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Andrew Wright

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Andrew "Dew" Wright graduated from Charleston Southern University with a degree in Communication Studies. He is a lifelong Chicago Cubs and Washington Commanders fan. 

                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                

No. 22 Illinois scores 109 points, routs No. 9 Oregon

No. 22 Illinois reminded the college basketball world that it is one of the Big Ten's best with a thumping of No. 9-ranked Oregon. 

No. 5 Texas' bench shines in win against SEC rival Oklahoma

In their first matchup as SEC opponents, Texas and Oklahoma played a down-to-the-wire game, with Texas coming away with an 80-73 victory on Thursday.

Rose Bowl takeaways: Ohio State throttles Oregon on way to CFP semifinal

The Ohio State Buckeyes are on their way to the College Football Playoff semifinals after a 41-21 dismantling of the Oregon Ducks in the Rose Bowl on Wednesday night.

Eagles to sit Saquon Barkley in Week 18 amid chase of rushing yards record 

HC Nick Sirianni said there were several factors that went into the decision.

Nikola Jokic and Russell Westbrook's triple-doubles lead Nuggets past Jazz

The Nuggets took care of business on Monday with a 132-121 victory over the struggling Jazz.

No. 8 Maryland women remain undefeated with win over No. 19 Michigan State

The Maryland lady Terrapins improved to 12-0 (2-0) on the season with a 72-66 victory over No. 19 Michigan State on Sunday.

Baker Mayfield's stellar game keeps Buccaneers' playoff hopes alive

The Tampa Bay Buccaneers remain very much alive in the race for the NFC South title. Led by a stellar game from quarterback Baker Mayfield, Tampa Bay thumped the Panthers, 48-14 and kept itself in the playoff hunt headed into Week 18.

Watch: 76ers' Joel Embiid takes pregame tumble into stands

The Philadelphia 76ers and Joel Embiid may have received a Christmas miracle on Wednesday.

Chiefs clinch AFC's top seed in Christmas drubbing of Steelers

The road to the Super Bowl in the AFC will run through Kansas City and Arrowhead Stadium once again.

Watch: Luka Doncic heads to locker room with apparent injury

Doncic injured his hamstring with just under three minutes remaining in the first half against the Timberwolves.

Watch: Travis Kelce breaks Chiefs record for career receiving touchdowns

Add another accolade to the storied career of Kansas City Chiefs tight end Travis Kelce.

Watch: Knicks hang on for Christmas Day win in thrilling final sequence

The San Antonio Spurs had not one but two chances to secure a rebound and give themselves a chance to tie the game at the end of regulation.

Northern Illinois wins wild Famous Idaho Potato Bowl

After a weekend full of blowouts in the College Football Playoff, fans were itching for a chaotic, fun-filled thriller of a bowl game. That is exactly what the fans got in the Famous Idaho Potato Bowl.

Texans add much-needed WR depth with addition of Diontae Johnson

After losing Tank Dell for the season due to a dislocated knee, torn ACL and more, the Houston Texans added a receiver on Tuesday through the waiver wire.

Commanders overcome five turnovers, rally to stun Eagles

It is extremely rare for an NFL team to have five turnovers in a game. It is even more rare for an NFL team to have those five turnovers and still win the game.

No. 7 USC women hold off No. 4 UConn in star-studded matchup

Despite being outscored by 11 points in the second half, the USC Trojans women were able to hold off UConn for a 72-70 victory on the road on Saturday night.

Chiefs secure 11th one-possession win of season in defeat of Texans

Patrick Mahomes quieted his injury talk, while Tank Dell suffered a gruesome injury of his own in a 27-19 Chiefs win, which improved KC to 14-1.

Unranked Mississippi State rolls No. 21 Memphis, improves to 11-1

The Mississippi State Bulldogs marched into FedExForum and dominated No. 21 Memphis from start to finish in a 79-66 victory on Saturday.

Injury-plagued Hornets should enter rebuild after Wizards loss

Losing to a Wizards team that has only won once since Halloween should indicate to Charlotte's front office that it's time to tear it down.

Warriors suffer historic 51-point loss to Grizzlies

On a night in which the Golden State Warriors lost to the Memphis Grizzlies by 51 points, Stephen Curry and Draymond Green both put up stat lines that they never put up in their careers.

Three keys to Commanders upsetting Eagles on Sunday

Washington must play its best game of the season to knock off a scorching Eagles team on a 10-game winning streak.

No. 10 Oklahoma remains undefeated with comeback over No. 24 Michigan

Despite trailing by as much as 11 points in the game, the Oklahoma Sooners came back to defeat Michigan, 87-86, in the Jumpman Invitational in Charlotte.

No. 10 Oklahoma women knock off No. 20 Michigan

In a battle of top 20 teams, the Oklahoma Sooners women defeated the Michigan Wolverines women, 72-62, in the second game of the Jumpman Invitational in Charlotte.

Watch: Bennett Stirtz's game-winner lifts Drake over Kansas State as Bulldogs stay undefeated

The game-winner accounted for three of Stirtz's 22 points for the game.

No. 11 Florida holds off late rally from North Carolina to remain undefeated

Despite allowing 50 points in the second half and losing a lead as big as 17, the No. 11 ranked Florida Gators held on to knock off North Carolina, 90-84, in the Jumpman Invitational in Charlotte.