Author: TheSunTribune Staff

As an English teacher living in Japan, I often find myself comparing the Japanese school system to the American high school system. Japanese schools are known for having a unique and strict approach to education, something that many Americans may find difficult to adjust to. Recently, American TikTok creator Hito Bito (@hito.bito) shared a video titled “Things about my school in Japan that could send Americans into a coma”, which highlighted the differences between the two school systems. According to Hito Bito, all students are required to change from outdoor to indoor shoes as soon as they enter the school.…

The Kansas City Chiefs made history in Super Bowl LVII when they defeated the Philadelphia Eagles 38-35. Among the many things that contributed to the victory, one that stands out is the Chiefs’ ability to run the ball. This was a significant shift from the previous season, when the Chiefs struggled in this area. The Chiefs had a season-best 6.1 yards per carry in the Super Bowl, a major improvement over the previous season. This success was due in part to the outstanding work of the offensive line, led by All-Pro left tackle Eric Fisher. They opened up huge holes…

George Helow, the linebackers coach of the University of Michigan’s football program, has announced that he will depart the program after spending two seasons there. The decision to part ways was mutual, with both parties agreeing that it was time to pursue other opportunities. Helow joined the Wolverines in 2018, coming from the University of Maryland where he had served as an assistant defensive backs and linebackers coach. In his two years at Michigan, the team achieved a 17-9 record and a 9-7 record in Big Ten play. Helow has not yet announced his next move, but he has been…

The Dallas Mavericks were dealt a tough blow on Wednesday night as Kyrie Irving missed his first game since joining the team. The Mavs, who were already missing key players due to injuries, fell to the Denver Nuggets 118-109 in a game that was close until the fourth quarter. Luka Doncic did his best to carry the load for the Mavs, putting up 37 points in the losing effort. Meanwhile, the Nuggets were led by the stellar play of Nikola Jokic, who recorded his 21st triple-double of the season with 14 points, 13 rebounds and 10 assists. Michael Porter Jr.…

Booker Pickett is quickly becoming one of the most sought-after defensive end prospects in the class of 2024. Standing at 6-foot-3 and 200 pounds, Pickett has caught the eye of college football programs across the nation. Pickett has received offers from some of the top football programs in the country, including Florida State, Georgia, Louisville, Miami, Ohio State, Penn State, Tennessee, South Carolina and USC. He has also garnered attention from many other programs and is likely to receive more offers in the future. The alluring combination of size, athleticism and raw potential is what has so many college football…

As the NASCAR Cup Series prepares for the Daytona 500 on Sunday, drivers will race in a pair of 150-mile qualifying races on Thursday night at Daytona International Speedway (DIS). The majority of the field for the Daytona 500 will be set by the finishing positions in the two qualifying races, which are scheduled to start at 7 p.m. ET (FS1). In addition to the Cup Series qualifying races, ARCA and Craftsman Truck Series drivers will also be at DIS on Thursday. ARCA drivers will have a practice session from 4:05 to 4:55 p.m. ET, while the Craftsman Truck Series…

How the Kansas City Chiefs are Taking Advantage of Patrick Mahomes’ Bargain Contract In 2020, Patrick Mahomes signed an unprecedented 10-year, $450 million contract extension with the Kansas City Chiefs, making him the highest-paid player in NFL history. But despite the massive salary, Mahomes could be as low as the ninth highest-paid quarterback by the end of the 2023 NFL offseason, and could even slide outside of the top 10 by the end of the 2024 offseason. That would be absurd given the caliber of quarterback Mahomes is and what he has accomplished and can still accomplish during his career.…

Kevin Costner is a Hollywood legend and now he’s adding a Golden Globe to his impressive list of awards. On Monday, the 68-year-old actor unboxed his award for Best Actor in a TV Drama for his role as John Dutton III in the hit show Yellowstone. The actor had missed the award ceremony due to the California floods, but finally held his award in a social media video. The actor opened up about the night of the award ceremony, when he and his wife, Christine, could not make it to the event due to the floods. Costner said his wife…

The Battle for Vuhledar: The Growing Casualties of Russia’s Offensive in Ukraine The battle for Vuhledar has been raging for months as Russia launched a renewed effort to capture it at the end of January. Now, a Russian marine who survived the battle has spoken out about the harrowing experience, saying survivors are being treated like deserters. The unnamed marine told Russian media outlet 7×7 that he was part of the 155th Marine Brigade of the Pacific Fleet and joined the fighting on January 23. He said that around 500 people in the brigade had been killed and just eight…

When Lisa Guerrero joined The Rush to chat with Minty recently, she opened up about the sexism and racism she faced in the sports world and what it felt like to be on the receiving end of a wrongful termination lawsuit. Guerrero, an investigative reporter and former sports broadcaster, won her lawsuit against Robert and Jonathan Kraft after she was fired by the New England Patriots. Guerrero went on to talk about which ‘bad guys’ sports fans should be watching out for, and also revealed the bravest moment she witnessed in person during her sports broadcasting career. She shared that…