The big men own this year's Final Four. Purdue's Zach Edey, North Carolina State's DJ Burns Jr. and Connecticut's Donovan Clingan have provided dominating paint presences during March Madness. Edey …
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By AARON BEARD
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4/4/24
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South Carolina has no losses, and maybe not enough love. The unbeaten Gamecocks seem to be sliding under the radar at this year's Final Four, where Iowa star Caitlin Clark and UConn's Paige Bueckers …
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By TOM WITHERS
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4/4/24
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The unbeaten Detroit Tigers have a no-hitter going through seven innings in the second game of a doubleheader against the winless New York Mets. Right-hander Matt Manning, making his first start of …
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4/4/24
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The Final Four delivers the last entry in college basketball’s heartwarming yearbook. It's the annual assortment of legendary longshots, coaches looking for hugs and magic oozing from every corner …
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By EDDIE PELLS
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4/4/24
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Eric Musselman has been hired as Southern California men’s basketball coach. It's the first major hire by new athletic director Jennifer Cohen. He replaces Andy Enfield, who left for the same job …
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4/4/24
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Two of college basketball's biggest stars will meet when Iowa and superstar guard Caitlin Clark meet UConn and Paige Brueckers in the Final Four. The Huskies have made it to the national semifinals …
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By WILL GRAVES
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4/4/24
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Caitlin Clark and Angel Reese have both decided to forgo their final year of college eligibility and enter the WNBA Draft. Clark is the expected No. 1 pick by the Indiana Fever and Reese is projected …
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By DOUG FEINBERG
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4/4/24
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North Carolina State big man DJ Burns Jr. sees himself as a center on the basketball court, not a pulling guard on the football field. His interest in playing football when the season is over is …
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4/4/24
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Billy Donovan hasn’t watched many UConn games. But the Chicago Bulls coach has seen enough to know the Huskies’ bid to repeat as national champions is happening in “a totally different …
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By MARK LONG
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4/4/24
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The Associated Press has announced its annual women's college basketball player and coach of the year awards and will announce the men's awards Friday. The awards are chosen by panels of journalists …
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By The Associated Press
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4/4/24
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Dawn Staley did a masterful job guiding a young South Carolina team back to the Final Four undefeated for the second straight season. Staley had to replace her entire starting lineup from last …
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By DOUG FEINBERG
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4/4/24
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South African footballer Luke Fleurs has been killed in a hijacking in Johannesburg. His Kaizer Chiefs made the announcement on Thursday. Police say the 24-year-old defender was shot while waiting to …
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By MOGOMOTSI MAGOME
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4/4/24
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March Madness is racing toward the national championship game. The beloved annual tradition that is the NCAA Tournament has reached the Final Four. Who will win it all? UConn is a trendy pick to …
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The Associated Press
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4/4/24
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Dallas Stars coach Pete DeBoer went into this season a little worried about the potential hangover effect after that long postseason run that ended in a six-game Western Conference Final. With six …
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By STEPHEN HAWKINS
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4/4/24
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LeBron James figures there’s at least one obvious explanation for the surging popularity of the NCAA women’s basketball tournament — recognizable stars. After his Los Angeles Lakers beat …
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By NOAH TRISTER
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4/4/24
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Zion Williamson’s long-awaited first playoff push with the New Orleans Pelicans won’t be pain free. Williamson injured a finger on his shooting hand while blocking a shot shortly before halftime …
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By BRETT MARTEL
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4/4/24
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Shohei Ohtani hit his first home run for the Los Angeles Dodgers, a solo drive in the seventh inning in a 5-4 win over the San Francisco Giants that finished a three-game sweep. Playing his ninth …
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By KYLE GLASER
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4/4/24
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Shohei Ohtani hit his first home run for the Los Angeles Dodgers, a solo drive in the seventh inning against the San Francisco Giants. Playing his ninth game for his new team, Ohtani pulled a 93.2 …
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4/4/24
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Sei Young Kim took advantage of ideal playing conditions Wednesday, shooting a 6-under 66 in the opening round of the T-Mobile Match Play. Las Vegas-area residents Danielle Kang and Rose Zhang, …
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By MARK ANDERSON
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4/3/24
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Jorge Rodríguez scored the go-ahead goal in the 89th minute as Mexico’s Monterrey rallied past Inter Miami — playing without Lionel Messi — for a 2-1 win in the CONCACAF Champions Cup …
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By ALANIS THAMES
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4/3/24
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