home: Upstate N.Y. becomes a hub for filmmakers
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Teladoc Health Inc (TDOC): AI Push Amid Share BuyBack Calls
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NBA playoffs 2026 takeaways: Jayson Tatum the best player on the floor in Celtics' dominant Game 1 win over 76ers
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Grand Rounds April 10, 2026: Impact of Behavioral Science-Based Electronic Health Record Tools on Deprescribing for Older Adults (Julie Lauffenburger, PharmD, PhD)
Speaker Julie Lauffenburger, PharmD, PhD Associate Professor of Medicine Brigham and Women’s Hospital and Harvard Medical School Keywords Adaptive trial design; Behavioral science; Deprescribing; electronic health record; EHR; Inappropriate […]
Grand Rounds April 10, 2026: Impact of Behavioral Science-Based Electronic Health Record Tools on Deprescribing for Older Adults (Julie Lauffenburger, PharmD, PhD)
Speaker Julie Lauffenburger, PharmD, PhD Associate Professor of Medicine Brigham and Women’s Hospital and Harvard Medical School Keywords Adaptive trial design; Behavioral science; Deprescribing; electronic health record; EHR; Inappropriate […]
California State Association of Counties warn key services are at risk
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The Next Three Canon EOS R Cameras: Launch Dates and Key Specs
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Explore maps of downtown Royals stadium: See size, entertainment district & more
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Yankees news: Warren, bats key blowout win
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Is It Too Late To Consider Guardant Health (GH) After Its 100% One Year Surge?
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Michigan betting that space is next frontier to create jobs
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NFL Draft's most interesting teams: Giants' first draft with John Harbaugh included a big trade. What else is next?
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Braylon Mullins is back: UConn G whose epic 3-pointer beat Duke in Elite Eight returning for sophomore season
Dan Hurley keeps another key piece, which should again give UConn a chance to be among college basketball's best teams
New Apple iPhone Fold Decision Changes Smartphones Forever
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Huawei Pura X Max live images leaked ahead of April 20 launch
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Slay the Spire 2 roadmap suggests we won't get matchmaking but does promise "whimsy"
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Joe Starkey: Thankfully, Pittsburgh sports in much better shape as NFL Draft spotlight falls upon city
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Barcelona finally seeing results as key versatile playmaker finds form
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Eric DeCosta credits coordinator input in Ravens draft success
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Los Angeles Chargers get health update on their starting offensive tackles
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Wisconsin hockey signs Penn State's JJ Wiebusch, Cornell's Alexis Cournoyer
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“Art Should Make People Feel Something”: Game Dev Speaks Out After BAFTAs Pulled Their Trailer Hours Before the Awards Show
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🚨 Official: Juventus tie down one of their key men!
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Democratic Senate hopefuls put California cash in the bank
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Ohio State offensive line target set to announce commitment today
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Apple to Unveil iOS 27 in June With These New Features Beyond Siri
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The reinvention of Devin Vassell: Why less is more for the Spurs' overlooked key to title contention
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iOS 27 rumored to bring new design changes in two key areas
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Stock market today: Indexes hit records after Iran says Hormuz is open
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House approves short-term extension of key surveillance law after dealing GOP leadership pair of floor defeats
The House agreed early Friday morning on a short-term extension of a critical foreign surveillance program after dealing Republican leadership a pair of embarrassing floor defeats on a longer-term reauthorization.
10 Takeaways: Avalanche Break Franchise Record In Regular Season Finale
The 2025-26 Avalanche are officially the best regular-season team in franchise history. After defeating the Seattle Kraken 2-0 on Thursday, […] The post 10 Takeaways: Avalanche Break Franchise Record In Regular Season Finale appeared first on Colorado Hockey Now.
