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UW’s Michael Penix Jr. selected by Falcons with No. 8 pick in NFL draft: Washington's Michael Penix Jr. was the fourth quarterback off the board ...
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UW’s Michael Penix Jr. selected by Falcons with No. 8 pick in NFL draft
Quick Glance: Falcons Surprise by Drafting QB Michael Penix Jr.
  • The Atlanta Falcons made waves at the NFL draft by selecting Washington quarterback Michael Penix Jr. with the eighth overall pick, shocking many.

  • Despite recently signing Kirk Cousins to a lucrative deal, the Falcons opted for Penix, highlighting their long-term vision for the team.

  • Penix expressed readiness to learn from Cousins, while the Falcons firmly believe he could be their future franchise player.

  • Amid past controversial picks, the Falcons stand by their decision, aiming to follow successful team models by grooming Penix as the successor to Cousins.
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Letter: NHL in Utah: Isn’t this just another way to transfer working family income into the hands of a billionaire?
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Letter: NHL in Utah: Isn’t this just another way to transfer working ...
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NHL playoff overtime rules: Postseason hockey bracket brings major change to OT: The 2024 NHL playoffs mean true overtime hockey is back. That means ...
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NHL playoff overtime rules: Postseason hockey bracket brings major change ...
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Chicago Bears select Caleb Williams with the No. 1 pick in the NFL draft, their latest shot at finding a franchise QB
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Chicago Bears select Caleb Williams with the No. 1 pick in the NFL draft ...
Quick Glance: Chicago Bears 2024 Draft Selections by Rounds Overview
  • In the first round, Chicago selected Caleb Williams, QB, USC as the No. 1 overall pick from the Panthers. Williams is viewed as a potential savior for the team, possessing elite arm talent and mobility to make difficult throws.

  • With the ninth pick in the first round, Chicago picked Rome Odunze, WR, Washington. Odunze, an All-American last year, is seen as a future co-WR1 with Moore.

  • The Chicago Bears also had selections in the third round.

  • They also had a pick in the fourth round, which came from the Eagles.
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Letter: NHL in Utah: Isn’t this just another way to transfer working family income into the hands of a billionaire?
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Letter: NHL in Utah: Isn’t this just another way to transfer working ...
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Miss Michigan USA 2024, Alma Cooper, is also a soldier and mathematician: Alma Cooper is excelling in arenas that, for centuries, were reserved for men ...
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Miss Michigan USA 2024, Alma Cooper, is also a soldier and mathematician
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Flint, Michigan, residents call on Biden to pay for decade-old federal failures in water crisis
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Flint, Michigan, residents call on Biden to pay for decade-old federal ...
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Vikings trade up twice in first round of NFL draft, select Michigan quarterback J.J. McCarthy and Alabama edge rusher Dallas Turner
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Vikings trade up twice in first round of NFL draft, select Michigan ...
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As USC cancels commencement, Columbia students worry theirs could be disrupted: After the University of Southern California canceled its main commencement ...
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As USC cancels commencement, Columbia students worry theirs could be ...
Quick Glance: USC Main Commencement Canceled Amid Gaza War Protests
  • Protests against the Israel-Hamas war prompt the cancellation of USC's main graduation ceremony and numerous arrests at campuses nationwide.

  • Universities are grappling with protests that could disrupt upcoming commencement ceremonies and are considering changes to regulations regarding encampments and exams.

  • Some students demand schools sever ties with Israel, leading to accusations of antisemitism and concerns about safety on campus.

