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Nintendo Expands Empire with Familiar Franchises: Theme Parks, Movies, and a “Switch 2” Console
Kyoto, Japan: Nintendo’s cross-media strategy extends beyond consoles—Super Nintendo World theme parks flourish in Japan and California, The Super...
Indy 500 Sees Alex Palou Triumph in Late-Lap Overtake, Marks First Spanish Winner
Indianapolis, USA: Spaniard Alex Palou snagged his first Indy 500 victory, edging out Scott Dixon in the final laps of a crash-marred race. A late...
Dodgers Reportedly Turning to Star DH Shohei Ohtani for Pitching Amid Rotation Injury Crisis
Los Angeles, USA: A rash of injuries has decimated the Dodgers’ starting rotation, forcing management to consider deploying star designated hitter...
“Elden Ring: Nightreign” Director Expresses “Nerves and Excitement” as FromSoftware Polishes Game Balance for Launch
Tokyo, Japan: Junya Ishizaki, director of “Elden Ring: Nightreign,” admits feeling both anxious and thrilled as FromSoftware enters final...
This tiny piece of tech will change how you watch the Indy 500
Indianapolis, Indiana, USA: When you watch this year’s Indy 500, you’ll see more than roaring cars. A pea-sized sensor in each cockpit delivers...
200 mph for 500 miles: How IndyCar drivers prepare for the big race
Indianapolis, Indiana, USA: In preparation for the iconic 500-mile race at speeds topping 200 mph, IndyCar drivers focus on neck and core strength...
French Open Braces for New Era as Rafael Nadal’s Absence Opens Up Men’s Field
Paris, France: Rafael Nadal’s retirement leaves the French Open without its 14-time champion for the first time in two decades. Fans and rivals...
Women Making Bets: Sports Betting Sees Surge in Female Fans and Initiatives to Engage Them
USA: Sports betting platforms report a dramatic increase in female bettors, now comprising about 30–35% of the user base—up from 20% in 2020....
French Open Braces for New Era as Rafael Nadal’s Absence Opens Up Men’s Field
Paris, France: For the first time in nearly two decades, the French Open proceeds without 14-time champion Rafael Nadal, who retired last year at...
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