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Max Rego

Max Rego graduated from Duke University in 2023, and was on the staff of The Chronicle, the school’s student paper. A Miami native, Max enjoys covering college football, college basketball and golf.

Florida's Ben Hill Griffin Stadium to undergo significant renovations

One of the more raucous venues in college football is undergoing a facelift, one that has a $400 million price tag.  Monday, Florida announced via release that Steve Spurrier-Florida Field at Ben Hill Griffin Stadium is set for a renovation.

San Diego State informs Mountain West it will not be leaving the conference

Well, it looks like San Diego State and the Mountain West are sticking together — begrudgingly, and perhaps temporarily. 

PGA Tour rookie making strong case for Ryder Cup inclusion

Men’s golf may have its next star in 23-year-old Ludvig Aberg. 

Matchups for debut ACC/SEC Challenge set

The event is taking the place of the ACC/Big Ten Challenge, which ended after last season.

San Diego State, Mountain West at odds over university's impending departure from conference

San Diego State’s departure from the Mountain West may have hit a snag.

Rose Zhang finishes joint eighth in major championship debut

In her major championship debut as a professional, Rose Zhang gave herself a legitimate chance at victory.

Rory McIlroy records first PGA Tour ace

Rory McIlroy notched a personal PGA first at the Travelers Championship on Thursday.

Winners, losers from NBA Draft entry process

Who benefitted most from the returns, and who's suffering most from the departures? Here are three winners and three losers following this year's wave of decisions.

Kirby Smart sounds off on SEC scheduling format

Debate continues over whether the SEC should implement an eight- or nine-game conference schedule. for football. Just don’t expect Georgia's Kirby Smart to engage in it.

Five-star guard Elliot Cadeau reclassifies, will join UNC for 2023-24 season

Elliot Cadeau will join North Carolina this summer and said that he has his eyes on the 2024 NBA Draft.

Taking stock of Scottie Scheffler heading into golf's summer slate

Even without a victory in the two-plus months since his five-shot romp at TPC Sawgrass, Scheffler is still utterly rolling. In fact, the last time he finished worse than joint 12th was at The C.J. Cup in South Carolina, an event that took place last October.

Amateur golf superstar Rose Zhang turns pro, to play in four LPGA majors

The Stanford sensation, who possesses one of the greatest resumés in the history of amateur golf, announced Friday via Instagram that she was turning professional.

Marquette star staying in NBA Draft

Marquette boasts one of the best outlooks in the country heading into 2023-24. However, Olivier-Maxence Prosper will not be a part of it.

What ACC announcement means for teams that make postseason

With the threat of further conference realignment jeopardizing its future, the ACC made a slight adjustment for revenue distribution.

Florida-Georgia matchup to remain in Jacksonville ... for now

Regarding the future of the game past 2025, it appears that the two schools have slightly different outlooks.

Kevin McCullar Jr. announces return to Jayhawks for final season of eligibility

After entering his name in the NBA Draft and attending the NBA Draft combine, McCullar announced Wednesday via Twitter that he had taken his name out of the pro hat.

Alabama starting center Charles Bediako elects to remain in NBA Draft

Make that three Alabama starters officially gone. Crimson Tide center Charles Bediako has elected to remain in the NBA Draft.

Oregon receives commitment from five-star 2024 QB

 After a 10-3 debut season, Oregon head coach Dan Lanning has been in a groove on the recruiting trail. That continued with the commitment of an elite quarterback prospect.

Final round of 2023 PGA Championship presents legacy-altering opportunity for Brooks Koepka

On Sunday at Oak Hill Country Club, Brooks Koepka has a golden opportunity to become the third golfer since 2000 to reach five majors.

Multiple big-name golfers struggling at PGA Championship

Taking a look at the multiple big-name golfers who have struggled to open the PGA Championship.

The Bryson DeChambeau rollercoaster continued at PGA Championship

DeChambeau is back in the thick of a major. It is a familiar feeling, but one that comes in the wake of some drastic changes. 

What Jeremy Roach's return means for Duke

As a junior last season, Roach averaged 13.6 points and shot 34.3% from downtown, both career highs. He also dished out a little more than three assists per game and shot 42.7% from the floor.

Three players to watch at the PGA Championship

It is time for another major championship in men’s pro golf. The 105th PGA Championship tees off Thursday morning, with Oak Hill Country Club in Pittsford, N.Y., hosting, and there's no shortage of storylines. Here are three golfers worth keeping an eye on at the event.