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Ex-Georgia wide receiver sentenced to 30 years in prison for shooting death of gas station employee

Ahkil Crumpton, a former wide receiver for the University of Georgia, was sentenced to 30 years in prison in the shooting death of a gas station employee. The U.S. Attorney’s Office said Crumpton, 26, was sentenced for “interference with commerce by attempted robbery” and providing a “false statement during the purchase of a firearm.” Crumpton had previously been charged with …

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Wagner holds on for first ever March Madness victory after Howard misses late game-tying free throws

Wagner College is headed to the Round of 64 after their first NCAA Tournament win in school history. In a First Four matchup of 16 seeds, Howard missed three free-throws late to clinch Wagner’s 71-68 victory. Howard trailed by 17 points early in the second half but went on a late 14-2 run, closing within 69-68 on Bryce Harris’ layup …

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College tennis star files lawsuit over NCAA rule restricting players from earning prize money

The advent of name, image, and likeness (NIL) continues to fuel a firestorm across the college sports landscape. NCAA rules stipulate that top college football players and any other sort of athlete can collect lucrative payments in exchange for their autograph, their image appearing in an advertisement, and more under current NIL policies. However, some athletes participate in individual sports …

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Clemson sues ACC over 'unconscionable' fees to exit conference

Despite saying they are not leaving the conference, Clemson University has filed a lawsuit against the Atlantic Coast Conference because of their sky-high fees in order to exit. Florida State’s lawsuit against the conference said that the ACC would charge them $572 million to leave. Clemson says the price is “unconscionable” and “unenforceable.” As for Clemson, they say the ACC …

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