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May 19 2026SPORTS

Soccer Champs Shift Ahead as Colorado Forecast Turns Cold

The state’s top high‑school girls soccer games have been moved forward by two hours to dodge a wet, chilly weekend. All four matches will still be played at Switchbacks Weidner Field in Colorado Springs, the venue that has hosted the event for three years. The championships will take place on

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May 19 2026SPORTS

Rising Star: How an English Golfer Won Hearts and a Championship in America

Aaron Rai, the 31‑year‑old from Wolverhampton, surprised everyone by taking home the PGA Championship title. He played a brilliant final round of 65, finishing six strokes under par in the last ten holes. The win was unexpected because he is a shorter driver, yet his strategic play fit the cou

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May 19 2026SPORTS

Spartans Dominate, No‑Hitter Stuns Opponents

Bella Jacobs kept the ball flying, tossing a flawless no‑hitter in her second consecutive start as Sycamore shut out Prairie Ridge, 4–0. The win came in a playoff warm‑up where both teams earned top seeds and first‑round byes, though they play in separate supersections this year. After a five‑inning

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May 18 2026SPORTS

Softball teams mix it up: Public vs. Private games are thriving in NJ

New Jersey’s softball scene is doing something rare: mixing public and private schools in real competition. At recent tournaments, public schools like Steinert, Columbia, and Marlboro have beaten top private teams including Mount St. Dominic and Immaculate Heart. In one event, five out of six public

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May 17 2026SPORTS

The PGA Championship Final Round: A Philly Showdown

On Sunday, the Aronimink Golf Club in Philadelphia becomes a battlefield for 30 golfers chasing Alex Smalley’s lead. The leaderboard is tight; five shots separate the top 30, making every swing count. Rory McIlroy looks to keep his steady improvement going as he tees off, hoping to add to his str

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May 17 2026SPORTS

Shai Gilgeous‑Alexander Keeps MVP Momentum

Shai Gilgeous‑Alexander has earned the NBA’s Most Valuable Player honor for a second year in a row. He outperformed rivals Victor Wembanyama and Nikola Jokić to secure the title, becoming only the third player ever to win back‑to‑back MVP awards. After leading Oklahoma City to a championship, Sha

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May 15 2026SPORTS

High School Sports Highlights: Wins, Records and Awards

The day kicked off with a burst of excitement on the courts, fields and courts. A team that had been the top seed in boys’ volleyball surprised everyone by losing at home, showing that even favorites can stumble. Meanwhile, a standout player from O’Bryant tied the school’s record for assists in b

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May 07 2026SPORTS

The Journey of Joshua Van: From Myanmar to UFC Champion

Joshua Van’s rise in the UFC tells a story of resilience and opportunity. Born in Hakha, Myanmar, in 2001, he grew up in a family of six with limited resources. When political unrest forced his family to flee to Malaysia when he was a child, their struggles continued. At just twelve, Van moved again

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May 06 2026SPORTS

Golf star steps back from tournament for family reasons

A well-known golfer, Phil Mickelson, has pulled out of a major golf event this week. The 55-year-old, who has won big tournaments before, says he needs to focus on his family’s health instead. This isn’t the first time he’s taken a break—he skipped several events earlier this year for the same reaso

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Apr 28 2026SPORTS

Bayern and PSG Set for Champions League Showdown

The German club Bayern Munich has been on a winning streak all season, securing the Bundesliga title early and moving into the German Cup final. In Europe, they dominated their group stage with seven victories and only one loss, then crushed Atalanta 10‑2 in the round of sixteen before beating Real

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