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U.S. Women’s National Team player Mallory Swanson was recently carried off the field on a stretcher after tearing her patella. There’s no timetable for Swanson’s recovery, but she likely won’t return in time for this summer’s World Cup. She’ll also miss most, if not all, of the National Women’s Soccer League that started in March.…

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Christian wrestler, Aaron Brooks of Penn State, won his third-consecutive NCAA title at 184 pounds. However, it was not the title, but what Brooks did afterward that had him trending in the news. Brooks credited his faith for helping him win, saying in a post-match interview, “It’s everything. Christ’s resurrection is everything. Not just His life,…

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The first-year coach who has surpassed expectations by getting Kansas State to its first Sweet 16 appearance in five seasons said he sees his job as a “ministry” to prepare athletes to be leaders, fathers, and husbands. Jerome Tang led the third-seeded Wildcats to two NCAA Tournament wins recently, first with a win over Montana…

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The University of Virginia’s men’s basketball team has a habit of bouncing back from the lows that have happened during Tony Bennett’s 14-year stint as head coach. A national championship came after a tragic loss to UMBC. However, after missing the NCAA tournament last season, the Cavaliers are right back in the Associated Press’ top…

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