Ex-UW athlete Devin Harris a key player for Mavericks after long offseason
Catfight expected
Even if the Heat appears to be in a different class than the Bobcats, the
players aren’t preparing as though they are.
Rays hit five homers, annihilate Yankees
Who among the suddenly potent Rays hitters had the biggest night in the
16-1 win over the Yankees that featured five home runs?
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10 YEARS AGO IN THE CHOP:
Wilfork's stock drops as weight increases
Appeals court blocks Clarett from entering NFL draft this weekend
?
Chargers May Pick Eli Manning at No. 1
April 19, 2014 8:26 AM
Florida State University website
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FLORIDA STATE UNIVERSITY NEWS
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2013 NATIONAL CHAMPS FSU FOOTBALL:
Investigation of FSU for Title IX violations begins
Jameis Winston may be innocent, but something smells at FSU
Bungled investigations of the Heisman winner make everyone look bad
Jameis Winston investigation: Gov. Rick Scott should order probe of
Tallahassee Police Department's inept detective work
https://ca.sports.yahoo.com/blogs/ncaaf-dr-saturday/lawyer-for-winston-accuser-expects-fsu-to-go-ahead-with-conduct-charges-against-the-qb-145620618.html
Lawyer for Winston accuser expects FSU to go ahead with conduct charges
against the QB
Punch Shots: Tallahassee police fumbled the case
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FSU BASEBALL:
FSU Down Wake Forest, 7-1
Fifth-ranked Florida State (29-8, 15-4) tripped up Wake Forest (24-16,
11-8), 7-1, Friday night on Gene Hooks Field in game one of a three-game
series between the ACC's top two teams in the Atlantic Division.
Weaver leads 'Noles past Deacs
Florida State assistant coach Mike Martin, Jr. said it was the first time
he could remember his dad not being in the dugout with him.
Florida State dumps Wake Forest 7-1
Stewart sets record in ninth inning
It was Florida State assistant coach Bryan Henry who said it first. When
the Seminoles came into the dugout after the bottom of the eighth inning,
Henry encouraged the FSU hitters to get on base, to give star sophomore D.J.
Bizarre Inning-Ending Play for Florida State
Always know the count, kids.
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FSU SOCCER/TRACK/GOLF/VOLLEYBALL:
Leading With A Day To Go!
Grete Sadeiko and Colleen Quigley came up golden. So did James Harris. Now
the FSU men's and women's track & field teams turn their attention to
finishing a sweep of ACC Outdoor titles Saturday at North Carolina.
Florida State Welcomes Syracuse
The No. 8 Seminoles host the Orange for three conference games on April
19-20 on JoAnne Graf Field.
FSU softball welcomes ACC newcomer Syracuse in to town
Seminoles Brush Off Rain to Dominate Day 1
The rain never let up and neither did the Seminoles on Friday during Day 1
of competition at the Florida State Pairs Challenge.
Castren In 2nd at ACC Championship
Matilda Castren is in second place and the 25th ranked Florida State
women's golf team is in sixth place with one round remaining to be played
in the ACC Women's Golf Championship.
Cavaliers Top Seminoles
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'NOLES IN THE PROS:
Greatest Buccaneers: No. 1
Will the Vikings exercise option for Christian Ponder?
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10 YEARS AGO FSU IN THE CHOP:
Johnson, Swann Find Boarding Schools Valuable
++Will Habel sign with FSU?
No. 14 Florida State Avoids Sweep With 10-3 Win Over No. 4 Miami
Cassell, Garnett lead Minnesota past Denver in Game 1
Cassell's 40 points power T-Wolves
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OTHER FSU NEWS:
Image of FSU mascot roils South Florida water management board meeting
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ATLANTIC COAST CONFERENCE NEWS
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ACC FOOTBALL:
Georgia Tech, Syracuse wrap up spring
Big crowd of recruits expected for Georgia Tech’s spring game
New strength, conditioning coach for Pitt proves to be big asset in hurry
Greyson Lambert springs toward No. 1 QB job at Virginia
UVa D still excited about injured top recruit
Hokies have third open spring scrimmage today
Linebacker Vandyke works on return to Hokies
Since he was a redshirt freshman two years ago, it seems like whip
linebacker Ronny Vandyke has been touted by Virginia Tech’s coaches as a
potential breakout player.
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ACC BASKETBALL:
Duke's Rodney Hood joins Jabari Parker in jump to NBA
Duke's incoming freshmen will offset the loss of Jabari Parker
Louisville season wrap (Cardinals will only make the ACC tougher next
season)
Miami Hurricanes forward James Kelly to transfer
Quarterback Terrel Hunt named Syracuse football MVP for 2013 season at team
banquet
New Syracuse football uniforms look like 'demeaning clown suits' (Your
letters)
Syracuse football 's Scott Shafer, who can preach to the flock, has an
admirer in ol' No. 44, Floyd Little
Setting the stage for the finale of Syracuse football spring practice: a
complete guide from A to Z
Virginia season wrap (Cavaliers' stellar season could be just the start)
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ACC BASEBALL:
Kennedy’s double powers Clemson
Shane Kennedy’s two-out double in the 11th inning propelled No. 20 Clemson
to a 3-2 win over Pittsburgh at Charles L. Cost Field on Friday night.
Duke baseball edges Virginia Tech in 12
Kenny Koplove’s RBI sacrifice fly in the top of the 12th inning drove home
Cristian Perez and gave Duke a 3-2 win over Virginia Tech in ACC baseball
on Friday.
Maryland Stings No. 25 Tech Friday Night, 7-2
The Yellow Jackets surrendered a 2-1 lead in the seventh
Notre Dame is next foe as Miami Hurricanes baseball team aims to extend
streak
UM has won 13 games in a row and risen to No. 11 with a home series against
Notre Dame on tap.
NC State, Rodon handle Boston College, 5-1
Wolfpack junior pitcher Carlos Rodon gives up one run in eight innings
against the BC Eagles for his first win since March 8.
Potent pitching powers No. 1 Virginia past North Carolina
Nathan Kirby dazzles for more than six innings. Whit Mayberry wiggles out
of a jam. Nick Howard sets the radar gun ablaze. Virginia wins.
Downes homer boosts Virginia
It wasn’t too long ago — less than a week, in fact — that Virginia baseball
coach Brian O’Connor said his team couldn’t count on continuing to win
games 3-2.
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OTHER ACC NEWS:
Maryland-ACC lawsuit: Terps and conference in midst of ugly divorce
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OTHER FOOTBALL/BASKETBALL/BASEBALL/MISC NEWS:
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OTHER FOOTBALL:
Bowl complies with new playoff
In an effort to comply with the new College Football Playoff, the
Atlanta-based bowl game has gone back to its roots and will now be known as
the Chick-fil-A Peach Bowl, sources told ESPN.com on Friday.
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Georgia State is ranked No. 128, kicking off our 2014 college football
countdown
Charlie Strong’s debut: Expect physical play in Texas spring football game
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OTHER BASKETBALL:
Another Horford to UF?
Tulsa hires Frank Haith as new hoops coach
Tulsa hired Frank Haith of Missouri as its men's basketball coach Friday,
landing a major-conference coach to lead the Golden Hurricane's transition
from Conference USA to the American Athletic Conference this summer.
Frank Haith introduced at Tulsa; Tim Fuller will serve as Missouri's
interim coach
Frank Haith broke up with the Missouri Tigers by text message.
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OTHER BASEBALL:
Georgia-UF opener rained out
The series opener between No. 9 Florida and Georgia scheduled for tonight
at McKethan Stadium has been postponed.
O'Sullivan marvels at Gushue's transformation
No. 7 Louisville Baseball Wins Finale at UCF, 3-2
Gardner connects for fourth homer of the season; Kidston pitches seven
strong
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SPORTS IN THE COURTS:
Purifoy arrest warrant quashed (there's a surprise)
Sheriff questions handling of drug case involving ex-Gator
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MISC COLLEGE/PRO SPORTS NEWS:
NBA playoffs: First-round schedule and TV info
Mavs behind 8-ball vs. No. 1 Spurs; how can they win? It's in the details
Pig farmer? Guinness World Record holder? Things you may not know about
your Mavericks
Five reasons why Heat sweep Bobcats
Former Gator Nick Calathes suspended for violating NBA drug-use policy
Doc Rivers has been a shot in the arm for the Clippers
NBA plans expanded programs with military
TNT's Sager to miss NBA playoffs due to leukemia
Lightning in 2-0 hole after loss to Canadiens
Loss leaves Lightning full of questions
Lightning may not be ready for this stage
Television lapse leaves Lightning fans livid
Watch hornets attack golfer on European Tour
Golfer jumps into lake after getting stung 20 times
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10 YEARS AGO IN THE CHOP:
Decision 2004: Who will replace Rivers at QB?
NCAA studies reform proposals
Meeting today could lead to major changes in intercollegiate athletics.
April 18, 2014 8:19 AM
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FLORIDA STATE UNIVERSITY NEWS
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2013 NATIONAL CHAMPS FSU FOOTBALL:
FSU coach reflects on championship season
Flashback Friday: Peter Warwick shows the moves that Manziel can only dream
about
Bowden, Corso share special reunion with FSU fans
Bowden mingles with FSU fans during Seminole Booster tour
Editorial: A troubling case
Winston may be innocent, but something smells at FSU
FSU, Tallahassee Police seriously mishandled Jameis Winston case
Myron Rolle Compares Jameis Winston To Emmett Till, Implies That The New
York Times Slandered Him
Guy Moore: Blindsided! Change in FSU's logo hit retailers
Florida’s parody of “Royals” trolling Florida State is kind of a disaster
Brewton would like chance to talk more with Tigers
Florida State commit DB Calvin Brewton of Miami is expecting Clemson to
stop by his school during spring practice.
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FSU BASEBALL:
On the Road Again - FSU Travels to Wake Forest
FSU v. Wake Forest Heads Weekend Matchups
FSU baseball drawing large crowds, home and away
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FSU SOCCER/TRACK/GOLF/VOLLEYBALL:
'Noles Off To Early Leads
Der'Renae Freeman won the long jump on her final attempt, while the rest of
the FSU men's and women's track teams combined for three silver and two
bronze medals. Both teams sit atop the ACC Championship leaderboard with
one day in the books.
Castren In 1st At ACC Championships
Palm Harbor's Maddie O'Brien sets softball records at FSU
Jackson senior Sienna Surber signs letter of intent to play softball at
Florida State University
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'NOLES IN THE PROS:
Raiders' bottom FA signings: Javon Walker
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10 YEARS AGO FSU IN THE CHOP:
No. 14 FSU Baseball Falls to No. 4 Miami, 7-3
Sanchez's Three-Run Home Run Rallies Miami Past FSU, 7-3
Walkie-talkie flap mars milestone win
Jim Morris' 500th win at UM is
marked by FSU coach Mike Martin's accusation that the Hurricanes used a
walkie-talkie to steal signs
Four Win Titles as Seminole Track Finishes in Top Three
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OTHER FSU NEWS:
Professors to look out for: A look at Florida State's most influential
faculty
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ATLANTIC COAST CONFERENCE NEWS
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ACC FOOTBALL:
Wren quarterback Bryant commits to Tigers
Georgia defensive tackle hoping to get to Clemson for a visit
Clemson is looking at DL Russell Ude.
Duke prepared for life without Connette
Pitt QB Voytik builds off bowl performance
10 players to watch in Syracuse football spring game
Syracuse football recruiting: Tyrone Perkins, first commit in 2015, says he
can make a big contribution
UVa D still excited about injured top recruit
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ACC BASKETBALL:
Duke season wrap (Defense does in Blue Devils at the end)
Jabari Parker declares for NBA draft
Duke’s Jabari Parker thanks Coach K on way to NBA
North Carolina season wrap (Tar Heels did well despite offseason tumult)
Pittsburgh season wrap (Another first weekend NCAA exit for the Panthers)
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ACC BASEBALL:
NC State hopes homestand heals what ails them
After epic 2013 series, UVa and UNC renew baseball rivalry tonight
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OTHER ACC NEWS:
Louisville athletics lands $39 million deal with adidas
Bubba Cunningham has work to do after UNC comments
North Carolina athletic director Bubba Cunningham has shaken up the status
quo at North Carolina’s flagship university in Chapel Hill.
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OTHER FOOTBALL/BASKETBALL/BASEBALL/MISC NEWS:
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OTHER FOOTBALL:
Texas AD: Union push 'smells' of attorneys
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Jacob Coker working way to Alabama
Rivals100 cornerback commits to Gators
Florida has landed a Rivals100 cornerback from Washington, D.C., for the
second consecutive recruiting cycle.
UK football staff extended, position coaches get raises
Ward a believer in new-look Gamecocks’ defense
Aikman: Manziel has chance for a 'special career'
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Veteran Dierdorf back in booth at Michigan
Penn State's hiring of Eric Barron not a reversal in commitment to fight
sexual violence, say victim advocates
Mankato players to play for reinstated coach
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OTHER BASKETBALL:
Gonzaga signs son of former Blazer Sabonis
Kentucky's James Young declares for NBA draft
John Calipari says Cauley-Stein's return was a surprise
Missouri basketball coach Frank Haith reportedly will take Tulsa job
Possible candidates if Missouri's basketball job is open
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SPORTS IN THE COURTS:
Donovan McNabb spent one day in jail after DUI arrest
McNabb reportedly arrested in Arizona for DUI
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MISC COLLEGE/PRO SPORTS NEWS:
Check out the first-round matchups for the 2014 NBA Playoffs
Son: Colorful reporter Craig Sager has leukemia
Yankees turn triple play, hammer Rays, 10-2
Highest-paying teams in the world
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10 YEARS AGO IN THE CHOP:
Hurricanes QB Berlin Solidifies Starting Job
Winslow wows, and worries, NFL execs
Court: Augusta illegally limited protest
April 17, 2014 9:26 PM
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FLORIDA STATE UNIVERSITY NEWS
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2013 NATIONAL CHAMPS FSU FOOTBALL:
FSU to kickoff season against Oklahoma State at 8 pm on ABC
A Star Player Accused, and a Flawed Rape Investigation
NYT report: FSU rape investigation flawed
N.Y. Times: Tallahassee police, Florida State efforts to pursue rape case
against Jameis Winston were plodding, flawed
FSU's, TPD's handling Jameis Winston rape investigation come under question
in New York Times report
'Virtually No Investigation' in Heisman Winner Rape Case; 'Monster
Sophomore Season' Expected
More questions arise from Jameis Winston case
Florida State expresses disappointment in New York Times story
FSU blasts Times
Florida State University responded aggressively Wednesday to a damaging New
York Times article, questioning the newpaper’s fairness in reporting about
the alleged rape case involving star quarterback Jameis Winston.
Did football trump justice in FSU rape case?
https://floridastate.rivals.com/content.asp?CID=1631424&PT=4&PR=2
BCS title affects FSU university as a whole
https://floridastate.rivals.com/content.asp?CID=1632380&PT=4&PR=2
Club seat section one step closer to becoming a reality
Bobby Bowden embraces new role at FSU
Legendary football coach in South Florida Thursday
Bobby Bowden talks OU & OSU
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UP NEXT:
Oklahoma State's defensive line could anchor team next season
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FSU BASKETBALL:
White To Play In Portsmouth Invitational Tournament
Florida State senior forward Okaro White is one of 64 of the top college
basketball seniors who will participate in the 2014 Portsmouth Invitational
Tournament April 16-19.
Former FSU forward Okaro White to participate in Portsmouth Invitational
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FSU BASEBALL:
FSU leadoff hitter Delph feels like old self again
Josh Delph isn't going to get too excited about his recent hot streak, but
the Florida State junior leadoff hitter does admit the last three games are
a positive step to where he wants to be.
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FSU SOCCER/TRACK/GOLF/VOLLEYBALL:
O'Brien's Career Day Carries Seminoles To Sweep Of Pitt
Redshirt junior Maddie O'Brien reaches base in all nine plate appearances
as Florida State takes both games of a doubleheader against Pitt on April
16.
Power Rankings: FSU holds winning hand
Florida State ace Lacey Waldrop has reasons to smile, leading the nation in
wins and all major conference pitchers in ERA.
Back In Championship Mode
Six weeks after sweeping the ACC Indoor Championships team titles, the
Florida State track & field teams are at it again, this time with
significant milestones within reach.
Sand Volleyball Hosts Florida State Pairs Challenge
The fourth-ranked Florida State sand volleyball team will host Georgia
State, ULM and South Carolina this weekend.
No. 3 FSU sand volleyball team looks to close strong
Seminoles close out regular season by hosting FSU Pairs Tournament this
weekend
Seminoles, Castren Earn National Honors
Seminoles named team, Castren named individual player of the week.
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'NOLES IN THE PROS:
Warrick Dunn A True Hero
Jonas Blixt sets sights on making Ryder Cup team after Masters success
Blixt eager to prove to European Ryder Cup captain Paul McGinley that he
deserves a place at Gleneagles in September
Blixt reflects on Masters performance, looks ahead to The Players
Championship
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10 YEARS AGO FSU IN THE CHOP:
++Noles Offer Pahokee RB
Pahokee (Fla.) running back Antone Smith will be considered one of the top
players at his position in the country.
No. 4 Miami Drops No. 14 Florida State Baseball 10-0
Noles blanked for the second straight game
Twins first baseman Doug Mientkiewicz was out of the lineup Fridaybecause
of lingering soreness in the foot he jammed in Thursday's game
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OTHER FSU NEWS:
FSU law students No. 2 in state taking bar exam
College of Business rises in the rankings
Move toward online courses, rigorous undergrad work contributes to
college's No. 36 ranking
Pride, History in Fight Over FAMU-FSU Engineering School
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ATLANTIC COAST CONFERENCE NEWS
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ACC FOOTBALL:
Dismissed Clemson QB Kelly issues apology
Kelly says he ‘let down’ Clemson coaches, teammates
Ude interested in Clemson, USC
UNC D looking to continue momentum
Cuse, LSU to kick off two-game series in '15
Terrel Hunt keeps starting Cuse QB job
Syracuse unveils new jerseys for 2014 season
Dynamic defensive duo looks to anchor Virginia defense
Leal relishes competition in VT QB race
Hokies RB Marshawn Williams can pound the rock
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ACC BASKETBALL:
Look back, look ahead: ACC
ACC Basketball Head Coaches: The Relationship Between Salary and Success
Talking Hoops: Looking at the Newest ACC
13. FSU:
Judging the impact of Josh Heath’s transfer
The commitment of former South Florida guard Josh Heath to transfer to
Georgia Tech may not rate on the surface as a game-changer.
Notre Dame's Atkins MVP; Brey plans to stay
UVa, Hokies chasing prized recruit
Virginia and Virginia Tech are in the running for one of the nation’s
premier unsigned men’s basketball prospects.
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ACC BASEBALL:
Charlotte, new stadium candidates for ACC baseball tournament
Baseball Walks Off Against UMass-Lowell
Michael Strem tallies five RBIs on 3-for-4 outing
No. 20 Tigers Top Chanticleers 9-6 Tuesday
Cuas’ Two-Run Home Run Helps Terps Top Navy
Pitching Impresses in 13th Straight Victory
No. 11 Miami extended the nation's longest winning streak to 13 consecutive
games Wednesday night, toppling visiting FAU 2-1 at Alex Rodriguez Park.
Tar Heels Rally To Top Elon, 5-4
Landon Lassiter's single in the ninth wins it for Carolina.
Irish Score Two In The Ninth To Earn 4-3 Road Win Over Toledo
Notre Dame has now won nine consecutive non-conference games.
Panthers Fall to Kent State in Midweek Contest, 4-1
Pitt has now dropped a season-high six consecutive games over the past 10
days
No. 1 Virginia Cruises Past William & Mary, 11-2
Cavaliers rack up 14 hits while UVa limits potent W&M offense to just four
hits
Lewicki shines as UVa thrashes Tribe
Artie Lewicki vs. William and Mary Part II proved better than the original.
Carey and Stephens Lift Wake Forest Past App State 4-2
Deacs plate four runs in the 7th to defeat the Mountaineers
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OTHER FOOTBALL/BASKETBALL/BASEBALL/MISC NEWS:
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OTHER FOOTBALL:
ESPN Releases Kickoff Times For Marquee Week One College Football Games;
FSU-OSU At 8 p.m, Alabama-WVU At 3:30 p.m
Orlando's new Cure Bowl joins college football postseason lineup
College football reaches 40 bowls in 2015, more than doubling postseason in
20 years
NCAA sticks a fork in limited meals for athletes
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UF's Fowler searches for consistency
QB Whitlow to transfer from Kentucky
USC is the team to beat for Georgia tight end
Gamecocks lead for Causey
Joeckel transfers; A&M QB race to 2
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Notre Dame No. 9 in ESPN football recruiting rankings
FSU’s President During Its Rape Scandal Is Going to Work at Penn State
Why did Penn State hire the president of "Football-Rape-Cover-up U."?
Penn State Is Still Feeling Pretty Good About Hiring Florida State's
President
Penn State backs Barron; Florida State challenges New York Times report on
Jameis Winston case
Mankato players refuse to practice for old coach
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OTHER BASKETBALL:
Carson, star Sun Devils PG, opts for draft
New FAU basketball coach Michael Curry signs six-year deal worth close to
$2 million
K-State extends Weber after 20-win season
Michigan St. adds 6-7 recruit Clark to class
AD: Tennessee job still 'extremely attractive'
UCLA's Anderson, LaVine declare for draft
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OTHER BASEBALL:
Conference Leaders Collide as No. 7 Louisville Visits UCF
Threatening weather alters weekend slate; Thursday doubleheader set for
3:30 p.m., ET
USC stumbles against the Citadel, 10-8
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SPORTS IN THE COURTS:
Three Texas A&M football players arrested for outstanding warrants
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MISC COLLEGE/PRO SPORTS NEWS:
It will be tough to pass on receivers in NFL Draft
Aaron Murray impresses Jaguars coach Gus Bradley at Georgia's pro day
Ex-Buc Josh Freeman joins Giants
Mavericks fall to Memphis in OT, will face Spurs in playoffs beginning
Sunday
Dirk Nowitzki set to test lungs, bump playing time up in playoffs
Milwaukee Bucks sold for $550 million
Don’t touch the green jacket
For all the crazy stunts Bubba Watson does for fun, the green jacket was
off limits.
Players Championship goes to three-hole playoff format
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10 YEARS AGO IN THE CHOP:
Okafor to enter NBA Draft
Connecticut star will leave school with degree, NCAA championship.
Padgett is third Jayhawk to transfer this year
Suns to be sold for record $401 million
Ecstasy in overtime
Nikolai Khabibulin again makes some key saves, and St. Louis scores another
series-clinching goal in OT.
April 17, 2014 9:22 PM
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FLORIDA STATE UNIVERSITY NEWS
___________________________________________
2013 NATIONAL CHAMPS FSU FOOTBALL:
FSU to kickoff season against Oklahoma State at 8 pm on ABC
A Star Player Accused, and a Flawed Rape Investigation
NYT report: FSU rape investigation flawed
N.Y. Times: Tallahassee police, Florida State efforts to pursue rape case
against Jameis Winston were plodding, flawed
FSU's, TPD's handling Jameis Winston rape investigation come under question
in New York Times report
'Virtually No Investigation' in Heisman Winner Rape Case; 'Monster
Sophomore Season' Expected
More questions arise from Jameis Winston case
Florida State expresses disappointment in New York Times story
FSU blasts Times
Florida State University responded aggressively Wednesday to a damaging New
York Times article, questioning the newpaper’s fairness in reporting about
the alleged rape case involving star quarterback Jameis Winston.
Did football trump justice in FSU rape case?
https://floridastate.rivals.com/content.asp?CID=1631424&PT=4&PR=2
BCS title affects FSU university as a whole
https://floridastate.rivals.com/content.asp?CID=1632380&PT=4&PR=2
Club seat section one step closer to becoming a reality
Bobby Bowden embraces new role at FSU
Legendary football coach in South Florida Thursday
Bobby Bowden talks OU & OSU
__________________________________________
UP NEXT:
Oklahoma State's defensive line could anchor team next season
__________________________________________
FSU BASKETBALL:
White To Play In Portsmouth Invitational Tournament
Florida State senior forward Okaro White is one of 64 of the top college
basketball seniors who will participate in the 2014 Portsmouth Invitational
Tournament April 16-19.
Former FSU forward Okaro White to participate in Portsmouth Invitational
__________________________________________
FSU BASEBALL:
FSU leadoff hitter Delph feels like old self again
Josh Delph isn't going to get too excited about his recent hot streak, but
the Florida State junior leadoff hitter does admit the last three games are
a positive step to where he wants to be.
__________________________________________
FSU SOCCER/TRACK/GOLF/VOLLEYBALL:
O'Brien's Career Day Carries Seminoles To Sweep Of Pitt
Redshirt junior Maddie O'Brien reaches base in all nine plate appearances
as Florida State takes both games of a doubleheader against Pitt on April
16.
Power Rankings: FSU holds winning hand
Florida State ace Lacey Waldrop has reasons to smile, leading the nation in
wins and all major conference pitchers in ERA.
Back In Championship Mode
Six weeks after sweeping the ACC Indoor Championships team titles, the
Florida State track & field teams are at it again, this time with
significant milestones within reach.
Sand Volleyball Hosts Florida State Pairs Challenge
The fourth-ranked Florida State sand volleyball team will host Georgia
State, ULM and South Carolina this weekend.
No. 3 FSU sand volleyball team looks to close strong
Seminoles close out regular season by hosting FSU Pairs Tournament this
weekend
Seminoles, Castren Earn National Honors
Seminoles named team, Castren named individual player of the week.
___________________________________________
'NOLES IN THE PROS:
Warrick Dunn A True Hero
Jonas Blixt sets sights on making Ryder Cup team after Masters success
Blixt eager to prove to European Ryder Cup captain Paul McGinley that he
deserves a place at Gleneagles in September
Blixt reflects on Masters performance, looks ahead to The Players
Championship
___________________________________________
10 YEARS AGO FSU IN THE CHOP:
++Noles Offer Pahokee RB
Pahokee (Fla.) running back Antone Smith will be considered one of the top
players at his position in the country.
No. 4 Miami Drops No. 14 Florida State Baseball 10-0
Noles blanked for the second straight game
Twins first baseman Doug Mientkiewicz was out of the lineup Fridaybecause
of lingering soreness in the foot he jammed in Thursday's game
___________________________________________
OTHER FSU NEWS:
FSU law students No. 2 in state taking bar exam
College of Business rises in the rankings
Move toward online courses, rigorous undergrad work contributes to
college's No. 36 ranking
Pride, History in Fight Over FAMU-FSU Engineering School
___________________________________________
ATLANTIC COAST CONFERENCE NEWS
___________________________________________
ACC FOOTBALL:
Dismissed Clemson QB Kelly issues apology
Kelly says he ‘let down’ Clemson coaches, teammates
Ude interested in Clemson, USC
UNC D looking to continue momentum
Cuse, LSU to kick off two-game series in '15
Terrel Hunt keeps starting Cuse QB job
Syracuse unveils new jerseys for 2014 season
Dynamic defensive duo looks to anchor Virginia defense
Leal relishes competition in VT QB race
Hokies RB Marshawn Williams can pound the rock
___________________________________________
ACC BASKETBALL:
Look back, look ahead: ACC
ACC Basketball Head Coaches: The Relationship Between Salary and Success
Talking Hoops: Looking at the Newest ACC
13. FSU:
Judging the impact of Josh Heath’s transfer
The commitment of former South Florida guard Josh Heath to transfer to
Georgia Tech may not rate on the surface as a game-changer.
