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Big-name NFL players entering season with something to prove

As the NFL season approaches, various stars and hopefuls face pivotal moments, balancing high-stakes contracts, injury recoveries, and the intense pressure to prove their value on the field.

New era for USA Basketball with young stars set for World Cup debuts

Caitlin Clark, Angel Reese, and Paige Bueckers join a star-studded U.S. roster, aiming to secure a fifth consecutive FIBA World Cup title in Berlin this September.

James-Jordan comps get tiresome. But this one should matter to Sixers.

As LeBron James joins the 76ers at 42, his late-career move draws historical parallels to Michael Jordan’s final stint with the Wizards, offering cautionary lessons for Philadelphia’s championship ambitions.

Maine island sees record number of puffin nests

Researchers at Maine's Eastern Egg Rock have discovered a record-breaking 200 puffin burrows, alongside the first-ever documented razorbill nesting, offering a glimmer of hope for seabird conservation efforts.

Maine hospitals brace for Medicaid cuts

Maine health care providers face a looming crisis as rising insurance premiums and new, restrictive Medicaid eligibility rules threaten to leave thousands of residents without essential medical coverage.