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Sunita Somvanshi

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ESPN, MLB to End 35-Year Broadcast Partnership After 2025 Season

ESPN will stop broadcasting Major League Baseball games after 2025, ending a 35-year partnership. The partnership is ending due to financial disagreements and MLB’s concerns about ESPN’s coverage – ESPN wanted to reduce its current $550 million yearly fee for showing baseball games, while MLB was unhappy with ESPN’s minimal coverage outside of live games. ...

Govind Tekale

AFGHANISTAN Cricket Team

Cricket World Cup Shocker: Underdogs Afghanistan Shock World Champion England Triumph in a Historic Win

have made in international cricket. The victory was celebrated exuberantly by Afghan fans and stands as a beacon of hope and pride for the nation amidst challenging times. The British newspaper, The Telegraph, captured the sentiment by headlining, “England defeated by inspired Afghanistan in one of Cricket World Cup’s greatest upsets.” Following this victory, Afghanistan ...

Rahul Somvanshi

Elon Musk vs. Mark Zuckerberg

Billionaire Brawl: When Tech Titans Take to the Ring!

Origin of the Showdown:  Back in June, a seemingly harmless Twitter post ignited the flame between tech titans. Elon Musk took a dig at Zuckerberg’s Meta’s latest venture “Threads”. What started as tech banter quickly escalated with one user mentioning Zuckerberg’s prowess in jiu-jitsu. Musk, never one to back down from a challenge, casually proposed ...

MIT"s DribbleBot

MIT’s DribbleBot: Taking Football to the Next Frontier of Robotics

For millions worldwide, football transcends being just a game; it is an emotion, uniting supporters in euphoric admiration for their favorite teams. The game persists across varying climates, terrains, and even historical eras – its influence seemingly unscathed by the trials of time and circumstance. The sport’s latest challenge, however, comes from an unexpected player: ...

Rishi Bhushan

Basketball’s High Stakes: Lillard and Harden Stir up NBA Trade Season

The seven-time NBA all-star, Damian Lillard, and the 2018 NBA’s Most Valuable Player (MVP), James Harden, have requested a trade from their respective teams, the Portland Trail Blazers and Philadelphia 76ers. With the trade season officially underway, this has added buzz to the upcoming season. After 11 years playing for Portland, Lillard has ‘specifically’ asked ...

Pawni Saxena

Veronica Ivy Stands Against UCI’s Restrictive Policy on Transgender Participation

The Union Cycliste Internationale (UCI), the governing body of professional cycling, has sparked controversy with its latest policy. It restricts transgender women from participating in women’s events if they transitioned after the onset of male puberty. The policy is raising numerous questions about inclusivity and fairness in sports, particularly for transgender athletes. Veronica Ivy, the ...

Olivia Dunne: The ‘It Girl’ Revolutionizing NIL Opportunities in College Athletics

Rising gymnastics star and social media sensation, Olivia Dunne, recently sparked a flurry of speculation after sharing a photo with NFL superstar Justin Jefferson on Instagram. Fans are now curious about the relationship status between these two prominent athletes. Dunne made a noteworthy appearance at The ESPYS, interacting with other athletic luminaries from Louisiana State ...