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Grambling State guard Jourdan Smith claps during a stop in play in overtime of the team's First Four game against Montana State in the NCAA men's college basketball tournament Wednesday, March 20, 2024, in Dayton, Ohio. (AP Photo/Aaron Doster)

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Unforgettable losses propel Grambling State and Purdue to Midwest matchup in March Madness
By MICHAEL MAROT - AP Sports Writer
Thu,03/21/24-6:17PM , 117 Reads
INDIANAPOLIS (AP) — Grambling State star Jourdan Smith spent months losing sleep over his team's 2023 season finale.

This week, he celebrated the school's biggest basketball win with a bleary-eyed moment of joy.
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Purdue guard Braden Smith (3) talks with teammates after missing a shot during the second half of an NCAA college basketball game against Wisconsin in the semifinal round of the Big Ten Conference tournament, Saturday, March 16, 2024, in Minneapolis. (AP Photo/Abbie Parr)

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Top-seeded Boilermakers return to March Madness with new look thanks to stronger backcourt
By MICHAEL MAROT - AP Sports Writer
Mon,03/18/24-3:22PM , 132 Reads
WEST LAFAYETTE, Ind. (AP) — Purdue guard Fletcher Loyer can already sense a difference this March.

His legs feel stronger, more rested and better conditioned for NCAA Tournament play. It's a welcome change for the top-seeded Boilermakers.
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Southern California quarterback Caleb Williams watches as players run a drill at the NFL football scouting combine, Saturday, March 2, 2024, in Indianapolis. (AP Photo/Michael Conroy)

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Decisions made by Caleb Williams, Marvin Harrison Jr. could impact future NFL combines
By MICHAEL MAROT - AP Sports Writer
Mon,03/04/24-4:00PM , 126 Reads
INDIANAPOLIS (AP) — The NFL scouting combine's evolution from hidden gem into the league's second-most anticipated offseason event has come with all sorts of twists.

The question is whether this year's new ones could affect future combines.
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Southern California quarterback Caleb Williams speaks during a press conference at the NFL football scouting combine in Indianapolis, Friday, March 1, 2024. (AP Photo/Michael Conroy)

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QBs Williams, Maye and Daniels could go 1-2-3 in NFL draft. Or WR Harrison could bump them down
By MICHAEL MAROT - AP Sports Writer
Fri,03/01/24-5:12PM , 137 Reads
INDIANAPOLIS (AP) — Caleb Williams and Jayden Daniels arrived in Indianapolis as Heisman Trophy winners. Drake Maye is seeking to add to his family's impressive athletic legacy.
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