House rushes to overnight vote to renew key surveillance tool used by US spy agencies
House Republican leadership is rushing early Friday to renew a controversial surveillance program used by U.S. spy agencies | KNSS Radio
House rushes to overnight vote to renew key surveillance tool used by US spy agencies
House Republican leadership is rushing early Friday to renew a controversial surveillance program used by U.S. spy agencies | 97.3 The Sky
House rushes to overnight vote to renew key surveillance tool used by US spy agencies
House Republican leadership is rushing early Friday to renew a controversial surveillance program used by U.S. spy agencies | KMBZ
Apple Marketing Chief for Watch, AirPods, Home and Health Retires
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A Look Back at Data & Business Process Services Stocks’ Q4 Earnings: Planet Labs (NYSE:PL) Vs The Rest Of The Pack
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Fans, businesses prepare for Sabres’ return to playoffs
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ICE acting director Todd Lyons will resign at end of May, DHS says
U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement acting director Todd Lyons, a key executor of President Donald Trump’s mass deportations agenda, will resign at the end of May, federal officials announced Thursday | KMBZ
ICE acting director Todd Lyons will resign at end of May, DHS says
U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement acting director Todd Lyons, a key executor of President Donald Trump’s mass deportations agenda, will resign at the end of May, federal officials announced Thursday | Newsradio 1140 WRVA
Scientists discover bacteria can “explode” to spread antibiotic resistance
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Thomas and Chelsea Carballo to headline Michigan Medicine Women’s Health Luncheon
Thomas Carballo, iHeartMedia radio host of “Mojo in the Morning,” and his wife, Chelsea, will be the keynote speakers for Michigan Medicine’s fifth annual Women’s Health Luncheon: Creating a Brighter Future Together.
Devils hire ex-Panthers executive Sunny Mehta as general manager
The New Jersey Devils have hired Sunny Mehta as their general manager, bringing back their former director of analytics to oversee their hockey operations department. Owner David Blitzer announced the hire Thursday night, less than 48 hours after the team’s regular season ended without a playoff appearance. Mehta was an assistant when the Florida Panthers won the Stanley Cup back to back each of the past two years.
2026 NFL Draft final combined big board: Buckeyes defender is No. 1, with Fernando Mendoza right behind him and Rueben Bain Jr. top-5
Johnny Gaudreau among Philadelphia Sports Hall of Fame's Class of 2026
The late hockey star and South Jersey native Johnny Gaudreau will be among the athletes inducted into the Philadelphia Sports Hall of Fame in 2026.
A vaccine standoff and other key moments from RFK Jr.'s first congressional hearing in months
Health Secretary Robert F. Kennedy Jr. defended a more than 12% proposed cut to his department's budget and dodged arrows from angry Democrats as he kicked off an expected sprint of seven hearings in Congress over the next seven days.
RFK Jr accused of ‘dangerous conspiracy theories’ at heated budget hearing
Trump ally grilled by lawmakers over ‘terrible decisions’ on vaccines, public health and funding cuts to key programs
Survey Shows Widespread Use of Apps and Chatbots for Mental Health Support
A survey by the Bipartisan Policy Center highlights growing use of digital and AI-powered tools for mental health, with strong adoption among younger adults and key access gaps in rural communities.
Xbox First Look: Metro 2039 – Everything We Learned Today from This World Premiere Broadcast
Here’s everything we just learned about Metro 2039, the fourth entry and darkest chapter yet in 4A Games’ Metro saga.
A first look at Metro 2039 shows how its Ukrainian developer turned the darkness up to 11
Metro 2039 is scheduled to arrive this winter for Xbox, PlayStation 5 and PC.
OpenAI’s Codex Mac app adds three key features that go beyond agentic coding
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Cosm breaks ground on immersive entertainment venue in downtown Cleveland
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Timberwolves vs. Nuggets: Who wins heavyweight clash? Series keys, schedule and prediction
Colorado high school girls flag football quarterback commits to Nebraska
As the popularity of high school girls flag football continues, so does the groundbreaking moments in the sport and earlier this week, the first ever player to commit the a Division I, Power 4 program occurred. Mountain Vista (CO) Class of 2027 quarterback Ariana Akey via Instagram announced her commitment to Nebraska for women’s flag […]
Raskin v Moore: what do the stats say?
