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Nov 25 2024SPORTS

UCLA Shines: Pummels South Carolina to Chase Title Dreams

The UCLA women's basketball team set the court ablaze with a thrilling 77-62 victory over the mighty South Carolina Gamecocks. This powerful win not only snapped the defending champions' impressive 43-game winning streak but also marked the Bruins' first-ever triumph over a top-ranked team. The Brui

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Nov 22 2024SPORTS

Oklahoma State's Big Investments in Wrestling

Oklahoma State University (OSU) has been shaking things up in the wrestling world. They've hired Olympic champion David Taylor as their new head coach, with a massive contract worth $6 million over six years. But OSU isn't just investing in coaching. They're also diving into the entertainment indust

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Nov 14 2024SPORTS

Gymnasts After College: Finding Their Next Leap

Gymnastics is a sport loved by many, but what happens to the athletes after college? Unlike other sports, there's no clear professional path for gymnasts. This leaves many top NCAA gymnasts, like Olivia Dunne, wondering what to do after college. The Global Impact Gymnastics Alliance (GIGA) is trying

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Nov 12 2024SPORTS

Angel Reese Shares Old Photo, Sparks UConn Rumors

In the ever-evolving world of college basketball, not everyone is happy with the new player transfer rules. UConn coach Geno Auriemma and LSU transfer Angel Reese have differing views on this topic. Auriemma had criticized Lauren Park-Lane's transfer from Seton Hall to Mississippi State. Reese, who

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Nov 10 2024SPORTS

Vanderbilt QB Diego Pavia Fights for More Playing Time

Diego Pavia, the quarterback for Vanderbilt, is taking a stand against the NCAA. He's suing them because he wants an extra year or two of eligibility. Right now, Pavia is listed as a senior, but he's only 23 years old. He didn't start his college football career at a big university. Instead, he play

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Nov 09 2024SPORTS

Vanderbilt QB Diego Pavia Challenges NCAA Rules on Eligibility and NIL

Vanderbilt quarterback Diego Pavia has decided to take legal action against the NCAA. He argues that the rules about junior college seasons and the four-year eligibility limit are unfair and violate antitrust laws. Pavia believes these rules prevent athletes from making money through Name, Image, an

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Nov 09 2024SPORTS

College Sports: A Shift with NIL, but Degrees Still Rule

Once upon a time, college athletes only dreamt of a degree. Now, with NIL deals, they can earn money too. But for many, like Jonny Bottorff at Northern Arizona University, the real prize is still that diploma. The offensive lineman has scored some extra cash through NIL deals, but it’s not life-chan

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Nov 03 2024SPORTS

Penn State Fans Tired of Franklin After Loss?

On Saturday, Penn State faced Ohio State in a big Big Ten game. The Nittany Lions lost 20-13, and fans were not happy with their head coach, James Franklin. They booed him as he left the field and even chanted "Fire Franklin. " Franklin has been with Penn State for 11 seasons and has only won once a

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Oct 27 2024SPORTS

Colorado Buffaloes Make a Bowl Game After Eight Years, Thanks to Coach Deion Sanders

You might think getting into a bowl game is easy in college football these days. Just win six out of twelve games, right? Well, Colorado hasn't managed that since 2016. When Deion Sanders started his first season in Boulder, things looked promising with a 3-0 start. But then came a harsh 1-8 confere

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Oct 11 2024POLITICS

Ex-Gov. Baker Keeps Political Door Open, Focuses on NCAA

Former Massachusetts Governor Charlie Baker has left the door open for a possible return to politics. Now the president of the NCAA, Baker recently spoke at the UMass Club about his new role. When asked about a potential comeback in politics, he replied that he wouldn't rule anything out. Baker, kno

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