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J.J. Post

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'We have the same agent': Nikola Jokic jokes after Caitlin Clark's praise
According to Jokic, the explanation behind Clark's high praise for him Sunday night is simple: The two share an agent.
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LeBron, Austin Reaves on the origins of their viral meme
Four years ago, a clip showing James giving instructions to a befuddled Reaves at the end of a 2022 game against the Nets went viral in a major way.
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Welcome to 'The Reef': LIU's 'fins up' chant has turned a near-empty gym into March magic
A few college basketball fanatics were looking for a local team to root for in 2023. They landed on the LIU Sharks -- and turned rooting for them into a passion.
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Team USA arrives at WBC championship repping game-worn USA Olympic hockey jerseys
A connection between Pete Crow-Armstrong and Jack Hughes led to Team USA's stylish entrance in the World Baseball Classic final.
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How Duke's Krzyzewskiville ordering test decides who gets the best 'Cameron Crazies' seats
There aren't many tests at Duke that will produce a median score among takers of 43.2%. But Krzyzewskiville's annual "ordering test" isn't just any test.
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'I'll close my eyes': Diamondbacks' Counsell makes pro debut against father Craig's Cubs
Brady Counsell got his first reps as a Diamondback on Thursday when he was named to the club's roster for a spring training clash with the Cubs, who are managed by his father.
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New Los Angeles Kings winger Artemi Panarin gifts mascot Rolex for No. 72 jersey
Panarin wanted to wear the No. 72 upon being traded to Los Angeles. The only problem is the Kings' mascot already wore that number.
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Scherzer's re-signing with Blue Jays fulfills daughter's letter wish
On Wednesday, a source confirmed to ESPN's Alden Gonzalez that Scherzer and the Blue Jays had reached an agreement to keep the 41-year-old three-time Cy Young winner in Toronto.
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'Got to be careful around Mario': Kirby Smart, Mario Cristobal trade joking barbs at Steve Spurrier Awards
At the 2026 Steve Spurrier Awards dinner -- named for a coach known for his wit -- Mario Cristobal and Kirby Smart fittingly traded jokes on Monday night.
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Minnesota U12 hockey playoff spans three days, 12 OTs
The Cottage Grove Wolfpack emerged victorious Wednesday in a Minnesota U12 girls hockey postseason game that started Monday and ended Wednesday.
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Texas Rangers' promotional giveaways include bloodstained Nolan Ryan tribute jersey
On May 29, the Rangers will give away a jersey with a bloodstain imitating Ryan's iconic uniform from when he continued pitching after a ball split open his lip.
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Super Bowl LX expected to see highest ticket price since 2020
Vivid Seats projects the crowd split in Santa Clara on Sunday will be a 61-39 advantage toward Seahawks fans.
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Google updates Curt Cignetti search page to reflect iconic quote
Indiana's national champion head coach also had his signature Chipotle order added to the restaurant's app, adding to a big week on and off the field.
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'Are you happy?': Cignetti's daughter revisits viral 2019 post after father's national title win
In 2019, Natalie asked her father if he was happy. He wasn't. Now, his answer to the same question is different.
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Indiana could go 16-0 with a title game win -- but they wouldn't be the first. Meet 1894 Yale
Indiana could complete a 16-0 season with a national championship win over Miami on Monday night. But they won't be the first team to accomplish the feat.
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Can Miami become the latest team to lift the national title on 'home' field?
Miami will be playing close to campus, but others have played for a title in their home state.
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'First round's on me': DePaul coach Holtmann covers drinks for students after Marquette win
Chris Holtmann seems to have DePaul moving in the right direction. And after record student attendance, the coach gave back in a very collegiate manner: free drinks.
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Five new SEC coaches in a day? College football's wild 2025 coaching carousel by the numbers
A $50 million-plus buyout. Thirty-plus open gigs. Five new SEC head coaches in a day. Here are all the numbers behind a whirlwind college football coaching carousel.
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Bloomington unofficially names pond in Indiana DB D'Angelo Ponds' honor
The retention pond is a short walk away from Memorial Stadium and was renamed after the Indiana Hoosiers defensive back following suggestions on social media.
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