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Travelers posts sharp earnings rebound as catastrophe losses normalize
Insurer reports $1.7 billion in quarterly profit, boosts dividend after strong underwriting and investment performance
UNC Hussman offers new sports play-by-play class | UNC Hussman School of Journalism and Media
This story, written by UNC Hussman alumna Caroline Daly ’24, was originally published on unc.edu. The UNC Hussman School of Journalism and Media has a new, hands-on class available for students interested in sports careers. Students in “MEJO 390: Sports Commentary and Play-By-Play” can call live radio broadcasts for Carolina sporting events, streamed live on the Go Heels website. This spring, 11 students are calling mostly softball games to gain experience and learn the preparation needed for a successful broadcast. The class is capped at a small number to provide consistent, individual feedback. Matt Krause, the radio voice of Carolina women’s basketball, teaches the class to help students sharpen their skills, using his experience with the Tar Heels and calling games for ACC Network and ACC Network Extra. “There is no substitute for live reps, and that is the only way you get better. The classroom component teaches you how to get better, but going about that requires sitting in that chair, making mistakes and being able to know your broadcast is going somewhere,” Krause said. “These students are doing real live games, and they will have tape where if they want to pursue this. They will have ready-made demos to send for jobs. Being able to utilize all the resources of UNC, GoHeels Productions and the Carolina Athletics brand and create these opportunities for students is really impactful.” In the class, students learn fundamentals like how to announce starting lineups for different sports and how to conduct research before games. Krause has led the class in mock preparation exercises, looking at game charts with information about the different teams and players that they can refer to at pivotal moments during the game. Krause and the students then critique each other, listening to clips from the past week to find ways to improve. It’s a rare class without a slew of quizzes or assignments. Their main tasks are calling games and making a portfolio or demo reel of their best calls at the end of the semester, all with the goal of being ready to step into similar roles after graduation. Laible live streams her coverage on the GoHeels website. Calling a live game while broadcasting her coverage allows her to get hands on experience. (Jon Gardiner/UNC-Chapel Hill) Junior Anna Laible ’27 wished for a class just like this. Her first year at Carolina, she interned with the Coastal Plain League, where she was introduced to play-by-play for baseball. “I enjoy the challenge and uncertainty of each game being different because each sport looks a little different,” said Laible. “Each game is different — not just with teams but what could happen with certain records being broken or random trends. That’s what I enjoy most.” She wanted more opportunities for reps during college to prepare for a career after Carolina, so she pitched an idea for the class to Livis Freeman ’99, distinguished associate professor of sports communication. Laible and Freeman reached out to GoHeels Productions for a partnership and then connected with Krause. “This is how at UNC Hussman we separate ourselves: Our students go into the field ready,” said Freeman. “The biggest compliment we get it is when our students start their careers, they don’t need any hand-holding.” Laible calls a Carolina softball game at Kessing Stadium – after pitching the idea to Hussman faculty. Her interest in sports commentary allowed her to apply her interest as she attends Carolina. (Jon Gardiner/UNC-Chapel Hill) Laible is now a student in the class, which has helped her strengthen her skills and deepen her passion for the field. The goal is to expand to other sports like soccer, lacrosse and field hockey. “The hands-on experience I’ve gotten here is invaluable. I’ve loved the classes and professors because they’ve taught me a lot, but it’s also the things outside of class, too, that have helped me grow,” said Laible. “Since being at UNC, I’ve grown a lot in the versatility, from doing writing to production and commentating. UNC Hussman and Carolina have given me the ability to be strong and well rounded.”
SK Life Science, Inc. Launches Epilepsy Connect to Empower Advanced Practice Providers in Epilepsy Care
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Inside the surreal anti-science conference where Trump’s EPA chief gave the keynote address
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New York Islanders sign star Wisconsin hockey forward
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Talarico Leads a Democratic Cash Surge: 7 Takeaways From 2026 Filings
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Progressive reports solid premium and earnings growth for Q1
It posted a double-digit March earnings growth and a sub-90 combined ratio for Q1
The key deadlines that could shape the future of the Iran war: From the Politics Desk
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Trinity Health Michigan Team Members Recognized with MHA Keystone Center Speak-up! Award
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President Trump joins Maria Bartiromo to discuss key issues
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Red Wings at Panthers: Notes, Lines, Goalies, How to Watch
The post Red Wings at Panthers: Notes, Lines, Goalies, How to Watch appeared first on Detroit Hockey Now. The Detroit Red Wings (41-30-10) are on the road today to play the Florida Panthers (39-38-4). The Red Wings have […] The post Red Wings at Panthers: Notes, Lines, Goalies, How to Watch appeared first on Detroit Hockey Now.
Rockets vs. Lakers: Can LeBron James shoulder the load if Luka Dončić can't go? Series keys, schedule and prediction
Prediction markets on track for $1 trillion by 2030, but sports betting stirs legal storm
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Five players miss Arsenal’s training ahead of the Sporting game
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The Hartford backs UConn research on business climate risks
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Honoring Alex Goetz, a Landsat Legend
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Wisconsin men's hockey vs. Denver breaks ESPN viewership records
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Sabres’ playoff return has business of hockey booming in Buffalo again
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Indiana Fever fans react to 2026 WNBA Draft haul
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