Notre Dame's Atkins MVP; Brey plans to stay
UVa, Hokies chasing prized recruit
Virginia and Virginia Tech are in the running for one of the nation’s
premier unsigned men’s basketball prospects.
___________________________________________
ACC BASEBALL:
Charlotte, new stadium candidates for ACC baseball tournament
Baseball Walks Off Against UMass-Lowell
Michael Strem tallies five RBIs on 3-for-4 outing
No. 20 Tigers Top Chanticleers 9-6 Tuesday
Cuas’ Two-Run Home Run Helps Terps Top Navy
Pitching Impresses in 13th Straight Victory
No. 11 Miami extended the nation's longest winning streak to 13 consecutive
games Wednesday night, toppling visiting FAU 2-1 at Alex Rodriguez Park.
Tar Heels Rally To Top Elon, 5-4
Landon Lassiter's single in the ninth wins it for Carolina.
Irish Score Two In The Ninth To Earn 4-3 Road Win Over Toledo
Notre Dame has now won nine consecutive non-conference games.
Panthers Fall to Kent State in Midweek Contest, 4-1
Pitt has now dropped a season-high six consecutive games over the past 10
days
No. 1 Virginia Cruises Past William & Mary, 11-2
Cavaliers rack up 14 hits while UVa limits potent W&M offense to just four
hits
Lewicki shines as UVa thrashes Tribe
Artie Lewicki vs. William and Mary Part II proved better than the original.
Carey and Stephens Lift Wake Forest Past App State 4-2
Deacs plate four runs in the 7th to defeat the Mountaineers
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OTHER FOOTBALL/BASKETBALL/BASEBALL/MISC NEWS:
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OTHER FOOTBALL:
ESPN Releases Kickoff Times For Marquee Week One College Football Games;
FSU-OSU At 8 p.m, Alabama-WVU At 3:30 p.m
Orlando's new Cure Bowl joins college football postseason lineup
College football reaches 40 bowls in 2015, more than doubling postseason in
20 years
NCAA sticks a fork in limited meals for athletes
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UF's Fowler searches for consistency
QB Whitlow to transfer from Kentucky
USC is the team to beat for Georgia tight end
Gamecocks lead for Causey
Joeckel transfers; A&M QB race to 2
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Notre Dame No. 9 in ESPN football recruiting rankings
FSU’s President During Its Rape Scandal Is Going to Work at Penn State
Why did Penn State hire the president of "Football-Rape-Cover-up U."?
Penn State Is Still Feeling Pretty Good About Hiring Florida State's
President
Penn State backs Barron; Florida State challenges New York Times report on
Jameis Winston case
Mankato players refuse to practice for old coach
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OTHER BASKETBALL:
Carson, star Sun Devils PG, opts for draft
New FAU basketball coach Michael Curry signs six-year deal worth close to
$2 million
K-State extends Weber after 20-win season
Michigan St. adds 6-7 recruit Clark to class
AD: Tennessee job still 'extremely attractive'
UCLA's Anderson, LaVine declare for draft
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OTHER BASEBALL:
Conference Leaders Collide as No. 7 Louisville Visits UCF
Threatening weather alters weekend slate; Thursday doubleheader set for
3:30 p.m., ET
USC stumbles against the Citadel, 10-8
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SPORTS IN THE COURTS:
Three Texas A&M football players arrested for outstanding warrants
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MISC COLLEGE/PRO SPORTS NEWS:
It will be tough to pass on receivers in NFL Draft
Aaron Murray impresses Jaguars coach Gus Bradley at Georgia's pro day
Ex-Buc Josh Freeman joins Giants
Mavericks fall to Memphis in OT, will face Spurs in playoffs beginning
Sunday
Dirk Nowitzki set to test lungs, bump playing time up in playoffs
Milwaukee Bucks sold for $550 million
Don’t touch the green jacket
For all the crazy stunts Bubba Watson does for fun, the green jacket was
off limits.
Players Championship goes to three-hole playoff format
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10 YEARS AGO IN THE CHOP:
Okafor to enter NBA Draft
Connecticut star will leave school with degree, NCAA championship.
Padgett is third Jayhawk to transfer this year
Suns to be sold for record $401 million
Ecstasy in overtime
Nikolai Khabibulin again makes some key saves, and St. Louis scores another
series-clinching goal in OT.
April 16, 2014 7:34 AM
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FLORIDA STATE UNIVERSITY NEWS
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2013 NATIONAL CHAMPS FSU FOOTBALL:
What We Learned About Florida State's Title Chances in 2014 Spring Game
Oklahoma State football: Seminoles riding high in the spring
Williams shines in FSU's spring game
Projections for Jameis Winston's Monster Sophomore Season
FSU supporter Poulin gets his championship ring
FSU illustrator draws major interest in Seminole head debate
Jodi Slade, an FSU grad and employee, continues quest after meeting with
officials
Illustrator drawn into FSU logo debate
Jodi Slade does not consider herself an activist. But the 28-year-old
Florida State graduate and College of Medicine employee doesn't plan on
backing down from her current fight, either.
Draft Focus: Telvin Smith
Tim Jernigan being looked at by Dallas Cowboys
Hey OSU fans, Bobby Bowden has some bad news for you
Bobby Bowden saw the need for Fellowship of Christian Athletes
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FSU BASEBALL:
FSU Defeats Jacksonville, 6-1
Behind a pair of three-hit performances from Josh Delph and Danny De La
Calle, fifth-ranked Florida State (28-8) defeated Jacksonville (12-24) 6-1
Tuesday evening on Mike Martin Field inside Dick Howser Stadium to sweep
the regular season series from the Dolphins.
Strong pitching lifts No. 5 FSU to 6-1 win
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Strode's Pitching Pushes FSU to 6-1 Win
FSU baseball team unveils new logo and uniforms
Bryan Henry column: Struggles more like learning experiences
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FSU SOCCER/TRACK/GOLF/VOLLEYBALL:
No. 25 Women's Golf To ACC Championships
Seminoles playing for first ever ACC Championship.
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'NOLES IN THE PROS:
Antonio Cromartie celebrates his 30th birthday
Toney Douglas makes most of chance before playoffs
Yanks not interested in Drew; Steinbrenner says 'I'm pretty content with
where we're sitting'
California League: 66ers win, Quakes lose via shutout
Sherman Johnson was 2-for-5 with a triple, two runs and three RBIs
Jonas Blixt was top Masters finisher among Zurich Classic commits
Golf Channel newcomer Karen Stupples back on course as player in Hawaii
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10 YEARS AGO FSU IN THE CHOP:
Bobby Bowden Arvida Tour to Begin
Annual Florida State men's basketball banquet honors players
No.14 FSU (25-11) at No.4 Miami (26-7)
Mientkiewicz injures ankle in Twins' victory
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OTHER FSU NEWS:
FSU Interim President responds to criticism of engineering split proposal
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ATLANTIC COAST CONFERENCE NEWS
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ACC FOOTBALL:
Top storylines to watch in the ACC
Expect ACC to once again play influential role as playoff era beginws
Boston College Football Recruiting: FB/LB Hunter Forte Added To Team
Swinney: QB Stoudt will start for Clemson
By the numbers: Clemson's QB runs
Commentary: Chad Kelly cut himself from Clemson football team
Tigers eye Tampa receiver with SC ties
WR Auden Tate is taking hard look at Clemson.
Louisville adds former Washington safety
Is DeVante Parker a 1,000-yard receiver?
Transition to next phase begins for Pitt football
With spring practice now wrapped up, coach Paul Chryst is eager to see how
his team approaches the next stage of the offseason.
Wrapping spring with Pitt OC Rudolph
Take 2: Will Syracuse win 8 games in 2014?
Greyson Lambert should be clear choice
Quarterback isn’t the only position that matters for the University of
Virginia, but it is the positio
Greyson Lambert could be Virginia football's Joe Harris
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ACC BASKETBALL:
With no football experience, Hurricanes basketball player Erik Swoope to
enter NFL Draft
N.C. State season wrap (T.J. Warren was a one-man show for the Wolfpack)
Cavaliers playing in Brooklyn tournament next season l
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ACC BASEBALL:
So far, so good for Jackets
Parr Pitches No. 25 Tech Past Georgia, 4-1
The Yellow Jackets scored three in the first en route to their 24th win
Freshmen a big part of UM's baseball success
Rain postpones baseball game between NC State, UNC
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OTHER ACC NEWS:
Deborah Crowder's story could bring NCAA investigators to UNC
Some questioned Deborah Crowder's dedication to members of the Tar Heels'
sports teams. Now, she is a central figure in the latest investigation of
the UNC academic scandal.
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OTHER FOOTBALL/BASKETBALL/BASEBALL/MISC NEWS:
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OTHER FOOTBALL:
Transparency is key as playoff committee takes some guidance from
basketball counterparts
College athletics have many problems, but a union is the wrong tool to try
and fix them
Big Ten lands six primetime ESPN/ABC telecasts
Orlando to host AAC-Sun Belt in '15
Administrators: NCAA system must change
NCAA council OKs unlimited meals, snacks
College football bag man: How widespread are shadow boosters paying
football recruits?
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Don't count out Blake Sims in Alabama's QB race
Auburn running back dealing with dyslexia
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Rivals100 ATH commits to Auburn
Kerryon Johnson Explains Why He Chose Auburn Over Alabama & FSU
UF faces 'critical' offseason
USC working hard for Tampa receiver
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Maryland reveals plans to celebrate the July 1 move to Big Ten
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OTHER BASKETBALL:
Martin bolts Vols for 'beautiful' Cal
Vols get what they don't want, but deserve
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OTHER BASEBALL:
College Top 25:
4. Florida State
Top 25 Tracker:
Gators ground Eagles with power from plate
Kentucky baseball sweeps U of L with 4-2 victory
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SPORTS IN THE COURTS:
Baseball great Brooks Robinson sues Seminole Tribe
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MISC COLLEGE/PRO SPORTS NEWS:
What's the safest bet for the Jaguars in the first round?
Donald Trump says he is serious about buying the Buffalo Bills
Bubba Watson is golf's hybrid – part Tiger, part Tebow, part Daly
April 15, 2014 7:39 AM
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FLORIDA STATE UNIVERSITY NEWS
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2013 NATIONAL CHAMPS FSU FOOTBALL:
FSU spring: What we learned
Florida State CB P.J. Williams
New England Patriots 2014 NFL Draft Prospects: Florida State LB Christian
Jones does his job, whatever that may be
Report: Former FSU RB James Wilder Jr. arrested
Ex-Plant, FSU RB James Wilder Jr. arrested in Tampa
Wilder Jr. arrested in Tampa on suspended license warrant
Former FSU RB Wilder issues statement after being arrested for driving with
suspended license
Mock Draft Monday: Keep away from Kelvin
Ex-FSU RB Carter Living in Jacksonville
Decision Day: Kerryon Johnson to pick Alabama, Auburn or FSU
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FSU BASKETBALL:
White, Miller And Gilchrist Honored At Banquet
Players Honored at FSU Men's Basketball Banquet
Florida State season wrap (Backcourt depth limited Seminol
Natasha Howard Selected Fifth by the Indiana Fever
Being WNBA's 5th pick is 'dream come true' for FSU star Howard
FSU's Howard goes No. 5 overall in WNBA Draft
Fever pick Howard and Achonwa in WNBA Draft
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FSU BASEBALL:
FSU Baseball Hosts Jacksonville Tuesday Night
'Nole making most of an opportunity
FSU's Smit having breakout year at the plate
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FSU SOCCER/TRACK/GOLF/VOLLEYBALL:
A chance of a Lifetime
Sarah Chandler has an opportunity to be on The Voice.
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'NOLES IN THE PROS:
Brooks connects with Canton before enshrinem
Miami Heat’s Toney Douglas, Rashard Lewis look to be playoff factors
Trey Jones Talks Blixt, Masters
Jonas Blixt 'nailed on' for Ryder Cup place after second-placed finish says
captain Paul McGinley
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10 YEARS AGO FSU IN THE CHOP:
Hoop It Up - FSU baseketball report
J.D. Drew (OF) Atl missed Wednesday's game with a left hamstring strain.
Seminoles Make Annual Visit to `The Light'
Seminoles seek revenge at UM
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ATLANTIC COAST CONFERENCE NEWS
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ACC FOOTBALL:
ACC spring games recap
Expect ACC to once again play an influential role as playoff era begins
Clemson quarterback Chad Kelly, nephew of Jim Kelly, dismissed from
football team
Chad Kelly left bigger impression off field
Freedom from Religion files complaint to Clemson
The Freedom From Religion Foundation believes Clemson football coach Dabo
Swinney has promoted a culture in the program that violates constitutional
stipulations of the separation of church and state.
Wolfpack offense clicking under Brissett
football defense has been a bit banged up this spring, but LB Cam Lynch
says 'we'll be fine'
Big-play candidates emerge during UVa spring practices
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ACC BASKETBALL:
ACC Basketball Will Be Outstanding In 2015
Duke's Parker to decide Wednesday on going pro
Harrell tweets that he'll return to Louisville
Montrezl Harrell's return makes Louisville a threat to win the ACC next
season
Maryland season wrap (Terrapins in flux en route to the Big Ten)
Jerami Grant will leave Syracuse basketball for NBA, according to report
Syracuse basketball without Tyler Ennis, Jerami Grant, C.J. Fair creates
interesting historical notes
Frank Howard, a class of 2015 guard, chooses Syracuse basketball as college
destination
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ACC BASEBALL:
ACC Baseball Players Of The Week Announced for April 14
Georgia Tech’s Justus and Duke’s Van Orden recognized
Canes leap to No. 14
The UM baseball team, which has won 12 in a row, has jumped from No. 24 to
No. 14 in the Baseball America rankings.
Struggling UNC, NC State hope to find playoff groove
NC State baseball team hopes to rebound against UNC
Mayberry brings steady presence to UVa pitching staff
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OTHER FOOTBALL/BASKETBALL/BASEBALL/MISC NEWS:
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OTHER FOOTBALL:
College Football Playoff 101
NCAA urges schools to discuss pitfalls of unions
Market value for college football player is $178,000 per year
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UF safety leaving a mark
Offensive lineman to transfer from Gamecocks
Alabama lineman will visit USC this summer
Vols extend contracts for football assistants
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Texas positional series: Key additions, returnees, outlook for each
position
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OTHER BASKETBALL:
Sources: Zona losing Gordon, likely Johnson
Harris leaving Michigan State
Gary Harris is going pro, thanks in part to coach Tom Izzo’s recommendation.
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SPORTS IN THE COURTS:
Lawyer involved in Miami-NCAA case charged by Bar
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MISC COLLEGE/PRO SPORTS NEWS:
Dirk Nowitkzi discusses if ever he considered leaving Dallas, taking the
SAT, and the story behind his most iconic photo
Olympic great Michael Phelps ending retirement
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10 YEARS AGO IN THE CHOP:
Bowl Championship Series conference commissioners may whittle down a list
of bowls vying to host the fifth BCS game at meetings scheduled to begin on
April 25 in Scottsdale, Ariz.
Wolfpack's Hodge opts to stay around
Howard picks NBA over UNC
Atlanta high school basketball star Dwight Howard says he wants to study at
UNC-Chapel Hill.
Student leaders, Indian advocates target Bradley sports nickname
April 14, 2014 11:16 AM
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FLORIDA STATE UNIVERSITY NEWS
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FSU FOOTBALL:
Winston's Garnet Team Beats Gold, 31-14
Jameis Winston throws for nearly 400 yards in reigning national champion
Florida State's spring finale Saturday inside Doak Campbell Stadium.
Florida State spring football award winners
Spring Game Quotes
Quotes from Head Coach Jimbo Fisher and the student-athletes following
Saturday's Spring Game
Another win for Winston; Heisman winner leads Garnet to 31-14 win
Jameis Winston admitted after Saturday's spring game that he was drained
from splitting time between football and baseball over the last month.
FSU's offense finds its groove after sluggish start to spring game
Video: Jameis Winston spring game huddle
Another win for Winston; Heisman winner leads Garnet to 31-14 win
Jameis Winston, FSU return to field
Winston warms up with 56 passes for FSU
QB Jameis Winston breaks in new receivers at Florida State spring game
Jameis Winston throws for nearly 400 yards in FSU's spring football game
After spring win, Winston returns to baseball
++Florida State's Jameis Winston (396 yards) connects often with young WRs
in spring game
Double-duty Jameis makes it through spring football unscathed
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Winston plenty good enough in spring game
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Jameis Winston opens up after spring game
Video: Florida State S Jalen Ramsey
FSU DB Jalen Ramsey With the Crazy Interception off Jameis Winston
Seminoles secondary impresses former players
Walking around Bobby Bowden Field on Saturday afternoon, Terrence Brooks
couldn't be more proud of the way Florida State's secondary started the
spring game.
FSU Spring Game: Stevenson Shows Off At Tailback
Hoskins has big day for FSU defense
Freshman racks up two sacks, scores on INT
Florida St. Spring Game Highlights
'Noles appear loaded again
FSU exits spring poised for another run
FSU Spring Game 2014: Recap, Highlights and Analysis
Three things we learned from FSU's spring game
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Photo Gallery: FSU's 2014 Spring Football Game
FSU LB Reggie Northrup performs 'The Robot' during uniform unveiling
Thousands Head to Spring Game to Support Seminole Football
Fans make the most of Florida State spring game tailgating
Santa Margarita's Costello gets scholarship offer from Florida State
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FSU BASEBALL:
Noles Stung By Yellow Jackets
FSU drops its first ACC series of the season in Saturday's loss to Georgia
Tech.
Jackets clinch series with 12-4 win vs. FSU
Baseball Pounds No. 1 Florida State, 12-4
The Yellow Jackets racked up 15 hits in winning their eighth straight game
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FSU SOCCER/TRACK/GOLF/VOLLEYBALL:
ACC Tune-Up Complete!
Led by Markindey Sineus in the hammer,FSU's throwers completed a meet sweep
with four more wins Saturday at the Seminole Invitational. Anne Zagre added
ACC-leading wins in the 100 hurdles and 200-meter dash, highlighting the
day.
FSU Sand Volleyball Wins Gold and Silver Championships
FSU Track Closes Seminole Invite with a Flurry
Clemes dismissed from Trenton High track team
He has been dismissed from the Trenton High School track team by head coach
Annie Coleman, due to what Clemes said is a disagreement over training
methods. Clemes, who has a scholarship to Florida State University, will
continue to run for the Trenton Track Club.
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'NOLES IN THE PROS:
Dustin Hopkins facing uphill battle
What 2013 Colts First-Round Pick Bjoern Werner Must Do to Avoid Becoming a
Bust
Diamond In The Rough : Sherman Johnson Jr.
Blixt One Stroke Behind Lead At Masters
Former Seminole Jonas Blixt enters Sunday of the 2014 Masters one stroke
behind the lead at Augusta National. Blixt has turned in below par scores
all three rounds this week and has a three-day total of 4-under par.
Former Seminole Blixt 1 stroke back at Masters
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10 YEARS AGO FSU IN THE CHOP:
Florida State football coach Bobby Bowden reportedly receives a
complimentary Mercedes, a $4,000 home security system and a lifetime supply
of Golden Flakes
Focus 2005 - Jessie Hester, Jr. update
Congratulations to Jason Rich for being named 1st Team All-State in Class
6A by the Florida Sports Writers Association.
Noles fall a bit in the polls
Bob Sura became the first player in seven years to have three straight
triple doubles for host Atlanta. He intentionally missed a layup late in
the fourth quarter and grabbed his 10th rebound for his third-straight
triple-double.
J.D. Drew (OF) Atl came out for a pinch-hitter in the ninth inning on
Monday after tweaking his left hamstring on a flyball the inning before,
according to the AP. "Hopefully, it's just a cramp, give it a day," Drew
said. It's rarely that easy with J.D.
Paul Wilson allowed just one run over seven-plus innings, and the Reds
spoiled the opening of the Phillies' new ballpark with a 4-1 win today.
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ATLANTIC COAST CONFERENCE NEWS
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ACC FOOTBALL:
++Tim Byerly produces in Georgia Tech scrimmage
Georgia linebacker Harvey-Clemons switching to U of L
Defense Wins #UNITE14 Spring Game 61-60
Young QBs take first steps
The 2014 UM spring game, actually a controlled scrimmage using about 65
yards of the field, gave first-team quarterback Kevin Olsen and his backup
Gray Crow their first taste of being on center stage at Sun Life Stadium.
Does Quarterback U. have a quarterback?
Miami OL eyes return after being hospitalized
Miami unveils new uniforms
Miami players lose their minds over new uniforms
Quarterback competition on display at UNC's spring football game
North Carolina's Mitch Trubisky told reporters last week that he felt he
had done enough this off-season to be ahead of teammate Marquise Williams
on the Tarheel's depth chart for quarterback.
Better spring showing the second time around for NC State football
Quarterback Jacoby Brissett threw for 365 yards and two touchdowns to lead
the Red team to a 34-0 win in the NC State Wolfpack's Kay Yow Spring Game
on Saturday.
Russell Wilson returns 'home' to have his NC State jersey honored
Lambert looks like the Cavaliers' man at QB
Named a team captain, Lambert throws two TD passes in UVa Spring Game
Injuries open up opportunties for youngsters at Hokies' scrimmage
Motley makes presence known in Hokies scrimmage
Quick hits from the Hokies' second spring scrimmage
Offense ragged in Deacs' first scrimmage
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ACC BASKETBALL:
Parker undecided on NBA, to consult Coach K
Manning hires Childress to complete staff
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ACC BASEBALL:
Baseball Drops Doubleheader to Notre Dame
Bourdon tallied an RBI in game one, leading the team with 18
The Boston College baseball team lost a twin billing to Notre Dame, 4-2 and
7-0, at Chicago State's Cougar Stadium on Saturday afternoon.
Terps Even Series Defeating Virginia Tech, 4-2
Abreu Lifts Baseball to 11th Straight Victory
Freshman Willie Abreu delivered a walk-off infield single in the bottom of
the tenth inning Saturday night, lifting No. 20 Miami to its 11th
consecutive win in dramatic fashion at Alex Rodriguez Park at Mark Light
Field.
Tar Heels edge Deacs 4-3
NC State's offense breaks through in a 6-2 win over Duke
The NC State Wolfpack broke a 22-inning scoreless drought en route to a 6-2
win over the Duke Blue Devils at Durham Bulls Athletic Park on Saturday.
Irish baseball sweep doubleheader over BC; clinch first ACC series win
Virginia baseball team falls at home to Clemson
The No. 14 Tigers knocked off Virginia 7-1 in front of a season-high 4,886
fans.
UVa baseball coach blames loss to Clemson on 'sloppy' play
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OTHER ACC NEWS:
2014 All-ACC Academic Men's Indoor @ACCTrackField Team Announced
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OTHER FOOTBALL/BASKETBALL/BASEBALL/MISC NEWS:
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OTHER FOOTBALL:
Gators display flowing offense in spring finale
Gators in hurry-up mode to improve under new offensive coordinator
Florida's offense offers reasons for optimism
Notebook: Hardin converts 4 field goals in spring game
Lane emerges as physical rushing threat for Gators
Gurley looks healthy in G-Day performance
G-Day: Defense 'did fine' and 'is learning,' Richt says
How the quarterbacks fared in G-Day
QB Barker impresses coaches, teammates at UK scrimmage
USC is deep and talented on offense
Spring game stats: Black team wins 28-10
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Everett Golson, Malik Zaire end spring camp on a high note for Irish
LB Smith makes a move inside for Notre Dame
Blue-Gold Game stats and stuff
FieldTurf coming this season to Notre Dame Stadium
Former USC QB Max Wittek leaning towards transferring to Texas Longhorns
Longhorns QB David Ash out for remainder of spring with left foot fracture
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OTHER BASKETBALL:
Ex-L'ville G Ware transferring to Georgia St.
Sources: Mack to remain as Xavier coach
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OTHER BASEBALL:
Florida rallies to beat USC 4-3 in 13 innings; series tied
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MISC COLLEGE/PRO SPORTS NEWS:
Mavs Win Thriller To Clinch Playoffs
'Good to be back in big dance,' says Dirk as Mavs edge Suns to clinch
playoff spot
Unlike Stars, Mavs keep fans on edge until end in playoff clincher
NBA decides not to suspend Mavs' public-address announcer Sean Heath;
instead docks team $25K
Mark Cuban supports PA announcer, pays fine: 'It's a hurricane in a urinal;
we flush and move on'
Kevin Durant's secret weapon: Dirk Nowitzki
Spieth, 20, joins Watson atop Masters leaderboard
Masters third-round quick takes: Early low numbers
++Fifty-somethings Miguel Angel Jimenez, Fred Couples put themselves in
hunt at Masters
Masters third round quick takes: Bubba Watson finally has the Masters lead
on the weekend
Marker Jeff Knox outplays Rory McIlroy at the Masters
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10 YEARS AGO IN THE CHOP:
Victims' advocate says University of Colorado uses sex to recruit athletes
NCAA opposes Clarett's entry into NFL draft
NCAA supports NFL in Clarett case
Haith hired as Miami basketball coach
Harrick attempts to delay NCAA
Hoops coach Dave Leitao to stay at DePaul
Ex-Gator Maxwell Jailed For Neglecting Child Support
Former NBA player Vernon Maxwell was being held Monday on a felony charge
for failing to pay about $160,000 in child support
Say Hey! Bonds ties Mays at 660
Ratings for Mickelson's Masters win down
April 12, 2014 11:43 AM
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FLORIDA STATE UNIVERSITY NEWS
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FSU FOOTBALL:
FSU football has a spring in its step
FSU players get shot to showcase skills in Garnet & Gold game
Compared to last year, the drama for today's Garnet & Gold game is all but
non-existent.
Top 5 things to look for in FSU's spring game today
FSU spring game: Five things to watch
Position battles highlight FSU's spring football game
What Jimbo Fisher Needs to See from Jameis Winston, 'Noles in Spring Game
Seminoles still looking for a few answers heading into spring game
FSU aims for more versatile defensive front
Fisher: Don't forget we're the champs
Former Northview star Marquez White pulls double duty at FSU
Ignition...Tradition Launched
#IgnitionTradition: FSU Unveils New Uniforms
VIDEO: FSU officially unveils its new uniforms, logo
After weeks of speculation Florida State officially unveiled its new logo
and football uniforms Friday night during the Downtown Get Down, ahead of
the Seminoles spring game Saturday.
Seminole in heritage breaks new ground
Florida State gets slick, new rebranded uniforms
FSU reveals new uniforms, logo
Florida State Athletics Unveils Brand Identity
Fashion break: 'Noles unveils new unis, spectacular alternate helmet
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Florida State unveils new uniforms, new logo
Bucs work out ex-FSU, Plant RB Wilder Jr.
