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Fairleigh Dickinson’s Tobin Anderson hired as head coach of Iona University
Iona University announced on Tuesday they have hired Fairleigh Dickinson’s Tobin Anderson as its new coach, less than a week after he led the 16-seed Fairleigh Dickinson to an upset of No. 1 Purdue at the NCAA
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New England Patriots linebacker Dont’a Hightower announces retirement from NFL
Longtime New England Patriots linebacker Dont’a Hightower announced his retirement from the NFL on Tuesday. The 33-year-old Hightower, who opted out of the 2021 season due to COVID-19 and did not play in 2022, made the announcement
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Coach Rick Pitino agrees to 6-year deal with St. John’s University
Rick Pitino has been named the new coach at St. John’s University. The school announced Pitino’s hiring but did not disclose terms; however sources told ESPN that Pitino, who led Iona to the NCAA tournament this season,
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NFL commissioner Roger Goodell is expected to receive multiyear contract extension
ESPN’s Adam Schefter reported on Monday that NFL commissioner Roger Goodell is expected to receive a multiyear contract extension at next week’s NFL owners meetings in Phoenix. Schefter’s sources told him that the extension will be worth three
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Illinois State Archery Tournament moved to Champaign
CHAMPAIGN – About 900 young archers from 42 Illinois schools will participate in the 2023 Illinois State Archery Tournament at Champaign Centennial High School. The Illinois Department of Natural Resources is the coordinator of the National
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Two ILVY Dolphin swimmers qualify for Nationals
PERU — The ILVY Dolphins swim team traveled to the short course state competition this past weekend where multiple swimmers had the opportunity to stand on the podium. Two 21 and under swimmers also made National cuts and
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Houston Astros 2B Jose Altuve out indefinitely after fracturing thumb at World Baseball Classic
All-Star second baseman for the Houston Astros, Jose Altuve, has suffered a fractured right thumb at the World Baseball Classic and will require surgery, which will sideline him indefinitely. A day after Altuve was hit by a
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Houston Astros 2B Jose Altuve out indefinitely after fracturing thumb at World Baseball Classic
All-Star second baseman for the Houston Astros, Jose Altuve, has suffered a fractured right thumb at the World Baseball Classic and will require surgery, which will sideline him indefinitely. A day after Altuve was hit by a
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Texans Laremy Tunsil becomes highest-paid offensive tackle, signing 3-year, $75M extension
According to sources via ESPN, the Houston Texans and offensive tackle Laremy Tunsil have agreed to a three-year contract extension worth $75 million, including $60 fully guaranteed. The 28-year-old Tunsil will become the league’s highest paid offensive tackle,
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Tampa Bay Buccaneers officially release running back Leonard Fournette
The Tampa Bay Buccaneers announced they have officially cut ties with running back Lenoard Fournette, releasing him after the start of the new league year at 4 p.m. ET on Wednesday. Fournette was not released with a post-June 1
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