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The plan for a new Rays stadium looks promising. But will it deliver for Tampa taxpayers? Tampa Bay Rays

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Sorry, Tampa Bay, mixed‑use districts don’t reverse the dismal economics of sports venues

Staff Writer - April 23, 2026

By selecting Pittsburgh for the draft, the NFL signals that the city is a premier destination. Justin K. Aller/Getty Images Sport

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Hosting the NFL draft is less about weekend beer sales and more about long‑term brand value

Fitness content is big in the ‘manosphere,’ but extreme ideologies make appearances, too. ljubaphoto/E+ via Getty Images

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Why the manosphere has an antisemitism problem

Physiological differences between women and men in sports may be far less pronounced in wheelchair basketball players. Steph Chambers/Staff via Getty Images Sports

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My research on wheelchair basketball challenges one of the biggest assumptions about sex differences in sports

Backcountry skiing can be risky, particularly after heavy, wet snow. AscentXmedia/E+ via Getty Images

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Tahoe avalanche: What causes snow slopes to collapse? A physicist and skier explains, with tips for surviving

A wheelchair rugby player trains for the 2024 Summer Paralympic Games in Paris. Alex Davidson/Getty Images

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When Paralympic athletes fake the extent of their disability

Staff Writer - August 28, 2024

An 18th-century stained glass window panel by William Peckitt, showing The Last Supper of Christ and the disciples. TonyBaggett via iStock / Getty Images Plus

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Why is an ultimate goal called a ‘Holy Grail?’

Staff Writer - August 12, 2024

French President Emmanuel Macron celebrates Paris’ coronation as host of the 2024 Olympics Games. Photo by Yoan Valat/AFP via Getty Images

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Paris Games herald a new anti-corruption era, but carrying the torch...

Staff Writer - August 9, 2024

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Could flag football one day leapfrog tackle football in popularity?

Staff Writer - May 3, 2024

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Why March Madness is a special time of year for state budgets

Staff Writer - March 24, 2024

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Children experience more injuries, stress and even burnout when they specialize...

Staff Writer - March 18, 2024

Owen Lloyd named "Collegiate Swimmer of the Year"

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Owen Lloyd named “2024 Collegiate Swimmer of the Year”

Staff Writer - March 3, 2024

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Caitlin Clark’s historic scoring record shines a spotlight on the history...

Staff Writer - February 29, 2024

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A pipe carries water and raw sewage into the C&O Canal, parallel to the Potomac River. Chip Somodevilla/Getty Images

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Washington DC’s 240 million‑gallon sewage spill is a symptom of nationwide trouble

Staff Writer - April 16, 2026

Marccus D. Hendricks, University of Maryland When 240 million gallons of raw sewage spilled into the Potomac River in...

Gray whales have unique markings, making it possible to track each one in the bay. Jane Tyska/Digital First Media/East Bay Times via Getty Images

Gray whales are dying in San Francisco Bay at an alarming...

April 13, 2026

This composite image shows the Geminid meteors, captured in 2020 using Global Meteor Network software. Aleksandar Merlak

I found a new meteor shower, and it comes from an...

April 10, 2026

The Denver suburb of Castle Rock, Colo., limits water use in future developments. Homeowners are embracing water-efficient yards. RJ Sangosti/MediaNews Group/The Denver Post via Getty Images

Water conservation works, but climate change is outpacing it: Phoenix, Denver...

April 8, 2026

The Salton Sea is shrinking and releasing toxic dust from its lake bed. Jennifer Davis/iStock/Getty Images Plus

Toxic dust from California’s shrinking Salton Sea is harming children’s lung...

April 5, 2026