Lawyer Explains Possible Impact of Federal Investigation of Jameis Winston
Case
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FSU BASKETBALL:
Howard to Attend WNBA Draft Presented by State Farm
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FSU BASEBALL:
FSU Falls Short at Georgia Tech
Top-ranked Florida State could not overcome Georgia Tech's five-run first
inning as the Seminoles (26-7, 13-3) fell to the Yellow Jackets (22-13,
9-7), 5-3, in game one of a three-game series Friday night inside Russ
Chandler Stadium.
Fast start lifts Tech over FSU
Jackets Beat No. 1 Seminoles, 5-3
Tech scored five in the first and hung on for its seventh straight win
Five run first inning leads Jackets to win over Seminoles
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FSU SOCCER/TRACK/GOLF/VOLLEYBALL:
Mosher Earns Dual Recognition
Rising redshirt senior libero Katie Mosher won the Golden Nole and BVHS
Recognition Award on Wednesday night.
Beasts of the East
The fourth-ranked Florida State sand volleyball team finished its
dual-match regular season with victories over Webber International, 4-1,
and Tulane, 5-0.
Rittenhouse Places Third at World Cup Synchro Trials
Ariel Rittenhouse and Amanda Burke placed third in 3-meter at the 2014
World Cup Synchro Trials
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'NOLES IN THE PROS:
Anquan Boldin enjoying life with San Francisco 49ers, but still loves to
come home to Pahokee
Buffalo Bills' draft needs: EJ Manuel, meet Eric Ebron
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10 YEARS AGO FSU IN THE CHOP:
Draft journal: Dockett pondering his fate
Florida State's Darnell Dockett believes he is as good as anyone. Just
listen to him tell you in his journal, as told to SportsLine.com's Pete
Prisco
Video: Thorpe ahead of schedule
++ Fred Rouse talks about recruiting
Seminoles don't quite measure up
If anyone had guaranteed Mike Martin on Sunday morning that his pitching
staff would surrender only four
runs in the weekend finale with Miami, he might have been more tickled than
any kid who has ever hunted down the prized golden egg on Easter.
Miami shuts down, shuts out FSU
No. 13 FSU Baseball Falls To No. 5 Miami 4-0
Jim Morris was all smiles as he talked about his pitching following Miami's
first-ever shutout of Florida State in Tallahassee.
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ATLANTIC COAST CONFERENCE NEWS
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ACC FOOTBALL:
Spring game to provide glimpse of Clemson QB battle
The Tigers' intriguing quarterback battle finally will be on display for
all eyes to see-- and analyze.
Louisville football has lots of weapons in spring game
Louisville QB Gardner more than up to task
Spring game set
QB Kevin Olsen will be in the spotlight at UM's annual spring game, which
will feature carnival-like games and activities and debut the Canes' new
uniforms.
Miami playmakers rally around Hurricanes' young QBs
Entering UNC spring game, a defensive turnaround for Tar Heels
Tar Heels' Littrell has focused on evaluating
Seth Littrell took the job of running North Carolina's offense to play the
fast-paced style that Coach Larry Fedora wants
Brissett takes the reins at NC State
Wolfpack eager for debut of quarterback Jacoby Brissett
Brissett trying to put his stamp on Wolfpack offense
Breakout candidates abound for Orange-Blue Game
The 2014 Orange-Blue Game begins at 1 p.m., today, inside Scott Stadium.
According to UVa head coach Mike London, the next Cavalier to take a big
jump into the fall could be wide receiver Darius Jennings. Or defensive
back Maurice Canady. Or defensive lineman Mike Moore. Or running back
Taquan "Smoke" Mizzell.
Cavaliers expect even better defense
Virginia Tech holds open scrimmage Saturday
Scrimmage should help Deacons set order at QB
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ACC BASKETBALL:
Georgia Tech season wrap (Injuries, youth kept the Yellow Jackets around
.500)
Miami season wrap (Hurricanes overachieved in 2014, and help is on the way)
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ACC BASEBALL:
UM 12, Pittsburgh 2
Chris Diaz pitches Miami Hurricanes baseball to 10th win in a row, tops
Pitt Panthers
Two-and-a-half weeks ago, the Miami Hurricanes were 13-12, losers of seven
of their previous nine games and feeling kind of crummy. What a difference
a winning streak makes.
Duke's Drew Van Orden outduels NC State's Carlos Rodon for a 2-0 win
Terps Downed in Blacksburg, 3-1
Irish Fall To Boston College, 4-1, In Friday Series Opener
Second-ranked UVa edges No. 14 Clemson in baseball
Nate Irving doubled home Nick Howard in the bottom of the fourth inning to
give the No. 2 Virginia baseball team a lead it would never relinquish as
the Cavaliers edged visiting No. 14 Clemson 3-2 on Friday at Davenport
Field.
Wake Forest Falls to North Carolina in Series Opener
Wake Forest fell to North Carolina 9-0 on Friday night in the first game of
the series.
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OTHER ACC NEWS:
UNC says review of Willingham's research doesn't support her claims on
athletes
A trio of experts hired by UNC-Chapel Hill to review whistleblower Mary
Willingham's findings of subpar reading skills for more than 120 athletes
did not find evidence to 'support public claims about widespread low
literacy levels' among first-year athletes who had been screened...
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OTHER FOOTBALL/BASKETBALL/BASEBALL/MISC NEWS:
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OTHER FOOTBALL:
Spring Game Watch List: April 12
Florida State -- 3 p.m., TV: ESPN
Doc 5: Best college football coaching backouts -- No. 1 Lane Kiffin
College football: 'If it ain't broke, don't fix it'
Poll: College football union?
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Storylines of the Orange & Blue Debut
UF's uptempo offense debuts
Gators eager to take revved-up offense for test drive in spring game
Spring football tracker: Taylor stands out at tailback
Georgia fans get first look at new defense under Jeremy Pruitt
It's a new day for South Carolina's quarterbacks
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Missouri kicks Dorial Green-Beckham off the team
Missouri wide receiver Dorial Green-Beckham, once heralded as the No. 1
recruit in the nation out of high school, has been kicked off the team.
Huskers scrapping Red-White format for spring game
There will be no Red vs. White at Nebraska's spring football game Saturday.
It'll simply be Offense vs. Defense.
Stanley next in line for Notre Dame
Irish set to entertain top prospects from around Midwest
Notre Dame's The Shirt to be unveiled today
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OTHER BASKETBALL:
New rules emphasis nets mixed results for 2013-14
College basketball scoring increased a bit after a tweaking of rules and
some foul calls in the offseason, and coaches give their thoughts.
Rule makers planning to make NCAA men's basketball even more fan-friendly
Among the big items that will be placed on the agenda for discussion:
Reducing the number of timeouts. "Length is becoming a concern," said David
Worlock, NCAA associate director of men's basketball.
If goal is to dominate college hoops, 'one-and-done' isn't working
USA Today basketball poll: Which coaches didn't vote UConn No. 1 and who
did Syracuse's Jim Boeheim vote for?
Iowa St bumps Hoiberg's salary to $2.6 million
Lacey Holsworth, 8-year-old who inspired Michigan State basketball team,
dies
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OTHER BASEBALL:
UF roundup: Baseball drops opener in Columbia
Gamecocks capitalize on opportunities, top Gators 4-1
No. 10 Louisville Wins Series-Opener at No. 7 Houston
Funkhouser strikes out eight in winning his sixth straight start; Sturgeon
goes 3-for-5 with three RBI
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SPORTS IN THE COURTS:
CBS sued by former players over sale of photos
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MISC COLLEGE/PRO SPORTS NEWS:
Mavs PA man Sean Heath suspended
The NBA issued a two-game suspension to Dallas Mavericks public-address
announcer Sean Heath due to tweets criticizing officiating, multiple
sources briefed on the situation told ESPNDallas.com.
Mavericks' Vince Carter comes up one point short of moving into top 25 on
all-time scoring list
Brewer scores career-high 51, joins elite category
Bubba Watson locked in, leads Masters by 3 strokes
Mystified Mickelson heads for home
Golf his way
Tiger would have been better off learning from the life that Jack built,
not his game
Without Tiger Woods, pro golf might as well be pro tennis
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10 YEARS AGO IN THE CHOP:
UM MEN'S BASKETBALL - Texas' Haith likely to be hired today
Arizona's Iguodala to enter draft
Wisconsin's Harris may go pro
McPherson rating: perfect
Adrian McPherson threw for 194 yards and five touchdowns in Indiana's 65-31
Arena league victory over Carolina
on Sunday.
All right, Lefty
Phil Mickelson wins his first major title on his 43rd attempt as pro.Tampa
FSU's seal should be Vires, Artes, Mores, Dadgummit!!!
FSU 1993, 1999, 2013 National Football Champions/2012-2013 ACC Football
Champions
2012 ACC Basketball Champions/2006, 2007, 2008 NCAA Track Champions/ACC
Track Champions 2005-2011/2008 ACC Golf Champions/2010 ACC Baseball
Champions/2011 Softball and Soccer ACC Champions/2011 NBA Champions Dallas
Mavericks MFFL
April 11, 2014 12:36 PM
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FLORIDA STATE UNIVERSITY NEWS
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FSU FOOTBALL:
Preview: 2014 FSU Spring Game
FSU spring game preview
FSU football returns in spring game
WR, LB biggest questions entering FSU's spring game
The Jameis Winston hype began a year ago when the then-redshirt freshman
completed 12 of 15 passes for 205 yards and touchdowns on his first two
possessions during Florida State's spring game.
Fisher likes Seminoles' progress in spring
A busy, back-and-forth weekend upcoming for FSU's Winston
FSU's Winston showing some fatigue as he balances football and baseball
FSU DL Nile Lawrence-Stample to miss spring game with shoulder injury
The designer of the original Osceola logo shares how he would update it
FSU tailback Devonta Freeman to work out for Dolphins on Friday
Florida State RB Devonta Freeman has visited Falcons and Patriots already;
is pushing to improve his draft stock
FSU WR Kelvin Benjamin blows off NFL team workout
Did FSU WR Kelvin Benjamin Recently Give People Another Reason To Compare
Him To Plaxico Burress?
The Case Against Kelvin Benjamin
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FSU BASKETBALL:
Men's Basketball Banquet Set For April 14
Honors banquet to celebrate seniors White, Miller and Gilchrist.
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FSU BASEBALL:
FSU Faces Georgia Tech This Weekend
The Seminoles have won seven of their last nine games against the Yellow
Jackets in Atlanta.
Stewart, Weaver Golden Spikes Mid-Season Watch List
Florida State is one of nine schools with two student-athletes on the
mid-season watch list.
https://floridastate.rivals.com/content.asp?CID=1629855
Seminoles Still Aiming High At Midway Point
Tech looks to build momentum against FSU
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FSU SOCCER/TRACK/GOLF/VOLLEYBALL:
Final ACC Outdoor Prep
The two-day Seminole Invitational track & field meet will provide host
Florida State with a final tune-up before next week's ACC Outdoor
Championships. The action gets underway Friday at 3 p.m. at Mike Long Track.
FSU Track Teams Not Holding Back At Seminole Invitational
Noles Travel To Boston College, Notre Dame
The No. 28 Seminoles have their first ACC match against No. 12 Notre Dame
Sunday.
Notre Dame hosts Florida State
Florida State Hosts Miami and Pitt This Weekend
The No. 45 Seminoles take on No. 16 Miami on April 11 and have matches
against Pitt and FAMU on April 13.
World Cup Synchro Trials Set to Begin at Morcom
Katrina Young and Ariel Rittenhouse will compete at their home pool in the
World Cup Synchronized Diving Trials this weekend.
2014 Golden Nole Awards
Florida State student-athletes provided over 7,000 hours of community
service this year.
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'NOLES IN THE PROS:
Deion Sanders Guests on 'The Soul Man'
Jones at Augusta National to cheer on Blixt
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10 YEARS AGO FSU IN THE CHOP:
Figueroa, UM thump Noles
If every Florida State-Miami baseball game was played on a Saturday,
Hurricanes coach Jim Morris would be a lot
more comfortable in Tallahassee.
Miami outslugs FSU 17-11
The second-largest crowd at Dick Howser Stadium was ready to party. And
Miami starter Cesar Carrillo appeared ready to oblige after giving up four
runs to Florida State in the first inning.
FSU's Dzingai qualifies for Athens
Florida State senior Brian Dzingai posted a 200-meter qualifying time for
the Athens Olympics on Saturday at the Seminole Invitational.
FALCONS REPORT - Dunn to miss next minicamp
Sura, Hawks deny Celtics
Sura making most of playing time with second straight riple-double
Groups protest headdress on new FSU statue
Native-American protesters said Saturday a statue honoring three black
students who helped Florida State University integrate in the 1960s
signified "racism" and promoted cultural stereotypes, charges an FSU
official disputed.
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OTHER FSU NEWS:
Students Meet On FSU Presidential Search
Stokes Says Students Are Top Priority In Talks To Split FAMU-FSU Engineering
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ATLANTIC COAST CONFERENCE NEWS
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ACC FOOTBALL:
ACC spring games preview
New look, same expectations for Clemson
Clemson OL recruiting class among best
By the numbers: Clemson's secondary
Second commitmernt pops for Clemson Thursday
QB Connette leaves Duke; mother ill
Connette's transfer a hit to Duke's offense
Louisville's spring game to have regular-season feel
Former UGA safety to Louisville
Miami Hurricanes' Duke Johnson ahead of schedule, on the field
'Canes RB Duke Johnson talks ankle, QBs, and more
Miami no longer part of picture for once-committed St. Cloud WR Trevill
Holcy
UNC spring game: What you need to know
Wolfpack's receivers learning to work with new QB Brissett
Young Pitt lineman getting snaps
With Adam Bisnowaty on the mend, redshirt freshman Jaryd Jones-Smith is
getting a chance to shine, and he is hard to miss.
Syracuse football coach Scott Shafer has an early goal for 2014: 8 wins
Syracuse football recruiting: Orange add punter/kicker Evan Jakubowski to
2014 class
Virginia football team battling injuries heading into spring game
Offensive lineman commits to Virginia
Ryan Bischoff, a 6-foot-5, 290-pound offensive lineman from Plymouth (Pa.)
Whitemarsh High School has become the second player to commit to Virginia's
football program for the 2015 entering class.
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ACC BASKETBALL:
Notre Dame season wrap (Sub -.500 Irish has some major pieces to replace)
Tulsa assistants following Manning to Wake Forest
Wake Forest season wrap (Danny Manning inherits a maturing core)
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ACC BASEBALL:
No. 14 Clemson at No. 2 Virginia (Friday)
UNC baseball faces difficult path to NCAA tournament after Coastal Carolina
loss
NC State baseball: ACC tournament push starts against Duke
ND faces BC in Chicago
Improved pitching staff has given Deacons a boost
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OTHER FOOTBALL/BASKETBALL/BASEBALL/MISC NEWS:
___________________________________________
OTHER FOOTBALL:
NCAA Athletes Must Be Paid Before the System Crumbles
After unionization, there's no turning back for college football
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Roper's positive approach at UF
Notebook: Lighter, quicker Driskel
Gators LB Antonio Morrison back on track
Gators' pass rusher Dante Fowler Jr. forgoes Big Macs for more sacks
Johnny Manziel totaled highest Wonderlic test score among QBs
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Oregon's new football uniforms released (Pictures)
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OTHER BASKETBALL:
Cal has interest in Xavier coach Mack
New face of JU basketball: Program introduces new coach Tony Jasick
Randle to draft; Randle: Not yet
Stauskas to exit Michigan, enter NBA
Haith kicks Price off Missouri team
Missouri basketball coach Frank Haith kicked Zach Price off the team
Thursday, ending the forward's career with the Tigers before it began.
Tarkanian hospitalized with breathing issues
Meet Tacko 'Taco' Fall; the tallest prep basketball player in the United
States
Fall is a 7-foot-5 center for Liberty Prep in Florida. He is the tallest
prep player in the United States,
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OTHER BASEBALL:
https://southcarolina.rivals.com/content.asp?CID=1630196
USC teams build dominant home field edge
___________________________________________
SPORTS IN THE COURTS:
Kaepernick investigated in 'suspicious incident' in Miami
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MISC COLLEGE/PRO SPORTS NEWS:
Video: Miami Dolphins cheerleaders take on 'Fantasy' and Spice Girls
Punters, kickers worth more in NFL than running backs now? Numbers say it's
so
Mavericks have no answer for Spurs' 3-point plan in 109-100 loss
Dirk Nowitzki among upper echelon?
Each NBA team's year summed up in one photo
Game's greats gather again
Jack Nicklaus, Arnold Palmer and Gary Player start the 2014 Masters with
ceremonial tee shots, but sharing memories of competition brings bigger
smiles.
Masters a family tradition for first-round leader Bill Haas
Olympic officials rush to save 2016 Rio de Janeiro Games
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10 YEARS AGO IN THE CHOP:
Summerall undergoes liver transplant
One major opportunity
Phil Mickelson has first lead going into final round.
Woods becoming a minor factor
April 9, 2014 6:45 PM
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FLORIDA STATE UNIVERSITY NEWS
___________________________________________
2013 NATIONAL CHAMPS FSU FOOTBALL:
Winston holding young FSU wideouts accountable
By all accounts, Jameis Winston is a fantastic teammate.
Florida State Football: Bartow's Stevenson Ready for His Shot at Fullback
I Can't Stop Thinking About FSU WR Kelvin Benjamin
Benjamin's weight a cause for concern
Kenny Shaw to participate in Predators' ceremonial coin toss
Digging for details that help explain FSU's sudden logo switcheroo
Bobby Bowden on college players unionizing: 'It's not realistic'
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FSU BASEBALL:
Florida State Blanked By Florida
Top-ranked Florida State (26-6) fell to No. 25 Florida (21-12) 8-0 Tuesday
evening in front of an announced crowd of 6,514 on Mike Martin Field inside
Dick Howser Stadium, the 12th largest crowd in school history.
FSU baseball shut out for the first time this season
Casey Turgeon (3-run HR) helps Florida rout No. 1 Florida State 8-0
Young helps Gators past 'Noles
Danny Young's mastery over Florida State this season is not difficult to
explain, at least in the eyes of Florida coach Kevin O'Sullivan.
Gators blank Seminoles to sweep season series
https://floridastate.rivals.com/content.asp?CID=1629468&PT=4&PR=2
Gators Win 8-0 to Sweep Rivalry Against Seminoles
Gators blank Seminoles to sweep season series
#15 Florida Completes Sweep of #1 Seminoles
Gators Complete Season Sweep of No. 1 Florida State; Shutout Seminoles for
First Time Since 1994
Bryan Henry column: Close games, comeback wins big deal
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FSU SOCCER/TRACK/GOLF/VOLLEYBALL:
Florida State Readies For Rematch With Florida
The No. 7/8 Seminoles finish their home-and-home series with the No. 8/6
Gators on April 9.
Seminoles, Castren Win Web.Com Intercollegiate
Florida State won the team championship and freshman Matilda Castren won
the individual championship of the 2nd Annual Web.com/Marsh Landing
Intercollegiate.
Former Florida State Athletes on Track for International Competitions
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'NOLES IN THE PROS:
Former FSU receiver to participate in Orlando Predators' coin toss
Current NFL Draft prospect and 2013 National Champion Kenny Shaw will be
participating in the Orlando Predators' ceremonial coin toss on Thursday,
April 8 at CFE Arena.
Buster Posey nails his line in Giants' ad
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10 YEARS AGO FSU IN THE CHOP:
Old rivals FSU, Miami face off in one of their final weekend series
Pro baseball is calling
Martinez-Esteve ready to realize his dream of playing for dough Eddy
Martinez-Esteve is just a sophomore, but he is playing as if this were his
last season at Florida State.
Bucs to sign CB Mario Edwards
The former Cowboy has agreed to a six-year contract; the question is, how
will he be used?
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OTHER FSU NEWS:
Presidential recruiting firm to hold forum for student input
Don't let Thrasher and FSU bypass the process
FAMU students upset about FAMU-FSU College of Engineering split
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ATLANTIC COAST CONFERENCE NEWS
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ACC FOOTBALL:
Clemson's Blanks going back to nickelback
Clemson junior Travis Blanks hopes a return to the nickelback position will
restore his free spirit and his productivity.
Progress slow for Tech offensive line
Everything is different in Louisville
Kevin Olsen is eager to begin era as the University of Miami's starting
quarterback
Key for Miami: Keeping Johnson healthy
Offense running efficiently, and other notes and observations from Syracuse
football spring practice
Minor injuries affecting practice and more Syracuse football spring notes
and observations (part 2)
Syracuse football lineman Kyle Knapp 'crushed' after learning career is
over because of concussions
Practice report: Hodges' versatility could open up possibilities for
Hokies' offense
Quick hits from the Hokies' seventh spring practice
Maddy says not to worry about VT 'D'
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ACC BASKETBALL:
TJ Warren on leaving NC State for NBA: 'Been a fun ride'
Syracuse falls to lowest ranking of the year in final USA Today coaches'
poll
Where Syracuse basketball stands in early polls for 2014-'15 season
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ACC BASEBALL:
Baseball Falls to Dartmouth, 2-1
Cronin ties a career-long, six-game hit streak with a 2-for-3 performance
Bulldogs Strike Early to Top No. 14 Tigers 6-2 Tuesday
Duke Downs N.C. Central 9-1
Jackets Hammer Georgia Southern, 13-2
Tech has won five straight and evened the season series with the Eagles
Five-Run Fourth Helps Terps Cruise Past George Mason
Bogucki, Tar Heels Blank Aggies, 10-0
McCarty's Complete Game Helps Leads Irish To Victory Over Chicago State
Notre Dame scored five runs in the sixth inning to pull ahead for good.
Pitt Drops 7-5 Contest to Akron at Home
Panthers lose three straight midweek games for the first time since 2001
McCarthy's monster night propels Virginia past JMU
Tech drops 11-6 game at VCU
Brendon Hayden knocks in four runs in loss
UNCG Defeats Wake Forest 4-2
Wake Forest baseball fell to UNCG on Tuesday night 4-2 at Gene Hooks Field
at Wake Forest Baseball Park.
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OTHER FOOTBALL/BASKETBALL/BASEBALL/MISC NEWS:
___________________________________________
OTHER FOOTBALL:
UF football has the look
Video: LSU head coach Les Miles kisses a pig
___________________________________________
OTHER BASKETBALL:
2014 NCAA Men's Basketball Rankings - Postseason
TV viewership down for NCAA title game
Napier's name to be added to Huskies of Honor wall
Jacksonville University hires Tony Jasick as head basketball coach, sources
say
UK fan keeping championship tatoo
UConn women rout Notre Dame 79-58 to win ninth title
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OTHER BASEBALL:
College Top 25
1. Florida State
College Baseball Week 8 Podcast
No. 10 Cardinals Escape Purdue with 3-1 Win in 10 Innings
Sturgeon throws 2.1 innings of shutout relief in the win; Lucas goes
2-for-5 and scores clinching run
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MISC COLLEGE/PRO SPORTS NEWS:
LeBron denied on final play as controversy reigns
Selig hints Aaron still baseball's home-run king
Who will fill Tiger-sized void at the Masters?
++Loss of Eisenhower Tree draws no tears from some
The iconic tree in the middle of the 17th fairway at Augusta National is
gone, and some golfers, like Jim Furyk, aren't going to miss it.
Phil Mickelson, Rory McIlroy in featured Masters pairings
Masters groupings give nod to PGA Tour's Generation Next
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10 YEARS AGO IN THE CHOP:
Chattanooga's Lebo accepts Auburn job
Florida transfer Appleby heads to Washington
Kris Humphries named CBN Freshman of the Year
Humphies declares himself eligible for NBA draft
Caddie Edwards Dies of Lou Gehrig's at 49
April 8, 2014 8:09 AM
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FLORIDA STATE UNIVERSITY NEWS
___________________________________________
2013 NATIONAL CHAMPS FSU FOOTBALL:
Fisher Pleased with Second Spring Scrimmage
FSU's Fisher much happier after second scrimmage
Seminoles show more toughness in second spring scrimmage
FSU practice report: Seminoles to hold out RB Karlos Williams for rest of
spring
Noles Have Physical Second Scrimmage
'Noles veteran o-line could be one of the nation's best ... again
FSU FB Freddie Stevenson showing off versatility this spring
Several days after leak, FSU logo firestorm still burns
Florida State Seminole fans throwing spears at new design
FSU's Jimbo Fisher 'doesn't see the issues' with logo change
Winston case beckons more aggressive investigation
Kelvin Benjamin visits with Eagles
FSU's Fisher not afraid to recruit jucos
FSU receives commitment from 2015 OL David Robbins
++UF counters FSU in fight for 5-star
Florida State can't seem to gain traction with 5-star WR George Campbell.
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FSU BASEBALL:
Smit Named ACC Player of the Week
Noles, Gators Clash Tuesday in Tallahassee
Florida State Returns to No. 1 in CBI Composite Poll
FSU's Martin expects record crowd Tuesday for UF game
Heisman winner Winston struggles during busy week
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FSU SOCCER/TRACK/GOLF/VOLLEYBALL:
Waldrop and O'Brien Earn ACC Honors
The juniors were named ACC Pitcher and Player of the Week, respectively, on
April 7.
Seminoles In 1st At Web.com Intercollegiate
Florida State is in first place in the team standings, and Seminole
freshman Matilda Castren is in first place in the individual standings
after two rounds of the Web.com intercollegiate.
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'NOLES IN THE PROS:
Kamerion Wimbley redoes deal
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10 YEARS AGO FSU IN THE CHOP:
Florida State center David Castillo named to Rimington watch list
++Habel Reconsidering FSU?
++Palacios Having Trouble Deciding
Florida State baseball pounds Jacksonville
Eddy Martinez-Esteve went4 for 6 with two RBIs and Shane Robinson went 3
for 6 with three RBIs
as the Florida State baseball team routed Jacksonville 15-4 on Wednesday
night.
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OTHER FSU NEWS:
FSU Hires Firm To Help With Presidential Search
FSU College of Nursing obtains grant to address nursing faculty shortage
Grant helps fund university's first Jonas Scholar doctoral nursing student
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ATLANTIC COAST CONFERENCE NEWS
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ACC FOOTBALL:
BC run game looks to keep it going
Clemson QB Watson cracks his collarbone
Watson to miss Clemson spring game
Nunez has Clemson on his short list
QB Lorenzo Nunez has Clemson among his top seven.
Q&A with Louisville football coach Bobby Petrino
Video: Louisville DC Todd Grantham
Miami Hurricanes release 2014 spring game depth chart (also, black cleats
are back)
Williams is 'going to fight back'
Al Golden spoke about injured quarterback Ryan Williams Monday, saying how
"thrilled'' coaches were with the effort by his players during Friday
night's closed scrimmage, then adding how "deflated'' and "disappointed''
for Williams he was.
UNC's Williams takes center stage
UNC quarterback Mitch Trubisky focused on beating Marquise Williams for
starting job
Checking in with Pitt RB James Conner
Syracuse football and Colgate to meet at Carrier Dome in 2016
Syracuse football: What to expect from the tight end position in Year 2 of
George McDonald's offense
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ACC BASKETBALL:
Grading the ACC's three new basketball coaching hires
For Louisville basketball, what's next?
Jones to transfer from Virginia
Teven Jones could only smile, dance and cheer his teammates on from the
sideline for so long. In the end, he wanted to be out on the court
contributing himself.
