46 m. ago Why some steel truss bridges stay standing after potentially catastrophic failure

Steel truss bridges are a common sight on roads and railways around the world, with many dating back to the late 19th and early 20th centuries. Despite their high strength-to-weight ratio, which allows them to support heavy loads, they are vulnerable to collapse. Some fail when one component breaks, while others remain standing. This puzzling difference has long been a mystery, but a new study has finally come up with an explanation.

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51 m. ago 3 things we need to see from the San Francisco 49ers in Week 1

3 things we need to see from the San Francisco 49ers in Week 1  Sports Illustrated

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2 h. ago ESPN's Michael Wilbon Breaks Ranks, Admits the Media Has Ruined College Football

Michael Wilbon, a member in good standing of the legacy sports media, has broken ranks to publicly admit what so many outside the media already know: The major sports media networks have ruined college football. The post ESPN’s Michael Wilbon Breaks Ranks, Admits the Media Has Ruined College Football appeared first on Breitbart.

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2 h. ago Brett Favre opens up on harrowing battle with Parkinson's disease

Pro Football Hall of Famer Brett Favre spoke to Sage Steele about his battle with Parkinson's disease nearly a year after revealing he was diagnosed with the illness.

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2 h. ago New York Giants vs. Washington Commanders: NFL experts make Week 1 picks

New York Giants vs. Washington Commanders: NFL experts make Week 1 picks  Yahoo Sports

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2 h. ago How to watch New Jersey high school football: Washington Twp. vs. Pennsauken, Sept. 4

How to watch New Jersey high school football: Washington Twp. vs. Pennsauken, Sept. 4  USA TODAY High School Sports

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3 h. ago Here’s a list of 2025 Patriots predictions from beat writers and national analysts

Experts foresee an improvement, but maybe not quite enough for a playoff spot. The post Here’s a list of 2025 Patriots predictions from beat writers and national analysts appeared first on Boston.com.

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3 h. ago Angel Reese set to receive automatic suspension after backhanding opponent

After recording her eighth technical foul of the season Wednesday night, Chicago Sky forward Angel Reese faces an automatic one-game suspension.

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3 h. ago Wide receiver Jakobi Meyers says the Raiders turned down his trade request

Rather than hold out or attend but not participate in practices, Meyers has continued to work with his teammates as they prepare for Sunday's season opener at New England. The post Wide receiver Jakobi Meyers says the Raiders turned down his trade request appeared first on Boston.com.

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3 h. ago Pete Carroll begins new chapter with Raiders against Patriots

As the NFL's oldest active coach — Carroll turns 74 on Sept. 15 — there certainly is a curiosity about what to expect as he tries to turn around one of the league's most historic franchises. The post Pete Carroll begins new chapter with Raiders against Patriots appeared first on Boston.com.

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3 h. ago Author Malcolm Gladwell 'ashamed' he was cowed into silence about biological men in women's sports

A prominent author admitted on a new podcast that he was afraid to voice his objections about biological men in women's sports during a panel in 2022.

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4 h. ago Los Angeles Chargers vs. Kansas City Chiefs referee crew for Week 1 revealed

Los Angeles Chargers vs. Kansas City Chiefs referee crew for Week 1 revealed  Sports Illustrated

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5 h. ago Tennis star Iga Swiatek has testy exchange with reporter over 'mental break' question

Polish tennis star Iga Swiatek got into a testy exchange with a reporter after she lost in straight sets to American Amanda Anisimova at the U.S. Open.

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6 h. ago Eagles legend Brian Westbrook loves how team won't watch Super Bowl banner ceremony: 'One is not enough'

Former Eagles star Brian Westbrook discussed Jalen Hurts' leadership, Saquon Barkley's selfless approach and the overall team approach heading into 2025.

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7 h. ago Florida State's Ethan Pritchard shot in head while driving, dad says

Florida State Seminoles linebacker Ethan Pritchard was shot in the back of the head while driving his aunt home from a family function, his father said on Wednesday.

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7 h. ago Los Angeles Dodgers get update on Will Smith following injury

Los Angeles Dodgers get update on Will Smith following injury  Yahoo Sports

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8 h. ago John Deere, a U.S. Icon, Is Undermined by Tariffs and Struggling Farmers

The tractor maker said that sales were down and that higher metal tariffs would cost it $600 million, while American farmers face dwindling overseas demand for some crops.

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9 h. ago Washington Commanders' Jayden Daniels among NFL's top 25 intriguing players of 2025

Washington Commanders' Jayden Daniels among NFL's top 25 intriguing players of 2025  Yahoo Sports

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11 h. ago Iconic San Francisco restaurant Sam Wo will reopen under new investor group

Iconic San Francisco restaurant Sam Wo will reopen under new investor group  CBS News

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12 h. ago NFL scout makes blunt admission about Arch Manning's showing against Ohio State: 'Little hard to watch'

Arch Manning's debut as Texas' full-time starter drew mixed reviews after a loss to Ohio State, with one scout saying it was difficult to watch the quarterback.

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