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After a whopping sale, the Los Angeles Lakers will no longer be the Buss family business
LOS ANGELES (AP) — The Buss family's decision to sell a controlling stake in the Los Angeles Lakers at an eye-popping franchise valuation of $10 billion marks the end of nearly a half-century when one of the most valuable properties in the sports world was run by an eccentric father and his sometimes squabbling children.
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Can you trick your body’s metabolism?
In the complex and confusing world of weight loss, one of the tried and true methods in which to lose weight involves dieting.
And losing weight via food restriction does indeed work, yet it isn’t always that cut and dried.
That’s because the body’s a pretty amazing biological machine.
You see, after ... (full story)
Families and businesses concerned about effect of tariffs on youth sports
CHICAGO (AP) — Youth sports are a big part of Karli Casamento's life. Her son, Jax, 15, golfs and plays on three baseball teams. Her youngest son, Colt, 6, plays baseball and basketball.
The costs, especially for Jax, add up in a hurry. That's why Casamento, 48, and her husband, Michael, 46, are watching closely for the ra ... (full story)
E-bike accidents on the rise
Are you an e-bike rider?
Well if you are, you might want to listen up because there’s been a number of studies on e-bike safety over the past few years, and the news is not so good for either of us.
According to a recent study published in the July, 23, 2024 issue of JAMA (Journal of the American Medical Association ... (full story)
When algorithms take the field – inside MLB's robo-umping experiment
(THE CONVERSATION) Baseball fans tuning into spring training games may have noticed another new wrinkle in a sport that's experienced a host of changes in recent years.
Batters, pitchers and catchers can challenge a home plate umpire's ball or strike call. Powered by Hawk-Eye ball-tracking technology, the automated ball-strike s ... (full story)