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ACC BASEBALL:
ACC Baseball Players of the Week Announced for April 7
Virginia's Kirby, Florida State's Smit earn recognition
After sweep of Duke, Tech baseball's tough road ahead
UM re-enters Baseball America's Top 25, other rankings
Diamond Heels Gear Up For Critical Five-Game Homestand
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OTHER FOOTBALL/BASKETBALL/BASEBALL/MISC NEWS:
___________________________________________
OTHER FOOTBALL:
College football players deserve pay
College athletes do not need more compensation
Union movement will change football's landscape
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Former UCF, Auburn coach Gene Chizik doesn't look happy in daughter's prom
photo
UF sophomore tailback Kelvin Taylor ready to take over
Fruhmorgen hears from top Gator as decision looms
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ND receiver William Fuller 'will have bigger role this year'
Ohio State football will pay 3 visitors over $2M
Ohio State will pay more than $2 million in total guarantees to bring
Virginia Tech, Kent State and Cincinnati to Ohio Stadium to play the
Buckeyes in football this fall.
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OTHER BASKETBALL:
Top dogs! UConn Huskies win national title in North Texas
Boatright helps Huskies win national title
Huskies flash athleticism in title game
Ollie wins it all with UConn
UConn's Napier named most outstanding player
Napier's 22 points help Connecticut top Kentucky 60-54 for 4th national
title
Fast Break: How Connecticut beat Kentucky
UConn proves the doubters wrong in end
UConn hoops godfather cherishes Huskies' rise to supremacy
Five factors that decided the UConn vs. Kentucky national title game
Arrests, vandalism mar UConn party
Kentucky had plenty of fight, but not enough magic
Kentucky wilts at foul line in title game loss
It was Randle's season but not his night
Kentucky player unleashes best dunk of tourney
Calipari talks about what's next for his star players
NBA decisions loom for several Kentucky players
Three quick things from UK's runner-up finish
Kentucky fans despondent after loss to Connecticut; couch fires reported on
State Street
Lakers say Rex's tweet about Cal leaving UK 'not true'
Rex Chapman tweeted that UK Coach John Calipari would leave the Wildcats
for the Los Angeles Lakers following this season and that the move is a
"done deal."
Calipari not going to 'dignify' Lakers rumors
Final Four Notebook: Dance routine gets lots of cheers
Tourney sets 2 attendance marks in title game
Armour: March Madness is over ... now what?
'Humbled' Masiello retained by Manhattan
ESPN's Digger Phelps announces retirement
Former Irish coach Phelps leaves ESPN after 20 years
Joel Berry II becomes first three-time Florida Mr. Basketball
5 things to know about UConn-Notre Dame title game
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OTHER BASEBALL:
Gamecocks look to respond after bats slump in road trip
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SPORTS IN THE COURTS:
Greg Reid Released From Lowndes County Jail
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MISC COLLEGE/PRO SPORTS NEWS:
Kellen Winslow hired to be FAMU athletic director
Bucs make Major Wright signing official
Michael Vick: Petition from college wants Vick banned from Jets camp
Lightning sign GM Yzerman to 4-year extension
Masters is perfect time for PGA star to emerge
Golfers notice Masters changes after February ice storm damaged trees
Storms close Augusta National for warmup rounds
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10 YEARS AGO IN THE CHOP:
North Carolina withdraws scholarship to Curry after drug plea
Dotson indicted on murder charges
Texas Gov. seeks Dotson's extradition
April 7, 2014 7:48 AM
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FLORIDA STATE UNIVERSITY NEWS
___________________________________________
2013 NATIONAL CHAMPS FSU FOOTBALL:
Status quo: Why FSU's new logo isn't all that bad
https://floridastate.rivals.com/content.asp?CID=1628709&PT=4&PR=2
Can FSU overcome Logo-gate?
Dwyer's Jack Daniels reacts after seeing pictures of Florida State's Nick
O'Leary's injuries
FSU RB Freeman to work out for the Dolphins
++FSU lands another offensive lineman
Glenelg (Md.) three-star offensive guard David Robbins visited Florida
State two weeks ago. Soon after that visit, he landed an offer from the
Seminoles.
++Johnson family impressed at FSU
Florida State made a positive impression on Kerryon Johnson and his father
during a Saturday visit. He recaps it all here and speaks about his plans
for a decision.
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FSU BASKETBALL:
Making the sophomore jump: Reflecting on Florida State's 2013-14 basketball
season
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FSU BASEBALL:
No. 1 FSU baseball sweeps ND
Nogowski's Multi-Homerun Game Leads FSU Past Notre Dame
The Seminoles add runs early to take the game from Notre Dame.
Noles Down Irish, Complete Series Sweep
Another Sweep
For the fourth straight weekend the No. 1 Florida State Seminoles were
forced to play a doubleheader. And for the fourth straight weekend they
swept it.
No. 1 FSU baseball completes sweep of Notre Dame
No. 1 Florida State sweeps Notre Dame, extends win streak to seven
Seminoles sweep Irish
FSU's depth key to wins
Players stepping up in big spots for top-ranked 'Noles
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FSU SOCCER/TRACK/GOLF/VOLLEYBALL:
O'Brien Hits 16th HR As FSU Outlasts Maryland
The No. 8 Seminoles held off the Terrapins' comeback to complete the sweep
of Maryland.
Softball continues streak of dominance
Maguire Wins Mason Rudolph Championship
Jack Maguire turned in a 5-under 66 on Sunday to cement his seven-stroke
win at the Mason Rudolph Men's Championship. This marks the freshman's
second medalist honor of the spring. The 12th-ranked Florida State men's
golf team moved up two spots during the day to finish eighth at the
Vanderbilt Legends Club.
UNC Takes Down Florida State
No. 6 North Carolina proves to be too much as they take a 7-0 win over No.
38 Florida State.
Duke continues strong road play with victory against Florida State
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'NOLES IN THE PROS:
Anquan Boldin and the slot
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10 YEARS AGO FSU IN THE CHOP:
All-star game is a Swann song
Gernatt, 'Noles part ways - She was Semrau's top assistant coach
Seminoles overhaul rotation
Florida State baseball coach Mike Martin wanted his starting rotation to be
competitive deep into the season. He is getting his wish.
Mientkiewicz says Twins save best bats for late innings
When the weather cooperates, Paul Wilson ventures outside. The Reds pitcher
will go anywhere and do anything to satisfy his daily workout requirements.
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OTHER FSU NEWS:
Spring commencement speakers announced
The three speakers for graduation for spring 2014 will be screenwriter
Jamie Kinden, retired football coach Bobby Bowden and the Merrill Lynch
Wealth Management head John W. Thiel.
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ATLANTIC COAST CONFERENCE NEWS
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ACC FOOTBALL:
Clemson to learn Fruhmorgen's decision Thursday
Tech linebacker moves to front lines
When he was in good standing with the team, life wasn't too bad last year
for Virginia Tech linebacker Deon Clarke.
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ACC BASEBALL:
Baseball Drops Series to No. 30 North Carolina
The Eagles fall in the rubber match after tying the game in the fourth
NC State Evens Series With 9-4 Win Over No. 15 Clemson on Sunday
Tech Blanks Duke, 1-0, To Sweep Series
The Yellow Jackets have won four straight games
White leads Terps past Deacs 11-3
No. 24 Baseball Sweeps Second Straight Series
No. 24 Miami completed its second straight road sweep Sunday afternoon,
toppling Virginia Tech 9-2 in the series finale.
Virginia pitching stymies Panthers
The top-ranked Cavaliers shut down the Panthers offense again in Game 3 of
the weekend series at Cost Field.
Cavaliers blank Panthers to claim eighth straight series
Virginia (27-5, 12-3 ACC) allowed just two runs in the series in taking two
of three games as it captured its eighth straight series win of the year.
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OTHER FOOTBALL/BASKETBALL/BASEBALL/MISC NEWS:
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OTHER FOOTBALL:
Final Four an example for playoff
NCAA president says union model not way to go
NCAA chief Mark Emmert calls unionizing college athletes 'ridiculous'
NCAA President Mark Emmert decries unionization effort, avoids other key
issues in address to reporters
No signs NCAA president will change
College athletes union could put billions at stake
Ruling could mean future shock for college football
In the 2020 college football season, will your favorite team still exist?
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USC is good shape with big Georgia lineman
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Wildcats' Fitzgerald urges 'no' vote on union
Northwestern football coach Pat Fitzgerald sided with his university
against the formation of a players union in his first public comments
Saturday, repeating what he already told his team: "I believe it's in their
best interests to vote no."
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OTHER BASKETBALL:
Final Four TV viewership down after move to cable
Record attendance ensures NCAA will stay with stadiums for Final Four
Couch Fires and Selfies With Riot Police, Fans Celebrate Final Four Wins
Looking back on the 10 best tourney moments
TV quiz: NCAA basketball comes to a close tonight; prep with a quiz about
past tournaments
NCAA officials adamantly opposed to one-and-done
Why NCAA Basketball Is Stuck with 'One and Done'
Five factors that decided UConn's Final Four win against Florida
For UConn, as Well as the Huskies, A Golden Opportunity to Impress
UConn coach Kevin Ollie, mentored by legend Jim Calhoun, looks to lead
smart, tough Huskies to title
Ollie's wisdom guides UConn to title game
Quest for knowledge gave UConn's Ollie an advantage on the court, in front
of the bench
Nettlesome Calipari In UConn's Path Again
Anyone still doubting UConn now?
UConn's Napier discusses Aaron Harrison's big-play ability
Villanova Fans Rooting For Connecticut In National Title Game Versus
Kentucky
Aaron Harrison's big shot shows how far Kentucky Wildcats have come
Kentucky's Aaron Harrison has the 'clutch gene'
Kentucky brings up memories of Fab Five
Kentucky's Slow Progression Meets End of Road
Calipari's legacy speaks for itself
Kentucky's injured Cauley-Stein trying to accept role as adviser,
cheerleader
Kentucky fan's tattoo one win away from becoming reality
Kentucky, UConn made most of seeding
Kentucky & UConn are a pair of unlikely finalists
How the Cats and Huskies match up
Kentucky-UConn Preview
Kentucky freshmen against UConn comeback players
Guards hold cards in NCAA championship game
UConn-Kentucky: Who Gets the Edge?
Breaking down the NCAA title game: Kentucky vs. UConn
Florida's season a success despite Final Four flop
Questions follow end of Gators' record-setting run
UF seniors try to see silver lining
UF's Billy Donovan lauds, consoles Scottie Wilbekin after stellar season
ends on sour note
Florida can take pride in long list of accomplishments
Wisconsin figures to rebound after Final Four run
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OTHER BASEBALL:
Kentucky gets series win despite late Gator rally
No. 8 Cardinals Overcome Six-Run Deficit for 8-7 Win in 12 Innings
Louisville scores two in the eighth, four in the ninth before earning
walk-off win in the 12th
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SPORTS IN THE COURTS:
A&M receiver arrested in disorderly conduct charge
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MISC COLLEGE/PRO SPORTS NEWS:
NFL cleaning up its act on poor sportsmanship
You can celebrate, but don't gloat.
Dirk Nowitzki passes Dominique
The Dallas Mavericks star passed Dominique Wilkins for 11th place on the
all-time scoring list Friday night when Nowitzki hit a free throw with 8:47
remaining in the third quarter against the Los Angeles Lakers.
Mistakes may cost Bolts home-ice advantage
In the NHL, things move fast. From shift to shift, period to period and
game to game.
Augusta National doesn't replace the Eisenhower Tree
Golfer hits two miracle shots to qualify for Masters
Do international golfers have edge at Augusta?
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10 YEARS AGO IN THE CHOP:
George Welsh Selected to College Football Hall of Fame
School's winningest coach is third Cavalier coach enshrined.
BYU's Edwards tops Hall of Fame class
NCAA final draws lowest rating ever
UConn completes historic double
Lady Huskies win third straight title - UConn becomes first school to sweep
both titles
Devils need a leader
The replacement of Chris Duhon will not be easy for Duke next season.
Tech looking for bigger things next year
Tech has key players returning, strong recruiting class.
UM basketball interviews get going
Hurricanes eye UAB coach
Masters masters nearing end of line
Arnold Palmer will compete in his 50th and final Masters Tournament, and
his rival and friend Jack Nicklaus will be there to say goodbye.
April 6, 2014 8:16 AM
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FLORIDA STATE UNIVERSITY NEWS
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2013 NATIONAL CHAMPS FSU FOOTBALL:
Cross Training Gives Noles Good Looks During Spring
Fisher: Spring practice "getting much better"
FSU trying out different combinations on offensive
Fullback Stevenson impresses FSU's Fisher
Tackle Cameron Erving returned for love of the game
The 10 Best Twitter Comments About FSU's New Logo
Florida State case likely to end in agreement
Former Madison, FSU lineman McDaniel hopes for NFL chance
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FSU BASEBALL:
Saturday's FSU/ND Postponed
The two schools will meet on Sunday in a doubleheader beginning at 10 am.
Irish rained out
'Noles, Irish thrill fans during delay; DH slated for today
Inclement weather prevented the Florida State and Notre Dame baseball teams
from playing the second game of their series Saturday night, but the
players from both teams still put on a show for the fans who braved the
elements.
VIDEO: Rain delay at Howser, but Seminoles, Irish still entertain fans
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FSU SOCCER/TRACK/GOLF/VOLLEYBALL:
Maguire Leads Mason Rudolph Championship
After turning in a 5-under 66 Saturday, freshman Jack Maguire leads the
Mason Rudolph Men's Championships at the Vanderbilt Legends Club. The
12th-ranked Florida State men's golf team is in 10th place through two
rounds in the 14-team field.
Florida State Grabs Two Wins
The No. 8 Seminoles posted two run-rule victories over Maryland on April 5
at JoAnne Graf Field.
FSU Sand Volleyball Sweeps at CofC Tournament
Three Track Noles Post Record Performances
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'NOLES IN THE PROS:
Posey's jersey among most popular with fans
Huntsville gets first win, 5-3 over Jacksonville
D'Vontrey Richardson went 2-for-5
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10 YEARS AGO FSU IN THE CHOP:
++Taking Charge
For the second year in a row, veteran quarterback Chris Rix was named the
offensive MVP after FSU's spring drills. And for the second straight year,
his numbers in the Garnet and Gold game didn't lend credence to the honor.
U.S. beats Baltimore in Charm City
All-tournament selections Isaiah Swann
Seminoles are #13 in Collegiate Baseball and #21 in the others
Cassell vows to take leadership role in win over Memphis
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OTHER FSU NEWS:
Robinson: I didn't agree to split FAMU-FSU engineering
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ATLANTIC COAST CONFERENCE NEWS
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ACC FOOTBALL:
Eagles Wrap Up Jay McGillis Spring Football Game
Dominique Williams named this year's recipient of McGillis Memorial
Scholarship
Defense makes plays in 'Canes second spring scrimmage
Williams to undergo knee surgery
University of Miami fifth-year senior Ryan Williams, who was on course to
be the starting quarterback in the fall, will undergo surgery early next
week to repair what doctors believe could be a torn anterior cruciate
ligament.
Mutual admiration society in Pitt football
Dads from near and far quickly accepted Pitt's invitation to see their sons
practice football on Friday.
Tech's freshman QB learns on the run
Quarterbacks in spotlight at Hokies' first spring scrimmage
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ACC BASEBALL:
Baseball Walks Off vs. No. 30 North Carolina
Butera tallies his second career walk-off single to give Eagles the win
The Boston College baseball team tallied a 10-9, walk-off victory over No.
30 North Carolina as junior Blake Butera singled with two outs in the
bottom of the ninth to bring home the winning run on Saturday afternoon at
Eddie Pellagrini Diamond at Commander Shea Field.
Crownover keeps Tigers on winning streak
No. 15 Clemson rides the left-hander strong eight innings of pitching to a
6-1 victory against N.C. State in the opener of a three-game Atlantic Coast
Conference series.
Duke Falls 5-1 Saturday at Georgia Tech
No. 24 Baseball Clinches Series With 4-3 Win
No. 24 Miami received another dominant outing from redshirt sophomore
lefthander Andrew Suarez to clinch its road series with Virginia Tech.
Pittsburgh Walks Off With 2-1 Win Over No. 1 Virginia Baseball
'A blur': Kirby tosses UVa's fifth no-hitter of last 50 years
It was just past the 11 o'clock hour on Friday evening -- April 4, 2014 --
and Nathan Kirby had just tossed UVa's fifth no-hitter of the last 50 years.
College-Baseball Roundup: Deacs dump Terps again
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OTHER FOOTBALL/BASKETBALL/BASEBALL/MISC NEWS:
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OTHER FOOTBALL:
Gators punter will miss rest of spring after wirst surgery
Georgia's Todd Gurley pushing to build on talents in spring
UGA makes rare offer to high school freshman
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OTHER BASKETBALL:
Despite media complaints, Texas delivers record-breaking Final Four
Wackiness reigns supreme at tournament again
National reactions to Final Four: AT&T Stadium heavily criticized
'TeamCasts' make debut in Final Four coverage
The sideline reporter wrapped up her segment during the Final Four game
with a hearty: "We bleed blue, and in Ollie we trust!"
Jerry Jones booed; Final Four celeb sightings; stadium terrible for hoops
Championship preview: UConn's defense will test Kentucky
Daniels sparks UConn to 63-53 upset of Florida
UConn on to national championship game
Shabazz Napier looked up toward the Connecticut fans in the crowd at AT&T
Stadium and held up one finger.
Thousands celebrate UConn win; 20 arrested
UConn downs Gators in Final Four
End of the road
Florida's school-record, 30-game winning streak came to an end as the
Gators played their worst game of the season against Connecticut in the
NCAA Tournament semifinals.
Florida Gators crumble to UConn Huskies in NCAA Final Four
Offensive woes plague Florida Gators
Final Four Notebook: After game's first basket, Gators' Frazier held in
check
Florida's run ends as UConn frustrates Scottie Wilbekin, Gators
One bad game doesn't sully special season
Gators' loss to UConn is regrettable end to an unforgettable season
With incredible final shot, Kentucky now has chance to best Fab Five
Kentucky 74-73 over Wisconsin, to play for title
No, this was not an instant replay, though it certainly is turning into a
highlight loop that Aaron Harrison and his Kentucky teammates could get
used to watching.
Three-peat: Kentucky's Aaron Harrison sticks dagger in Wisconsin
Aaron again! Harrison's three at :05.7 sends Kentucky to title game
'Frank the Tank' no match for Kentucky's big-man quartet
Kentucky's never done it like this before
How Kentucky beat Wisconsin
UGA picks up two commits for basketball
In new book, ex-assistant says JU was shortchanged in 1969-70 NCAA title
game vs. UCLA
50 greatest college basketball players in state of Florida history
Block? Charge? New rules, same issues in college basketball
Matchup of unbeatens would help women's basketball
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OTHER BASEBALL:
UF roundup: Gator baseball nips Kentucky, 11-10
Florida freshman reliever A.J. Puk picked the right time to earn his first
save when he shut down charging Kentucky in the ninth inning.
Memphis Edges No. 8 Louisville with Ninth Inning Run
Tigers regain control in final inning after Cardinals pulled even in the
eighth
Razorbacks shut down, shut out Gamecocks to take series
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MISC COLLEGE/PRO SPORTS NEWS:
Ohio State athletic director's bonus trumps Miguel Cabrera's mega contract
Donald Trump would be great for NFL
Jim Kelly 'praying for a miracle' entering treatment
Bills fans, players pay tribute to Ralph Wilson
Bolts Notes: Statue honoring Andreychuk unveiled
10 things to know about the 78th Masters
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10 YEARS AGO IN THE CHOP:
UConn wins National Championship
UConn wrecks Tech
Georgia Tech: The team that couldn't shoot straight
Curry receives probation
High school star JamesOn Curry pleads guilty to drug charges.
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Maurice Clarett Impresses NFL Scouts
Ex-Buc DeBerg hired as Storm QB coach
April 5, 2014 9:23 AM
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FLORIDA STATE UNIVERSITY NEWS
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2013 NATIONAL CHAMPS FSU FOOTBALL:
Podcast: Spring Practice Impressions
FSU fans create petition opposing Seminole logo redesign
Florida State fans voice their displeasure over new logo
FSU releases statement on altered logo
Florida State's new logo leaked, new uniforms coming
All this over a logo change? Yeah, and here's why
Not much is native about new FSU logo
FSU Faces Federal Probe Over Handling Of Winston Case
FSU Confirms Notification Of OCR Investigation
https://floridastate.rivals.com/content.asp?CID=1628223&PT=4&PR=2
FSU under investigation for Title IX violation
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FSU BASKETBALL:
Women's Basketball Banquet Set for April 21
Seminole women's hoops will celebrate the 2013-14 season with another
special banquet on Monday, April 21, at 6:30 p.m. at the Basketball
Training Center
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FSU BASEBALL:
Smit's Walk-Off Single Leads FSU Past Notre Dame
Walk-off win for No. 1 FSU
Blatch stymies Irish
https://floridastate.rivals.com/content.asp?CID=1628270&PT=4&PR=2
Smit, Stewart Push FSU to 8-7 Win Over Irish
Casey Smit leads FSU to 8-7 victory
Irish Lose Another Heartbreaker; Fall 8-7 At No. 1 FSU In 12 Innings
Notre Dame took a 7-5 lead in the eighth inning but couldn't hang on as FSU
scored one run in eighth and one in ninth to send game to extras.
FSU baseball recognizes players from the 1980s
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FSU SOCCER/TRACK/GOLF/VOLLEYBALL:
Florida State Hits the Road for CofC Sand Classic
Seminoles Defeated By Clemson
No. 38 Florida State is defeated by No. 15 Clemson by a score of 7-0 at the
Hoke Sloan Tennis Center on April 4.
Noles Finish Day One Of Mason Rudolph Championship
Florida State is tied for 10th through one round.
Florida State Plays At Web.com Intercollegiate April 7-8
Seminoles playing for fpourth top five finish of spring season.
O'Brien leading the way for FSU softball
It's already been a record-setting season for Maddie O'Brien.
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'NOLES IN THE PROS:
Titans ask Kamerion Wimbley to take pay cut
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OTHER FSU NEWS:
FSU Interim President Stokes Responds To FAMU-FSU College Of Engineering
Separation Proposal
FSU interim prez says engineering school split from FAMU is right thing to
do
FAMU never agreed to split with FSU on engineering school
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ATLANTIC COAST CONFERENCE NEWS
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ACC FOOTBALL:
Kiper's picks: Uphill battle for ACC QBs
Reviewing the ACC pro days
Boston College Football Recruiting: RB Jordan Gowins Commits to Eagles
Clemson tops recruits' list
Emerald High defensive tackle Gage Cervenka picked up a scholarship offer
from Clemson recruiter Mike Reed and defensive coordinator Brent Venables
while visiting campus Wednesday.
Louisiana DB plans official commitment to Clemson next weekend
Louisville QB Gardner a 'good fit' to Petrino
Bobby Petrino's changes are off the field this time
Big spring battle for Pitt is Street's replacement
Young, untested wide receivers Zach Challingsworth and Jester Weah are
bidding for playing time in Pitt's spring football practice.
Pitt's top two RBs out for the rest of spring practices
James Conner and Isaac Bennett both suffered injuries in Friday's practice
that will keep them out for the rest of spring practices.
Clark Lea says there are some positives for Syracuse football in an early
signing period for recruiting
Syracuse linebackers coach Clark Lea on Northwestern unionization: 'I feel
like I'm still paying back'
Hokies have first open spring scrimmage today
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ACC BASKETBALL:
Jim Christian almost perfectly fits the profile of a Boston College
coaching hire
Jim Boeheim tells ESPN Tyler Ennis could have used another year at SU
Syracuse assistant Mike Hopkins is not a candidate for California job
Virginia basketball building to last
Each week of the men's basketball season seemed to bring a different feat
that Virginia hadn't accomplished since the 1970s or '80s.
Deacons hand the reins to Manning
New Wake coach Manning 'humbled' by hire
Danny Manning brings a brand name to Wake Forest, but more importantly he
provides hope
My Take On Wake: How the Danny Manning Deal Went Down
Deacons hope Manning can start healing process
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ACC BASEBALL:
Baseballl Falls in Series Opener to No. 30 UNC
Hinchliffe pitches three innings of scoreless relief
No. 15 Tigers Host Wolfpack in Saturday-Monday Series
Five-Run Sixth Sends Georgia Tech Past Duke 7-4
Jackets Rally To Beat Duke, 7-4
Daniel Spingola homered, had two hits and scored twice
No. 24 Baseball Earns Thrilling Comeback Win
No. 24 Miami battled all the way back from a five-run deficit in the eighth
to take an 8-7 lead, and held on for a victory over Virginia Tech.
Tar Heels Shut Out Baseball, 7-0
Thornton Deals CG Shutout In Win At BC; Sophomore improves to 18-2 all-time
with the win.
Kirby tosses no-hitter, strikes out 18 in Cavaliers' 4-0 win over Pitt
Wake Forest Downs Terps in Game One, 6-4
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OTHER FOOTBALL/BASKETBALL/BASEBALL/MISC NEWS:
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OTHER FOOTBALL:
Union organizer: Other players have interest
In the 2020 college football season, will your favorite team still exist?
The 2014 fall weddings guide: College football is better than weddings
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Gator football team turns to a Bear to help fill Easley's big shoes
Mark Richt has fun with ESPN's tweet
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Notre Dame CB Kinlaw dismissed; Schmidt impresses
Texas-Oklahoma rivalry unveils new name
Longhorns will pay nearly $13 million in costs for Charlie Strong's first
season
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OTHER BASKETBALL:
Numbers game: Final Four primer for Gators, UConn, Kentucky, Wisconsin
Inside information on Final Four matchups
NCAA Final Four: Offense vs. Defense
The four players who will decide the Final Four champion
Final Four Notebook: Big stadium presents big test for shooters
Final Four Friday a big hit with fans
Final Four trivia: See what you know about Florida, UConn, Kentucky and
Wisconsin
Much more on the line in Florida-UConn rematch
The UConn-Florida Final Four matchup is a lot more than the stars
There's A Reason For UConn's Success At Free-Throw Line
https://sports.yahoo.com/blogs/the-dagger/decisions-to-return-by-napier--boatright-paved-the-way-for-uconn-s-final-four-run-203005622.html
UConn's Shabazz Napier and Ryan Boatright show 'loyalty' is more than a
passing motto
Napier, UConn ready to shock top-seeded Florida
Daniels gains confidence with UConn
UConn has visited AT&T Stadium; was it coach's Cowboys love or motivation?
Final Four is prime time for Gators to settle some scores
Post play key to Florida-UConn rematch
Young knows all about UConn's frontcourt
TBS/CBS analysts say Gators' Patric Young must be enforcer
Florida's success built on rock-like physique of Patric Young
UF Notebook: Frazier II and Wilbekin not fazed by AT&T backdrop
UF point guard Kasey Hill's surrogate family key to his success
Wilbekin showdown with Napier takes center stage when Gators meet UConn in
Final Four
Gators' Donovan two wins away from rare air
If top-ranked University of Florida can win the NCAA Tournament, coach
Billy Donovan can become the sixth coach to collect three titles.
