College women's hoops tip off with top teams in spotlight
New York reports spotlight on South Carolina defending champs led by Dawn Staley as NCAA women’s basketball opens with UConn Stanford Ohio State and Louisville headed to Columbus for a tip off tournament. South Carolina returns only two starters as Destiny Slocumb transfers to Oregon State and Jessica Shepherd joins Notre Dame. Te’a Cooper seeks eligibility after transferring from Tennessee, while UConn aims to extend its historic run after eclipsing a 11 game streak.
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Ewing aims to rekindle Georgetown Hoya Paranoia spirit
Patrick Ewing, now Georgetown head coach, seeks to revive the program’s swagger as the Hoyas host Jacksonville University. He vows to match the success of his playing era, recalling Georgetown’s 1984-85 dominance and the renowned “Hoya Paranoia” culture. The team, under John Thompson III previously, posted a 29-36 record overall over two seasons, with six straight losses to end last year.
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Staley’s Gamecocks prep with new pieces and speed
Staley notes USC faces a tougher path with departures including Kaela Davis and Allisha Gray while adding Alexis Jennings and backcourt duo Ty Harris and Bianca Cuevas. Depth at forward, three freshmen, and a faster offense frame a team aiming to defend its pedestal after a summer Japan trip.
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Brown trails Kizzire in Mayakoba Open with strong finish
Scott Brown trails Joel Kizzire by three strokes at the Mayakoba Golf Classic after a 67, while Kizzire led through the final holes. Fowler, Goosen, Perez and others chase in a crowded field in Mexico as rounds progress toward the weekend.
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