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Pac-12 posts impressive haul in NFL draft before conference breaks up
The final season of the Pac-12 turned out to be as big a hit in the NFL draft as it was on the field. The conference that is breaking up with 10 schools joining new leagues next season produced a record haul over the draft weekend led by No. 1 … more
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Top SEC teams rely on experience at QB as spring comes to close
All four of the Southeastern Conference's top 10 teams in last season's final AP Top 25 return established starting quarterbacks. Beyond that top group, there is plenty of competition and new starters, either via the transfer portal or with … more
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Thunder brush off questions of inexperience in sweep of Pelicans
NEW ORLEANS - The Oklahoma City Thunder entered the playoffs facing questions about their relative youth and playoff inexperience. Four games later, the Thunder is on to the second round after a convincing sweep of the New Orleans … more
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Nuggets take down Lakers as title defense continues
DENVER - Sending LeBron James to his earliest playoff exit was harder than it looked, and Denver Nuggets coach Michael Malone doesn't foresee the next step in their title defense getting any easier. Not with the likes of Karl Anthony-Towns, Rudy … more
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Panthers use draft to put more offensive playmakers around quarterback Young
CHARLOTTE - Carolina Panthers new coach Dave Canales has emphasized to Bryce Young that he shouldn't feel as if he has to do it all by himself this upcoming season. Carolina backed up that talk in the NFL draft by continuing to put more players … more
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Penix's arm wowed Falcons in pre-NFL draft workout
FLOWERY BRANCH, Ga. - There's a reason Atlanta Falcons coach Raheem Morris and general manager Terry Fontenot made a cross-county flight for a personal workout with Washington quarterback Michael Penix, Jr. before the NFL draft. They wanted to be … more
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Falcons' Pitts among players with options picked up Monday
Wide receiver Jaylen Waddle, linebacker Jaelan Phillips, defensive end Gregory Rousseau, left tackle Christian Darrisaw and tight end Kyle Pitts were among the 2021 first-round draft picks whose fifth-year contract options were formally exercised … more
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Panthers trade into 1st round, draft USC's Legette
CHARLOTTE - The Panthers gave young quarterback Bryce Young another weapon on Thursday night. Carolina selected wide receiver Xavier Legette out of South Carolina after trading up one spot in the NFL draft to No 32. Legette was the last of seven … more
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NFL draft turns into a QB bonanza with record-setting 6 taken in top 12
DETROIT - Caleb Williams swiftly walked on stage, looked out and screamed "Woooo! Yeah!" Long-suffering Bears fans felt his joy. Williams is heading to the Windy City, aiming to become the franchise quarterback Chicago has sought for … more
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Clark, Reese headline one of the most anticipated WNBA drafts in years
NEW YORK - Caitlin Clark, Angel Reese, Cameron Brink and others make this one of the most anticipated WNBA drafts in recent years. There are several impact players up for grabs, but their talent is nearly eclipsed by their popularity among … more
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Sears carries no-hitter into 7th as A's edge Rangers 1-0
ARLINGTON, Texas (AP) — Former Wilson Hall star JP Sears navigated through trouble and carried a no-hit bid into the seventh inning Thursday in the Oakland Athletics' game against the World … more
S.C.'s Staley shares NCAA Tournament triumph with loyal FAMS upon return home
COLUMBIA - Dawn Staley proudly marched her latest NCAA championship trophy in front of the wild, cheering "FAMS" who've supported her throughout South Carolina's rise from SEC also-ran to three-time tournament winners. About 7,500 fans, who … more
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UConn, Hurley provide blueprint on how to succeed in age of NIL, player transfers
GLENDALE, Ariz. - Dan Hurley and the UConn Huskies proved that even in the age of NIL and rampant player transfers, it's possible to build a program capable of winning back-to-back national titles. A few minutes after cutting down the nets on … more
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2-time All-Star Ja Morant defended himself during pickup game fight, judge says
MEMPHIS, Tenn. (AP) — Former Crestwood star Ja Morant acted in self-defense when a teenager accused the two-time NBA All-Star of punching him during a pickup game at the home of the Memphis … more
South Carolina finishes perfect season with NCAA championship, beating Clark and Iowa 87-75
CLEVELAND — Dawn Staley and South Carolina completed their perfect season, ending Caitlin Clark’s historic college career with an 87-75 win over Iowa in the NCAA championship game Sunday. … more
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Gamecock football seeking consistency, playmakers this spring
COLUMBIA - South Carolina's best offensive playmakers are gone, not a promising prospect for an offense that had its share of problems last season. The Gamecocks were 5-7 and missed the postseason for the first time in coach Shane Beamer's three … more
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Athletics announce plans to play the next 3 seasons in minor league park near Sacramento
WEST SACRAMENTO, Calif. - The Athletics will leave Oakland after this season and play temporarily at a minor league park near Sacramento until their planned new stadium in Las Vegas is built. The A's announced the decision to play at the home of … more
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Iowa's Clark wins 2nd-straight AP Player of the Year award
CLEVELAND - Caitlin Clark is capping her illustrious college career with another record-breaking season and another set of prestigious awards. The star guard from Iowa was honored Thursday as The Associated Press Player of the Year in women's … more
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Men's Final Four serves up usual menu of fun stories - UConn looks to snuff them all out
GLENDALE, Ariz. - The Final Four this week delivers the last entry in college basketball's heartwarming yearbook, an annual assortment of legendary longshots, coaches looking for hugs and magic oozing from every corner of the bracket. Only … more
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ACC wants to turn March Madness wins into future tournament bids
GLENDALE, Ariz. - No one expected North Carolina State to be in the Final Four after needing a miracle run through the Atlantic Coast Conference Tournament to even make the NCAA Tournament. It's no surprise, however, to see the ACC here based on … more
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