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Three weeks after Shakur Stevenson outclassed Teofimo Lopez via unanimous decision on Feb. 1 in New York, claiming WBO and Ring junior welterweight titles as a four-division champ, rivals like Ryan Garcia and Gary Russell Jr. downplayed the performance. Garcia mocked the lack of combinations and animal instinct, posting a shady monkey emoji, while Russell scored it for Lopez and saw nothing special. Fans defended Stevenson's pinpoint jabs and elite defense, countering that his comfortable weigh-in at 138.6 pounds proves he's no drainer, fueling debates on his safe style and future matchups.

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Shakur Stevenson feasted on turkey and rice mid-fight week, looking every bit the natural at 140—yet critics still label him a weight bully after dominating Teofimo Lopez.

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Jamison Roberts, a 2027 quarterback from Saraland, Alabama, released his top eight college football programs following a standout junior season with 3,370 passing yards and 37 touchdowns. He plans to visit Oklahoma for the 'Future Freaks' Junior Day and has other visits forthcoming.

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Across three years starting in 2023, Brunson averaged 24.0 points against Cleveland, 29.3 versus Miami, 35.5 against Philadelphia, 31.1 over Indiana, 31.5 on Detroit, 26.0 facing Boston, and 30.7 in the conference finals against Indiana. He holds a 29.9 PPG average in 42 playoff games as a Knick, often stepping up amid injuries. As the Knicks sit third in the East at 35-20 but hit a recent rough patch, fans point to his consistency to counter doubters like ESPN's Vince Goodwill.

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Jalen Brunson has led both teams in scoring for seven straight playoff series since joining the Knicks—a feat verified by Basketball-Reference stats.

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Freshman Cameron Boozer led No. 4 Duke with 18 points, eight rebounds, four assists, two steals, and a block—his sixth game topping both teams in scoring, boards, and dimes, snapping Tim Duncan's ACC record from 1996-97. The Blue Devils' defense held No. 20 Clemson to 35% shooting and a season-low 54 points, extending their home win streak against the Tigers to 22 straight. Isaiah Evans added 17 points as Duke improved to 23-2 overall and 12-1 in the ACC, their eighth win over a ranked opponent, while top recruit Cooper Flagg and alum Zion Williamson cheered from courtside.

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Cameron Boozer swiped a steal and slammed home a bucket early, firing up the raucous Cameron Indoor crowd on Valentine's Day.

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A YouGov survey of over 1,000 U.S. adults from February 10-13 revealed 50% support for D.C. statehood and 48% for Puerto Rico, compared to just 27% for Greenland and 24% for Canada. Partisan splits stand out: Democrats strongly favor D.C. and Puerto Rico but oppose the others, while Republicans lean against D.C. and Puerto Rico yet show more openness to Greenland. The findings highlight ongoing debates over representation for tax-paying areas without full congressional votes, amid hurdles like stalled bills and Republican control of Congress.

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Imagine paying federal taxes without a voting senator—that's the daily reality for D.C. residents, and a new poll finds most Americans want to change it for them and Puerto Rico.

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Titled 'Go and Do Likewise: How We Heal a Broken Country,' the 256-page book from St. Martin's Press releases September 22, 2026, and calls for treating neighbors with love, dignity, and respect. Beshear, son of a former governor and grandson of Baptist ministers, invokes his Christian roots to reclaim faith as a force for good, while criticizing its misuse by figures like Donald Trump. The timing fuels 2028 presidential talk, though conservatives like Sen. Rand Paul decry his support for gender-affirming care for minors as hypocritical.

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Kentucky Governor Andy Beshear, a Democrat thriving in a red state, just revealed his first book—a faith-driven guide to mending national divides drawn from the Good Samaritan parable.

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New York Post's Stefan Bondy vented frustration on X about influencers dominating access at the event, calling it the NBA's new way. Veteran Darren Rovell countered that younger fans love the casual content, dismissing complaints as out of touch. Bondy fired back labeling Rovell a 'grifter and failed journalist,' sparking a heated exchange and divided reactions that highlight tensions between traditional beat writers and the league's push for digital creators to reach Gen Z.

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At NBA Cup media day, a reporter watched influencers snag player time with jersey photos and quirky questions like NFL trivia and Christmas gifts.

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The 23-year-old USMNT striker earned star of the match honors in his first action since fracturing his forearm on January 10, boosting his case ahead of March friendlies against Belgium and Portugal. Pepi now has 13 goals in 24 games this season for PSV, joining Folarin Balogun (10 goals), Haji Wright (14 goals), and Patrick Agyemang (10 goals) in a heated race for World Cup spots under coach Mauricio Pochettino. Fans and pundits see Balogun as the starter with Pepi and Wright close behind, as the home tournament nears in June.

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Ricardo Pepi stepped onto the pitch after six weeks sidelined and fired a 25-yard rocket in stoppage time, clinching PSV's 3-1 comeback over Heerenveen.

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The 27-year-old Garcia cruised to a unanimous decision victory (119-108, 120-107, 118-109) in the 12-round headliner, improving to 25-2 with 20 knockouts while dropping Barrios to 29-3-2. Garcia showcased elite speed, power from both hands, and sharp combinations, outlanding Barrios in total punches and power shots per CompuBox. This win marks a redemption for Garcia after mental health breaks, a 2023 knockout loss to Gervonta Davis, and past controversies, as he immediately called out Shakur Stevenson for his next fight.

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Just 25 seconds into the fight, Ryan Garcia dropped Mario Barrios with a vicious right hand, setting the tone for a one-sided masterclass at T-Mobile Arena.

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Three weeks after Shakur Stevenson outclassed Teofimo Lopez via unanimous decision on Feb. 1 in New York, claiming WBO and Ring junior welterweight titles as a four-division champ, rivals like Ryan Garcia and Gary Russell Jr. downplayed the performance. Garcia mocked the lack of combinations and animal instinct, posting a shady monkey emoji, while Russell scored it for Lopez and saw nothing special. Fans defended Stevenson's pinpoint jabs and elite defense, countering that his comfortable weigh-in at 138.6 pounds proves he's no drainer, fueling debates on his safe style and future matchups.

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Late Monday, the former middleweight champion posted about the challenge of selecting one religion, caricaturing each while arguing the universe points to intelligent design by God. He called scriptures a tough sell since they're written long after humans appeared 300,000 years ago, yet if forced to choose, Christianity feels more like a way of life. Replies poured in with defenses of various faiths, historical corrections noting Judaism as the oldest monotheistic tradition, and jabs at atheists or rival beliefs, blending conviction, facts, and humor.

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Sean Strickland, the unfiltered UFC fighter, shared his honest struggle: he leans toward Christianity but wonders how anyone picks between faiths like Judaism, Islam, or others.

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At 43, Justin Verlander signed a one-year, $13 million deal with the Detroit Tigers on February 10, marking a nine-year homecoming since his 2005 debut. Drafted second overall in 2004, he spent 13 dominant seasons in Detroit, posting a 183-97 record, three no-hitters, and a 2011 masterpiece with 24 wins, AL MVP, and Cy Young while leading to the World Series. Now joining a stacked rotation with Tarik Skubal, Framber Valdez, and Jack Flaherty, his return signals contention; fans buzz with nostalgia like his brother Ben noting he was 13 then and 34 now, while puns like 'Cy Young to Cy Old' fly.

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The Tigers shared a side-by-side of Verlander's 2005 debut uniform and his sharp 2026 look, captioning it 'i’m emotional.' Fans poured in with tears, puns, and heartfelt memories of their hometown ace.

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