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May 12 2026SPORTS

Game Night Guide: Big Matches Across NBA, NHL, and MLB

Monday brings a packed sports schedule with high-stakes games in basketball, hockey, and baseball. The Detroit Pistons, fresh off a dramatic seven-game comeback against Orlando, now face the Cleveland Cavaliers in a best-of-seven series. Detroit hopes to seal a 3-1 lead in Game 4, but Cleveland will

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May 12 2026SPORTS

Who’s carrying Southwest Michigan’s spring sports scene?

High school athletes across Southwest Michigan are putting up numbers that turn heads this spring. From softball sluggers to track stars, the latest Athlete of the Week poll highlights athletes who are pushing their teams forward with performances that stand out. Baseball diamonds are seeing some s

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May 12 2026SPORTS

Predict with $20 Free to Start on NBA Playoff Bets

Polymarket offers a $20 bonus for new users ready to try prediction markets, but it comes with rules most beginners ignore. The promotion gives fresh players $20 in extra credit after they put down at least $20 of their own cash, a move that sounds generous until you realize how little cushion it pr

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May 12 2026SPORTS

Kansas baseball slides in rankings after tough week

Kansas baseball had a rough week at the plate and in the standings. A seven-day stretch that included four defeats pushed the team out of the top ten in the latest USA TODAY Sports Coaches Poll. The Jayhawks entered the past week ranked ninth with an overall record of 37 wins and 15 losses. But los

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May 12 2026SPORTS

Race Day Drama and Bold Bets in Miami

This year’s Miami Grand Prix brought more than just speed and skill to the track. Race weekend nearly got canceled when a storm threatened to shut down Sunday’s event—a big problem given Florida’s strict lightning rules. Organizers scrambled, moved the race up a day, and Mercedes racer Kimi Antonell

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May 11 2026BUSINESS

Victory Bar & Grill Gets New Hands, Plans Fresh Upgrades

The Victory Bar & Grill in West Berlin is now owned by a new group. Husband‑and‑wife team Andy and Loukia Likogiannis sold the spot, a move confirmed by restaurant broker Bielat Santore & Company. The place has long been a favorite for sports fans and casual diners. It features 50 big TVs,

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May 11 2026SPORTS

Aurora’s Big Sports Day: A Fresh Look at a Long‑Standing Tradition

Aurora’s 32nd Sports Festival kicked off with a burst of energy at Phillips Park, where middle schoolers from 14 local schools gathered to compete in a wide array of games. The event, organized by the city’s Youth Services Division, draws more than a thousand students and a similar number of volunte

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May 11 2026OPINION

Stability Over Speculation: Why Worcester Needs Rent Limits

Rent control in Worcester has become a shouting match, with one side saying housing is a right and the other warning that any rule will kill growth. The real issue is how landlords treat apartments: as long‑term homes or quick profits. The upcoming ballot question only touches buildings with five o

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May 11 2026WEATHER

Boston’s Spring Week: Cool Temps, Cloudy Skies and a Sprinkle of Rain

Boston is set to experience a typical spring climate this week, with temperatures hovering just below average and intermittent showers. Monday starts off under a blanket of clouds that gradually lifts by mid‑morning, allowing the day to warm into the mid‑60s while nighttime lows dip to the mid‑40s.

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May 11 2026POLITICS

Spencer Pratt Pops Up in Lakers’ VIP Seats at Playoff Game

The mayoral hopeful Spencer Pratt turned heads by showing up in the front‑row seats at a Lakers playoff match, right beside former owner Jeanie Buss. The game was the third round of the Western Conference semifinals, where Oklahoma City faced Los Angeles at Crypto. com Arena. Pratt didn’t usually

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