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Josh Maravich, 'Pistol' Pete's son, dead at 42

Josh Maravich, the son of Hall of Fame basketball player "Pistol" Pete, died on Friday at rhe age of 42, his alma mater in LSU announced.

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Caitlin Clark snubbed from Olympic roster partly due to potential backlash over limited playing time: report

Caitlin Clark's omission from the women's national team was made, in part, over fear of how fans might have reacted to her limited playing time, according to one report.

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Golf Channel reporter mistakenly interviews football coach she thought was Vince Young

Golf Channel reporter Lauren Withrow thought she was interviewing Vince Young but found out the hard way it was not actually the former NFL QB.

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UConn's Dan Hurley to meet with Lakers brass in California amid coaching search: reports

UConn men's basketball coach Dan Hurley is reportedly meeting with the Los Angeles Lakers in California on Friday as reports about the two sides continue to intensify.

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Hawks' Mike Brey discusses why it'd be 'hard' for Dan Hurley to leave UConn for Lakers

Atlanta Hawks assistant and former Notre Dame head coach Mike Brey thinks Dan Hurley can be just fine with the Lakers, but he knows it's a tough decision.

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UConn's Geno Auriemma unleashes on heralded WNBA rookie class, says Caitlin Clark is being 'targeted'

Legendary basketball coach Geno Auriemma acknowledged that WNBA rookies work through challenges, but he is convinced that Caitlin Clark has been "targeted" with physical play.

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Jets' draft bust says New York was the 'last place I should've gone,' says team had 'no plan'

Christian Hackenberg was a second-round pick by the New York Jets in 2016 after being a highly-touted prospect, but he never played a snap.

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Lakers targeting Dan Hurley as next head coach despite JJ Redick rumors: report

The Los Angeles Lakers are reportedly targeting decorated UConn men's college basketball coach Dan Hurley for their position as rumors have swirled about J.J. Redick.

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$3.5M settlement reached with family of Iowa State student who died in rowing accident

Officials agreed Tuesday to a $3.5 million payout for the family of Iowa State University student Yaakov Ben-David, who died over three years ago in a rowing accident.

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Birmingham-Southern keeps dream season alive with dramatic walk-off homer 1 day after school shutters

Birmingham-Southern's Jackson Webster kept the Panthers' hope of a championship alive on Saturday with a walk-off home run against Randolph-Macon.

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Court rips 'grossly erroneous' decision by judge presiding over LSU student's attack: 'Abuse of discretion'

The Louisiana Supreme Court reversed a decision by a district court judge in the case of a 1974 rape conviction, calling it a "patent abuse of discretion."

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Cowboys coach Mike McCarthy takes shot at Micah Parsons for skipping OTAs

Micah Parsons is not participating in the Dallas Cowboys' OTAs as he seeks a new deal, and head coach Mike McCarthy doesn't seem pleased.

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Cavinder twins praise Caitlin Clark’s impact on women’s basketball: ‘A once-in-a-lifetime player’

Haley and Hanna Cavinder spoke to OutKick's "Hot Mic" Tuesday about Caitlin Clark's impact on the WNBA and women's college basketball, calling her a "once-in-a-lifetime player."

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Olympic gymnast Jordan Chiles on training for Paris alongside close friend, 'superhero' Simone Biles

Olympic silver medalist Jordan Chiles will soon travel to Paris for a second run at the Olympic Games full of experience and brimming with confidence.

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On this day in history, May 28, 1888, Jim Thorpe, 'greatest athlete in the world,' is born

Two-time Olympic gold medalist and legendary athlete Jim Thorpe was born on this day in history, May 28, 1888, in what is now Oklahoma. Thorpe played professional football and baseball.

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Bill Walton's former colleague, Jim Gray, 'heartbroken' over death of 'best friend': 'A national treasure'

Sportscaster Jim Gray opens up about Bill Walton's death in an email to Fox News Digital, calling the late Hall of Famer his "best friend" and himself the "luckiest man in the world."

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Judge presiding over LSU student's attack makes unprecedented decision, prompting questions about conflicts

A Louisiana judge presiding over a contentious criminal case that accuses Black men of raping a White woman, made an unprompted decision to vacate a 1972 rape conviction.

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Arizona wins Pac-12 on walk-off single in conference's final event; announcer gives touching farewell

The Pac-12, as we know it, came to a close Saturday night, of course in epic fashion, with a walk-off single by the Arizona Wildcats.