  • The wave of protests, inspired by events at Columbia University, has led to civil rights investigations into universities facing protests and complaints of discrimination amidst the Israel-Hamas conflict.
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Islanders give up two goals in nine seconds, blow 3-0 lead in loss to Hurricanes: The Carolina Hurricanes rallied for a 3-0 deficit to beat the New York ...
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Islanders give up two goals in nine seconds, blow 3-0 lead in loss to ...
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Interest in NHL expansion team in Atlanta stronger than you think: Whether it happens that the NHL sets up shop in Atlanta for a third time remains to be seen ...
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Interest in NHL expansion team in Atlanta stronger than you think
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How quickly can Utah’s NHL team get good?: With talented young players and a host of draft picks, Salt Lake City might soon have a contender on the ice.
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How quickly can Utah’s NHL team get good?
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The future of pro hockey in Arizona: What's known, what's not: The Coyotes owner aims to secure another NHL team for the Valley, presumably to also be named the ...
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The future of pro hockey in Arizona: What's known, what's not
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NHL Stanley Cup playoffs 2024: Scores, schedule, times, TV for first-round games: The NHL's 2024 Stanley Cup playoffs have begun with four first-round matchups ...
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NHL Stanley Cup playoffs 2024: Scores, schedule, times, TV for first-round ...
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National Men’s Team staff named for 2024 IIHF World Championship: André Tourigny will lead Canada as head coach at the 2024 IIHF World Championship ...
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National Men’s Team staff named for 2024 IIHF World Championship
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Why does luck play such a big role in hockey games?: With low-scoring games and a preponderance of deflected shots, randomness is much more likely to influence ...
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Why does luck play such a big role in hockey games?
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Best photos from the 2024 NHL playoffs: The 2024 NHL Stanley Cup playoffs are underway. Here are the best photos from the postseason action.
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Best photos from the 2024 NHL playoffs
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'Keeps the momentum': What the UAW's Volkswagen win means for its organizing campaign
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'Keeps the momentum': What the UAW's Volkswagen win means for its ...
Quick Glance: UAW Secures Historic Victory as Volkswagen Workers in Tennessee Vote for Union Representation
  • Volkswagen workers in Chattanooga, Tennessee, made history by voting to join the United Auto Workers, marking the first auto factory in the South since the 1940s to unionize.

  • Nearly three-quarters of 3,613 workers voted yes in a three-day election with high turnout, granting the union a significant first win in its efforts to organize factories of a dozen automakers in the South.

  • The organizing effort concludes a strong year for the U.S. labor movement, obtaining record wage increases across various industries through strikes and tough negotiations.

  • The UAW, led by President Shawn Fain, achieved notable successes in negotiations with Detroit automakers last fall, securing substantial raises and benefits through a contentious strike.
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This is Ryan Smith’s new ‘Plan A’ for Utah’s NHL arena: After originally thinking he would build a new arena, Utah Jazz owner Ryan Smith said Friday he prefers ...
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This is Ryan Smith’s new ‘Plan A’ for Utah’s NHL arena
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After years of being playoff understudies, Oilers are ready for a starring role: As another playoffs opens for the Connor McDavid-Leon Draisaitl era here in ...
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After years of being playoff understudies, Oilers are ready for a starring ...
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Sergei Bobrovsky Denied Lightning With Sublime Save, and Fans Were in Awe: Sergei Bobrovsky made arguably the save of the NHL Playoffs on Tuesday night.
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Sergei Bobrovsky Denied Lightning With Sublime Save, and Fans Were in Awe
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Coyotes fans face the end in Arizona with anger toward Salt Lake City, appreciation of hockey’s impact
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Coyotes fans face the end in Arizona with anger toward Salt Lake City ...
Quick Glance: NHL Confirms Coyotes Sale, Move to Salt Lake City
  • The team previously known as the Arizona Coyotes will be relocated to Utah by the NHL to play as a new franchise in the upcoming season, as announced by the league on Thursday.

  • Smith Entertainment Group, represented by Ryan and Ashley Smith, acquired the team and its existing hockey assets from Alex Meruelo for $1.2 billion, as reported by sources to ESPN.

  • Approval for the sale was granted during a virtual NHL board of governors meeting held on Thursday afternoon.

  • The players, draft picks, and the hockey department of the Coyotes will move to Utah to compete for a new, yet-to-be-named franchise.
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MSU students set up encampment to pressure university to divest from Israel: MSU students negotiated with police on policies requiring permits for encampments ...
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MSU students set up encampment to pressure university to divest from ...
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2024 NHL mock draft roundup: San Jose locked in with top prospect Macklin Celebrini
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2024 NHL mock draft roundup: San Jose locked in with top prospect Macklin ...
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NYU, Michigan Launch Gaza Protests as Students at Yale Are Arrested: The protest wave started last week by Columbia University students rippled out across the ...
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NYU, Michigan Launch Gaza Protests as Students at Yale Are Arrested
Quick Glance: Student Protests: Arrests at Yale and NYU
  • Police arrested dozens of people at pro-Palestinian demonstrations at Yale University in Connecticut and New York University in Manhattan, as student protests over Israel’s war in Gaza continue to roil US campuses.

  • At Yale University, at least 47 protesters were arrested and will face disciplinary action.

  • The police crackdowns came after Columbia University canceled in-person classes and cleared tent encampments on its campus in New York City.

  • The universities repeatedly asked students to leave, warning of legal and disciplinary consequences if they did not.
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Warwick Davis announces social media break after wife Samantha's death: Harry Potter star Warwick Davis announced on Twitter he was taking time away from social ...
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Warwick Davis announces social media break after wife Samantha's death