'Billy the Kid' becomes 'Billy the Builder'
Donovan walked away from best NBA opportunity here
Donovan, Calipari in bonus duel at Final Four
Calipari limping into the Final Four
Harrison twins behind Kentucky's Final Four run
How a Dallas billionaire helped Plano's Julius Randle become Kentucky's
biggest star
Will these Kentucky Wildcats earn a nickname?
2 teams, 2 different worlds meet when Kentucky faces Wisconsin at Final Four
Wisconsin, Kentucky take far different roads to Final Four
How Kentucky and Wisconsin match up
Wisconsin is athletic enough to be an NCAA title contender
Wisconsin's Frank Kaminsky makes a name for himself
PG Jackson making name for himself at Wisconsin
Why is Wisconsin basketball so good at producing talented big men?
On biggest stage, Wisconsin still laughing
Bo Ryan has Wisconsin back on the big stage
PG Lewis to transfer to Butler from NC State
McDermott is Wooden Award POY
College basketball's one-and-done rule is a joke
Why NCAA Basketball Is Stuck with 'One and Done'
The Big O has some tough words for the NCAA
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OTHER BASEBALL:
Kentucky baseball routs Florida
No. 19 Kentucky (21-9, 5-5 SEC) took the series opener by a score of 17-1
over No. 20 Florida (19-11, 6-4 SEC)
No. 8 Louisville Holds Off Memphis in 5-4 Series-Opening Win
Dazzling ninth inning defensive play by Whiting clinches dramatic victory
for Cardinals
Hogs rally for split: USC offense struggles vs. Arkansas pitching
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MISC COLLEGE/PRO SPORTS NEWS:
Bucs trade WR Williams to Bills for draft pick
After three separate off-the-field incidents in the past several months,
the Tampa Bay Buccaneers on Friday traded wide receiver Mike Williams to
the Buffalo Bills for a 2014 sixth-round draft pick.
Right move, Bucs. Now get a receiver
Why Eagles sent player a check for zero dollars
Union to review release of DeSean Jackson
Champ Bailey agrees to two-year deal with Saints
Golfer calls out peers who quit after bad rounds
'Off-the-charts' Dirk and 'perfect' Brandan Wright fuel Mavs sweep of
Lakers
Mayor Kriseman, Rays' president meet
Mayor Rick Kriseman and Tampa Bay Rays President Matt Silverman met Friday
afternoon for a resumption of talks aimed at resolving the long-running
deadlock regarding the Rays desire to leave Tropicana Field.
April 4, 2014 7:50 AM
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FLORIDA STATE UNIVERSITY NEWS
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2013 NATIONAL CHAMPS FSU FOOTBALL:
FSU Turns Up the Intensity
Winston adjusting to mechanics touch-up
Levenberry Learning the Ropes
FSU's Cam Erving made business decision by returning for senior season
FSU secondary reloads (again) after losing more top talent
https://floridastate.rivals.com/content.asp?CID=1627910&PT=4&PR=2
Reviewing Spring Football Practice
FSU's Casher, Darby reportedly may face conduct sanctions due to Jameis
Winston investigation
New York Jets showing interest in FSU WR Kelvin Benjamin
FSU Athletics Message On Ignition...Tradition
FSU issues statement on changing logo amid fan furor
Is this FSU's new Seminole logo?
FSU's new Seminole logo creating controversy
Seminole fans not happy with possible new logo
FSU's new logo reportedly leaked, met with general displeasure from fans
New Florida State logo leaked on shirt at Walmart store
FSU's new logo ruins iconic brand
Florida State faces investigation
Florida State University is under investigation by the U.S. Department of
Education for possible Title IX violations in its response to sexual
violence complaints.
FSU faces Title IX investigation over handling of Winston rape allegation
FSU under investigation over Winston case
FSU responds to investigation of handling of Jameis Winston case
Pictures: Worst sports logos changes in history
Coach Bowden Returns To Rally For A Good Cause
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FSU BASKETBALL:
Florida, FSU to play hoops in Sunrise
Tarpon grad pursuing basketball career at FSU
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FSU BASEBALL:
FSU Hosts Notre Dame for First Time Since 2002 ds o
FSU star Stewart excited to return to Seminoles' lineup
ND tangles with Seminoles in three-game series
Baseball Hits The Road For Showdown At No. 1 Florida State
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FSU SOCCER/TRACK/GOLF/VOLLEYBALL:
Saturday's FSU-Maryland DH Moved To 10 a.m.
The doubleheader between No. 8 Florida State and Maryland on April 5 will
now begin at 10 a.m.
FSU Faces Final ACC Road Tests at Clemson and UNC
The No. 38 Seminoles travel to Clemson on Friday and North Carolina on
Sunday for their last road trip of the 2013-14 regular season.
Sankovich Captures ACC Swimmer of the Year
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'NOLES IN THE PROS:
Stats say Boldin and Steve Smith are same
Darnell Dockett is not a fan of the new Florida State logo
Deion Sanders Thinks People Hate Johnny Manziel Because He Has "Ghetto
Tendencies"
Thomas aims to shine for Riders
Jermaine Thomas wants to make the most of his onfield opportunity with the
Saskatchewan Roughriders.
Stephen Drew not expected at Red Sox ceremony
New coach, no problem: Wiregrass Ranch baseball team keeps winning
Marshall McDougall had not only never coached at Wiregrass Ranch before, he
had never coached at the high school level before.
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10 YEARS AGO FSU IN THE CHOP:
Seminoles Wrap Up Spring Practice With Annual Garnet & Gold Game
Jerome Carter highlighted the action with an 88-yard interception return
for a TD.
Rix struggles in finale
Chris Rix leads the offense to an impressive scoring drive to start the
spring game but the defense then clamps down on FSU's offense.
Sexton growing into his role as backup QB
Linebackers rule day - Seminoles' future looks bright to Nicholson
Defense shines in spring game
Jeff Bowden Q&A
Matt Sauls' RBI-Single In The 11th Inning Lifts Florida State Over NC State
7-6
Curry Ties School Record at Texas Relays
With stakes high, former Seminole up to bat
J.D. Drew was the portrait of good health and tremendous power at Florida
State. His towering home runs onto the circus tent across from Dick Howser
Stadium are legendary among FSU fans.
The Diamondbacks announced that lefty reliever Randy Choate (P) ARZ has
made the opening day roster.
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OTHER FSU NEWS:
Senate approves money for FSU engineering school
Florida A&M's Board of Trustees have called an emergency meeting to discuss
developing proposals in the Legislature to split up the College of
Engineering now run together with Florida State University.
FAMU 'Blindsided' By Proposal To Separate FAMU-FSU College Of Engineering
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ATLANTIC COAST CONFERENCE NEWS
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ACC FOOTBALL:
Clemson's Travis Blanks eager to 'cut it loose'
Barnett still has Clemson outside his top five
Cervenka thrilled to get Clemson offer
Three practice observations from Louisville
'Canes OT Seantrel Henderson doesn't finish Pro Day workout
Pitt notebook: James Conner, Tyler Boyd adjust to fame and changes
Running back James Conner and receiver Tyler Boyd are the faces of Pitt
football despite making significant adjustments this spring.
QB candidates battling in spring practice
While the Cavaliers conduct their 10th of 15 spring practices today,
there's not a lot of news when it comes to the great quarterback race.
UVa RB Mizzell slows down to speed up
By the numbers: Hokies' third-down woes
Deacons eager to press restart button
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ACC BASKETBALL:
BC hires former Ohio U coach Jim Christian
Boston College is turning to another small conference coach to make the
Eagles competitive in the Atlantic Coast Conference.
New BC coach Christian ready to 'get to work'
James Michael McAdoo to go pro
NC State's Warren to announce his NBA decision on Tuesday
Notre Dame's Brey on short list of California candidates
Wake Forest offers Danny Manning basketball coaching job
Negotiations are continuing between Tulsa coach Danny Manning and Wake
Forest, according to several people who are familiar with the situation but
not authorized to comment publicly.
Florida, Wake to play in Orange Bowl Classic
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ACC BASEBALL:
Blue Devils Face Yellow Jackets in Atlanta
Van Orden, Blue Devils find their way
Senior pitcher Drew Van Orden had two opportunities to start his
professional career last summer, but he turned down both to come back to
Duke. Injuries have put him in the spotlight, and he has delivered.
Panthers welcome No. 1
No. 1 Cavaliers head to Pitt for suddenly intriguing ACC series
Hokies start ACC homestand with No. 24 Miami
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OTHER FOOTBALL/BASKETBALL/BASEBALL/MISC NEWS:
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OTHER FOOTBALL:
College Football Playoff selection committee forwards recusal policy
Gator Bowl becomes Taxslayer Bowl with new 6-year deal
Unions for college athletes unlikely, unnecessary
Football teams should not unionize
Unionize NCAA players? No: Our view
College Football Labor Unrest Threatens University Profit Model
College athletics all business now
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Gators building defensive line depth
Notebook: Daniel McMillian coming on at UF
Georgia linebacker to transfer
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Michigan plans to keep new offense under wraps
Michigan hired Alabama's offensive coordinator, Doug Nussmeier, to shake up
its scheme with the ball this fall.
Notre Dame recruits Fertitta, Washington visiting this weekend
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OTHER BASKETBALL:
A look at Saturday's Final Four matchups
Notes and quotes from Final Four news conferences
The 16 best NBA draft prospects in the Final Four
Napier trying to shed Walker's shadow
Shabazz Napier can shoot, drive and dish, hit big shots, pick off passes,
carry a team down the stretch of a game and a season.
UConn coach is NCAA Tournament overachiever
Jim Calhoun has unique perspective on UF's Donovan, UConn's Ollie
UF's Donovan: Schools should be free to do more to help players
Notebook: Donovan says more can be done for players
Gators' Donovan is generation's greatest coaching hire
Billy Donovan has quietly built a dynasty at Florida
Final Four Power Rankings: Florida the favorite in Dallas -- but not by much
Wilbekin has traveled unlikely road to Final Four
Young wins NABC award
Florida senior center Patric Young has been honored with the National
Association of Basketball Coaches Pete Newell Big Man of the Year Award.
For Gators' Patric Young, grades are statistics, too
UF guard Frazier relies on relentless work ethic
TNT broadcast will be 'Gator-centric'
>From Fiddlin' Five to Unforgettables, nicknames big part of Kentucky lore
Homecoming for Randle as Wildcats hit Dallas
One-and-done working just fine for Kentucky
The 7 Reasons Why College Basketball Fans Hate John Calipari
Kentucky basketball: how the Wildcats will bring home number nine
Badgers need to be like Bo
Bo Ryan has won four NCAA championships -- at Division III UW-Platteville in
the 1990s.
Badgers' Final Four run likely a win for recruiting
Maturing Kaminsky leads Badgers to Final Four
Ex-Mav Finley offers to buy Wisconsin students drinks at Final Four
Ex-NC State point guard Tyler Lewis considering Charlotte 49ers
Doug McDermott is near-unanimous pick for AP player of year
Pitino leads Minnesota past SMU 65-63 to win NIT
Richard Pitino held his 3-year-old daughter in his arms as his Minnesota
team cut down the net at Madison Square Garden.
Despite SMU fans dominating Garden, Mustangs falter down stretch
Marshall, McDermott take top AP awards
Wichita State coach Gregg Marshall is growing accustomed to being center
stage at the Final Four. He just wishes his team was with him this time
around.
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SPORTS IN THE COURTS:
Former FSU lineman Denson charged as accessory in December shooting
Former FSU player Ira Denson charged as accessory to felony
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MISC COLLEGE/PRO SPORTS NEWS:
Mavs 'communicate, guard their asses off' and close out Clippers, 113-107
New elimination format making qualifying exciting for NASCAR drivers and
fans
Mourning headed to Hall of Fame, Hardaway reportedly not
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10 YEARS AGO IN THE CHOP:
Mauk strengthens Wake's QB spot
Leak Learning Finer Points Of Leading
Yellow Jackets Earn First Ever Championship Trip Over Oklahoma State, 67-65
Will Bynum hits a layup with 1.5 seconds remaining to lift Tech into the
NCAA Final.
UConn to play Georgia Tech in final
Okafor comes up big
Duke falls apart in final 3 minutes
Fouls sap Duke's strength at the end
Giants QB Palmer featured as TV's next 'Bachelor'
14-year-old does little in MLS debut
Freddy Adu became the youngest athlete in a major American league in more
than 100 years Saturday,
entering the game in the 61st minute of D.C. United's 2-1 victory over San
Jose in the MLS season opener.
Woods gets a rare glimpse of military life
He'll soon be a groom, but with Tiger Woods making $90-million a year, what
do you get the world's hottest, richest sports name?
April 3, 2014 7:48 AM
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FLORIDA STATE UNIVERSITY NEWS
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2013 NATIONAL CHAMPS FSU FOOTBALL:
FSU's Jimbo Fisher pleased with practice after lackluster scrimmage
FSU football: Seminoles pick up pace
Back on the Line
Cam Erving's decision to come back did not take long to make as he has
returned for his last year in order to get better.
FSU relying on young receivers to step up this spring
Injured in 2013, three Seminoles thrilled to return to field
Nick O'Leary to miss spring practices
Florida State's Nick O'Leary in second motorcycle accident, will miss rest
of spring practice
FSU TE O'Leary 'skinned from head to toe' after wrecking motorcycle again
FSU's Nick O'Leary sidelined due to another motorcycle crash
WR Benjamin, QB Garoppolo to visit the Ravens
NCAA Football Rumors: New Florida State Seminoles logo leaked?
Florida State altering Seminole logo
FSU Changes Logo
Florida State's new logo leaked
https://floridastate.rivals.com/content.asp?CID=1627297&PT=4&PR=2
++4-star QB De'Andre Johnson talks FSU
Tampa Bay Storm Faith and Family Night to feature Bobby Bowden
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FSU BASKETBALL:
FSU's Hamilton sees a team on the rise
Seminoles' White valiant in final game
Natasha Howard Earns AP All-America Honors
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FSU BASEBALL:
Stewart returns to practice
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FSU SOCCER/TRACK/GOLF/VOLLEYBALL:
Florida State Defeats UF In Gainesville
The No. 8 Seminoles take down No. 6 Florida, 3-2 in eight innings, for
their first road win over UF since 2003.
No. 8 Florida State sweeps North Carolina, set to play against Maryland
this weekend
Seminoles sit at top of the ACC with a 34-4 overall record and a 12-2
conference record
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'NOLES IN THE PROS:
Anquan Boldin excited for 49ers, Colin Kaepernick in 2014
Former NFL Player Warrick Dunn Has An Awesome Surprise For This Single Mom
Miami Heat's LeBron James praises Toney Douglas' effort
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10 YEARS AGO FSU IN THE CHOP:
Banged-up 'Noles set for spring game
FSU trying to cut down on injuries in scrimmage
FSU assistant coaches receive annual raises
Florida State assistant football coaches have received an average raise of
6.96 percent
Johnson's wait on the line is over
Travis Johnson didn't give any indication last season he could be the next
Darnell Dockett - a player who can rise above injuries and off-the-field
problems to become a likely millionaire in the NFL.
Cornerback Battle Heats Up
Much of cornerback Leroy Smith's mentality is based on what he learned from
watching and listening to former cornerback Stanford Samuels.
N.C. STATE 11, FLORIDA STATE 0 - Wolpack routs Seminoles
Braves' Drew Still Has Faith
FSU's alumni director retires
Jim Melton 'knows all the history' after 22 years
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OTHER FSU NEWS:
Plan to divide shared FSU-FAMU engineering program sparks debate
FSU Chemist wins award for diabetes research
Recently honored associate professor looks to answer new questions in
biology
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ATLANTIC COAST CONFERENCE NEWS
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ACC FOOTBALL:
Video: Clemson OC Chad Morris
Clemson to get visit from Hill later in month
5 reasons Georgia Tech has a chance to sign the nation's No. 1 football
prospect
Miami coaches see more confident defense
N.C. State QB Jacoby Brissett talks Wolfpack football
Syracuse works to develop DT depth
Hope springs in Charlottesville
Johnson's height, hops assets for Cavaliers
Cavaliers envision big senior season for Jennings
Injured Brown unavailable for remainder of spring
QB candidates battling in spring practice
While the Cavaliers conduct their 10th of 15 spring practices today,
there's not a lot of news when it comes to the great quarterback race.
Hokies high on converted tight end Bucky Hodges
When Bucky Hodges arrived at Virginia Tech as a touted high school recruit,
many assumed he would be the heir apparent quarterback -- a big, fast signal
caller in the mold of Logan Thomas.
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ACC BASKETBALL:
Analysis: The state of ACC hoops moving forward
ACC Basketball Duo Falters Miserably in NIT Semifinals
Suspense is not over for Tigers
Clemson kept fans on the edge of their seats with close games during its
run in the NIT. Now that the season is over, they sit even more anxiously
waiting to hear if McDaniels will return next year.
Manning could be target for Wake Forest
More than three decades since he left Greensboro for Lawrence, Kansas and
his fame and fortune in the game of basketball, Danny Manning was back in
the area Wednesday.
Danny Manning visits Wake Forest
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ACC BASEBALL:
No. 15 Clemson edges Winthrop in baseball
Big First Inning Leads Jackets Past Panthers, 7-3
Tech sweeps the season series from Georgia State
Drossner Ks Nine, Terps Roll Past Liberty, 8-3
Miami Hurricanes baseball team gets revenge against Bethune-Cookman Wildcats
UM 10, Bethune-Cookman 1
The last time the University of Miami played Bethune-Cookman before
Wednesday, the Hurricanes, coming off a five-game win streak, got blasted
for six runs in the first inning -- four of those with no outs -- for an
embarrassing loss.
Bad streak over, UNC works to build
The North Carolina Tar Heels' victory on Tuesday snapped a six-game losing
streak, which was their longest since 1997.
Pitt Drops Midweek Game at Youngstown State, 7-6
Wednesday marked the Panthers' first loss to the Penguins since April 4,
2007
Panthers drop second game in two days
Sixth-inning eruption powers Virginia
The ball sliced off Branden Cogswell's bat, and the traditional wall
Virginia players form at the front of their dugout started to crumble
quickly.
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OTHER FOOTBALL/BASKETBALL/BASEBALL/MISC NEWS:
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OTHER FOOTBALL:
College football players should not have the right to unionize
The quixotic quest emanating from Northwestern University -- to unionize
college football players -- has a noble charm to it that is appealing, at
least at first glance.
How the college football players' union could reach all the way to Division
III
Let's Call Time-Out On Unionizing College Football Players
The hypocrisy of big-time college sports
Fish or cut bait with student athletes
College Football Players Have Stiffer Arteries, Study Finds
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Spring football tracker: Strong play from linebackers
Mark Richt sends recruits hand-drawn portraits in Bulldogs gear
Clowney: I should be No. 1 pick
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LaFleur refines Notre Dame quarterbacks
Bulls Beat: Football's next step is on-campus stadium
UCF receives $1.7 million from American Athletic Conference for Fiesta Bowl
ticket obligation
College Football Players Ability to Unionize Not Likely to Impact WVU
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OTHER BASKETBALL:
A guide to the Final Four
Final Four Guide: Bo and Billy, Gators and Cats, Shabazz and Scottie
Scouting report: Other coaches dissect Final Four teams
Best in show at the Final Four
Final Four analysis: KenPom vs. seed success over the years
5 matchups to watch on Final Four Saturday
Hard To Guard: Final Four's Best Offensive Players
Fun facts from the Final Four
Ranking college basketball conferences by 2014 NCAA Tournament results
Coaches hit jackpot in NCAA system
Methodology for college basketball coaches salary database
Tournaments determine champions, not conference strength
Final Four: These four have something to prove
U-Conn. basketball navigates troubled waters, emerges as close-knit unit
UConn back in the Final Four after troubled years
Calhoun: UConn season is no comeback
UConn to open Gampel for Final Four viewing
Florida basketball: Putting together a powerhouse
The geography behind Florida's Final Four appearances
Gators call Billy-isms key to UF's 30-game win streak, run to Final Four
Donovan gives back for fan's longtime support
Hill has Gators back at full speed
UF will have blazing freshman Kasey Hill when it tries to avenge a loss to
UConn this season that he missed with an injury. This time, the stakes are
much bigger.
Florida's bigs also have big hearts
With Young down low, Florida aims high on defense
Florida Gators are NCAA Favorites but the Only Teams to Have Beaten them
This Season are Also in the Final Four
Even if the slipper fits, can Kentucky ever be a Cinderella?
College Basketball Caucus: Which UK player will be the difference maker?
Does UK have the most loyal fans? Priceline.com says yes
Badgers men's basketball: UW's road to the 2014 Final Four in Arlington,
Texas
Ryan's hometown roots influence him at Wisconsin
Bo Ryan's Fairy Tale Final Four Trip Missing a Major Character
Kentucky Wildcats vs. Wisconsin Badgers Betting Line, Final Four Analysis,
Pick
Dawgs give 2-year contract extension to Fox
Sampson to coach Univ. of Houston
JU may be close to naming new basketball coach
Gophers to try for NIT title that once got away
There's some unfinished business for several Gophers in their second NIT
final in three years.
Knight says SMU will be a battle for Gophers
NIT finals in New York perfect place for drama that was SMU's season to end
NIT championship game preview: Gophers vs. SMU
Okafor, Mudiay have big games in McDonald's
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OTHER BASEBALL:
Arkansas has an arsenal of talented starting pitchers
College baseball brawl erupts in Ark.
A violent brawl erupted and marred another college baseball game Wednesday
night as the benches cleared in the 10th inning of a game between
Arkansas-Little Rock and Central Arkansas.
UCF baseball to wear FTU Citronauts "throwback" uniforms
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SPORTS IN THE COURTS:
Supreme Court won't hear Sandusky appeal
Supreme Court: USC fan exempt from seat-license fees
A long-running case between a South Carolina fan and the university he
supports has ended - in favor of the fan.
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MISC COLLEGE/PRO SPORTS NEWS:
Fins sign former Canes offensive lineman
Just hours after welcoming ex-UM standout Jason Fox to town for a visit,
Dolphins GM Dennis Hickey locked the veteran offensive tackle down with a
one-year contract worth roughly $800,000.
Breakdown of Miami Dolphins' offseason moves
Jaguars looking for ways to increase local revenue
Dirk expects Dallas' last 7 games to be close; that's scary for Mavs fans
NBA admits key blown call in Mavs-Warriors game
Archer, Rays agree to $25.5 million, 6-year deal
Radio hosts rip Mets 2B for taking paternity leave
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10 YEARS AGO IN THE CHOP:
Berlin, offense show flashes
UM's defense dominates scrimmage but Brock Berlin hits a big TD pass and
freshman Kyle Wright shows off a powerful arm.
Duke cleared by NCAA in Maggette case
The matchups: Duke vs. UConn
Okafor and Gordon linked since day one
Three countries later, Deng leads Duke's aspirations
Oklahoma State vs. Georgia Tech
All eyes will be on the perimeter. Both teams excel there. But the
difference could be inside.
Coach Eddie Sutton has won 755 Division I games. He hopes his Oklahoma
State squad can get him one more in today's first semifinal against Georgia
Tech
April 2, 2014 7:44 AM
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FLORIDA STATE UNIVERSITY NEWS
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2013 NATIONAL CHAMPS FSU FOOTBALL:
No Joke: Are Turning Heads After Just Three Practices
Junior-college signee Kareem Are didn't start practicing for the 'Noles
until March 27, but the big offensive lineman hasn't let that stop him from
making an impact
Fisher not thrilled with first scrimmage
The reigning national champions had their first scrimmage of the spring on
Monday at Doak Campbell Stadium. And the reigning national champion head
coach didn't seem very pleased.
FSU Football Report: Fisher Calls First Scrimmage 'Solid'
FSU's Jimbo Fisher gives team lukewarm review after first scrimmage
Fisher: FSU inconsistent in first scrimmage
The Seminoles' head coach wasn't happy with his team's enthusiasm and
called the play at quarterback 'very average' after the scrimmage.
Seminoles Honored at Florida State Capitol
Legislature, Gov. Rick Scott honor FSU football, Jameis Winston
Winston stars at the Capitol on FSU Day
Florida State football team honored in House
Big day for FSU, Wilcox
Gov. Bentley sends Toomer's lemonade to FL gov
https://floridastate.rivals.com/content.asp?CID=1627180&PT=4&PR=2
O'Leary banged up in dirt bike accident
++Tate recaps FSU visit
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FSU BASKETBALL:
'Noles' Season Ends in 67-64 Overtime Loss to Gophers
The Florida State men's basketball team bounced back from a 15-point
deficit before forcing an extra period on Devon Bookert's 3-pointer Tuesday
at Madison Square Garden.
'Noles fall in OT
It was perhaps the biggest shot of Devon Bookert's young career, but it
only delayed the inevitable.
Florida State loses dramatic semifinal game to Minnesota
FSU falls to Minnesota in overtime of NIT semifinal
Osenieks surprises, helps Gophers advance to NIT final
Oto Osenieks un-retired to help the Gophers dispose of Florida State in
overtime and move on to face SMU in Thursday's NIT championship.
Gophers backcourt critical in netting semifinal win over FSU
Gophers shake FSU in OT to reach NIT final
https://floridastate.rivals.com/content.asp?CID=1627206&PT=4&PR=2
FSU falls in NIT semifinals
Recap: Minnesota vs. Florida State
Gophers-Florida State game recap
Thomas to Play in McDonald's All-American Game
Florida State women's basketball signee will represent the Garnet and Gold
on the Girls East Team on Wednesday at 7 p.m. on ESPNU
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FSU BASEBALL:
Six-Run Eighth Lifts FSU Past FGCU
Big eighth inning lifts No. 1 FSU
https://floridastate.rivals.com/content.asp?CID=1627113&PT=4&PR=2
FSU scores 6 runs in eighth to win 8-3
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FSU SOCCER/TRACK/GOLF/VOLLEYBALL:
FSU Renews Rivalry With Florida
The No. 8 Seminoles travel to Gainesville to face the No. 6/7 Gators on
April 2 at 6:00 p.m.
UF softball hosts Florida State in top-10 matchup
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'NOLES IN THE PROS:
Minnesota Vikings Rumors: Christian Ponder Trade To Cleveland Browns,
Oakland Raiders, Houston Texans, Jacksonville Jaguars Options?
Analysis: Stephen Drew may be willing to sign 1-year deal, but Detroit
Tigers still likely to pass
Brooks Koepka sits seven FedExCup points shy of STM
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10 YEARS AGO FSU IN THE CHOP:
Spring is in the air
Lack of healthy runners means more passing for 'Noles in annual Garnet &
Gold game
Rix ready for senior year
Running backs prepare for the fall
It won't get any easier for Seminoles
FSU baseball team tries to get past fielding problems
The Arizona Republic reports that Randy Choate (P) ARZ left yesterday's
game after he bent the nail on his pitching thumb when he lost his balance
and fell.
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ATLANTIC COAST CONFERENCE NEWS
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ACC FOOTBALL:
Do teams with veteran QBs have an edge?
Clemson quarterback battle heats up
New UM defenders earn black shirts
The new black-jersey wearers at Greentree Field on Tuesday, signifying
excellence (as the orange does for the offense): sophomore linebacker
Jermaine Grace, sophomore cornerback Artie Burns, junior safety Dallas
Crawford and junior nose tackle Earl Moore.
