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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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Judge denies Florida State's request to dismiss ACC's lawsuit against the school
A judge in North Carolina on Thursday denied Florida State's request to dismiss the Atlantic Coast Conference's lawsuit against the school, which is trying to sue its way out of the league with a complaint in its home state. A little less than … more
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South Carolina women stay perfect, surge past N.C. State 78-59 to reach NCAA title game
CLEVELAND — All-America center Kamilla Cardoso scored 22 points and unbeaten South Carolina emphatically kept its perfect season going, advancing to the championship game of the women's NCAA … more
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South Carolina's Dawn Staley named AP Coach of the Year for 2nd time
Dawn Staley did a masterful job guiding a young South Carolina team back to the Final Four with an undefeated record for the second straight season. Staley was honored Thursday as The Associated … more
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Tennessee fires Lady Vols coach Harper after 5 seasons
Tennessee fired Kellie Harper as the Lady Vols coach on Monday after five seasons. Athletic director Danny White announced that Harper would not return, saying he told Harper that her alma mater was making a change after a "thorough review" of … more
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Gamecocks' leading scorer Cardoso to enter WNBA draft
COLUMBIA (AP) - Kamilla Cardoso's career at South Carolina will end at the Final Four. The 6-foot-7 senior from Brazil announced Monday night she will turn pro once the Gamecocks' season ends. Cardoso, the team's top scorer and rebounder, could … more
Soft free agent market helps D-backs find angle to land Sumter native Montgomery
PHOENIX - The Arizona Diamondbacks didn't believe they were in a lofty enough financial stratosphere to chase a free agent the caliber of left-hander Jordan Montgomery. A soft market this offseason changed their mind. Montgomery and the … more
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Undefeated South Carolina joined by N.C. State, Iowa, UConn in the Final Four
ALBANY, N.Y. (AP) - Caitlin Clark and Iowa are back in the Final Four again. So are Dawn Staley and undefeated South Carolina. The women's basketball world will descend on Cleveland for the national semifinals on Friday and the championship game … more
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Clemson can't get crucial stops vs. Alabama as Tigers' bid for first Final Four falls short
LOS ANGELES - Clemson reached its second-ever Elite Eight with a staunch defense that took away opponents' perimeter game. On Saturday night, the Tigers couldn't get the stops they needed. Alabama was 16 of 23 from the field in the final 20 … more
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Clemson's best start since 2002 highlighted by rare series win over Miami
Clemson's best start since 2002 keeps getting better. The Tigers (24-3) are coming off their first series win over Miami since 2012, and first in Coral Gables since 2006. They entered April No. 1 in the RPI, No. 3 in strength of schedule and … more
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