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STEVE REED

STEVE REED

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Anger, frustration, sadness and pride: Dan Hurley full of emotion after UConn's three-peat bid ends

Dan Hurley’s emotions ran the gamut following his team’s 77-75 loss to Florida in the second round of the NCAA Tournament, which ended UConn’s bid for a third straight national championship

Anger, frustration, sadness and pride: Dan Hurley full of emotion after UConn's three-peat bid ends
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Florida ends UConn's bid for third straight national title with 77-75 March Madness win

Walter Clayton Jr. and Florida ended UConn’s pursuit of a third straight national championship, with Clayton burying two key 3-pointers in the final three minutes of a scintillating 77-75 victory for the top-seeded Gators in the second round of the NCAA Tournament

Florida ends UConn's bid for third straight national title with 77-75 March Madness win
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V.J. Edgecombe and Baylor hold off Mississippi State in final seconds to win 75-72 in March Madness

Robert Wright scored 19 points, V

V.J. Edgecombe and Baylor hold off Mississippi State in final seconds to win 75-72 in March Madness
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Norfolk State coach angry over being 28 1/2-point underdog to Florida, asks, 'Are we that bad?'

Norfolk State coach Robert Jones has a monster chip on his shoulder entering his team’s first-round NCAA Tournament game against No. 1 seed Florida

Norfolk State coach angry over being 28 1/2-point underdog to Florida, asks, 'Are we that bad?'
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Unselfishness, depth have become South Carolina's calling card as it eyes 3rd NCAA title in 4 years

South Carolina coach Dawn Staley has built a powerhouse, not unlike what Connecticut and Tennessee accomplished in previous decades

Unselfishness, depth have become South Carolina's calling card as it eyes 3rd NCAA title in 4 years
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Proctor, Knueppel carry No. 1 Duke past No. 13 Louisville 73-62 for 2nd ACC title in 3 years

Tyrese Proctor scored 19 points on six 3-pointers, Kon Knueppel added 18 points and No. 1 Duke defeated 13th-ranked Louisville 73-62 on Saturday night to clinch its second Atlantic Coast Conference Tournament championship in three seasons under Jon Scheyer

Proctor, Knueppel carry No. 1 Duke past No. 13 Louisville 73-62 for 2nd ACC title in 3 years
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No. 1 Duke holds off furious North Carolina rally to win 74-71, reach ACC title game without Flagg

Kon Knueppel scored 17 points and No. 1 Duke held off a furious second half rally by North Carolina to beat its rival for the third time this season, 74-71 on Friday night to reach the Atlantic Coast Conference Tournament championship game

No. 1 Duke holds off furious North Carolina rally to win 74-71, reach ACC title game without Flagg
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No. 1 Duke beats Georgia Tech 78-70 after losing Flagg, Brown to injuries in ACC quarterfinals

Kon Knueppel scored 28 points as No. 1 Duke overcame injuries to star Cooper Flagg and Maliq Brown to beat Georgia Tech 78-70 and advance to the ACC Tournament semifinals

No. 1 Duke beats Georgia Tech 78-70 after losing Flagg, Brown to injuries in ACC quarterfinals
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Injuries to freshman star Cooper Flagg, Maliq Brown hit at inopportune time for No. 1 Duke

Duke coach Jon Scheyer says it’s a “real long shot” that freshman star Cooper Flagg will be able to play in the Atlantic Coast Conference Tournament semifinals because of an ankle sprain

Injuries to freshman star Cooper Flagg, Maliq Brown hit at inopportune time for No. 1 Duke
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Panthers make Jaycee Horn the highest-paid cornerback in the NFL with $100M deal, AP source says

According to a person familiar with the situation, Jaycee Horn has agreed to a four-year contract extension with the Carolina Panthers worth $100 million, including $70 million guaranteed, making him the highest-paid cornerback in the NFL

Panthers make Jaycee Horn the highest-paid cornerback in the NFL with $100M deal, AP source says
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Stephen Curry joins alma mater Davidson as assistant GM for basketball

Golden State Warriors guard Stephen Curry will serve as an assistant general manager for Davidson College's basketball teams

Stephen Curry joins alma mater Davidson as assistant GM for basketball
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Booker leads No. 1 Texas past No. 9 LSU 56-49, setting up rematch with South Carolina for SEC title

Madison Booker scored 25 points, and No. 1 Texas held on to beat ninth-ranked LSU 56-49 on Saturday night to advance to the Southeastern Conference Tournament championship game

Booker leads No. 1 Texas past No. 9 LSU 56-49, setting up rematch with South Carolina for SEC title
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South Carolina gets No. 1 seed in SEC tournament after winning coin flip with Texas

South Carolina will be the No. 1 seed in the Southeastern Conference women’s basketball tournament after winning a coin flip

