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Apr 09 2025SPORTS

College Athletes Face Uncertain Future as Payouts Near

A significant legal agreement is on the horizon that could transform college sports. This deal involves a massive payout and new rules for how schools can compensate their athletes. The judge in charge, Claudia Wilken, has not yet given her final approval. She wants more details on a few points befo

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Apr 01 2025SPORTS

A Coach's Exit and a School's Dilemma

Kevin Willard's time at Maryland was brief and tumultuous. He took over the team in 2022, but his tenure ended abruptly in 2025. Willard often compared Maryland's Big Ten conference unfavorably to the Big East, where he had previously coached at Seton Hall. He cited issues with scheduling, travel, a

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Apr 01 2025SPORTS

Texas Longhorns March to the Final Four

A new era is dawning for the Texas Longhorns. This time, they are heading to the Final Four of the women's college basketball tournament. This is the first time in 22 years that the Longhorns have made it this far. The Longhorns are now 35-3 this season, and they earned their spot in the Final

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Mar 22 2025SPORTS

Busting Brackets: The Surprise-Free Start to the Men's NCAA Tournament

The men's NCAA Tournament kicked off with a few surprises, but not enough to shake up the top contenders. McNeese State pulled off an upset against Clemson, and Colorado State beat Memphis, but no team seeded 13-16 won after the First Four. This means that many brackets are still intact, and the foc

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Mar 18 2025SPORTS

The Divide on Sports Betting: Why Americans Differ on College and Pro Games

Sports betting has become a hot topic in the United States, with a clear divide in public opinion. Most adults are open to the idea of betting on professional sports, but when it comes to college sports, the sentiment changes dramatically. Only about 4 in 10 adults support legal betting on college g

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Mar 13 2025SPORTS

Duke's Injury Worries Mount in ACC Tournament

Duke's basketball team faced a tough start to their ACC tournament game against Georgia Tech. The team's star player, Cooper Flagg, a freshman forward from Maine, suffered an ankle injury. It happened when he jumped for a rebound and landed awkwardly on a teammate's foot. Flagg was visibly frustrate

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Mar 07 2025SPORTS

College Football's Future: Big Changes Ahead

Imagine college football in 2030. The landscape might look very different from what we see today. The ACC's recent settlement with Florida State and Clemson has brought some stability, but it's also a glimpse into a future where only the strongest schools survive. This settlement has created clear d

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Feb 20 2025SPORTS

College Football's Big Shake-Up: What's Next for the Playoff?

College Football's future is buzzing with change. Two major conferences, the SEC and Big Ten, are pushing for a new system called "straight seeding" in the College Football Playoff. This idea means that the top teams will be chosen based on their rankings, and the highest-ranked teams from each conf

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Feb 16 2025SPORTS

Hockey and Basketball Showdowns: St. Cloud's Big Night

The night of February 14th was a thrilling one for sports fans in the St. Cloud area. The ice was hot with intense hockey matches and the basketball courts were alive with exciting games. The women's hockey team from the College of St. Benedict pulled off an impressive victory. They defeated Au

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Jan 17 2025SPORTS

New Rules for Paying College Athletes

The Department of Education has spoken up about a hot topic: paying college athletes. They said that new plans to pay athletes in some sports more than others might break the law called Title IX. This law makes sure schools treat both male and female athletes fairly. The memo was released just befor

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