Who's up, down after UM scrimmage
Take 2: More to prove, Fedora or Chryst?
Pitt's new secondary coach wants to aggressive play
Coach Troy Douglas wants his secondary to find its way in a more aggressive
defensive system.
Syracuse football seeing injuries on offense, but 'nothing major right now'
as team hits halfway point of spring practice
Syracuse football has 8th-toughest schedule in 2014, using NCAA's method
Syracuse football recruiting: Jay Stocker, 3-star safety, plans to visit
campus this weekend
Johnson's size an asset for Cavaliers
In Virginia team meetings, coach Mike London occasionally doubles as film
director, sorting out scenes for his audience.
VT front 7 enters spring with questions
LB Jones to transfer from Wake Forest
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ACC BASKETBALL:
Analysis: What went wrong with ACC hoops this season
Tigers' run ends in Madison Square
SMU ousts Clemson in NIT semifinals
Duke class in spotlight for McDs All-American game
Duke's Wojciechowski new Marquette basketball coach
UNC Basketball Recruiting: Preview of 2014 McDonald's All-American Game
Jim Boeheim wants to see the NCAA's process changed for underclassmen with
NBA hopes
Mike Hopkins no longer a candidate at Boston College, according to a source
Virginia Coach Tony Bennett negotiating contract extension
Hokies lose 2 basketball recruits
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ACC BASEBALL:
Baseball Walks Off Versus Connecticut
Fernandes earns his first career win in relief effort
No. 15 Tigers Down Furman 13-2 Tuesday
Liberty Rallies Past Duke 4-3
Four-Run Sixth Propels Terps Past VCU
No. 30 Tar Heels Break Out In 9-4 Win
Pack Rallies to Drop Campbell 9-2 in 12 Innings
Irish slam Valparaiso New!
Tech defeats James Madison in shortened game
Hokies post 11-5 victory as game is halted due to lighting issues
Sixth-inning eruption powers Virginia
The ball sliced off Branden Cogswell's bat, and the traditional wall
Virginia players form at the front of their dugout started to crumble
quickly.
High Point Downs Wake Forest 5-1
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OTHER FOOTBALL/BASKETBALL/BASEBALL/MISC NEWS:
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OTHER FOOTBALL:
Time for the NCAA to end its charade and share profits with athletes
Hyundai extends Sun Bowl title sponsorship
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Saban: College players deserve say in future
Notebook: UF's new offense taking shape
UF's Robinson taking positive steps
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N'western coach: Focus on team, not union
Stanford's Shaw questions union movement
Texas AD not interested in A&M rivalry redux
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OTHER BASKETBALL:
Final Four filled with good defensive teams
10 most important players in the Final Four
Previewing the Final Four teams: Florida, UConn, Wisconsin and Kentucky
Four Final Four X-Factors
Billy Donovan at the top of his game as Gators prepare for Final Four
UF wary of distractions
Billy Donovan has been to the Final Four as a player, assistant and head
coach. Florida's sideline savant is well aware of the Texas twister
awaiting his top-seeded Gators.
One-and-done model was dying until Cal and Kentucky revived it
No matter the method, John Calipari just keeps winning
Kentucky's John Calipari is enjoying ride into Final Four
Wisconsin, Kentucky governors make absurd bet
Auburn's Pearl courting alums for assistants
Wojciechowski: Marquette job 'perfect' fit
Antigua confident he can turn USF into winners
NIT semifinal win 'most special moment' yet for Larry Brown and SMU hoops
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OTHER BASEBALL:
College Top 25
1. Florida State
Top 25 Tracker
Owls steal home to slip past Gators
Florida Atlantic ended a four-game winning streak for No. 13 Florida with a
come-from-behind, 5-4 win at McKethan Stadium on Tuesday.
Rios provides FIU's spark with bat and glove
Kentucky treats big crowd to 8-3 rout of rival Cards
Amazin' Grayson does it again in another Gamecocks walk-off
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SPORTS IN THE COURTS:
Former FSU Football Star Greg Reid Back Behind Bars
New NFL signee, former AJC Super 11 selection arrested in Valdosta
Former FSU standout, NFL player Reid arrested in Ga.
Reid's next step another misstep
Bengals fullback Orson Charles arrested for endangerment
Ex-Plant football star Charles arrested in 'road rage' incident
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MISC COLLEGE/PRO SPORTS NEWS:
Donald Trump approached about buying Buffalo Bills
DeSean Jackson, Redskins agree to terms on contract
Mavericks end 4-4 homestand with another 'brutal, gut-punch' OT loss
Mavs among offensive elite
Nelson: Dalembert will be back in Dallas next season
If this basketball thing doesn't work out, the Mavericks' Vince Carter can
fall back on bowling
3 reasons you can expect Rick Carlisle to remain with Mavericks for at
least two more years
Tiger Woods out; Masters, ratings will take hit
Tiger's injury history continues to torpedo his Jack chase
Rory McIlroy - not Tiger Woods - is Masters favorite
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10 YEARS AGO IN THE CHOP:
Final Four road trip benefits ACC
New deal for Hewitt
Tech moves to lock up coach with $1 million a year contract.
Georgia Tech-Oklahoma State Notebook
Final Four Semifinal Preview: Duke vs. Connecticut
Blue Devils look to avenge loss to UConn in 1999 national championship game
this Saturday in San Antonio.
Michigan defeats Rutgers in NIT final
UF pitching better than advertised
NCAA president trying to boost academics
Arena monthly honor goes to McPherson
Indiana Firebirds quarterback Adrian McPherson was named the Arena Football
League rookie of the
month for March.
Reporter Pat Summerall flown to Florida for liver transplant
Messier's great NHL career appears over
April 1, 2014 8:00 AM
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FLORIDA STATE UNIVERSITY NEWS
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2013 NATIONAL CHAMPS FSU FOOTBALL:
Typical First Scrimmage for Noles
FSU Spring Practice Update
FSU still searching for answers midway through spring practice
FSU's Jimbo Fisher gives team lukewarm review after first scrimmage
Fisher in wait-and-see mode with team
What the future holds for Jameis Winston
The two-sport athlete has prospects in the MLB and NFL
What the future holds for Jameis Winston
FSU RB Ryan Green out for spring with shoulder injury
RB Ryan Green has shoulder surgery
LHS Grad Haggins Ready for Final Year
FSU WR Benjamin carries big risk
FSU DB Lamarcus Joyner is a scheme-specific fit in the Falcons Defense
Former FSU receiver Haulstead chases NFL dream
5-star RB at FSU
Superstar RB recruit Damien Harris visiting
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FSU BASKETBALL:
Seminoles Prepare for Minnesota
FSU gets rematch with Minnesota in Madison Square Garden
NIT Semifinals: Seminoles eager for rematch
NIT success is no laughing matter
They will mockingly call it the 'Not In Tournament.' They'll say the NIT
Final Four is a battle to determine the 69th best team in the country.
FSU relying on improved offensive attack against Minnesota in NIT semi
Florida State, Hamilton pursuing NIT championship
Soaking it in
Teams enjoying trip to New York City for NIT semifinals
Florida State looks to win school's 1st NIT title
NIT: Florida State vs. Minnesota
FSU women's basketball looks to young prospects for future after losing
senior leaders
Seminoles lose Natasha Howard and Cheetah Delgado after falling to Stanford
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FSU BASEBALL:
Weaver Honored As ACC Player of the Week
'Noles return to Howser Stadium
The Florida State baseball team isn't back to full strength yet, but the
good news is the Seminoles can regroup at home.
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FSU SOCCER/TRACK/GOLF/VOLLEYBALL:
Waldrop Named ACC Pitcher of the Week
The junior pitcher from Chester, Va., was named ACC Pitcher of the Week on
March 31.
Seminoles Use Long Ball To Sweep UNC
No. 9/11 Florida State had two home runs in a 5-1 victory over North
Carolina on March 31.
Spear Points: A look-around FSU athletics
Badin soph commits to Florida State
Berkely, a midfielder, was a key cog in the Rams' 2013 Division III state
championship team
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'NOLES IN THE PROS:
Return game deeper with Cromartie
Toney Douglas is Making Presence Known in Injury-Riddled Lineup
Could Toney Douglas find a place in Heat playoff rotation?
Koepka narrowly misses special temp. status on Tour
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10 YEARS AGO FSU IN THE CHOP:
Bowden, FSU Focused On Tackling, Blocking
FSU NOTEBOOK: Defensive back Cromartie displays the skill of hitting
FSU cancels its series against Texas A&M
FSU & Texas A&M agree to cancel series
Women's basketball coach staying put at Fla. State
Seminoles Edged By Florida, 7-6, In Extra Innings
FSU errors key Florida's win
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OTHER FSU NEWS:
Former FSU president TK Wetherell to be presented Baron 'Bud' Asher Award
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ATLANTIC COAST CONFERENCE NEWS
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ACC FOOTBALL:
Top five dream ACC nonconference games
1. FSU vs. Alabama.
ACC's most indispensable players
Tigers 'go live' without protecting QBs in first spring scrimmage
Deberry Jr. includes Clemson in top 20
Clemson makes short list with touted linebacker.
Crawford adjusting to safety for Miami
Pitt RBs go from question to strength
Reloading defense is priority for Virginia Tech
Hokies receivers hope to hit it big more often this spring
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ACC BASKETBALL:
Major changes coming to the ACC basketball landscape
Clemson's African players growing comfortable in the States and in the paint
Jabari Parker first Duke freshman to earn consensus first-team all-America
honors
Jabari Parker is the 15th consensus first-team all-American under Mike
Krzyzewski. ACC Player of the Year TJ Warren of NC State was named to the
second team.
For Louisville basketball, what's next?
SU assistant Hopkins remains a candidate for BC job, but other names emerge
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ACC BASEBALL:
UVa baseball notebook: Patient McCarthy named ACC co-Player of the Week
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OTHER FOOTBALL/BASKETBALL/BASEBALL/MISC NEWS:
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OTHER FOOTBALL:
NCAA prez Emmert discusses paying players, NCAA's future
Constitution Check: Do college athletes have a right to be paid a salary?
A Step Toward Justice in College Sports?
Imagine a world where college athletes are paid -- is it on the horizon?
College athletes aren't demanding pay; they're demanding a voice; the NCAA
would be wise to give them one
Colter: 'We know what we're doing' with union idea
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In debate over best potential nonconference matchups, Alabama keeps popping
up as opponent
UF FOOTBALL Spring football tracker: Grier moves into No. 2 quarterback role
Pruitt has UGA defense on move
Mark Stoops after Monday practice
UK's new special teams coach has defensive coordinator experience
LSU, UCLA announce series starting in 2021
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OTHER BASKETBALL:
This Final Four is all about contrast
11 amazing facts about the Final Four
Pictures: NCAA cheerleaders
UConn's Calhoun, Auriemma there for Ollie
Contrast the name of the game at Final Four
Florida coach Billy Donovan has his hands full preparing for Shabazz Napier
and Connecticut in the Final Four, yet couldn't help but look across at the
other side of the bracket.
Florida looks to avenge December loss to UConn in Final Four
Gators learned from loss to UConn in December
Gators in good health for Final Four
This time, Gators can write a better ending
Billy Donovan has experience in Final Four
For UK, a Final Four run like no other
Kentucky's freshmen have come of age in postseason
Kentucky 'in a great frame of mind' for Final Four
Bo Ryan's journey from D3 champ to Final Four
Time to admit my mistake on Wisconsin's Bo Ryan
Cal coach Montgomery retires
When Mike Montgomery walked off the court last week following an NIT loss
to SMU, he had a sneaking suspicion that it was time to retire after more
than four decades and 1,000 games as a basketball coach.
Gophers' Pitino knows triumph, tragedy in New York
Eliason Doubtful for NIT Semis
Gophers basketball starting center Elliot Eliason is doubtful for Tuesday's
NIT Semifinal game against Florida State University, head coach Richard
Pitino said.
2-year contract extension for New Mexico coach
USF hires Kentucky assistant for basketball job
It took a guy from the Bronx to kick off Brooklyn-native Larry Brown's
basketball career
Martin pulls name from Marquette search
Tennessee basketball coach Cuonzo Martin has withdrawn his name from
consideration for the coaching vacancy at Marquette, said a person familiar
with the situation.
In college hoops, ESPN often has the ultimate say
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SPORTS IN THE COURTS:
Spanier asks federal court to halt criminal case
Eckerd WDs after 'everything' burglarized from van
Judge denies ESPN's request to toss Laurie Fine's libel suit
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MISC COLLEGE/PRO SPORTS NEWS:
Johnny Manziel tops NFL analysts' updated NFL draft position rankings
Mavs looking to even season series with banged-up Warriors
Stakes don't get much bigger than Mavs game Tuesday vs. Warriors
MLB back with replays, metal detectors, comebacks
Baseball launches expanded replay era
Rays open season by beating Blue Jays, 9-2
What went wrong Monday for the Rays? Well, three pitchers combined to
strike out only nine Toronto Blue Jays, so no free pizza for the fans who
filled Tropicana Field.
Rays' Price in control, gets first Opening Day win
Sternberg likes direction of Tampa Bay Rays
Don Baylor breaks leg while catching 1st pitch
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10 YEARS AGO IN THE CHOP:
NCAA isn't fooling around with reforms
March 31, 2014 10:38 AM
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FLORIDA STATE UNIVERSITY NEWS
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2013 NATIONAL CHAMPS FSU FOOTBALL:
UGA paid $80k to buy out Pruitt's FSU contract
++Sapp very high on the 'Noles
Quarte Sapp was named one of the top defensive performers at the Atlanta
Rivals Camp on Saturday.
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FSU BASKETBALL:
'Noles Ready To Seize Opportunity
FSU enters NIT semifinal game playing its best basketball of the season
Robbie Berwick - Future FSU Seminole Basketball Highlights
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FSU SOCCER/TRACK/GOLF/VOLLEYBALL:
Alameda Wins 400th Game As FSU Takes Two
The No. 9/11 Seminoles beat North Carolina in both games of a double
header, 6-0 and 5-3.
Seminoles Sweep Titles at Pairs Tournament
After going undefeated in duals on Saturday, FSU wins the Pairs Tournament
on Sunday
FSU Places 14th at NCAA Championships
FSU Trips Up LSU
Michaela Hahn tallies a goal and an assist against LSU on Sunday afternoon.
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'NOLES IN THE PROS:
Buster Posey says Giants had 'crisp' spring training
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10 YEARS AGO FSU IN THE CHOP:
Brad Johnson To Speak At Men's Basketball Banquet April 13.
FSU assistant has yet to hear from Hurricanes
Although his name keeps coming up in Miami's search for its next men's
basketball coach, Florida State associate head coach Stan Jones said
Tuesday he has yet to hear from the team.
No. 10 FSU Baseball Continues Four-Game Road Swing At Florida
Cardinals: Boldin moved to split end
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ATLANTIC COAST CONFERENCE NEWS
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ACC FOOTBALL:
Clemson looking good wiith Virginia OL
OL Austin Clark was at Clemson for a junior day.
5 things to know about Tech's new QB commit
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ACC BASKETBALL:
Wojo In Play For Marquette
Louisville reflects on end of successful run
Kevin Ware to transfer from Louisville
Tyler Lewis to transfer from NC State, looking for a better fit
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ACC BASEBALL:
Duke baseball sweeps UNC
For the first time since 1994, the Duke baseball team swept rival North
Carolina in a three-game series as the Blue Devils defeated the Tar Heels
6-4 in the series finale Sunday afternoon.
Panthers Down No. 23 Yellow Jackets 4-2
Pitt completed the series sweep with Sunday's win
Series Finale Against Clemson Rained Out
The Wolfpack loses 12-5 to Miami on Sunday, its ninth straight ACC loss.
NC State started the season talking about a return trip to Omaha. After a
third ACC straight sweep, the Wolfpack might not even make it to Greensboro.
Second-ranked Virginia completes sweep of Hokies
Shortstop Branden Cogswell leaned back on a sharply hit grounder off the
bat of Mark Zagunis and snatched it off a second hop. He then fired over to
first baseman Robbie Coman in time.
Wake Forest Takes Doubleheader, Sweeps Notre Dame
Wake Forest baseball defeated Notre Dame in a doubleheader on Saturday as
the Demon Deacons won the first game 10-2 and the second game 7-5 in ACC
play.
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OTHER FOOTBALL/BASKETBALL/BASEBALL/MISC NEWS:
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OTHER FOOTBALL:
College Football Unionization Decision Opens a Can of Worms
As long as most major football schools are state universities, the question
of player unionization will likely be decided on political rather than
strictly legal grounds.
Altering college landscape could prove a slippery slope
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Bo Jackson, Cam Newton jerseys stolen from Jordan-Hare Stadium locker room
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Moses McCray Q&A
Akron defensive tackle Moses McCray has already traveled a long road to get
to this point. As McCray makes his NFL bid, he looked back on transferring
from Florida State for his final year of eligibility after struggling with
injuries
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OTHER BASKETBALL:
Drama-filled 2014 NCAA Tournament finally comes to North Texas for finale
Fearsome Final Foursome headed to North Texas
Replay it again? No, thanks, this Final Four is terrific enough as is
Final Four filled with power programs with something to prove
Final Four preview: How did they get here?
Breaking down the Final Four matchups
SEC gets last laugh in NCAA Tournament, proves it is a strong hoops league
after all
Cal coach Montgomery could retire
Months after touring AT&T Stadium, UConn is headed back thanks to star
performances
UConn upsets Michigan St 60-54, back to Final Four
Shabazz Napier owed UConn.
SEC gets two in Final Four; Gators could face 'Cats again
Gators could avenge losses
Florida's trip to Texas for the Final Four could give the Gators two
chances at revenge.
How Florida finally got off the doorstep and in the Final Four
Kansas' Andrew Wiggins expected to declare for draft
On to the Final Four! Kentucky takes down Michigan on Aaron Harrison
three-pointer
Freshman guard Aaron Harrison's three-point basket with seconds left gave
the No. 8-seed Wildcats a 75-72 victory over No. 2 seed Michigan in the
finals of the NCAA Tournament Midwest Regional at Lucas Oil Stadium in
Indianapolis on Sunday.
Marcus Lee, UK's forgotten All-American has day to remember
For most college basketball programs, losing a shot-blocking 7-footer to
injury one game before you compete for a Final Four berth would be
crippling. At Kentucky, you just pluck a little-used McDonald's
All-American off your bench.
Kentucky's ability to 'keep fighting' delivers another epic comeback
Fast Break: How Kentucky beat Michigan
Marquette meets with Vols' Martin
Kentucky's kids too big, too athletic for U-M
Michigan trio isn't ready to discuss upcoming NBA draft
'Out-of-body' performance will sting MSU for a long time
Two Michigan State underclassmen have NBA draft decision to make, and Tom
Izzo rumors continue to swirl
Why not the Badgers?
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OTHER BASEBALL:
Florida baseball completes series sweep over LSU
Unbeaten Week for No. 10 Cardinals Ends with 12-3 Win Over Xavier
Louisville closes 4-0 week by outscoring Xavier and Butler 35-5 in three
weekend games
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MISC COLLEGE/PRO SPORTS NEWS:
Mavericks won, but everywhere they look there are issues
Down to the wire: Mavericks' last eight games of the season
Explaining Dalembert's resurgence; How he got Mavs to actually run a play
for him
Babe Ruth's homer in 1932 World Series still a mystery
Steven Bowditch wins Texas Open, earns Masters spot
March 29, 2014 12:38 PM
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FLORIDA STATE UNIVERSITY NEWS
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2013 NATIONAL CHAMPS FSU FOOTBALL:
FSU's young linebackers ready to make their mark
As good as the Florida State defense is expected to be again in 2014, that
doesn't mean there aren't some unknowns on that side of the ball.
O'Leary could help fill big void for FSU
Steelers CB Ike Taylor Believes FSU WR Kelvin Benjamin Is A "Game Changer"
FSU's Terrence Brooks out to prove doubters wrong in NFL
++FSU visit grabs Mullins' attention
A recent visit to Florida State has changed things up for Miami (Fla.)
Gulliver Prep sophomore wide receiver Dionte Mullins.
Bobby Bowden To Speak At Spring Commencement
Bobby Bowden will be speaker at FCA luncheon on April 15 in Tulsa
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FSU BASKETBALL:
NIT Bracket 2014: Storylines to Monitor in Final Four
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FSU BASEBALL:
Weaver's One-Hit Shutout Leads FSU Past BC
Nine-Run Ninth Propels FSU to Dramatic Win Over BC
A nine-run ninth inning highlighted by a John Nogowski grand slam gave
top-ranked Florida State (21-5, 9-2) an 11-7 come-from-behind victory over
Boston College (7-17, 1-10) in the second game of Friday's doubleheader on
Bill Beck Field on the campus of the University of Rhode Island.
Seminoles take pair in dramatic fashion
To get an idea of just how incredible the day was for the Seminoles, Luke
Weaver's one-hit, complete-game shutout against Boston College wasn't the
most memorable win of the afternoon.
Baseball Drops Doubleheader to No. 1 Florida State
The Eagles lost a five-run lead in the ninth of game two
Florida State sweeps BC in double-header at URI
Heisman winner Jameis Winston not with FSU team at URI this weekend
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FSU SOCCER/TRACK/GOLF/VOLLEYBALL:
FSU Hosts Sand Volleyball Event Saturday and Sunday
The Seminoles welcome LSU, South Carolina and Jacksonville
Murray, Medley Swim to All-America Honors
Florida State Falls To Virginia Tech 5-2
The Seminoles take on Virginia Saturday at 2pm.
Seminoles In 3rd Place At Bryan National Collegiate
Castren, Gumm and Milan in tie for 10th individual standings.
FSU's newest program returns home
Sand volleyball team welcomes 3 foes to town this weekend
While Florida State fans are still basking in the glory of January's
national championship in football, they've had plenty of other sports to
keep up with.
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'NOLES IN THE PROS:
NFL Free Agency: Steelers could restructure Lawrence Timmons' contract
How Buster Posey and Other Players Help Shape "MLB: The Show"
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10 YEARS AGO FSU IN THE CHOP:
No. 12 Seminoles Fall To No. 16 North Carolina, 12-6
10 errors doom Seminoles vs. UNC
Seminoles set dubious record in lost to UNC
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OTHER FSU NEWS:
Barron deserves our thanks
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ATLANTIC COAST CONFERENCE NEWS
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ACC FOOTBALL:
Clemson kicker an early spring surprise
Clemson's Peake granted medical redshirt
GT suspends Andrews, Autry for 2 games
Tech suspends 2 for Wofford, Tulane
Alex Figueroa returns to Miami Hurricanes practice, plus new music video,
photos and notes
UM's receivers eager to help fill holes, boost Hurricanes' offense
UNC brings football, rain to Charlotte for spring practice
One more knee injury, one more chance for NC State's Jarvis Byrd
Pitt's defense has a big hole to plug up front
Junior Darryl Render is the top choice to fill the shoes of Aaron Donald,
one of the all-time greats for the Panthers.
Syracuse football video: Terrel Hunt on SU's new direction on offense and
the return of Sean Hickey
Syracuse football season opener against Villanova moved to Friday, Aug. 29
Syracuse football: Donnie Simmons' secret to overcoming knee injury? 'Tao
Te Ching,' juicing and yoga
Spring practices critical for VT QB Leal
VT CB Brandon Facyson out for spring
Virginia Tech gets a look at backup cornerbacks in spring practice
Facyson to miss rest of spring with left tibia stress reaction
Virginia Tech wanted to figure out what kind of depth it had at cornerback
behind Kendall Fuller and Brandon Facyson this spring. It has no choice now.
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ACC BASKETBALL:
Bobby Lutz to remain an assistant NC State basketball coach
Jim Boeheim likes future point guard Kaleb Joseph's explosive athleticism
No word yet on Jerami Grant's decision to stay at Syracuse or opt for the
NBA
Michigan State ends magical run for Cavaliers
This time, seniors Joe Harris and Akil Mitchell couldn't find the magic
that had brought the Cavaliers back numerous times throughout a 30-7
season, tying the program's record for most wins. This time, the
fourth-seeded Spartans proved to be the best team Virginia had faced all
season and refused to crumble under the Cavaliers' defensive pressure.
Cavaliers come up a little short
Joe Harris dropped his head for a moment, untucked his jersey and gave
fellow senior Akil Mitchell a quick embrace. The Virginia players
--exhausted of magic at last -- walked off the Madison Square Garden court
slowly, where their fans reached over the railings to give them one last
congratulations on this wonderful season.
Late no-call in Cavaliers' loss stirs debate
U.Va. flashes big promise, reason for hope
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ACC BASEBALL:
Clemson takes first 2 games of series at Maryland
No. 20 Tigers Use the Long Ball to Top No. 25 Maryland 7-1 in Game 2 of DH
Friday
Van Orden Pitches Duke Past North Carolina 3-2
Pitt Edges No. 23 Tech, 4-3, In 13 Innings
The Yellow Jackets are now 2-3 in extra-inning games
#25 Terps Drop Two to #20 Clemson
Game One Suspended Until Saturday Due to Rain
The series opener between the University of Miami Hurricanes and No. 25 NC
State Wolfpack was suspended until Saturday due to inclement weather.
Baseball Loses Heartbreaker To Wake, 1-0, Friday Night
Notre Dame has lost three 1-0 games in conference play.
Pitt Outlasts No. 23 Georgia Tech, 4-3, in 13 Innings
A walkoff double by Steven Shelinsky, Jr. lifted the University of
Pittsburgh baseball team (13-11, 5-5 ACC) over No. 23 Georgia Tech (15-11,
5-5 ACC), 4-3, in 13 innings on Friday evening at Charles L. Cost Field at
the Petersen Sports Complex.
No. 2 Virginia Takes Game 1 Against Virginia Tech, 2-1
Irving hits tie-breaking single in seventh inning
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OTHER ACC NEWS:
In new book, former Durham DA Mike Nifong speaks about Duke lacrosse case
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OTHER FOOTBALL/BASKETBALL/BASEBALL/MISC NEWS:
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OTHER FOOTBALL:
Big-time college football players are paid employees, says historic ruling.
Here's why.
75% of Americans against college players unionizing
Say Goodbye to College Football As You Know It
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Debose returns to UF practice
Ole Miss tries out 300-pound quarterback
Texas A&M suspends Hill after arrest
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Terps coach: Delay scholarship offers to recruits
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OTHER BASKETBALL:
March Madness 2014: Notable numbers from Friday's Sweet 16 action
March Madness 2014: Top performers from Friday's Sweet 16 games
March Madness 2014: Surprising performances and 10 thoughts from Friday's
Sweet 16 games
Baylor coach looks ahead
UConn holds off Iowa St 81-76 in Sweet 16 at MSG
Gators elite, indeed; Dayton last obstacle to Final Four
Billy Donovan's Gators are Cinderella's worst nightmare
Numbers game: Gators must be wary of 11th-seeded Dayton
Gator seniors overcame summer of adversity to earn last shot at Final Four
UF's Young to 'flush' performance
Finney-Smith embraces sixth man position
Billy Donovan wants Patric Young to check his emotions during games
Cyclones' hole too deep; NCAA run ends with loss to UConn
Kentucky beats Louisville with closing surge, 74-69
Cats wanted to win this one for Willie
Louisville players struggle to cope with end to season
Morgan takes charge to help U-M advance
Too small, too soft talk fuels Michigan's Glenn Robinson III in win over
Tennessee
Spartans still standing after Sweet 16 heavyweight battle
Exhaustion matched excitement. As ecstatic as Keith Appling was surviving
to see another game in the NCAA tournament, the senior Michigan State point
guard was even happier taking a seat in the locker room, grabbing a cold
bottle of water and taking a thankful sigh of relief.
