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World's tallest basketball player, 7-foot-9 Olivier Rioux, signs with UC Irvine
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World's tallest basketball player, 7-foot-9 Olivier Rioux, signs with UC Irvine

The world’s tallest college basketball player is going coast to coast. Former Florida walk-on Olivier Rioux, a 7-foot-9 center from Canada and one of the most recognizable student-athletes in North America, announced Thursday he has signed with UC Irvine. The school in Southern California announce

Apr 30
2 min
The News-Gazette's 94th All-State boys' basketball team
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The News-Gazette's 94th All-State boys' basketball team

Apr. 30—Meet the top 180 players from across the state during the 2025-26 season, headlined by Player of the Year Jaxson Davis of Warren Inexperienced Whitney Young team put onus on Clark, and Tennessee-bound guard produced at high level, averaging 36 points, 10 rebounds and five assists. Grand Vall

Apr 30
4 min
Good Morning, Illini Nation: Where are they now?
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Good Morning, Illini Nation: Where are they now?

Apr. 30—Star junior guard pivotal in another successful season for Warren Township Jaxson Davis repeated as News-Gazette All-State Player of the Year after another stellar season for Warren Township. Doing so made the 6-foot-1 guard just the fourth player to earn multiple player of the year honors.

Apr 30
4 min
Titans waive six players
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Titans waive six players

The Titans have cleared some roster space for rookie additions to their roster.

Apr 30
2 min
How PGA Tour players actually feel about Jon Rahm returning with Bryson DeChambeau’s future also up in the air
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How PGA Tour players actually feel about Jon Rahm returning with Bryson DeChambeau’s future also up in the air

LIV Golf is set to confirm with its players that it will no longer be funded by the Saudi Public Investment Fund at the end of 2026. The tour will seek new investment for next season and beyond, but this will prove challenging given the significant financial losses reported in past years.

Apr 30
3 min
Draymond Green on Steve Kerr: ‘Part of me think he’s hindered me’
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Draymond Green on Steve Kerr: ‘Part of me think he’s hindered me’

Golden State Warriors head coach Steve Kerr, who is contemplating his future with the franchise after a disappointing stretch of seasons, recently had an interview with The New Yorker and spoke about his relationship with Draymond Green, and even Green’s potential as a coach one day. “He’s the best

Apr 30
3 min
FSU's Isa Torres named USA Softball POY finalist
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FSU's Isa Torres named USA Softball POY finalist

Isa Torres is one of 25 finalists for the USA Softball National Player of the Year award. She leads the country in batting average.

Apr 30
3 min
Dom Amore: This UConn star has become ‘powerhouse threat’ on the softball diamond
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Dom Amore: This UConn star has become ‘powerhouse threat’ on the softball diamond

STORRS — After a fabulous freshman season, Cat Petteys grew into a better softball player and a bigger role at UConn. But in one important way, she has not shaken off a freshman’s mindset, and doesn’t plan to do so any time soon. “The motto I try to live by every day is ‘act like there is something

Apr 30
3 min
“He should still be at Liverpool” – Carragher says ‘brilliant’ player left Anfield at the wrong time
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“He should still be at Liverpool” – Carragher says ‘brilliant’ player left Anfield at the wrong time

Jamie Carragher believes that one ex-Liverpool player ‘made a big mistake’ by choosing to leave the Reds when he did.In July 2023, Jordan Henderson made the controversial decision to depart Mersey...

Apr 30
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