Braves near 26 on opening day roster as Spring unfolds
Braves manager Brian Snitker says 13 position players and 14 pitchers are set, with several moves possible before the season start. James McCann, Craig Kimbrel and Alex Verdugo joined on minor and major league deals while Drake Baldwin Engel De Los Santos and Hector Neris were added to the active roster. Ronald Acuña Jr. and Spencer Strider remain out rehabbing.
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Calipari guides Arkansas past Pitino and St Johns to Sweet 16
Arkansas Razorbacks, seeded 10th, upset No. 2 seed St John’s 75-66 in Providence to reach the NCAA regional semifinals for the 16th time under coach John Calipari. Zuby Ejiofor led St John’s with 23 points and 12 rebounds as Rick Pitino’s squad faltered from three and shot overall poorly. Calipari praised his team's resilience after a rough early SEC start, while Calipari’s Razorbacks advance to the Sweet 16 in Fayetteville.
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South Carolina Clinches First NCAA Women’s Unit Payout
South Carolina earned a $7,102 unit for its March 21 win over Tennessee Tech and will collect another for March 23 against Indiana. The women's NCAA unit system, rolled out this year, pays $15 million this year rising to $25 million in 2027, far smaller than the men’s $891 million TV deal. USC coach Dawn Staley called it a start, noting ongoing growth and the NIL landscape as she eyes broader revenue and exposure for the program.
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George Foreman dies aged 76 a boxing icon and Olympian
George Foreman the two time heavyweight champion and former Olympic gold medalist dies at 76. His career included the 1973 triumph over Joe Frazier the 1994 upset over Michael Moorer and a lasting legacy as a businessman and preacher. Foreman family announced the death via social media citing faith humility and purpose.
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