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Introducing our WXXV Student Athlete of the Week, Gulfport baseball’s very own Ethan Surowiec!

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www.wxxv25.com – Ansley Brent – 2024-04-26 17:00:32

SUMMARY: Gulfport standout Ethan Surowiec is known for his clutch moments on the baseball field, including watching his future team win the College Baseball World Series on his birthday. He attributes his World Champion mindset to UFC fighter Conor McGregor, and looks up to former MLB player Jonathan Holder. Despite big dreams of making it to the big leagues, Surowiec remains focused on his senior season with his fellow seniors. The Gulfport Admirals are determined to win the State Championship this year, starting with the playoffs against Oak Grove Warriors. Surowiec’s major league mentality and birthday wishes may just lead them to victory.

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NCAA investigates 13 former basketball players for sports betting violations

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www.wxxv25.com – Associated Press – 2025-09-11 22:00:00

SUMMARY: The NCAA is investigating potential sports betting violations involving 13 former men’s basketball players from six schools, including Eastern Michigan, Temple, Arizona State, New Orleans, North Carolina A&T, and Mississippi Valley. The schools are not under investigation. The probe was triggered by unusual betting activities and messages revealing players betting on their own games, sharing info for betting, manipulating outcomes, or refusing cooperation. Previously, three players from Fresno State and San Jose State were found guilty, with eligibility revoked. NCAA President Charlie Baker emphasized ongoing integrity monitoring and urged regulators to reduce risks by limiting prop bets and involving leagues in policy-making.

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Russian drone incursion in Poland prompts NATO leaders to take stock of bigger threats

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www.wxxv25.com – WXXV Staff – 2025-09-11 13:00:00

SUMMARY: Poland pledged to advance military modernization after Russian drones struck its territory, raising NATO concerns about Kremlin ambitions amid ongoing war in Ukraine. The incursion, viewed by European leaders as a deliberate provocation, prompted NATO to assess airspace defenses. Finnish President Stubb warned of blurred war-peace lines in Europe. Poland plans to receive U.S. F-35 jets by 2026 and closed its Belarus border amid joint military exercises. The U.N. Security Council will meet on the incident. Meanwhile, China urged Poland to keep a Belarus rail link open. Ukraine and the UK agreed to produce interceptor drones as drone warfare intensifies in the conflict.

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US stocks inch to more records as inflation slows and Oracle soars

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www.wxxv25.com – Associated Press – 2025-09-10 22:00:00

SUMMARY: Wall Street reached new highs as a surprising slowdown in U.S. wholesale inflation and Oracle’s optimistic AI-driven growth forecast boosted market sentiment. The S&P 500 rose 0.3%, hitting records for a second day, while the Dow fell 0.5%, dragged down by Apple. Traders anticipate the Federal Reserve will cut interest rates next week to support the economy without triggering inflation or recession. Oracle’s shares surged 35.9% after projecting cloud AI revenue to jump significantly, while chipmaker TSMC also saw gains. European markets were mixed, and U.S. Treasury yields dropped, reflecting hopes for easing monetary policy amid controlled inflation.

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