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Division III school advances to College World Series days before it ceases operations

The Birmingham-Southern College baseball team will be playing in the Division III College World Series this upcoming weekend – yet the school will close its doors on Friday.

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Biden repeats football claim to West Point graduates at commencement address

President Biden repeated a story during his commencement address to West Point graduates about a time he was purportedly appointed to the U.S. Navy Academy but declined.

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Caitlin Clark says she talks with media more than her ‘own family' through early portion of WNBA rookie season

Caitlin Clark has been under the microscope through the first few games of her WNBA career. Following the Fever's game against the Sparks, she detailed her two-month "whirlwind."

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Angel Reese's mom denies daughter's X post was aimed at Caitlin Clark: 'Of course you're about clicks'

Angel Reese deleted a post that many deemed to be a jab at old college rival Caitlin Clark, but her mother insinuated that was not the case.

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Olivia Dunne reveals MLB boyfriend's one-word response to her Sports Illustrated swimsuit photoshoot

Olivia Dunne is set to return to the 2024 Sports Illustrated Swimsuit Edition, and upon seeing the shoot, her boyfriend in Pirates pitcher Paul Skenes was almost speechless.

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Florida Gators player arrested after traveling 150 mph while fleeing from police with marijuana: report

Michai Boireau, a freshman defensive lineman set to play for Florida next season, was arrested after fleeing from police at speeds of 150 mph with marijuana in his car.

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NCAA, Power Conferences Back $2.8 Billion Settlement, Setting Stage for Current, Former Athletes to be Paid

The NCAA and the nation's five biggest conferences announced Thursday night that they have agreed to pay nearly $2.8 billion to settle a host of antitrust claims, a monumental decision that sets the stage for a groundbreaking revenue-sharing model that could start steering millions of dollars directly to athletes as soon as the 2025 fall semester.

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NCAA to allow Power 5 conferences to pay players in unprecedented agreement

In an unprecedented move, the NCAA and its five power conferences have agreed to allow schools to make direct payments to players for the first time in the history of college sports.

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Rams GM says Stetson Bennett needed 'a break from the game' during rookie season

Stetson Bennett overcame the odds during his college football days and rose to stardom. But his first year in the NFL was rocky, leaving many with more questions than answers.

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College golf team puts Delta on blast for handling of golf clubs before NCAA championship in viral video

The East Tennessee State men’s golf team called out Delta Air Lines after posting a viral video online that showed employees tossing their golf bags ahead of the NCAA championship.

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Angel Reese seemingly claps back at ex-LSU teammate's mother after graduating: 'That's what i thought'

Angel Reese graduated from LSU earlier this month, and seemed to remember one of her critics doubting her performance in the classroom — none other than her ex-teammate's mother.

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Caitlin Clark's 'problematic' popularity comes from 'race and her sexuality': former ESPN host

A Los Angeles Times piece suggested that the media hype surrounding WNBA player Caitlin Clark is because she “fits a comfortable narrative" for viewers.

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Emmitt Smith rips Florida, his alma mater, again for eliminating DEI roles: ‘It’s not even common sense’

Pro Football Hall of Fame running back Emmitt Smith doubled down on his disapproval of the University of Florida, his alma mater, eliminating DEI roles.

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Hundreds of students stage walkout from Yale graduation in anti-Israel protest

Hundreds of anti-Israel students walked out from Yale University's commencement on Monday after chanting "free Palestine" during the president's address.

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Auburn coach offers dire update on running back's condition following shooting, asks for prayers

Auburn Tigers head football coach Hugh Freeze offered an update on Brian Battie's condition after he was wounded in a shooting and asked for prayers.

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Paige Spiranac, Olivia Dunne turn heads at Sports Illustrated Swimsuit Issue parties

Paige Spiranac and Olivia Dunne were both part of the Sports Illustrated Swimsuit Issue parties over the weekend and walked the carpets.

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Auburn running back wounded in deadly Florida shooting: reports

Auburn Tigers running back Brian Batttie was reportedly wounded in a shooting in Florida on Saturday morning. Police said one person died and three more were hurt.

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Colorado's Shedeur Sanders warns former teammate after critical comments

Colorado Buffaloes star quarterback Sheduer Sanders fired back at a former teammate who took issue with the player on his way out of the program.

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Bronny James says the winner of a 1-on-1 game with his father LeBron James remains 'to be determined'

Bronny James, the oldest son of LeBron James, would be open to playing his father in a one-on-one basketball game, but he stopped short of declaring he would defeat the NBA champion.

