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“Enhanced Games” to Let Athletes Use PEDs, Drawing Fire from Olympic Officials
Las Vegas, Nevada: The upcoming “Enhanced Games” touts no restrictions on performance-enhancing drugs, a stark contrast to the Olympics’...
NFL Owners Approve Flag Football for 2028 Olympics
New York, USA: In a unanimous decision, NFL owners backed a push to include flag football in the 2028 Summer Olympics. The IOC then confirmed the...
Hurricanes Reeling After Overtime Heartbreak in NHL East Final Opener
Raleigh, North Carolina, USA: The Carolina Hurricanes dropped Game 1 of the Eastern Conference Final in overtime, losing 4-3 at home after...
Knicks and Thunder Surprise the NBA, Poised for Potential Finals Showdown
New York, USA, and Oklahoma City, USA: The NBA playoffs have taken a thrilling turn, with the Knicks and Thunder emerging as prime contenders for...
Fortnite Still Blocked on iPhones Amid Epic–Apple Standoff
Cupertino, California, USA: Fortnite remains banned on Apple’s U.S. App Store, despite Apple reinstating it elsewhere. Epic Games accuses Apple of...
NBA’s Final Four Set in Upset-Filled Playoffs
Oklahoma City, Oklahoma, USA: The NBA’s conference finals feature unorthodox matchups—Thunder vs. Timberwolves in the West, Knicks vs. Pacers in...
Detroit Pistons Win NBA Draft Lottery, Land No.1 Pick in 2025
New York, USA: The Detroit Pistons claimed the top pick in the 2025 NBA Draft Lottery, sparking celebrations among fans who endured a 17-65...
New “Zelda: Tears of the Kingdom” Shatters Sales Records, Sparks Gamer Creativity
Worldwide: Nintendo’s “The Legend of Zelda: Tears of the Kingdom” sold over 10 million copies in its first three days, becoming one of the...
Underdog Heat Surprise Celtics in Game 1, Jimmy Butler Shines
Boston, Massachusetts, USA: The Miami Heat stole Game 1 of the Eastern Conference Finals from the heavily favored Celtics, overcoming a halftime...
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