FOXBOROUGH – Fights that break out at training camp or joint practices are usually meaningless affairs. Tempers flare, and the next thing you know, all hell breaks loose. Calm is restored, and that’s the extent of it. The skirmish between the Patriots and Commanders on Wednesday, however, was the exception to the rule. This one had plenty of meaning. Prior …
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The rover made this abrasion on May 22 and performed proximity science (a detailed analysis of Martian rocks and soil) with its arm-mounted instruments two days later. The science team wanted to learn about Falbreen because it’s situated within what may be some of the oldest terrain Perseverance has ever explored — perhaps even older than Jezero Crater. Tracks from …
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The Apple Watch Series 10 is the best smartwatch for iPhone users in 2025, and also one of my favorite smartwatches ever. The Samsung Galaxy Watch 8 is similarly one of the best smartwatches for Android, especially if you’re after useful Gemini AI features. But which one is the best for biking? To find out, I biked 12 miles wearing …
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That afternoon soda might feel like a harmless treat, but new research suggests it’s quietly working against your health. What’s happening? A study from the University of Michigan, summarized by Geekspin, estimates that each can of sugar-sweetened soda shaves 12 minutes off your life. It highlights the toll that ultra-processed foods take on the human body. Hot dogs, sugary sodas, …
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BOSTON — Tempers flared momentarily after the seventh inning of the Red Sox’ 7-3 win over the Astros on Saturday with benches — and the bullpens — both clearing. Reliever Hector Neris appeared to direct some displeasure toward Red Sox third base coach Kyle Hudson after Carlos Narváez grounded out to shortstop to end the inning and after Hudson responded …
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Tempers flared between the Houston Astros and Boston Red Sox on Saturday due to an all too familiar subject: sign stealing. This time, though, it was the Astros who took exception when relief pitcher Hector Neris thought Red Sox shortstop Trevor Story was tipping pitches as he led off from second base. Neris intentionally balked Story to third base as …
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The first Emerson College Polling survey of the 2026 U.S. Senate race in North Carolina finds former Governor Roy Cooper starting the race with a six-point edge on Republican National Committee Chair, Michael Whatley, 47% to 41%, with 12% undecided. Cooper starts with significantly higher name recognition: 51% have a favorable view of the former Governor, 33% have a negative …
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Manchester United beat AFC Bournemouth 4-1 in Chicago to continue their impressive tour of the USA Manchester United centre-forward Joshua Zirkzee(Image: Ash Donelon/Manchester United via Getty Images) Manchester United forward Joshua Zirkzee has congratulated 19-year-old Ethan Williams after the winger bagged his first goal for the Reds’ senior team against AFC Bournemouth. In the torrential rain in Chicago, United put …
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A lot of folks have been talking about the North Carolina Tar Heels lately, and not just because of the media circus that Bill Belichick drew when he arrived at a Hilton hotel in Charlotte last week for the ACC’s football media days. There were a handful of stories published last week about the Tar Heels and the one that …
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CINCINNATI — It’s been a roller coaster offseason for Trey Hendrickson. The reigning NFL sack leader is still hoping to secure a long-term deal with the Bengals in the near future. Despite granting Hendrickson permission to seek a trade earlier this offseason, one thing is perfectly clear: The Bengals have no intentions of moving on from the All-Pro pass rusher. …
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