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PETE IACOBELLI

PETE IACOBELLI

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Hall, Kitts rally top-seeded South Carolina to Sweet 16 in 64-53 March Madness win over Indiana

Bree Hall had 11 points and Chloe Kitts scored all her 10 points in the second half as top seed South Carolina pulled away after trailing at halftime to beat ninth-seeded Indiana 64-53 in the women's NCAA Tournament and reach the Sweet 16 for the 11th straight time

Hall, Kitts rally top-seeded South Carolina to Sweet 16 in 64-53 March Madness win over Indiana
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Azzi Fudd helps No. 7 UConn end No. 4 South Carolina's 71-game home win streak with 87-58 rout

Azzi Fudd scored 28 points and No. 7 UConn ended No. 4 South Carolina’s 71-game home winning streak with an 87-58 victory Sunday

Azzi Fudd helps No. 7 UConn end No. 4 South Carolina's 71-game home win streak with 87-58 rout
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South Carolina retires jersey number of three-time WNBA MVP A’ja Wilson

Three-time WNBA MVP A’ja Wilson had her South Carolina No. 22 jersey hung in the rafters at Colonial Life Arena on Sunday

South Carolina retires jersey number of three-time WNBA MVP A’ja Wilson
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Ryan Preece cleared to race Darlington after scary Daytona crash last week

Ryan Preece has been cleared to race in the Southern 500 at Darlington Raceway after his frightening crash at Daytona a week ago. Preece announced his status Friday on social media, posting a video that included shots of the crash underneath the words, “See you at @TooToughToTame,” one of Darlington’s nicknames. The Stewart-Haas Racing driver went airborne last Saturday night and rolled over more than 10 times before coming to rest. He then got out of the damaged machine and walk off without any apparent injuries. Preece was checked out and released at the track and

Ryan Preece cleared to race Darlington after scary Daytona crash last week
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Preece ready to get back in the car at Darlington after frightening crash at Daytona

Ryan Preece had a message to deliver, no matter how bad his eyes looked after his frightening crash at Daytona last week. “It’s OK to not race,” the Stewart Haas Racing driver said at Darlington on Saturday. “But it’s OK to race, and I think that’s what needs to be said.” Preece took questions publicly for the first time since his horrifying accident, where he went airborne and flipped over at least 10 times before coming to rest. Preece got out of the car on his own power. He spent the night at the hospital and

Preece ready to get back in the car at Darlington after frightening crash at Daytona
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Larson claims NASCAR's opening playoff race and gets 1st career win at Darlington

Kyle Larson led the final 55 laps to start his latest NASCAR playoff run with his first career win at the Southern 500 on Sunday night. The 2021 Cup Series champion automatically advances into the round of 12 with the win at Darlington Raceway, no matter how he does in races at Kansas and Bristol the next two weeks. “What a great way to start the playoffs,” he said. Larson didn’t have the fastest car, just one that got out front at the right time while other contenders fell away. Denny Hamlin led a race-best 177

Larson claims NASCAR's opening playoff race and gets 1st career win at Darlington
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No. 4 Florida State snaps 7-game losing streak against Clemson with 31-24 victory behind Travis

Jordan Travis threw a 24-yard touchdown pass to Keon Coleman to start overtime and No. 4 Florida State rallied in the second half to defeat Clemson 31-24

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Dabo Swinney angrily defends Clemson career to caller on radio show: 'You can apply for the job'

A frustrated Dabo Swinney defended his Clemson career to a radio caller who questioned his performance as one of college football's highest-paid coaches

Dabo Swinney angrily defends Clemson career to caller on radio show: 'You can apply for the job'
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Take That, Tyler: Clemson, Swinney hold off No. 12 Notre Dame 31-23

Phil Mafah ran for a career high 186 yards and two touchdowns in relief of the injured Will Shipley and Clemson held off No. 12 Notre Dame 31-23 to end a disheartening two-game losing streak Saturday

Take That, Tyler: Clemson, Swinney hold off No. 12 Notre Dame 31-23
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Transfer portal presents challenges to coaches in retaining players, not just recruiting them

College recruiting more than ever never really stops once the players are on campus

Transfer portal presents challenges to coaches in retaining players, not just recruiting them
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Penske threepeat a potential theme for NASCAR in 2024; Hamlin, Elliott mend from offseason surgeries

Roger Penske has a chance for a NASCAR championship three-peat after racer Ryan Blaney won the organization's second straight series crown this year, following teammate Joey Logano's title in 2022

Penske threepeat a potential theme for NASCAR in 2024; Hamlin, Elliott mend from offseason surgeries
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Caitlin Clark's collision with a fan raises court-storming concerns. Will conferences respond?

