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Apr 21 2025SPORTS

Cooper Flagg: From College Star to NBA Hopeful

Cooper Flagg, a standout freshman at Duke, has made a big decision. He is putting his name in the 2025 NBA draft. This move comes after a remarkable season that saw him win the Wooden Award and become the top pick in many draft projections. Flagg shared his decision in a video message on social media. He expressed his gratitude to Duke fans, teammates, and the entir...

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Apr 20 2025SPORTS

College Gymnasts Battle for the Top Spot

The stage is set in Fort Worth, Texas, where four powerhouse teams are about to compete for the NCAA women's gymnastics championship. The teams are Missouri, Oklahoma, UCLA, and Utah. They are all eager to claim the top spot. The competition is fierce, with some of the sport's biggest names in the mix. Jordan Chiles, a gold medalist from Team USA, is representing UC...

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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 before she makes her decision. The NCAA has agreed to pay around $2. 8 bi...

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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, and resource allocation, which were not new complaints for Maryland's ...

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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 Four by defeating TCU 58-47. This victory was hard-won, as TCU had a ...

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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 focus is on predicting the national champion. The top teams, like Houst...

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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 games, while more than half are against it. This difference in opinion...

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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 frustrated, slamming his fists into his chair before heading to the locker roo...

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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 divisions within the conference, similar to society's classes. Florida...

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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 conference will get automatic spots. This is a big deal because it could ...

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