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Why the Ed Reed-Bethune Cookman Relationship Ended Before It Began
The hiring/non-hiring intertwined two issues: HBCUs hiring celebrity coaches in the wake of Deion Sanders’s run at Jackson State, and how people talk about HBCUs.
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Baseball Hall of Fame Voting Winners and Losers
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Joel Embiid Is Always Left on the Outside
Despite leading the league in scoring, the Sixers center was not selected as a starter in the NBA All-Star game. It’s a theme that has been ongoing throughout his career.
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Why the Warriors Spent Their White House Visit Discussing Gun Violence
For Steve Kerr and the 2022 NBA champions, their recent trip to D.C. doubled as a policy summit—and marked an evolutionary shift.
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Adding homegrown depth was critical to each team that reached this stage of the postseason.
Here’s What Will Decide the Biggest Matchups in the SEC/Big 12 Challenge
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Breaking Down the 2023 NBA All-Star Starters
Stephen Curry rightfully beat out several deserving guards, but there was a pair of head-scratching snubs who will settle for a spot in the reserves.