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EA Sports College Football 25 cover athletes, release date revealed after 11-year hiatus

It has been 11 years since Denard Robinson graced the cover of NCAA Football 14. Now the game is back this summer with three new cover athletes.

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Caitlin Clark remains optimistic ahead of Fever home opener after lackluster WNBA debut

Indiana Fever rookie Caitlin Clark is adjusting well to the pressure of the WNBA. She maintained a positive mindset ahead of Thursday's home opener despite an underwhelming pro debut.

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Caitlin Clark's pro debut most-watched WNBA game since 2001

WNBA rookie phenom Caitlin Clark made her professional debut Tuesday night in Connecticut, and it became the most-watched WNBA game since 2001.

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Dabo Swinney discusses why Clemson has been only school that hasn't landed transfer via portal

Clemson is the only football program that hasn't landed a transfer via the portal, but head coach Dabo Swinney doesn't seem to mind much.

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Cormani McClain, after taking shots at Colorado, transfers to Florida

Cormani McClain, who switched his commitment from Miami to Colorado shortly after Deion Sanders' hiring, has decided to transfer to Florida.

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Former UConn basketball player Rakim Lubin dead at 28

Rakim Lubin, a former college basketball player for UConn and Cal State Northridge, has died at at the age of 28, according to an obituary.

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Naval Academy plebes scale greased 21-foot Herndon Monument in annual freshman year tradition

Naval Academy first-years scaled the greased-up, 21-foot-tall Herndon Monument obelisk to graduate from plebes to fourth class midshipmen in an annual academy tradition.

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Frank Gore Jr says 'no way 257 players' were better prospects after going undrafted

Frank Gore Jr, the son of five-time Pro Bowl running back Frank Gore, First-team All-Sun Belt honors at Southern Miss. But every NFL passed on him in during last month's draft.

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Fever’s Caitlin Clark steady ahead of WNBA debut: ‘I don’t really get nervous’

Indiana Fever rookie Caitlin Clark was all smiles before her WNBA debut on Tuesday night, telling reporters ahead of the game she doesn't "really get nervous."

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Nick Saban reveals the question he kept getting from coaches and players before retirement

Former Alabama Crimson Tide football coach Nick Saban talked to Paul Finebaum about his retirement and the question he kept getting from coaches and players.

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Iowa women's basketball coach Lisa Bluder announces her retirement

Iowa women's basketball head coach Lisa Bluder announced her retirement from the sport on Monday — about a month after the Hawkeyes lost the national title game to South Carolina.

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Caitlin Clark recalls 'frustrating' media storm over 2023 national championship loss

Caitlin Clark expressed frustration with the media coverage over her in-game battle with Angel Reese during the 2023 women's college basketball national championship.

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Olivia Dunne on boyfriend Paul Skenes' MLB debut: 'There is nothing that can top this'

Paul Skenes made his MLB debut Saturday, and Olivia Dunne couldn't contain her excitement when speaking to the Pirates' television network.

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Legendary college football coach Urban Meyer likens NIL to 'cheating': 'That's not what the intent is'

Urban Meyer stopped coaching before the NIL era began, and he argues that, under the current system, it's a form of "cheating" in college athletics.

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Commanders' Jayden Daniels and Giants' Malik Nabers call off Rookie of the Year wager

Jayden Daniels and Malik Nabers were both drafted in the top 10 and bet on which one of them would take home the Rookie of the Year award.

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Mel Tucker argues funds shared with estranged wife are vital to pursue lawsuit against Michigan State

Brenda Tracy, who became known for educating college teams' athletes about sexual violence, filed a complaint alleging Mel Tucker sexually harassed her during a phone call.

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Illinois star, NBA prospect Terrence Shannon Jr. ordered to face trial on rape charge

Former Illinois basketball star Terrence Shannon Jr. was ordered to stand trial for a rape charge stemming from an alleged incident in Kansas in September.

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Deion Sanders’ son, Shilo, to portray his father in television series 'BMF'

Shilo Sanders will portray his father, Deion, in the season finale of the Starz show, "BMF," in an episode aptly titled "Prime Time."

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Caitlin Clark gets first taste of WNBA victory as Fever win final preseason game over Dream

Caitlin Clark got her first taste of WNBA victory on Thursday night when the Indiana Fever took down the Atlanta Dream, 83-80, in a final preseason game.