Hey Joe: Michigan State's win over Virginia could end up being 'the one'
Tom Izzo says 'we beat a helluva team' after Michigan State edges ACC champ
Virginia
UNLV's Rice offered USF job
UNLV's Dave Rice has been offered the University of South Florida's men's
basketball job, according to a report in the Las Vegas Review-Journal.
UT Vols let one get away
UT's Jarnell Stokes disagrees with critical call
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OTHER BASEBALL:
Florida's series opener against LSU rained out
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SPORTS IN THE COURTS:
Potential starting Texas A&M QB Kenny Hill arrested
Northwestern to appeal players union ruling
Northwestern University today criticized a federal agency's landmark ruling
giving Wildcat football players the green light to form the nation's first
college athletic union, also confirming that it will appeal.
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MISC COLLEGE/PRO SPORTS NEWS:
Eagles cut DeSean Jackson, sign Mark Sanchez
Amid a report of connections to gang members and a lack of interest on the
trade market, the receiver who racked up 1,332 yards and 9 TDs last year is
cut loose.
Dirk Nowitzki's rare clanking from the line stunning to Mavericks
Rays sell out Opening Day game vs. Blue Jays
For the ninth consecutive season, the Tampa Bay Rays have sold out their
home opener.
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10 YEARS AGO IN THE CHOP:
Devils handcuff Xavier's star
Duke-Connecticut Highlights Final Four Weekend
KU denied 3rd straight Final Four
Georgia Tech finished what North Carolina and the NBA draft started
March 28, 2014 2:20 PM
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FLORIDA STATE UNIVERSITY NEWS
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2013 NATIONAL CHAMPS FSU FOOTBALL:
FSU Spring Practice Update
Returning Stronger Than Ever
FSU's Jarred "Scooter" Haggins, Kevin Haplea returning from injuries
Haggins and Haplea could add depth to an FSU offense looking to fill key
voids in the passing attack
A fresh perspective for FSU RB Williams
Ramsey Ready for New Role
Next Prime? Ramsey says no thanks
FSU's Kermit Whitfield 'wasn't really running' at end of kickoff return
against Auburn
Draft Profile: FSU's Terrence Brooks always learning; says he's 'best
safety' in draft
++Minshew drops in on FSU on Thursday
Bobby Bowden to appear at Tulsa FCA event
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FSU BASKETBALL:
FSU men's basketball is in a New York state of mind
FSU's Thomas shining bright in NIT
NIT: Seminoles have shot at first hoops title
Natasha Howard Named Wade Trophy Finalist
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FSU BASEBALL:
FSU Faces BC in Rhode Island
Florida, FSU baseball players suspended after brawl
Stewart's punishment doesn't fit the crime
FSU's Jameis Winston takes friendly jab at UF, signs hat with a 'Go Noles!'
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FSU SOCCER/TRACK/GOLF/VOLLEYBALL:
Florida State softball looks to stay at top of ACC
Seminoles head to second-place North Carolina this weekend
Tennis Travels To Virginia Tech, Virginia
Florida State is currently 3-1 in conference play.
The 'Dagny Diaries' Volume 8
Dagny goes through The Program boot camp with her Seminole teammates.
National title on the table for Seminoles
Just how they won a berth to the National Collegiate Table Tennis
Association's national championship tournament is still a little difficult
for members of the FSU women's team to explain.
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'NOLES IN THE PROS:
If healthy,Chris Thompson could help Redskins
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10 YEARS AGO FSU IN THE CHOP:
Defense dominates spring's first scrimmage
FSU held its second scrimmage of the spring, a two-hour session in which
the defense dominated in full-field action.
FSU offense red hot -- only in red zone
If Saturday's scrimmage was any indication, Florida State will have an
opportunistic red-zone
offense this fall.
Booker shows he can catch as well as he runs
Bobby Bowden saw enough of tailback Lorenzo Booker catching the football
Saturday to know he
wants to see more. After leading Florida State's ground game in recent
scrimmages, Booker had five catches for 47 yards.
'Noles get 15 hits in 10-6 victory
Daniel Wardell homered twice, and Eddy Martinez-Esteve and Ryne Malone each
had four hits to lead
visiting Florida State to a 10-6 victory over North Carolina on Saturday.
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OTHER FSU NEWS:
FSU College Of Law To Start Juris Master Program
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ATLANTIC COAST CONFERENCE NEWS
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ACC FOOTBALL:
ACC ADs leery of player unionization
Clemson currently not in Barnett's top five
Bailey has Clemson in his top four
Video: Duke coach David Cutcliffe
All quiet on the Miami front this spring
'WE CHEATED' -- At UNC, whistle-blowers expose a sickening athletic scam
UNC athletes speak positively about their experiences - in contrast to HBO,
ESPN reports
Pitt notebook: University officials opposed to unions in college sports
Panthers lineman Artie Rowell and quarterback Chad Voytik also question
whether there is a place for unions in college athletics.
Q&A with Virginia Tech QB Mark Leal
Virginia Tech football looks to build, improve
Frank Beamer hopes Hokies use spring to 'set the tone'
By the numbers: Wake's playmaking void
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ACC BASKETBALL:
ACC basketball tournament to return to Charlotte in 2019
Swofford, ACC hit 'sweet spot' with basketball tourney rotation
NIT more than consolation prize for Clemson
Coach K plan: At least 5 more years at Duke
Syracuse freshman Ennis heading to NBA
Tyler Ennis' father: Syracuse freshman was 'comfortable with decision' to
enter NBA draft
UVa faces major matchup in Michigan State
Williford sees similarities in current Cavs and '95 team
Trust is key to success for Bennett's Cavaliers
Former Gamecock Anthony Gill has a Sweet seat at Virginia
Wake Forest basketball: Deacons coach search continues
Wellman says WFU's search is 'progressing well'
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ACC BASEBALL:
Tech Baseball Challenges #1 UVA On The Road
UNC baseball trying to find momentum, offense at midway point
Slumping NC State hoping for another CWS repeat
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OTHER ACC NEWS:
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OTHER FOOTBALL/BASKETBALL/BASEBALL/MISC NEWS:
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OTHER FOOTBALL:
College athletes as employees? Heads spin
Playing College Football Is a Job
College Athletes Aim to Put Price on 'Priceless'
College Football Union Has More Obstacles to Tackle
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Having Driskel at QB 'luck of draw'
LSU's Les Miles on recruiting middle schoolers
Coach Spurrier honored at the State House
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Notre Dame football gets pledge from DB recruit McKinney
Notre Dame schedules visiting recruits for weekend
Podcast: Breaking down the college football union movement and Notre Dame's
next move
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OTHER BASKETBALL:
Arizona claws past tough times to beat San Diego State
Postgame reaction: 3 things help lift Arizona
Baylor Bears never get rolling in Sweet 16 matchup with Wisconsin Badgers
Surprising Dayton in Elite Eight after beating Stanford
Dayton Leaves Another Major Program in Its Wake
Gators advance to fourth straight Elite Eight with win over UCLA
Clutch baskets for Gators
Wilbekin, Gators give UCLA the blues
Hot shooting from Michael Frazier II helps Florida Gators reach Elite Eight
Billy Donovan has become UF's version of John Wooden after beating UCLA,
reaching another Elite 8
Florida Gators able to recruit in Tennessee
Memphis, a hotbed for prep blue-chip talent, is traditionally a challenging
place to recruit for schools other than the University of Memphis, but last
summer the Gators snagged the area's top 2014 high school point guard Chris
Chiozza.
Jayhawks' Embiid: No decision yet on NBA
Saturday's Louisville mob violence step-by-step
Louisville will need high-energy Russ Smith against UK
St. Aug's releases Tony Sheals as head men's basketball coach
SDSU falls short of 'Elite' company
Arizona rallied for a 70-64 win over the Aztecs in the Sweet 16
An ending for San Diego State, but a beginning, too
Bittersweet for Stanford
After two stout defensive efforts, Stanford could not contain Dayton in the
Round of 16.
'Heartbreaking' end to Stanford's NCAA run
Stanford coach Johnny Dawkins took his four seniors out with 47 seconds
left,
UCLA gets swamped again by Florida
In loss to Florida, UCLA sees what it could be
Wisconsin cracks Baylor's zone in 69-52 win
Wisconsin looks dominant in NCAA rout of Baylor
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OTHER BASEBALL:
No problem for LSU's Jared Poche to play second fiddle to ace Aaron Nola
Volunteers ranked and ready for No. 3 Gamecocks
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SPORTS IN THE COURTS:
Jim Irsay had over $29K during stop
Ravens RB Ray Rice indicted on aggravated assault charge
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MISC COLLEGE/PRO SPORTS NEWS:
Fins, Moreno agree to deal
Bucs coach on hand as Manziel wows at pro day
Clippers tame the Mavericks again, 109-103
Sixers drop 26th straight, tie NBA record for futility
March 24, 2014 8:44 AM
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FLORIDA STATE UNIVERSITY NEWS
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2013 NATIONAL CHAMPS FSU FOOTBALL:
FSU's Tyler Hunter happy to be back practicing after neck injury threatened
his playing career
Hunter thought he would never play football again after a serious neck
injury
PHOTO: Jameis Winston trolls like a champion
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FSU BASKETBALL:
Georgetown will present unique challenge for FSU, Hamilton
During the near-decade that their careers overlapped in the Big East
Conference, Leonard Hamilton was well aware of the challenge his Miami
teams would face when they went up against those of legendary Georgetown
coach John Thompson II.
Hoya paranoia? 'Noles say 'no'
Hamilton familiar with Georgetown from days at UM
FSU's Aaron Thomas embracing role as go-to scorer
Preview: Georgetown at Florida State
Seminoles Take on No. 2 Seed Stanford on Monday
FSU women eager for 'fun' test vs. No. 2 seed Stanford
Ask any basketball coach about the keys to winning, and they'll reflexively
talk about limiting turnovers. So an average of 19 turnovers per game is a
problem, right?
FSU's women hoping for upset the size of one in 2007 to keep Stanford out
of its own regional
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FSU BASEBALL:
FSU OF Ben DeLuzio remains hospitalized with bruised ribs
FSU senior Gonzalez finds power surge
It's not that Justin Gonzalez was slumping heading into Saturday's
doubleheader against Clemson. The Florida State senior was hitting a
respectable .276 and had an on-pace percentage hovering right at .500.
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FSU SOCCER/TRACK/GOLF/VOLLEYBALL:
Florida State Completes Sweep Of Boston College
The No. 10 Seminoles take game three, 8-0 in five innings, to sweep their
second straight ACC series.
Seminoles Knock Down Demon Deacons, Rattlers
The No. 41 Florida State men's tennis team closed out the weekend with a
4-3 upset over No. 18 Wake Forest Sunday afternoon. In the evening, the
Seminoles swept the Rattlers 7-0 and are now 15-5 on the season with a 3-1
conference record.
Seminoles Travel To Valspar Invitational At Floridian
The No. 12 Florida State men's golf team competes in the Valspar
Invitational at the Floridian Golf Club in Palm City, Fla., beginning
Monday.
FSU Falls To Duke
Gulf Coast Volleyball Hosts FSU on the Beach
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'NOLES IN THE PROS:
Fans loving Cardinals signing of Antonio Cromartie
Former FSU defensive star Greg Reid looking for that 'one shot' to the NFL
St. Louis Rams Sign Former Florida State Star Greg Reid
Deion Sanders to be featured at annual Sunland Gala
Posey swats three hits in Cactus League win
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10 YEARS AGO FSU IN THE CHOP:
Jeff Bowden likes more relaxed Rix
Off-season surgeries to key players mean Florida State offensive
coordinator Jeff Bowden must wait until preseason camp to get a true idea
of his group's potential.
The high fives: Florida State Seminoles
The Seminoles should be able to recover from the loss, considering the
depth in the receiving corps. The question is, with whom?
FSU falls short in NIT - Iowa St. holds off late charge
A letdown at season's end - Leonard Hamilton and his Florida State
basketball players entered Tuesday night looking to make the most of the
postseason and their home-court advantage at the Civic Center.
On the road, a win!
Iowa State's road woes have come to an end. Led by Jake Sullivan, who
scored a game-high 19 points on 5-of-16 shooting, the Cyclone men's
basketball team held on to defeat Florida State, 62-59, Tuesday in the
National Invitation Tournament.
Nobel-winning chemist teaching at FSU
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OTHER FSU NEWS:
Presidential search moves forward
Committee selects Dallas-based firm to aid in search
Unless FSU Calls, Expect John Thrasher to Stay in the Senate
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ATLANTIC COAST CONFERENCE NEWS
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ACC FOOTBALL:
Kelly confident he can win Clemson QB job
Talented Clemson defense will feature 7 returning starters
UM QB Kevin Olsen earning praise this spring
Golden, Coley praise freshman's newfound maturity
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ACC BASKETBALL:
Clemson confronts past misfortunes to beat Illinois
The ghosts of controversies past returned to haunt Clemson.
Duke's season more of a struggle than usual
Iowa State knocks UNC out of NCAA tournament 85-83 in peculiar finish
Paige shoulders blame, but Tar Heels wouldn't have been here without him
Brice Johnson injury leaves UNC with one final what-if
Panthers battled elements
Toughest part to the end of season for Lamar Patterson and Pitt ... losing
Talib Zanna as a teammate.
There should be no shame in loss to Florida
It's natural to want to blame someone when your team loses. But the blame
game is silly in this case.
The Syracuse basketball season has ended for a few reasons, but bad
shooting is at the top of the list
Syracuse basketball awaits NBA decisions from Tyler Ennis and Jerami Grant:
4 scenarios
Marquette interested in Syracuse assistant Mike Hopkins, according to ESPN
report
Virginia routs Memphis to reach Sweet 16
Cavs make themselves at home on the road
They spit on neutrality again. One week after stuffing themselves into the
Greensboro Coliseum to spur their team to an ACC Tournament championship,
UVa fans took over PNC Arena on Sunday night, hoping to create a little
partiality.
UVa's Atkins unhappy with playing time
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ACC BASEBALL:
Baseball Drops Series Finale to Wake Forest
Walks plague the Eagles as the Demon Deacons take the series
Jackets Finish Off No. 13 Heels With 9-1 Win
Matthew Grimes improved to 3-0 with his seven-inning gem
Terps baseball tops N.C. State in first three-game ACC sweep since 2009
Irish fall in 12 New!
On a frigid Sunday at Grand Park in Westfield, Ind., host Notre Dame fell
to Virginia Tech, 5-4, in 12 innings. (Notre Dame was playing in Westfield
because of field availability.).
Virginia's 8-run outburst buries UM in extra innings
In a game where the UM baseball team was outhit by No. 3 Virginia 16-3, the
Canes kept it close in an extra-inning affair by getting out of several
jams, but there was one jam they didn't quite survive.
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OTHER ACC NEWS:
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OTHER FOOTBALL/BASKETBALL/BASEBALL/MISC NEWS:
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OTHER FOOTBALL:
Longtime Alabama football commit looks around
AUBURN FOOTBALL: Finally healthy after injury-plagued 2013, Tigers' Jones
eager to prove himself at CB
Reidel Anthony, proud product of 'the muck,' enters Palm Beach County
Sports Hall of Fame
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Notre Dame football's VanGorder delivering his message
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OTHER BASKETBALL:
Lots of favorites in Sweet 16
SEC teams crash the Sweet 16 party
NCAA basketball's fabulous freshmen need to reconsider their 'one-and-done'
plans
Arizona cruises to Sweet 16 with rout of Gonzaga
UA has the look of contenders
'Perfect basketball' changes perception of Baylor as it blows out Creighton
McDermott's prolific career ends in 85-55 rout
This was not how it was supposed to end for Doug McDermott and Creighton.
Dayton coach Archie Miller after two last-second wins: 'Buffalo has been
good to us'
Gators face UCLA in Sweet 16
Florida Gators banked on defense to reach Sweet 16
UF power forward Will Yeguete 'impacts winning' for Sweet 16-bound Gators
NCAA numbers game: Fun facts about Gators
KU's 60-57 loss to Stanford is abrupt end for Wiggins and rest of freshman
class
Kentucky ends Wichita State's perfect run, 78-76
It took a program stocked with NBA prospects to finally end Wichita State's
perfect run.
Cards-Cats was destined to happen
Stanford KOs KU
The Cardinal clamp a tight zone defense on the second-seeded Jayhawks and
pull off a 60-57 upset to reach the Sweet 16.
Tennessee overwhelms Mercer 83-63 to end Bears' NCAA run
The Tennessee Volunteers, seeded 11th in the Midwest Region, raced past the
14th-seeded Mercer Bears 83-63 Sunday at PNC Arena, serving notice they
might be the biggest upstart team in the NCAA tournament.
Rebound disparity tells all as Tennessee blocks out Mercer
Victory's sweet, celebration short as UCLA advances in NCAA tournament
Time for UCLA to take a bigger step
Even in defeat, Shockers' final game lived up to hype and then some
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OTHER BASEBALL:
Aggies take rubber game over Gators in extras
The Aggies' Cole Lankford broke a 3-3 tie in the 11th with an RBI hit and
Texas A&M held the Gators for a 4-3 series winner.
No. 7 Louisville Drops Series Finale with Rutgers
Cardinals next face Western Kentucky on Tuesday night at Bowling Green
Ballpark
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MISC COLLEGE/PRO SPORTS NEWS:
Mavs' loss to Nets seems like perfect time to panic as tough schedule looms
Matt Every, a former Florida Gator, wins at Bay Hill for first PGA Tour
victory
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10 YEARS AGO IN THE CHOP:
Berlin opens spring as tenuous starter for Miami
University of Miami star football recruit Willie Williams turned
himself in to the Alachua County Jail on Tuesday morning, then posted
$5,000 bail and returned home, in response to warrants issued for one
felony charge and one misdemeanor charge related to his recruiting visit to
Gainesville almost two months ago.
Bottom line for Miami: Perry Clark has failed
Wolfpack Sets New ACC Mark for Free Throw Shooting
NC State breaks record that had stood for 26 years.
Jets near deal for Manhattan stadium
The Jets are close to a deal for a $1.4-billion stadium on Manhattan's West
Side.
March 23, 2014 8:14 AM
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FLORIDA STATE UNIVERSITY NEWS
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2013 NATIONAL CHAMPS FSU FOOTBALL:
A First-Team Opportunity
With Jameis Winston on the road with the FSU Baseball team, Saturday's
practice gave quarterbacks Sean Maguire and John Franklin III the
opportunity to play with the first team offense.
With Winston away, Maguire earns valuable experience as FSU's No. 1 QB
FSU football: Maguire steps in at QB
Bulked up Desmond Hollin pushes for playing time on D-line
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FSU BASKETBALL:
NIT Basketball Gameday: Florida State vs. Georgetown
Seminoles play host to Hoyas on Monday at 7:00 p.m.
FSU men's basketball: Ready at all times
Florida State Silences Cyclones in NCAA First Round
FSU women top cold-shooting Iowa State in NCAA opener
Natasha Howard had her school-record 15th double-double of the season with
10 points and 13 rebounds, and 10th-seeded Florida State defeated
cold-shooting Iowa State 55-44 in the first round of the NCAA women's
tournament on Saturday.
FSU crashes party, Stanford's next
Seminoles turn to defense in NCAA basketball win
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FSU BASEBALL:
Noles Even Series Behind Leibrandt's Complete Game
Behind a complete game effort from Brandon Leibrandt, top-ranked Florida
State defeated No. 13 Clemson 11-1 in the first game of a doubleheader
Saturday afternoon inside Doug Kingsmore Stadium to even the weekend series
at a game apiece.
FSU Sweeps DH Takes Series At Clemson
'Noles take Saturday pair from Clemson
Leibrandt shines in opener
No. 1 Seminoles Top No. 13 Clemson 11-1 in Game 1 of DH Saturday
No. 1 Florida State Rallies to Beat No. 13 Clemson 4-3 in Game 2 of DH
Saturday
Tigers let FSU series slip from their grasp
Jameis Winston still owns Clemson
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FSU SOCCER/TRACK/GOLF/VOLLEYBALL:
Seven Wins On Final Day
Marecia Pemberton won the FSU Relays 100-meter dash title with a
nation-leading time, one of seven victories on the final day of the meet.
Freshman Chadrick DaCosta won both the discus and shot put to lead the way.
Hyde Becomes FSU's Winningest Coach
Head coach Jennifer Hyde wins her 142nd match at FSU with a 5-2 win at NC
State on Saturday
Noles Outlast Florida in Exhibition
The FSU indoor volleyball team won four sets against Florida on Friday.
O'Brien Rewrites Record Books As FSU Takes Two
The junior shortstop now owns the marks for most career home runs (30) and
most RBI in a single season (57).
Noles Conclude with a Pair of Honorable Mentions
On the final day of the 2014 NCAA Championships, the Florida State women's
swimming and diving team collected a pair of All-America honorable mention
accolades from sophomore Madison Jacobi and the 400 free relay.
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'NOLES IN THE PROS:
Lions re-sign Andre Fluellen
Drew could help fix a major deficiency in Tigers' lineup
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10 YEARS AGO FSU IN THE CHOP:
Monday's Florida State Football Spring Practice Report
Can the Seminoles remain formidable on defense despite losing seven
full-time starters?
Who will replace P.K. Sam at split end?
Seminoles host Iowa State in NIT
20 wins would be good sign for FSU
'Noles turning corner after averaging 12 victories in their last five
seasons
Seminoles savor NIT education
Florida State is using its NIT berth to learn how to win in the postseason
-- something it hopes to put into practice in the NCAA tournament someday.
Joiner, Seminoles aren't ready to see season end
FSU's Hart to meet with Sue Semrau about season
Athletic director says talk will be 'no different than it's ever been'
following Seminoles'15-15 campaign
++ Filling In - FSU without SS Stephen Drew
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ATLANTIC COAST CONFERENCE NEWS
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ACC FOOTBALL:
UM QB Kevin Olsen earning praise this spring
Virginia football notes: Watford heads West to work on his game
UVa quarterback goes for outside coaching
The Virginia quarterback "vacationed" to the shores of San Diego. His party
leader was a 36-year-old not interested in frequenting the club scene. Call
it a business trip.
Football coaches put Hokies through the ringer
Spring breakdown: A look at the defensive backs
It's getting close. Virginia Tech's spring drills start March 27, but it's
never too early to start talking about it. We're breaking down the Hokies
by position in advance of spring practice.
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ACC BASKETBALL:
In the end, no defense for Duke's poor defense
'Unique' challenges too much for Duke to overcome
UNC freshman Kennedy Meeks a key variable in NCAA tournament
As Cyclones move forward without star, Tar Heels can empathize
Pitt falls to Florida in third round of NCAA Tournament, 61-45
The Panthers found themselves unable to score and couldn't recover as the
Gators, fueled by their pressure defense, took control right
Dixon never hears the criticism music
Panthers coach is highly scrutinized about the failures in the NCAA
tournament
Syracuse's run is done on Dayton to remember
11th-seeded Dayton knocks off cold-shooting Syracuse
Style matters to UVa, Memphis
ACC champion Virginia has played better inside the league than out
Virginia Tech starter to transfer, underawed by Williams
Buzz Williams' coaching talents were lauded by colleagues and TV analysts
Saturday, but one of Virginia Tech's players won't be sticking around to
play for him.
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ACC BASEBALL:
Blue Devils Fall to Panthers 3-2 in Series Opener
Duke Drops Saturday Doubleheader at Pitt
Georgia Tech Outlasts No. 12 UNC In 13, 6-5
No. 12 Carolina Falls In Nightcap, 9-1
No. 10 Pack Drops Opener at Maryland
No. 3 Baseball Drops Series Opener at No. 25 Miami, 7-1
Zagunis drives in three in Hokies victory
Tech evens series after an 8-3 win over Notre Dame
Deacs Down Boston College 8-0
Wake Forest defeated Boston College 8-0 on Saturday as the Demon Deacons
won the series after taking the second game against the Eagles on Friday in
ACC action.
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OTHER ACC NEWS:
Divorce between Maryland and ACC is getting uglier
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OTHER FOOTBALL/BASKETBALL/BASEBALL/MISC NEWS:
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OTHER FOOTBALL:
With experienced Marshall, expect Auburn to jump to ludicrous speed
UF receivers Ahmad Fulwood, Demarcus Robinson shine during Gators' open
spring football practice
Georgia DT commits to UGA over Clemson
Steve Spurrier's donations to South Carolina at $1 million
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OTHER BASKETBALL:
NCAA Tournament 2014: TV Schedule and live streaming options for Sunday's
games
March Madness 2014: 5 observations from Saturday's late games
March Madness 2014: 5 observations from Saturday's late games
March Madness 2014: Notable numbers from Saturday's late games
NCAA bracket picker's perfect run ends with Syracuse loss
If We Paid NCAA Basketball Players What They're Really Worth, This Is What
They'd Earn
UConn's Napier shines on day of big plays, big moments
Sweet win for No. 1 Gators
Gators advance to Sweet 16 for fourth straight year
Scottie Wilbekin, who finished with a game-high 21 points, scored 12 of
top-ranked Florida's 14 points during a second half run in which the Gators
put away No. 9 seed Pitt, 61-4
Wilbekin wills top-ranked Gators into Sweet 16
Wilbekin's 3 beats halftime buzzer
Pittsburgh had the perfect plan for the end of the first half against
Florida on Saturday. It turned out to be the perfect shot for Scottie
Wilbekin.
Notebook: Yeguete makes mark with hustle
Shots didn't fall early, but that didn't stop Florida's Patric Young
Louisville's Jones helps power Cards to win over Saint Louis, advance to
Sweet 16
Quick turnaround helps Louisville move past emotional win
Louisville cruises past Saint Louis, 66-51
Mercer and Tennessee meet again
In one of those college basketball coincidences, Mercer was the team that
ended Tennessee's season a year ago, knocking off the Volunteers 75-67 in
the first round of the NIT at Knoxville, Tenn
Michigan makes it rain from long range, drowns Texas, 79-65
U-M's Beilein puts on a coaching clinic vs. Texas
MSU survives scare after losing some of its focus
San Diego State advances to Sweet 16
Pelphrey, Masiello emerge in USF coaching search
Badgers survive tourney thriller
Badgers rally past Oregon into Sweet 16
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OTHER BASEBALL:
Castro's grand slam powers Florida past Alabama
Bailey Castro's homer broke open a tight contest as No. 2 Florida evened
its SEC series against Alabama with a 7-1 win Saturday.
