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From Sportswriter to Pitcher: A Rookie’s Journey to the Big Leagues

April 10, 2026

Duncan Davitt’s story isn’t about starting at the bottom—it’s about switching careers mid-game. A week ago, he was covering high school volleyball games for his family’s small-town newspaper in Indianola, Iowa. Today, he’s warming up in a Chicago White Sox uniform, preparing for his Major League Bas

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Kansas Basketball's Season Ends with a Top 20 Finish

April 8, 2026

Kansas ended the 2025-26 basketball season with a ranking of 20th in the USA TODAY Sports Coaches Poll, moving every week in a way that showed just how unpredictable the season was. The team started out as a preseason top-19 contender but wandered into and out of the rankings, reaching as high as ni

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Michigan Coach Stays Put After Big Game

April 6, 2026

Michigan’s basketball coach Dusty May won’t be leaving for North Carolina anytime soon. Despite rumors swirling for days, May chose to stay with the Wolverines after their strong season ended in a championship matchup against UConn. He’s not the only one turning down Carolina—their coaching search k

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Steelers Eye Big Tackle Move in Draft Mocks

April 4, 2026

The Steelers are looking to fill a key spot on their offensive line, and mock drafts are pointing that way. Analysts from ESPN, CBS Sports, and NFL. com all suggest the team will use their 21st pick to grab a new tackle. The most common choice is Kadyn Proctor from Alabama, a big 6‑foot‑7 guard who

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Bill Murray’s Big‑Game Switch: From Cubs to Huskies

March 30, 2026

Bill Murray, the Chicago icon who cheers for the Cubs, Bears and Blackhawks, was not in Houston watching Illinois beat Iowa. Instead he flew to Washington, D. C. , where the University of Connecticut stunned Duke with a last‑second three‑point play to win the East Region. Why the change of allegi

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Bennett Stirtz: From Small‑Town Courts to College Stardom

March 29, 2026

Bennett Stirtz grew up in Liberty, Missouri, a place where basketball relies on hard work and steady practice. Born in 2003, he spent his early years learning the game under the watchful eye of his father, who coached him at Liberty High School. By senior year he was a standout, averaging over 18 po

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The Elite Eight: Who Really Has a Shot at the 2026 Title

March 28, 2026

In the final eight of the 2026 NCAA tournament, every team is fighting for a Final Four spot. Michigan faces Tennessee in a clash that could decide the national champion. Arizona, led by big men and explosive play, is set to battle Purdue’s high‑scoring offense. Illinois, once a sleeper, no

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Big Ten Battle: Iowa’s Upset Journey Meets Illinois’ Defense

March 28, 2026

Iowa entered the Elite Eight as a 9‑seed, having stunned several top teams to reach this stage for the first time since 2018. They knocked out a No. 1 seed and beat higher‑ranked opponents like Clemson, Florida, and Nebraska along the way. Illinois arrived as a 3‑seed after a solid defensive perform

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Elite Eight Showdowns: Who Plays, When and Where

March 28, 2026

The 2026 NCAA men’s basketball tournament is almost finished, with the Elite Eight set to decide who moves on to the Final Four. Saturday night kicks off in the South Region, where the third‑seeded Illinois team will take on the ninth‑seeded Iowa squad at 6:09 p. m. Eastern Time. Later that ev

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Future Stars: Who Will Advance to Indy?

March 28, 2026

The Sweet 16 has finished, and the next round is already shaping up. Four teams still vie for a spot in the Final Four, and the games have been intense on both Thursday and Friday. All three top‑seeded teams survived their matchups. Duke held off St. John’s after a strong second half, Illinois be