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News Articles: Sports

The UConn Huskies defeated the University of South Carolina to win the NCAA Women's Basketball Championship on Sunday in Tampa. A class-action lawsuit involving thousands of current and former college athletes, known as House vs. NCAA, would transform college sports by allowing schools to pay players directly. A federal judge in California holds the final hearing on the lawsuit beginning Monday.

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Landmark day for college sports as judge holds final hearing on major NCAA settlement

A class-action lawsuit involving thousands of current and former college athletes, known as House vs. NCAA, would transform college sports by allowing schools to pay players directly.

April 07, 2025
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  • Becky Sullivan
In Savannah participants begin to gather at Forsyth Park in the early afternoon of April 5, 2025.

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Georgia Today: 'Hands Off' Protests; Masters Week in Augusta; Shrimpers Support Trump Tariffs

On the Monday, April 7 edition of Georgia Today: Activists gathered across Georgia as part of the nationwide "Hands Off" protests; It is Masters Week in Augusta; And Georgia shrimp farmers are praising President Trump's tariffs

April 07, 2025
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By:
  • Peter Biello and
  • Jeremy Powell
In Savannah participants begin to gather at Forsyth Park in the early afternoon of April 5, 2025.

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Georgia Today: 'Hands Off' protests; Masters Week in Augusta; Shrimpers support Trump tariffs

On April 7: Activists gathered across Georgia in "Hands Off" protests; it's Masters Week in Augusta; and Georgia shrimp farmers are praising Trump's tariffs

April 07, 2025
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By:
  • Peter Biello and
  • Jeremy Powell
Alex Ovechkin of the Washington Capitals surpassed Wayne Gretzky as the NHL's all-time scoring leader with his 895th goal against the New York Islanders on Sunday.

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Alex Ovechkin scores goal #895 to break Wayne Gretzky's all-time NHL scoring record

The Washington Capitals star made history with a power play goal from the left faceoff circle — as Gretzky, who last set the record more than 25 years ago, looked on.

April 07, 2025
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  • Becky Sullivan
UConn guard Azzi Fudd (35) shoots against South Carolina forward Sania Feagin (20) during the first half of the national championship game of the women's NCAA college basketball tournament on Sunday in Tampa, Fla.

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UConn takes 12th NCAA women's basketball title with dominant win over South Carolina

UConn is back on top of women's basketball, winning its 12th NCAA national championship by routing defending champion South Carolina 82-59 on Sunday.

April 06, 2025
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  • The Associated Press
Los Angeles Dodgers' Mookie Betts is showered with sunflower seeds after hitting a two-run home run against the Atlanta Braves during the sixth inning of a baseball game Tuesday in Los Angeles.

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LA Dodgers bound for the White House to celebrate World Series championship

The Los Angeles Dodgers will be at the White House to celebrate their World Series win. But not everyone is happy that the team will meet with President Trump.

April 05, 2025
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  • Steve Futterman
Austin Wells of the New York Yankees hits a home run in the first inning of the Yankees' game against the Milwaukee Brewers on March 29. The Yankees went on to win 20-9. Wells was using what some have dubbed a "torpedo bat."

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Don't overthink the torpedo bats

The Yankees 20-9 win against the Brewers last weekend put the spotlight on torpedo bats. But in baseball, as in life, sometimes a fluke is just what it seems.

April 05, 2025
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  • Linda Holmes
Alex Ovechkin of the Washington Capitals celebrates after defeating the Chicago Blackhawks and scoring his 894th career goal at Capital One Arena on Friday in Washington, DC. Ovechkin's goal ties him with Wayne Gretzky for the all-time goal scoring record.

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Alex Ovechkin has tied Wayne Gretzky's all-time NHL goals record

The Washington Capitals star came into Friday's game two goals shy of tying the NHL's career record, set decades ago by the great Wayne Gretzky. The Capitals have six games left in the regular season.

April 04, 2025
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  • Becky Sullivan
A mural depicting Augusta's Black caddies in Sand Hills.

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A new mural tells the story of Augusta National's Black caddies

In Augusta’s Sand Hills neighborhood, a 25-foot-long, 1,200-pound golf tee is the latest piece of Masters history.

April 04, 2025
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By:
  • Chase McGee
NCAA president and former Massachusetts governor Charlie Baker is interviewed by Boston Globe Sports writer Chris Gasper at the Globe Summit 2023.

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NCAA president on why he supports NIL settlement for college players

NCAA president Charlie Baker discusses a proposed settlement between college athletes and the NCAA for making direct payments to players for their name, image and likeness.

April 04, 2025
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  • Majd Al-Waheidi and
  • A Martínez
Workers make final preparations around the Men's NCAA Final Four college basketball court at the Alamodome, Monday in San Antonio. The men tip-off on Saturday. The Women's Final Four tournament, played in Atlanta, begins on Friday.

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The key players to watch for in this weekend's Final Four games

Cooper Flagg and Paige Bueckers, the presumptive top picks in this year's NBA and WNBA drafts, are on deck this weekend with hopes of a national title. But the star power doesn't stop with them.

April 03, 2025
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  • Becky Sullivan
The clubhouse of the Augusta National Golf Club in Augusta, Ga., is seen in this Sunday, April 3, 2005, file photo.

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MASTERS '25: Everything to know about the 89th edition of Augusta's legendary golf tournament

Facts and figures for the 89th Masters golf tournament to be played April 10 through April 13 at Augusta National Golf Club.

April 03, 2025
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  • GPB News Staff ,
  • and 1 more
The New York Yankees' Austin Wells hits a home run using a torpedo bat against the Milwaukee Brewers at Yankee Stadium on Saturday. The bats' distinctive shape quickly became the talk of the new baseball season.

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How do 'torpedo bats' work? We asked baseball physicists to explain

They look like baseball bats morphing into bowling pins, their ends flaring into an aggressive bulge that suddenly tapers. So how do they work?

April 03, 2025
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  • Bill Chappell
Calvin "CJ" Dickey Jr. is seen on a cruise with his family in 2023. He died July 12, 2024, after his first football practice at Bucknell University.

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  • National

Parents sue Bucknell alleging hazing led to freshman football player's death

Freshman Calvin "CJ" Dickey Jr., died after his first practice at the university. His parents are suing the school, also alleging staff neglected to account for his sickle cell trait during training.

April 02, 2025
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By:
  • Chandelis Duster
Referee Bill Vinovich (52) watches as the officiating crew takes a measurement during the second half of an NFL football game between the Jacksonville Jaguars and the Tennessee Titans in 2023. Starting next season, the NFL will move to a camera system to determine if a first down has been reached.

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Say goodbye to chain crews: The NFL will use camera technology to measure 1st downs

Starting next season, a system of cameras will determine whether to award a first down rather than trot out a 10-yard chain. But humans will still decide where to spot the ball to begin with.

April 01, 2025
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  • Becky Sullivan
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