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MISC COLLEGE/PRO SPORTS NEWS:
Significant rule changes on NFL agenda this week
Adam Scott poised to take No. 1 spot in rankings from ailing Tiger Woods
entering Masters
Scott can move to No. 1 with victory
Change coming to World Golf Hall of Fame
Oklahoma professor: 10 percent athletes read below fourth-grade level;
Sooners featured in 'Real Sports' investigation
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10 YEARS AGO IN THE CHOP:
NCAA takes on task of grad rates
The NCAA will collect its own information to determine 2003 graduation
rates so it can publish more
representative data.
March 22, 2014 8:57 AM
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FLORIDA STATE UNIVERSITY NEWS
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2013 NATIONAL CHAMPS FSU FOOTBALL:
Who will step up at wide receiver this spring for FSU?
With Kelvin Benjamin and Kenny Shaw training for the pros, Ira Schoffel and
Natalie Pierre discuss the returning wide receivers for Florida State
football.
Fisher says new WRs stack up to old ones
FSU's Jameis Winston finding fun juggling baseball, spring football
Finding Best Players to Protect Jameis Winston Is FSU's Main Goal This
Spring
P.J. Williams on changes in the secondary
Freeman's draft stock on the rise
Devonta Freeman wants NFL coaches to know that he can do more than hit open
holes and block.
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FSU BASKETBALL:
Seminoles Begin NCAA Postseason Play
The 10th-seeded Florida State women's basketball team battles No. 7 seed
Iowa State in the NCAA First Round on Saturday at 4 p.m. in Ames, Iowa.
FSU circles back to its first
Turns out, Ames, Iowa, is a special place to Florida State women's
basketball coach Sue Semrau. In 2001 she brought her first NCAA team to
Hilton Coliseum, where it lost to Iowa State in the second round.
No. 7 Iowa State vs. No. 10 Florida State: The Matchup
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FSU BASEBALL:
FSU Falls to Clemson, 9-3
Seminoles' Weaver gets roughed up
Their starting pitcher gave up six earned runs and a career-high 11 hits.
And their starting center fielder had to be taken to a local hospital after
slamming into the wall.
Gossett Shows His Stuff vs. No. 1 Seminoles
Gossett leads Clemson over FSU
Clemson showed how good it can be when everything comes together.
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FSU SOCCER/TRACK/GOLF/VOLLEYBALL:
FSU Relays Off To Rousing Start
Locke, Braman Claim ACC Indoor Honors
ACCTrackField Indoor: 2014 Postseason Honors Announced
Florida State leads with Men's Indoor Performer of Year Locke, dual Coach
of the Year Braman
Seminoles Head to Rhode Island to Face BC
The No. 10 Seminoles take on Boston College in an ACC series held at Bryant
University in Smithfield, R.I.
Back at the Beach
The Seminoles will compete in Panama City on Saturday
Seniors Headline Day Two of NCAA Championships
Competing in their final meet as members of the Florida State swimming and
diving team, seniors Julia Henkel and McKayla Lightbourn qualified for the
consolation heats of their individual events on Friday at the 2014 NCAA
Championships.
Seminoles Fight Off Wolfpack To Win 4-3
The No. 41 Florida State men's tennis team (13-5, 2-1) took down No. 31 NC
State 4-3 on Friday night at the Scott Speicher Tennis Center. The team won
four singles matches to clinch the win after dropping the doubles point.
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'NOLES IN THE PROS:
Ward visiting Pensacola sports camp
Meet Buster Posey
Your friendly neighborhood baseball superstar.
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10 YEARS AGO FSU IN THE CHOP:
Nicholson stellar in FSU scrimmage
NCAA regional, FSU in NIT worth seeing
Tallahassee has never been a great sports spectator town.
Longer season benefits FSU Thornton 'Noles rookie gaining experience in NIT
Richmond ousts FSU women
Sona Chapman and Kate Flavin each had 26 points Sunday to help Richmond
survive a Florida State-record 12 3-pointers and beat the Seminoles 84-77
in the Women's NIT.
'Noles sweep Terrapins
Eddy Martinez-Esteve, after making a victory-costing error against Arizona
State early last month, found himself in a doghouse with no apparent exit.
Esteve found one way out by knocking the roof off it with one blast after
another.
Falcons: Dunn will take it slow in training camp
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OTHER FSU NEWS:
FSU's Search For New President Begins
FSU picks search firm in hunt for new leader
Barron was BOG's conscience
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ATLANTIC COAST CONFERENCE NEWS
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ACC FOOTBALL:
ACC pushing for conference championship game changes; Big 12 listening
UNC offensive line a work in progress
Panthers running back may double on defense
James Conner might become Pitt's go-to back next season, but it also is
possible that he could see playing time as a defensive end.
Healthy Nicholson back in Cavaliers' secondary
The Virginia football team is four practices into its spring season and a
familiar face has resurfaced on the McCue Center practice field. Demetrious
Nicholson, lost for the final seven weeks of last season, is back to good
health.
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ACC BASKETBALL:
Jim Calhoun may be interested in BC job
Tigers believe they can rise 'n' shine
The Clemson men's basketball team insists an 11 a.m. tipoff in their
second-round NIT game is not a problem.
One and done as Mercer knocks Duke out of NCAA tournament
Duke falls into mighty Bear trap
Duke's Parker: 'Don't know what I'm going to do'
Bracket-busting Mercer dumps Duke
Mercer earns its first-ever NCAA tournament victory with a 78-71 win over
Duke.
Macon's Mercer Bears upset Duke in NCAA Tournament
Bear-lievers: Mercer University is talk of sports world after stunning
victory
What people said about Mercer/Duke on social media
UNC survives Cotton, Providence 79-77 to advance in NCAA tournament
Dramatic finish gives the Tar Heels a new beginning
Gators anticipate 'battle' against physical Panthers
History on Florida's side, but Pitt looks dangerous in NCAA Tournament game
Notebook: Donovan familiar with Pitt point guard
Florida coach Billy Donovan knows first-hand the problems Pittsburgh point
guard James Robinson can present.
Pittsburgh's Talib Zenna calls Gators' Patric Young 'dirty' -- but in a
good way
Special memories part of blowout win for Pitt
It wasn't just a stress-free statement victory for the Panthers; it was a
once-in-a-lifetime moment for walk-on guard Joshua Ko.
Pitt notebook: Intimidation not an option against Florida
Pitt's players, especially senior Lamar Patterson, scoffed at the notion
they might be intimidated by top-ranked and top-seeded Florida.
SCOUTING REPORT: Florida vs. Pitt in NCAA South quarterfinals
Virginia survives late-night scare from Coastal Carolina
Bennett rights the ship with halftime challenge
Nolte nails critical shots for Cavaliers in NCAA Tournament win
Virginia's Tony Bennett talks about rogue fan at ACC tournament
Buzz Williams to coach Virginia Tech basketball
On Tuesday, new Virginia Tech athletic director Whit Babcock said he might
make a "splash hire" to be the new men's basketball coach but cautioned
that he could turn to an "up and coming" coach instead.
Virginia Tech basketball suddenly relevant
Excitement. Remember that stuff? Not disappointment. Not confusion. Not
even cautious optimism. Just pure, unqualified excitement.
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ACC BASEBALL:
Baseball Splits Doubleheader with Wake Forest
Eagles nab first ACC win
Blue Devils Fall to Panthers 3-2 in Series Opener
No. 13 UNC Edges Tech, 3-2, In Extra Innings
Three of the last four games in the Tech-UNC series have been decided on
walk-off hits
Stinnett's 14 Ks Powers Terps Past #11 NC State
Hurricanes' David Thompson in hospital with swollen arm as No. 3 UVA faces
No. 25 Miami
Howard playing criticial role for UVa baseball team
Markey outdueled in South Bend
Hokies drop 2-1 decision to Notre Dame
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OTHER ACC NEWS:
Maryland has issued subpoenas to at least 10 ACC schools, plus media
partners, documents show
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OTHER FOOTBALL/BASKETBALL/BASEBALL/MISC NEWS:
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OTHER FOOTBALL:
Patent office rules in favor of 'Johnny Football'
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ND's Lombard, Mahone out after surgeries
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OTHER BASKETBALL:
March Madness 2014: Friday's top performers
March Madness 2014: 10 observations from Friday's late games
Billion-dollar bracket buster: No perfect entries left in Buffett's March
Madness contest
March Madness has one writer proud of his home state
What the NBA can learn from Friday's round of 64
Arizona beats Weber State
Arizona opened the NCAA tournament with a victory, exactly what a No. 1
seed is supposed to do.
Baylor soars past Nebraska, faces Creighton on Sunday
South Region Notebook: Re-visiting the Magic with Billy Donovan
Would Gators coach Donovan leave to lead his beloved Knicks?
UF shooting guard Michael Frazier hopes to find his stroke for Gators with
Sweet 16 at stake
Harvard looks to strike another one for smart guys
Cyclones lose Niang in NCAA tournament romp
Kansas avoids early exit, holds off Eastern Kentucky
Kentucky basketball defeats Kansas State 56-49
Kentucky point guard Andrew Harrison hurt in NCAA wi
Late-night Louisville ready for Saint Louis
Dixon, Memphis hold off George Washington 71-66
'Whoever is playing Mercer is in trouble,' Jim Boeheim warns
Michigan must find a way to deal with size of Texas
6 players from Europe play for Robert Morris
Saint Louis Billikens center Rob Loe earns Twitter praise from actor Rob
Lowe
Stanford knocks off No. 7 New Mexico
Chasson Randle scored 23 points and No. 10 seed Stanford earned a 58-53
victory over New Mexico.
Tennessee beats Massachusetts 86-67 in NCAAs
Massachusetts never found its rhythm in its first NCAA tournament game
since 1998, from the Minutemen's stymied offense to their inability to
harass Tennessee into mistakes with their pressure.
UCLA puts the 'dog out with 76-59 NCAA tournament victory over Tulsa
Fourth-seeded Bruins avoid nationwide upset trend, winning impressively in
their tournament opener as Jordan Adams leads the way.
Villanova to face UConn in former Big East reunion
'Nova can't start slow vs. UConn
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OTHER BASEBALL:
Florida baseball wins at Texas A&M in extras
No. 7 Cardinals Win Conference-Opener Over Rutgers, 6-1
Funkhouser strikes out seven in 7.2 innings to move to 4-1 on the season
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MISC COLLEGE/PRO SPORTS NEWS:
Bucs near salary cap after active free-agency period
Jerry still involved heavily in Cowboys' personnel decisions
Jets sign Vick and release Sanchez
Mavericks pull away from Denver, take No. 7 spot in West with 122-106 win
Scott pushes API lead to 7 strokes
Tiger Woods suffering from a bulging disk
Tressel among applicants for Akron president
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10 YEARS AGO IN THE CHOP:
Jackets in Sweet 16 - Georgia Tech: 'Nobody wants to go home' Hewitt says
after 57-54 win over BC
Clark's fate still on hold for now
It will be at least Wednesday before a decision is made on whether to
retain University of Miami
basketball coach Perry Clark or let him go with three years -- and $2.25
million -- remaining on his contract.
Williams looking to next season
UNC coach Roy Williams expects to have key players back next season.
UM 13, ILLINOIS-CHICAGO 1 - Canes notch 2,000th win
Indiana's Adrian McPherson, a former Florida State quarterback, used his
scrambling ability to hit 16 of 28 passes for 181 yards and four
touchdowns. He also ran for three scores.
Veterans Stadium reduced to rubble
March 21, 2014 8:36 AM
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FLORIDA STATE UNIVERSITY NEWS
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2013 NATIONAL CHAMPS FSU FOOTBALL:
Passing the Torch
Florida State has a new defensive coordinator and new leaders on defense.
Quest begins for the 'Noles: Reigning national champs open spring practice
FSU's Jameis Winston wants to "start throwing rockets" in the spring
Winston working on fundamentals in spring
FSU's Mario Edwards to be counted on even more in 2014
Mario Edwards Jr. didn't put up staggering numbers as a sophomore in 2013,
but that doesn't mean he didn't dominate at times from his defensive end
spot.
Seminoles Who Could Surprise People This Spring
Florida State's most famous face is about to get a makeover
Red Zone Abilities Of FSU WR Kelvin Benjamin Can't Be Ignored By Steelers
++4-Star CB impresesd by FSU, Fisher
Washington DC 4-star cornerback recaps his Florida State visit and talks
about his meeting with head coach Jimbo Fisher.
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FSU BASKETBALL:
Seminoles Play Host To Georgetown Monday At 7:00 p.m.
FSU Basketball: White to become school's ironman
FSU releases men's hoops recruit Bowers from scholarship
FSU releases Juco PF Cinmeon Bowers from NLI
Chipola's Bowers Released from FSU Scholarship
Seminoles' defense will be tested in NCAA women's tourney
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FSU BASEBALL:
FSU Clashes With Clemson This Weekend
ACC Baseball: FSU vs. Clemson Highlights Weekend Games
Top-ranked Seminoles pay visit to Clemson
Yes, Jameis Winston can play baseball, too
No. 1 'Noles ready for raucous atmosphere
Famous Jameis back in Clemson as FSU's closer for baseball series
Smith Nominated for Senior CLASS Award
Senior reliever among 30 finalists for the 2014 baseball honor.
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FSU SOCCER/TRACK/GOLF/VOLLEYBALL:
Schillace in Your Face: FSU Relays
With FSU Relays on March 21 and 22, we sent Schillace to test his skills
against the best. Here's what ensued.
Seminoles Return Home For Three Matches
Changing us for the better
The FSU softball team has made Taylor Foster part of its family, and she
attends games as often as she can.
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'NOLES IN THE PROS:
Anquan Boldin wins White Award
Boldin wins community service award
Antonio Cromartie Inks 1 Year Deal With Arizona Cardinals
Stephen Drew to the Tigers' rescue? Maybe in June
Molina, Posey best in class of catchers
Posey hits slam, Giants rock Cashner in 11-3 win
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10 YEARS AGO FSU IN THE CHOP:
Seminole Football Team Holds First Scrimmage of the Spring
Senior wide receiver Chauncey Stovall caught four passes for 113 yards and
a TD.
Defense shines in FSU scrimmage
FSU's Malone crushes another slam vs. Terps
Malone Hits Second Slam In 2 Days To Power FSU
No. 16 Florida State Baseball Uses Six-Run Fourth Inning To Defeat Maryland
10-1
Stupples' first LPGA title is one for the books
Stupples sets LPGA 72-hole scoring mark
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ATLANTIC COAST CONFERENCE NEWS
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ACC FOOTBALL:
Clemson running back prospects line up for McDowell's old job
Mississippi linebacker holding a Clemson offer
Linemen have big goals
Taylor Gadbois said he and Danny Isidora have been envisioning themselves
anchoring the right side of the University of Miami offensive line since
last year.
North Carolina WR Ryan Switzer
Panthers running back may double on defense
James Conner might become Pitt's go-to back next season, but it also is
possible that he could see playing time as a defensive end.
Replacing Donald a group effort at Pitt
By the numbers: Syracuse ground game
Syracuse football offensive line coach Joe Adam puts New York City on
notice: 'Hey, we're coming'
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ACC BASKETBALL:
Duke treating NCAA tournament, Mercer like 'our last game'
Duke needs Jabari Parker to be like Carmelo Anthony
Duke's success closely linked to assertive play from Parker
The transformation of UNC's Marcus Paige
NC State lets game slip away in 83-80 OT loss to Saint Louis
NC State let a 16-point lead in the second half slip away in an 83-80 OT
loss to Saint Louis in the second round of the NCAA tournament at Amway
Center in Orlando.
Missed free throws costly for N.C. State in loss to Saint Louis
Jordair Jett leads Saint Louis rally to top NC State in OT
NC State Legend Julius Hodge Talks Heartbreaking Loss For Wolfpack | 2014
NCAA Tournament
Pitt crushes Colorado in first NCAA tournament game, 77-48
The Panthers will face the tournament's top overall seed Florida on
Saturday.
Red-hot start propels Pittsburgh past Colorado
Special memories part of blowout win for Pitt
It wasn't just a stress-free, statement victory for the Panthers; it was
also a once-in-a-lifetime moment for walk-on guard Joshua Ko.
Syracuse clamps down on WMU in blowout
Syracuse harasses Western Michigan into turnovers, poor shooting in NCAA
tournament win
Syracuse basketball's Jerami Grant said his club wanted to make a loud
statement (and it did)
Syracuse guard Trevor Cooney busts out of slump for 18 points in win over
Western Michigan
Tyler Ennis is engine behind Syracuse basketball's rout of Western Michigan
in NCAA tournament
Syracuse basketball: Assessing the four factors in the Orange's NCAA
tournament round of 64 defeat of Western Michigan
When was last time Syracuse basketball team's offense looked this good?
Syracuse basketball looks ahead to Dayton in third round of NCAA tournament
ACC life not agreeing with Syracuse's Jim Boeheim just yet
No time to make history: UVa wants to make sure it isn't first No. 1 seed
to lose to No. 16
'Brothers' square off when UVa takes on Coastal Carolina on Friday
It shouldn't be difficult to spot Rob Vozenilek's parents leaving the
Virginia basketball team's hotel tonight. They'll be the ones wearing
Coastal Carolina gear.
Scam artist infiltrates UVa's inner sanctum
The legend of a scam artist named Danny continued to grow Thursday as
Virginia prepared for its first-round matchup in the NCAA men's basketball
tournament.
Hidden in plain sight: Student uses orange Walmart tie to help him sneak
into UVA huddle just before historic ACC win
Bzdelik resigns after 4 years at Wake Forest
Wellman: Bzdelik did all 'I ever anticipated'
Wellman: Next coach might not be named for weeks
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ACC BASEBALL:
Baseball Travels to Pitt for First ACC Road Series
Irish welcome Hokies, still looking for ACC win
Virginia baseball team bests Princeton
A crowd of 2,670 witnessed the No. 3 Cavs whip the Tigers, 14-4, to improve
their overall record to 17-3 and home record to 12-1.
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OTHER FOOTBALL/BASKETBALL/BASEBALL/MISC NEWS:
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OTHER FOOTBALL:
SEC needs to expand conference schedules
Gators fans abandoning football, flocking to basketball
UGA restricts spring football practice access to media
Ex-Bama RB Alvin Kamara considers UGA again
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McCarney signs 5-year deal with North Texas
Notre Dame intrigues wide receiver recruit Guyton
Dungy's son to play for S. Florida
Oregon wide receiver Eric Dungy is expected to transfer to South Florida to
play his final season, sources told ESPN.
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OTHER BASKETBALL:
NCAA upsets crush bracket hopes
So you were confident in your bracket, hoping to win the office pool, maybe
get lucky and take down that $1 billion prize Warren Buffett is offering
for a perfect run of picks.
4 overtime games most in 1 day at NCAA tournament
College basketball's real billion-dollar winners
Why Won't College-Basketball Coaches Stay Off the Court?
Can Cal Poly 'shock the world' -- and Shockers?
UC's Batman needed a little more Robin
Coastal's Cliff Ellis learned from legendary UCLA coach John Wooden
UConn outlasts Saint Joseph's in OT
Dayton beats OSU for first upset of NCAA Tourney
Dayton's Vee Sanford on his game-winning shot over Ohio State, Aaron Craft:
'He's a great defender, it was just a tough shot that I practice'
Delaware falls 93-78 to Michigan State
March 26, 2014 7:50 AM
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FLORIDA STATE UNIVERSITY NEWS
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2013 NATIONAL CHAMPS FSU FOOTBALL:
Back In The Groove
FSU Spring Practice Update
Few answers at QB for FSU behind Winston
What will FSU's RB rotation look like in 2014?
After stellar rookie season, Andrews pushes for bigger role on FSU defense
3-point stance: FSU still loaded
FSU loses money on ACC Championship game - again
South Florida recruits visiting FSU
Cole Minshew '75 percent committed' to Florida State: Will Georgia offer OL
recruit?
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FSU BASKETBALL:
'Noles Hang Triple Digits on Hoyas
'Noles blister Hoyas, 101-90
With two noted defensive programs squaring off, Monday night's game was
supposed to be one of those low-scoring, grind-it-out affairs.
FSU offense catches fire during 101-90 NIT victory against Georgetown
Florida State rolls past Georgetown into NIT quarterfinals
Florida State Seminoles men's basketball hang triple digits on Georgetown
Hoyas
Seminoles making most of stretch run
This isn't where seniors Ian Miller, Okaro White and Robert Gilchrist
wanted to be playing right now. Heck, this isn't where anyone on Florida
State's roster wanted to be playing.
Seminoles using NIT to build for next season
Florida State defeats Georgetown 101-90 in NIT
Seminoles' Hot Shooting Beats Georgetown 101-90
Tech to travel to FSU for next NIT game
Florida State Women's Hoops Ends Season to Stanford
The No. 10 seeded Florida State women's basketball team bowed out of its
ninth NCAA Tournament in the last 10 seasons after falling to No. 2 seed
Stanford, 63-44, on Monday evening in the NCAA Second Round at the Hilton
Coliseum.
No. 2 seed Stanford drops FSU women
Worst-case scenarios are mostly hypothetical, but Natasha Howard's was real
Monday.
Stanford's zone stumps 'Noles
Stanford beats FSU 63-44, return home for Sweet 16
Stanford all business-like in win
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FSU BASEBALL:
FSU, UF Square-Off in Jacksonville Tuesday Night
No. 1 FSU baseball looking to avenge loss to Florida
FSU's Ben DeLuzio released from hospital
FSU's DeLuzio ruled out for upcoming games
College Baseball Preview: Florida vs. Florida State
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FSU SOCCER/TRACK/GOLF/VOLLEYBALL:
Schinella and Waldrop Garner ACC Honors
Maguire Leads Valspar Invitational After Two Rounds
Florida State is tied for sixth after 36 holes on Monday.
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'NOLES IN THE PROS:
Detroit Lions' Martin Mayhew wants to keep RB Mikel Leshoure, not trade him
Minnesota Vikings Rumors: Christian Ponder Trade To Cleveland Browns Option
If Team Drafts Derek Carr, David Fales, AJ McCarron?
Stephen Drew Fits a Need for Several Teams
Yankees' infield range 'the worst' but team still not going for Drew
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10 YEARS AGO FSU IN THE CHOP:
Seminoles' Pickett Earns All-America Honorable Mention Honors
'Noles made strides this year
Though Pickett will be gone, FSU in good shape to continue progress next
season
Hamilton Says Team Is On The Right Track
'Noles coach cautious
Less than an hour after Florida State's 2004 season was complete,
Seminoles' coach Leonard Hamilton already was trying to dissuade the media
from making unrealistic predictions for 2005.
No. 12 FSU Baseball Travels To No. 16 North Carolina For First ACC
RoadSeries
FSU's Drew out for UNC series
Fourth-Ranked Seminole Soccer Inks Four Players For 2004
Patrick Baker lands three from in state and also gets another star from
Colorado.
FSU BREAKS GROUND ON NEW PSYCHOLOGY BUILDING
Sam Cassell nets triple-double in Minnesota's 86-81 win
Walter Jones Is Hawks' Franchise Player Again
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ATLANTIC COAST CONFERENCE NEWS
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ACC FOOTBALL:
ACC releases 2014 Football Schedule
2013-14 is the season of ACC football
Clemson on the shortened list of LB Smith
LB Roquan Smith remains keen on Clemson.
Custis impresses as Tech opens spring practice
Q&A with Georgia Tech QB Justin Thomas
Louisville defense begins overhaul
Former UM great Jim Kelly's cancer has spread
Why UNC is an ACC contender
Switzer ready for bigger role in UNC offense
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ACC BASKETBALL:
Tigers briefed on disarming Belmont
In one day, Clemson coach Brad Brownell must undo a year's worth of
conditioning. On this one night, the Tigers must forget part of who they
are.
Ohio junior Luke Kennard commits to Duke
UM basketball coach Jim Larrañaga rebuilding roster with talented newcomers
UNC's Page, McAdoo expected to return and be joined by elite recruits
UNC guard Marcus Paige blames himself; James Michael McAdoo calls that
'crazy talk'
Iowa State 85, UNC 83: Postgame thoughts
NC State's Warren expected to enter NBA draft
Offensive flaws put Panthers in hole
Despite some key losses, Pitt has solid foundation to build on for next
season.
Marquette, Boston College have pros, cons for Syracuse basketball assistant
Mike Hopkins
Syracuse basketball, and its roller-coaster season, can be summed up by
this reader's 12 thoughts
Syracuse basketball: 5 things you will remember from the 2013-'14 season
Notebook: Virginia the last ACC team standing in NCAA Tournament
Even as a No. 1 seed, Virginia carrying a bit of an underdog look into
Sweet 16
Hokies banking on new coach Buzz Williams
High hopes for Hokies at Buzz Williams' debut
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ACC BASEBALL:
ACCBaseball Players of the Week Announced
Virginia's Howard, Maryland's Stinnett honored
Canes waste lead, fall in 9th
The three-game series that seemed to never end finally did so Monday night
at Alex Rodriguez Park. And once again, the Miami Hurricanes came out
losers after taking the series opener.
Howard leads Virginia baseball team to series-clinching win over Miami
Nick Howard hit the go-ahead, two-run single with one out in the ninth
inning to propel the second-ranked Virginia baseball team to a 5-3 triumph
at Miami on Monday evening at Alex Rodriguez Park.
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OTHER FOOTBALL/BASKETBALL/BASEBALL/MISC NEWS:
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OTHER FOOTBALL:
Auburn's Malzahn ranks recruiting in Georgia
Q&A with Auburn coach Gus Malzahn
Spring football tracker: Running backs have impressive day
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Zaire's fire helps brighten Notre Dame's quarterback
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OTHER BASKETBALL:
Why March Madness is a 'glass-half-full' tournament
SEC has last laugh in as Sweet 16 arrives
Way Baylor Bears have legitimate shot at the Final Four
Dayton signs Miller through 2018-19
Florida still seeking peak at tourney
UF's Wilbekin good to go
Gators and Bruins: 2 of NCAA Tournament's hottest teams
UF coach Billy Donovan, UCLA coach Steve Alford cross paths again
Hoosiers endure big roster shift
The public relations blows keep coming for Indiana basketball.
Louisville remains a favorite to win tournament
NM State: NCAA apologized for travel issues
Next USF coach might come from Pitino tree
The University of South Florida's athletic department will use Eastman &
Beaudine, a Texas-based search firm, in helping to find candidates for its
men's basketball coach opening.
Sorry Wichita State, playing in a power league matters
Wichita St. assistant takes Bowling Green job
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SPORTS IN THE COURTS:
Pistorius trial: 'I'm scared of you,' Steenkamp texted Pistorius
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MISC COLLEGE/PRO SPORTS NEWS:
Nine Dolphins get over $100,000 in performance-based pay
Mike Williams' stabbing being treated as domestic dispute, not horseplay
It's time for Bucs to cut Mike Williams loose
14 Jaguars earn $100,000 in bonus pay
Mark Cuban expands on why NFL will implode, takes aim at fantasy football
Tim Tebow sees adopting child in future
Dallas Mavericks are a team of too many 'ifs'
Woods: 'Still too soon' to know if fit for Masters
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10 YEARS AGO IN THE CHOP:
Gillispie jumps from UTEP to Aggies
Miami's top recruit surrenders to police
?
Celebrations May Draw Penalties in NFL
Demonstrations now to get 15 yards
Chambers, Saunders line up surprise win for Harvard over Cincinnati
