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For Super Bowl play-by-play broadcasters Jim Nantz, Joe Buck, Al Michaels, game cards or “boards” play a vital part in the storytelling process during games.

When it comes to throwing a party, no place does it better than New Orleans.

With over 200 collectible sync pairs of Pokemon and their masters, it sure can get confusing for new players and veterans alike to come to a definitive conclusion about which ones are the best and ...

Motte (upper body) won't return to Tuesday's game versus the Sharks. Motte was hurt in a collision along the boards in the second period. The 29-year-old forward has earned two helpers over six ...

Motte has had a quiet year, racking up four points in 27 games so far in the 2024-25 season. This is Motte’s first season with the team from his home state. The 29-year-old signed a one-year ...

Australia's weather is influenced by many climate drivers. El Niño and La Niña have the strongest influence on year-to-year climate variability for most of the country. They are part of a natural ...

NOAA has declared that a La Niña is underway. This cool weather event is likely to be shorter and weaker than usual, but will still affect global weather and climate. When you purchase through ...

The fires that have engulfed Los Angeles cap the hottest decade in history. Each year in the last ten was record-warm, but 2024 was the warmest ever recorded. Last year, Earth was 1.6°C hotter ...