In a quirky competition held by the Bureau of Land Management to raise awareness about the ecological importance of bats, a hoary bat named “Hoary Potter” from Oregon won a beauty contest against other bats like “Lestat” and “Sir Flaps-A-Lot”. This victory marks the third consecutive year that a bat from Oregon has taken first place in the contest, with previous winners including “William ShakespEAR” and “Barbara”. The bats are photographed by agency staff and the photos are posted on social media for public voting, showcasing the wild populations living on public lands.
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Everything to know about MLB investment in Athletes Unlimited Softball League
Major League Baseball is investing in the Athletes Unlimited Softball League (AUSL), marking its first venture into a professional women’s softball league, with an equity stake exceeding 20%. The league will debut on June 7, featuring four teams—Bandits, Talons, Blaze, and Volts—playing across 10 cities until July 23, culminating in a three-game championship series in Tuscaloosa, Alabama. Players, drafted from those who have exhausted college eligibility, will earn an average salary of $45,000, with potential...
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