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Kyrie Irving Continues His Stance Against The COVID-19 Vaccine As Nets Forbid Him From Playing

October 19, 2021

While almost 95% of the NBA is vaccinated, there are some holdouts - mainly superstar guard Kyrie Irving, who stated that he is unvaccinated and doesn't seem inclined to receive a dose. In response to Irving's refusal, the Brooklyn Nets have announced that Irving will not play in any of the Nets' upcoming games, either home or away, nor will he be able to practice with the team until he is a "full-time" player. Irving is owed around $34 million this year, and could risk losing money if he does not return to the team.

Urban Meyer Continues Apologies For Scandalous Footage As Situation Reaches “Crisis Point”

October 8, 2021

Urban Meyer continued his apology tour on Wednesday, speaking with his team and reporters about the footage that caught him with another woman on Friday night. While Meyer is pulling out all the stops to show his remorse, reports from Jacksonville's locker room suggests that the team, which is now 0-4 on the season, has virtually lost all confidence in their first-year head coach.

Covid Outbreaks Among Unvaccinated LA County Children Linked To School Sports

August 31, 2021

Health officials in Los Angeles County are reporting an increased spread of Covid-19 among unvaccinated children. As of right now, the officials are mainly connecting the increase to the start of school sports.

Paralympics Bar All Fans From Attendance Due To Covid-19 Concerns

August 16, 2021

Just as all fans were recently banned from the 2021 Tokyo Olympic Games, organizers for the Paralympics this year announced that all spectators will be barred from the event due to the coronavirus pandemic.

Despite COVID And Vaccine Controversies, NFL Ratings Are Better Than Ever

October 11, 2021

Everything seemed to be pointing the wrong way for the NFL's ratings heading into 2021. The previous year saw record-lows, and the league has been right in the middle of COVID-19 vaccine feuds. However, they're managed to overcome the predictions and have soared to rating highs.

The FBI’s Lack Of Action Against Larry Nassar Allowed Him To Sexually Abuse 70 Girls

September 17, 2021

Between the the first complaints made to the FBI regarding Larry Nassar’s horrific abuse and the time it actually took for the agency to take action against him, Nassar was able to sexually abuse about 70 girls.

August 4, 2021

Sydney McLaughlin Wins Gold In World Record Time For 400m Hurdles

July 27, 2021

Simone Biles Pulls Out Of Olympics Due To Medical Issue

July 20, 2021

Organizing Committee Chief For Tokyo Olympics Claims Games Could Still Be Cancelled

July 14, 2021

Olympic Athletes Will Put On Their Own Medals This Year To Prevent Spreading Of Covid-19

Japan Declares Covid-19 State Of Emergency Two Weeks Before Olympic Games

July 8, 2021

The Tokyo Olympics will still be happening later this month despite the fact that Japan has just entered into another state of emergency due to the spreading of the Covid-19 virus. The Japanese government announced this week that it would be reinstating strict health and safety measures that will take effect next week and last throughout the Olympic Games.

MLB To Test New Experimental Rules In Minor Leagues

March 12, 2021

Robot umpires and larger bases are just some of the major changes the MLB will be testing out.

Serena Williams Exits Wimbledon 2021 After On-Court Injury

June 30, 2021

Serena Williams was forced to withdraw from Wimbledon this year after suffering a knee injury in the middle of her first match. During the first set of her Round 1 match against Aliaksandra Sasnovich, Williams slipped on the grass while planting one of her legs resulting in the knee injury.

Super Bowl LV Most Streamed Game In NFL History

February 10, 2021

In general, this was the least-watched Super Bowl in recent history, but it was the most streamed game in NFL history, likely due to the multitude of platforms that now exist and offer live television for its users.

Las Vegas Raiders Carl Nassib Comes Out As Gay, Pledges $100,000 To Trevor Project

June 22, 2021

Las Vegas Raiders defensive end Carl Nassib took to social media this week to tell his fans that he identifies as gay. This makes Nassib the first active NFL player to come out as gay.

Brooks Koepka And Bryson DeChambeau’s Feud Won’t Be Brought To The US Open

June 16, 2021

Brooks Koepka and Bryson DeChambeau have been making social media headlines this week as the two exchanged some heavy competitive words between one another on Twitter.

The Rules Athletes Will Need To Follow To Participate In The 2021 Olympic Games

June 10, 2021

After the Games were postponed last year due to the Covid-19 pandemic, many individuals behind-the-scenes have been working hard this past year to make sure these Games happen as safely and efficiently as possible, which means all the athletes will need to abide by a strict set of rules to keep themselves and others safe.

Tokyo Olympics Will Likely Be A Fan-Free Event

May 28, 2021

The president of the Tokyo Olympic organizing committee alluded to the strong possibility that the 2021 Summer Games will likely bar local fans from attending.

Drivers Penalized After Photoshoot Causes Crash At Indy 500 Practice

May 21, 2021

An attempted photo opportunity almost turned fatal during the opening lap of the Indianapolis 500 practice after Colton Herta crashed into both Scott McLaughlin and the wall at more than 200 mph.

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Hawaii Set To Welcome Back Travelers On Nov. 1October 24, 2021 - 09:00
Hawaii governer David Ige has announced on Twitter that starting on Nov. 1, Hawaii will welcome back both essential and non-essential tourists. Due to the state’s uptick in COVID-19 cases and hospitalizations in late August, Ige made the request for non-essential travelers to stay away. That severely hurt Hawaii’s tourism industry, as it saw millions lost in revenue. Meanwhile, Hawaii’s “Safe Travel” plans will continue to remain in place.
Study Finds Sleeping “Sweet Spot” Helps Older Adults Maintain Cognitive PerformanceOctober 23, 2021 - 09:00
According to a new study published, there is a “sweet spot” during sleep that can help maintain cognitive performance. Among the 100 participants who were tested for cognitive decline and early Alzheimer’s disease, those who slept between five and a half to seven and a half hours retain cognitive behavior. Those who slept over or under that time frame experienced a cognitive decline. The findings could go a long way towards improving both the brain functionality and sleep habits of patients suffering from Alzheimer’s.
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Zillow Pauses Buying U.S. Homes As It Works Through BacklogOctober 21, 2021 - 09:00
Zillow, the popular online real estate listing company, as announced it will stop purchasing homes until the end of 2021. Zillow, which got into the house-flipping business in 2018, purchased 3,805 homes in the second quarter. However, only 2,086 of the houses were sold. The company cites labor shortages as one of the biggest reasons for it falling behind, and stated that a stoppage will allow them to focus on their current contracts and inventory.
Scientists Discover Western False Asphodel Wildflower To Be A CarnivoreOctober 20, 2021 - 17:00
According to a new study published, it was found that the western false asphodel wildflower (Triantha occidentalis) has found to be carnivorous. Using its sticky stems and glandular hairs, the false asphodel is able to absorb nutrients from their prey. Very few carnivorous plant lineages have been found in recent memory, so a discovery of what is referred to as a “cryptic carnivore” is notable.

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