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As March Madness looms, growth in legalized sports betting may pose a threat to college athletes

When March Madness begins on March 14, 2023, it’s a sure bet that millions of Americans will be making wagers on the annual college...

The ConversationMarch 11, 2023

An aerial view of the Rihanna halftime show at the Super Bowl in Feb. 2023.

The World

The Super Bowl — what we love but mostly hate about it

This past weekend, millions of North American (and worldwide) eyeballs were glued to their TVs, beer and chicken wings in hand, to celebrate perhaps...

The ConversationFebruary 14, 2023

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Canada advances to gold medal game by defeating USA at 2023 IIHF World Junior Championship

The Canada/USA rivalry gets reignited at the 2023 IIHF World Junior Championship with a spot in the gold medal game on the line. The...

@HipHopCanadaJanuary 5, 2023

A screenshot depicting the 'Hand of God' goal by footballer Diego Maradona

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Why Maradona’s ‘Hand of God’ goal is priceless – and unforgettable

Football has “The Catch,” baseball has “The Shot Heard ‘Round the World,” and basketball has “The Block.” For soccer, it is Diego Maradona’s “Hand...

The ConversationNovember 21, 2022

Two men stand back-to-back in a promotional image for a boxing match

Music

Fight Night Highlights: Floyd Mayweather Jr. vs. Deji

Former five-division world champion Floyd Mayweather Jr. was back in the headlines recently after facing YouTuber Deji Olatunji in an exhibition match. The event,...

@HipHopCanadaNovember 15, 2022

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Pickleball’s uphill climb to mainstream success: LeBron James & other celebs buy-in

Most newer sports are hybrids of older ones, and pickleball is no exception. The progeny of tennis, badminton and pingpong, pickleball is played by...

The ConversationNovember 9, 2022