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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. 2 Auburn avoids upset but loses star player vs. South Carolina

After trailing by six at halftime, No. 2 Auburn made a second-half comeback and escaped Columbia with a 66-63 road win over South Carolina.

No. 5 Texas women make statement with 44-point win over No. 18 Alabama

No. 5 Texas was dominant on both ends of the floor Thursday, as they came away with an 84-40 blowout victory over No. 18 Alabama.

Georgia QB's change of plans sends shockwaves through college football world

Georgia quarterback Carson Beck's surprise change of plans could have significant ramifications on the college football landscape.

Commanders could have key player back Sunday against Buccaneers

The Commanders may be getting a big boost for their playoff game against the Bucs.

Free throws the difference in Georgia's upset over No. 6 Kentucky

A massive discrepancy in free throws attempted was a huge factor in Georgia's 82-69 upset win over No. 6 Kentucky on Tuesday night in Athens.

Watch: Duke's Cooper Flagg rocks Cameron Indoor Stadium with posterizer

Duke's Cooper Flagg, the potential No. 1 pick in the 2025 NBA Draft, has given himself another highlight to add to the reel.

Leaving Las Vegas: Raiders fire head coach Antonio Pierce

The Antonio Pierce era in Las Vegas is officially over.

Watch: Belmont student hits half-court shot, wins free tuition

Belmont University got two huge wins on Saturday afternoon. The first was its men's basketball team with a 92-87 victory over conference foe UIC. The second was Belmont student Mason Fuller, who made a half-court shot during halftime.

Watch: Elliot Cadeau's four-point play seals win for North Carolina over Notre Dame

In what has been a subpar season for North Carolina basketball, sophomore guard Elliot Cadeau may have given the Tar Heels the spark they needed to turn the season around.

Watch: Pelicans' CJ McCollum scores 50 points in win over Wizards

CJ McCollum brought a bit of life to the Smoothie King Center on Friday, tying his career high with 50 points in a win over the Wizards.

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.