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COLUMN: Hungry ‘butcher bird’ lives up to its nasty reputation
'We must learn about, and accept, death as being a very important part of nature. When it happens ... it allows the living to go on living,' columnist explains As I snowshoed along the edge of the field, the thick growth of raspberry canes tried to snag and hold me in their thorny grasp. The
Column: For the figure skating community, plane crash has an unimaginable link to past tragedy
The figure skaters who died in Wednesday's plane crash are mourned not just because they were young and talented but because, to anyone associated with the sport, they are part of the family...
Guest column: AI unlikely to trigger employment apocalypse
By Jock Finlayson The seemingly unstoppable march of artificial intelligence (AI) continues to garner attention from business leaders, policymakers, and media commentators. A recent example is the breathless excitement around OpenAI’s ChatGPT — a “chatbot” capable of quickly completing many tasks previously reserved for humans. Since its release last fall...
Tactics Column: Ben White’s trademark pass
When Ben White started the season at right-back, we all assumed it was just until Takehiro Tomiyasu was fit again. After years of inconsistency in defence, Tomiyasu instantly won Arsenal fans over as a tough, no-nonsense, reliable right-back. We had no idea that Ben White, signed as a centre-back...
Column: There’s a price for parroting Trump’s Big Lie. Will Republicans care?
A new study finds that GOP candidates paid a price for perpetuating Trump's Big Lie about the 2020 election being stolen. Though not huge, the penalty will hopefully serve as a deterrent...
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The 10 Best Vikings Players | Our Writers Cast Ballots
Dec 21, 2025; East Rutherford, New Jersey, USA; Minnesota Vikings wide receiver Justin Jefferson (18) makes a catch against the New York Giants during the first half at MetLife Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Vincent Carchietta-Imagn Images Among Vikings players, WR1 Justin Jefferson remains unchallenged as the best football player in the Twin Cities. He alone is
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Cowboys safety Jalen Thompson receives votes among league’s best at position
We are a stone’s throw away from training camp beginning, and this being the case, the normal happenings of professional football will be dominating our lives on a day-to-day basis soon enough. The last few months have been an exercise in holding our attention until the real thing can. One of the best ways to
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Indiana lands 5-star football recruit: Monshun Sales — nation’s No. 1 WR — commits to Curt Cignetti
The Hoosiers' first-ever, five-star commitment comes on the heels of IU's national championship run Jul 17, 2026 at 2:56 pm ET • 1 min read Imagn Images Indiana football landed the highest-rated recruit in program history on Friday when five-star wide receiver Monshun Sales committed to the Hoosiers, beating out finalists Alabama, LSU, Ohio State
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Pros and Cons of Notre Dame’s 2026 Football Schedule
If you've heard anything about Notre Dame's schedule this coming season, you're aware that it isn't exactly setting the world on fire in terms of difficulty. The first six games Notre Dame plays come against that failed to qualify for bowl games last year. While that doesn't guarantee a similiar outcome for all in 2026
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2 Vikings Included in PFN’s Top 100 Players of 2026
Minnesota Vikings receiver Justin Jefferson smiles during NFC practice for the Pro Bowl Games at Camping World Stadium, showing a relaxed side as players prepare for the weekend showcase. On Feb. 1, 2025, Jefferson takes part in the lighthearted session while the conference’s top players work through drills before the annual competition in Orlando. Mandatory