South Carolina gets No. 1 seed in SEC tournament after winning coin flip with Texas
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Panthers will not re-sign longtime linebacker Shaq Thompson

The Carolina Panthers are moving on from longtime linebacker Shaq Thompson

Panthers will not re-sign longtime linebacker Shaq Thompson
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Mark Williams' agent says center 'should have been a given an opportunity' to play for Lakers

The agent for Charlotte Hornets center Mark Williams says the Los Angeles Lakers should not have failed his client’s physical examination

Mark Williams' agent says center 'should have been a given an opportunity' to play for Lakers
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Panthers re-sign veteran QB Andy Dalton to a 2-year contract to back up Bryce Young

The Carolina Panthers have re-signed quarterback Andy Dalton to a two-year contract, giving them a veteran presence behind starter Bryce Young

Panthers re-sign veteran QB Andy Dalton to a 2-year contract to back up Bryce Young
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Steve Smith Sr. unhappy with former teammate Cam Newton calling Panthers 'losers' prior his arrival

Former Carolina Panthers wide receiver Steve Smith Sr. took exception to comments made by former teammate Cam Newton, who called the team “losers” before he arrived in 2011 as the No. 1 overall pick

Steve Smith Sr. unhappy with former teammate Cam Newton calling Panthers 'losers' prior his arrival
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Lakhin scores 22, Clemson defeats No. 2 Duke 77-71 to snap Blue Devils' 16-game winning streak

Viktor Lakhin scored 22 points, Clemson held player of the year candidate Cooper Flagg in check for most of the game and the Tigers defeated No. 2 Duke 77-71 to snap the Blue Devils’ 16-game winning streak

Lakhin scores 22, Clemson defeats No. 2 Duke 77-71 to snap Blue Devils' 16-game winning streak
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He's back, baby! ESPN's Dick Vitale makes return to commentating following 4th bout with cancer

He’s back, baby

He's back, baby! ESPN's Dick Vitale makes return to commentating following 4th bout with cancer
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Lakers land center Mark Williams in trade with Hornets for Knecht and Reddish, AP source says

The Los Angeles Lakers are acquiring center Mark Williams from the Charlotte Hornets in a trade for rookie Dalton Knecht, Cam Reddish and two draft picks, a person with knowledge of the deal tells The Associated Press

Lakers land center Mark Williams in trade with Hornets for Knecht and Reddish, AP source says
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A'ja Wilson's release of Nike shoe, apparel collection shows growth and interest in women's sports

A’ja Wilson has come to realize what is delayed is not always denied

A'ja Wilson's release of Nike shoe, apparel collection shows growth and interest in women's sports
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Anthony Davis scores 42 points, grabs 23 rebounds as Lakers top Hornets 112-107 for 4th straight win

Anthony Davis had 42 points and 23 rebounds, and the Los Angeles Lakers used a huge first quarter from the All-Star center to build a 23-point lead before beating the Charlotte Hornets 112-107 on Monday night for their fourth straight win

Anthony Davis scores 42 points, grabs 23 rebounds as Lakers top Hornets 112-107 for 4th straight win
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Brian Burns' status for Panthers opener against Falcons uncertain because of contract dispute

Carolina Panthers outside linebacker Brian Burns sat out his second consecutive practice Monday because of a contract dispute, raising questions about whether the two-time Pro Bowler will play in Sunday’s regular-season opener against the Atlanta Falcons. Burns also missed practice last Thursday, although the team would only say at the time it was for “personal reasons.” But after the Panthers returned to practice on Monday following a long weekend, Burns again sat out a walkthrough practice and coach Frank Reich ultimately indicated it is because of his contract situation. Burns is set to make $16 million

Brian Burns' status for Panthers opener against Falcons uncertain because of contract dispute
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Brian Burns returns to Panthers practice in pads; status for Sunday's game remains uncertain

Carolina Panthers two-time Pro Bowl outside linebacker Brian Burns returned to practice on Wednesday amid stalled talks on a contract extension, although his status for Sunday’s Week 1 game at Atlanta remains uncertain. Burns, who had skipped the team’s past two practices, showed up in full pads. After skipping most of the stretching period and getting re-taped by trainers under a tent, the four-year NFL veteran participated in individual drills at full speed during the 20 minutes of practice that were open to reporters. It’s unclear if Burns planned to participate in team drills, which will

Brian Burns returns to Panthers practice in pads; status for Sunday's game remains uncertain
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Tony Jones Jr. scores twice, Saints' defense shuts down Panthers' Bryce Young in 20-17 win

Tony Jones Jr. ran for two touchdowns, rookie Blake Grupe kicked two field goals and the New Orleans Saints defeated the Carolina Panthers 20-17 on Monday night to improve to 2-0 for the first time since 2013

Tony Jones Jr. scores twice, Saints' defense shuts down Panthers' Bryce Young in 20-17 win

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