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Feb 07 2026SPORTS

Overtime Showdown: Monte Vista Edge Past Alamosa

The match at the MVHS gym ended with a 65‑59 victory for Monte Vista, but only after an extra period. The game was a back‑and‑forth battle with neither side willing to give up. Monte Vista’s star Azariah Hurt Hurtado led the charge, scoring 22 points and making key free throws in the final moments.

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Feb 07 2026SPORTS

Super Bowl Kickoff Stars: Pratt and Bon Jovi Take the Field

The big game will get a musical and movie twist as Chris Pratt and Jon Bon Jovi step onto the field before the kickoff. They will cheer on the Seattle Seahawks and New England Patriots, the teams set to face each other at Levi’s Stadium. The duo will fill a role similar to last year’s actors, who

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Feb 07 2026SPORTS

Prediction Markets Find Their Place in Super Bowl Betting

Prediction markets are stepping into the spotlight as the biggest football game of the year approaches. These platforms let people buy and sell contracts that pay off based on outcomes, offering a new way to gauge public sentiment about the game. Instead of placing traditional bets on teams, user

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Feb 07 2026SPORTS

Brady and Belichick: Hall of Fame Debates

A well‑known NFL commentator recently argued that the two big names in football should not be honored in the Hall of Fame. The speaker said that both the quarterback and the coach have a record of cheating scandals that stain their legacies. He praised the writers who voted against them, hoping they

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Feb 07 2026SPORTS

Frank Del Duca: Soldier, Bobsled Star and Flag‑Bearer Extraordinaire

Frank Del Duca is a U. S. Army sergeant who also races on the world’s icy tracks as a top‑ranked bobsled pilot. In February 2026 he carried the American flag at the opening ceremony in Milan, becoming the first bobsledder to do so in seventy years. He began his sporting life as a state champion s

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Feb 07 2026SPORTS

Sunday Sports Lineup: From Basketball to Super Bowl

A packed Sunday on television features everything from college hoops to the biggest NFL showdown. The day starts early with college basketball games on BTN and ESPNU, showcasing Southern Cal against Penn State and Tulsa facing South Florida. By noon, viewers can catch a CBS broadcast of Michigan ver

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Feb 07 2026SPORTS

Maximising Drive Power: The Hidden Role of Ground Reaction and Pressure Paths

The drive, fairway woods and long irons are the tools many golfers rely on to send the ball far. Researchers have zeroed in on two key elements that can lift a player’s clubhead speed (CHS): how the body pushes back against the ground and where the centre of pressure moves during the swing. Gr

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Feb 07 2026SPORTS

Wang Cong: A Chinese Fighter’s Journey to the UFC

Born in Dalian, China, on May 15, 1992, Wang Cong grew up in a city known for its maritime trade and sports culture. Her early years were marked by participation in national teams, where she honed skills that would later earn her gold medals at the World Wushu Championships and the Asian Games. A

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Feb 07 2026SPORTS

Farid Basharat: From Refugee Camp to UFC Ring

Farid Basharat, now 28, grew up in a world torn apart by war. Born in Afghanistan’s Paktia province in 1997, his family fled the civil conflict and first found shelter in Pakistan. Later they moved to England, where Farid spent his childhood among other refugees. He began training in Taekwondo at a

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Feb 06 2026SPORTS

The Local Sports Beat: Why Small Papers Still Matter

Small newspapers keep the pulse of their communities alive by covering local athletes before they become national stars. A few years ago, a young player from Virginia Beach talked about a childhood race he lost to his mom and vowed never to compete again, yet the next year he led a high‑school footb

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