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North America tops global gaming spend with $325 per player in 2025

North America tops global gaming spend with 5 per player in 2025

Games are getting pricier, but that hasn’t stopped North American players from shelling out hundreds each year on their hobby. Over recent years, gaming habits have shifted as prices climbed. Many big releases now debut at $70, with Activision, Sony, and Nintendo holding firm on premium pricing. Microtransactions, DLC, battle passes, and cosmetics have become major revenue drivers. Circana reports …

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10-year-old becomes youngest female chess player to defeat grandmaster

10-year-old becomes youngest female chess player to defeat grandmaster

A 10-year-old chess prodigy has made history as the youngest female player ever to defeat a grandmaster, which is the highest distinction any chess player can earn. Bodhana Sivanandan earned the impressive record Sunday during the final round of this year’s British Chess Championships in Liverpool, England, according to the International Chess Federation, which governs the sport of chess. Sivandan, …

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At 45, Venus Williams will be the oldest player in the U.S. Open in decades : NPR

At 45, Venus Williams will be the oldest player in the U.S. Open in decades : NPR

Venus Williams celebrates after winning a women’s single match against Peyton Stearns during on day 2 of the Mubadala Citi DC Open on July 22 in Washington, DC. Scott Taetsch/Getty Images hide caption toggle caption Scott Taetsch/Getty Images Tennis legend Venus Williams is making history in her return to the U.S. Open later this month as the oldest singles player …

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Little-Known Gut Nutrient Is Emerging Player in Cancer Fight

Little-Known Gut Nutrient Is Emerging Player in Cancer Fight

An under-the-radar micronutrient is having a moment. Queuosine — just call it “Q” — is a molecule that humans can only get from foods and gut bacteria. It’s has been known to microbiologists for decades, who know it plays a role in protein synthesis — as well as cancer growth, brain health, and inflammation. Yet, it hasn’t been clear how …

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Steelers' Dispute With Cameron Heyward Is Preventing Another Elite Player From Getting Paid – Steeler Nation

Steelers’ Dispute With Cameron Heyward Is Preventing Another Elite Player From Getting Paid  Steeler Nation Steelers’ Heyward hints at sitting out into season over contract  ESPN Ray Fittipaldo’s Steelers chat transcript: 08.12.25  Pittsburgh Post-Gazette Steelers DT Cam Heyward confirms hold-in, wants restructured deal to reflect All-Pro season: ‘Honestly, looking to be valued’  Yahoo Sports Former Steelers Exec. Calls Out Cam Heyward Over Contract Dispute: …

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Big 12 to issue player availability reports for first time

Big 12 to issue player availability reports for first time

Aug 13, 2025, 05:51 PM ET The Big 12 will release player availability reports for football and men’s and women’s basketball before all conference games, the conference announced Wednesday. Beginning this season, Big 12 football teams will submit daily injury and player availability reports starting three days before each conference game. Players will be designated as available, probable, questionable, doubtful …

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Player availability reports are coming for the Big 12 Conference – Deseret News

Player availability reports are coming for the Big 12 Conference – Deseret News

The will-he or won’t-he-play era of Big 12 football — and men’s and women’s basketball — is over. The Big 12 Conference announced Wednesday that it will publicly provide player availability reports for all conference games in football, men’s basketball and women’s basketball. The decision was approved by all member institutions and the policy will include updates in the days …

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Man United’s £200m attack, Liverpool’s weakness, new rules – and the player EVERYONE is talking about: 10 things to look out for in the 2025-2026 Premier League season

Man United’s £200m attack, Liverpool’s weakness, new rules – and the player EVERYONE is talking about: 10 things to look out for in the 2025-2026 Premier League season

Is it that time of year already? On Friday night, fans will flock to Anfield as champions Liverpool raise the curtain on the new Premier League season as they take on Bournemouth. It only feels like yesterday that Virgil van Dijk was lifting the Reds’ history-equalling 20th league title, with red confetti raining down around him. But here we are, …

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