The visual of one of the nation’s most popular athletes knocked to the floor after a fan who was staring at her phone collided with her while storming the court was a stark reminder of the dangers athletes face when crowds get out of control

Caitlin Clark's collision with a fan raises court-storming concerns. Will conferences respond?
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No. 1 South Carolina without scoring, rebounding leader Cardoso next 2 games for Olympic qualifying

No. 1 South Carolina will have to get along without its top scorer and rebounder in Kamilla Cardoso for two games including next Sunday's matchup against No. 11 UConn

No. 1 South Carolina without scoring, rebounding leader Cardoso next 2 games for Olympic qualifying
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Paopao, No. 1 South Carolina run past No. 11 UConn early without Cardoso in a 83-65 victory

Te-Hina Paopao scored 21 points with five 3-pointers and Raven Johnson had 10 points and 11 rebounds as No. 1 South Carolina pulled away early for its fourth straight win over No. 11 UConn 83-65 on Sunday

Paopao, No. 1 South Carolina run past No. 11 UConn early without Cardoso in a 83-65 victory
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Cardoso, No. 1 South Carolina beat Georgia 70-56 for SEC record 43rd straight regular season win

Kamilla Cardoso had 16 points and 16 rebounds as No. 1 South Carolina rallied pat Georgia 70-56 on Sunday to win its record 43rd straight Southeastern Conference regular-season game

Cardoso, No. 1 South Carolina beat Georgia 70-56 for SEC record 43rd straight regular season win
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Johnson's 3-pointer lifts No. 18 South Carolina to 82-76 comeback victory over No. 24 Florida

Meechie Johnson scored 25 points including a tie-breaking 3-pointer with 43.4 seconds to play as No. 18 South Carolina rallied for an 82-76 victory over No. 24 Florida

Johnson's 3-pointer lifts No. 18 South Carolina to 82-76 comeback victory over No. 24 Florida
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Seniors Cardoso, Paopao lead No. 1 Gamecocks to perfect regular season with 76-68 win over Lady Vols

Kamilla Cardoso had 18 points and 14 rebounds, Te-Hina Paopao scored 14 points and No. 1 South Carolina completed its second straight perfect regular season with a 76-68 victory over Tennessee on Sunday

Seniors Cardoso, Paopao lead No. 1 Gamecocks to perfect regular season with 76-68 win over Lady Vols
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Knecht leads No. 4 Tennessee to outright SEC crown with 66-59 win at No. 17 South Carolina

Dalton Knecht had 26 points with five 3-pointers as No. 4 Tennessee won its first Southeastern Conference regular-season title since 2018 with a 66-59 victory over No. 17 South Carolina

Knecht leads No. 4 Tennessee to outright SEC crown with 66-59 win at No. 17 South Carolina
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Kamilla Cardoso leads No. 1 South Carolina to 79-68 victory over Texas A&M in SEC Tournament

Kamilla Cardoso scored 17 points and Tessa Johnson 13 as No. 1 South Carolina overcame a slow start to the postseason to beat ninth-seeded Texas A&M 79-68 at the SEC Tournament and reach 30 wins for the third straight season on Friday

Kamilla Cardoso leads No. 1 South Carolina to 79-68 victory over Texas A&M in SEC Tournament
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Cardoso's first-ever 3 rescues No. 1 South Carolina at SEC Tournament with 74-73 win over Lady Vols

Kamilla Cardoso banked in her first-ever 3-pointer at the buzzer and rescued No. 1 South Carolina’s perfect season with a 74-73 victory over Tennessee at the Southeastern Conference Tournament semifinals on Saturday

Cardoso's first-ever 3 rescues No. 1 South Carolina at SEC Tournament with 74-73 win over Lady Vols
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South Carolina's Kamilla Cardoso shoves LSU's Flau'jae Johnson, is ejected with 5 other players

South Carolina forward Kamilla Cardoso was one of six players ejected from the SEC Championship game after she shoved LSU’s Flau’jae Johnson to the floor late in the fourth quarter

South Carolina's Kamilla Cardoso shoves LSU's Flau'jae Johnson, is ejected with 5 other players
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No. 1 South Carolina wins SEC Tournament over No. 8 LSU 79-72 in game marred by skirmish, ejections

MiLaysia Fulwiley scored a career-high 24 points including four 3-pointers as No. 1 South Carolina held off No. 8 LSU 79-72 to win the Southeastern Conference Tournament title

No. 1 South Carolina wins SEC Tournament over No. 8 LSU 79-72 in game marred by skirmish, ejections
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March Madness? Indiana State, 3 20-win Big East teams among those snubbed on Selection Sunday

The only time Indiana State won more games was when Larry Bird was part of a national runner-up team in 1979

March Madness? Indiana State, 3 20-win Big East teams among those snubbed on Selection Sunday
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March Madness: Kelly, Ustby lead No. 8 seed North Carolina to 59-56 NCAA victory over Michigan State

Deja Kelly had 13 points and No. 8 seed North Carolina held off a late Michigan State run for a 59-56 victory to start the NCAA Tournament on Friday

March Madness: Kelly, Ustby lead No. 8 seed North Carolina to 59-56 NCAA victory over Michigan State
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No. 1 seed South Carolina women blow past Presbyterian 91-39 to begin March Madness run

Chloe Kitts tied her career high with 21 points on 9-of-9 shooting as No. 1 overall seed South Carolina easily overcame the absence of starters Kamilla Cardoso and Bree Hall to beat No. 16 seed Presbyterian 91-39 in the first round of the women’s NCAA Tournament

No. 1 seed South Carolina women blow past Presbyterian 91-39 to begin March Madness run

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