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Wisconsin upsets Indiana in Bloomington
During the Tom Crean era in Bloomington, the Indiana men’s basketball team has surpassed several hurdles, but Hoosier fans may have to wait another year before IU can take down Wisconsin with Crean at the helm.
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Cam Newton returns to Auburn
Cam Newton is back on campus, and it’s not to play football. Newton is enrolled at classes at Auburn, AU officials confirmed to WSFA 12 News’ Sally Pitts. He is working toward getting his sociology degree. Photos of Newton in class made the rounds on social media.
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Lance Armstrong reportedly admits to doping charges
Lance Armstrong’s reputation of being a hero to thousands of admirers might have taken a hit that he will never recover from, as the retired professional road racing cyclist — who had won seven Tour de France titles over a course spanning from 1999 to 2005 — has reportedly admitted to doping ...
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USC fires O’Neill after three-plus seasons
Amid year four of a tenure that endured the worst in school history, USC men’s basketball coach Kevin O’Neill is gone. O’Neill was fired on Monday during a morning meeting, USC Athletic Director Pat Haden announced in a statement.
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Alabama’s Lacy, Milliner, Fluker to enter NFL Draft
Running back Eddie Lacy and defensive back Dee Milliner announced they will forgo their senior seasons and enter the NFL draft on Friday. Right tackle D.J. Fluker is also entering the draft. Lacy projects to be a second-third round pick.
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No. 5 Indiana holds on to beat no. 8 Minnesota
Turnovers and fouls nearly derailed a 23-point halftime lead, but No. 5 Indiana hung on to come away with an 88-81 win against No. 8 Minnesota. Senior guard Jordan Hulls had 19 points and iced the game for IU with multiple trips to the line in the final minutes.
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N.C. State beats Duke basketball 84-76 for the first loss of the season
RALEIGH, N.C.—Coming into the 2012-13 college basketball season, preseason ACC favorite N.C. State had a motto for the year—“Our State"—in hopes of winning the ACC title over Triangle rivals Duke and North Carolina, who have maintained a firm grip on the conference crown for much of the past ...
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Ohio State hands Michigan its first loss after comeback bid falls short
COLUMBUS — A win would have made Michigan the No. 1 team in the country for the first time since 1992. A successful showing in Columbus would have made the Wolverines 17-0, their best start in program history.
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Singler leads the way as Ducks upset Arizona for first landmark win at Matthew Knight Arena
There were about 2,500 U. Oregon students in Matthew Knight Arena Thursday night, and by the end of the game all of them wanted a spot on the court.