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April 08, 2025: National chompions: Florida wins third hoops title

With 14 SEC teams in, it was Florida representing in the title game. The Gators got a huge comeback and held off Houston for their third crown. - Josh B.
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With 14 SEC teams in, it was Florida representing in the title game. The Gators got a huge comeback and held off Houston for their third crown. - Josh B.
 
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Insider shares if Steelers are 'stressed' about not signing Aaron Rodgers
NFL insider suggests Dolphins could trade WR Tyreek Hill
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Patriots share encouraging update on star DT who sat out with blood clots
 
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Insider makes big claim about Vikings' interest in QB Aaron Rodgers
Reports expand on why Cowboys acquired QB Joe Milton III
Former Patriots star WR joins the Commanders' coaching staff
Panthers are thinking big with this unorthodox free-agent signing
Falcons re-sign CB Dee Alford
Former Bears WR, All-Pro blasts the organization, ownership
 
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Alex Ovechkin passes Wayne Gretzky for most NHL goals
Ovechkin's goal record more impressive than just the numbers
Will anyone break Ovechkin’s record?
Gretzky followed through on his promise to Ovechkin on Sunday
Hurricanes' Rod Brind’Amour calls media ‘morons’ over incident
Sharks defensive prospect out for season with an upper-body injury
 
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Premier League European race intensifies after thrilling weekend
Ex-PGMOL chief says ‘serial offender’ at Liverpool has gotten off lightly
Arne Slot confirms Alisson Becker’s absence and expected comeback
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Josef Martinez writes his new MLS chapter with San Jose Earthquakes
 
"You guys know our team ... If every program had this, I think we could push women’s basketball forward, on a local level, across the country.” - Dawn Staley
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Women's title game takeaways: UConn roars back to top of the mountain
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UConn, South Carolina finish Nos. 1 and 2 in final Top 25 poll
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Hamlin steals Goodyear 400 in OT, wins second straight race
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Cole Custer's return to the NASCAR Cup Series has been lackluster so far
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