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Joshua Shavit

Hockey fights do not deter greater violence, study finds

Allowing fights among players in the National Hockey Leagues does not deter greater violence in the modern game, according to a new study.

Joseph Shavit

Compassionate cop pays for teen's gym membership after responding to trespassing call

Police Officer Mario Valenti's offer to help a teenager who kept sneaking into X-Sport Fitness to play basketball has drawn praise.

Joseph Shavit

Romance over rivalry? New study shows if you would sleep with a fan of your rival team?

Few things in sports are better than a clash between two bitter rivals and what could be more satisfying than a win over a team you hate.

Joseph Shavit

'Just be kind': 7th grader hopes act of kindness to cross country opponent inspires others

In the heat of competition in the biggest race of her life, Anna spotted a runner from another team who was struggling. She didn’t hesitate.