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College Football

Big news: Sherrone Moore — head coach of Michigan Wolverines — has been fired following a university investigation that found “credible evidence” of an inappropriate relationship with a staff member.
In other postseason movements: Peter Woods — a standout defensive‑tackle for Clemson Tigers — declared for the 2026 NFL Draft today. He’s considered one of the top defensive‑tackle prospects.
As we inch closer to bowl season: several schools and players are receiving end‑of‑season honors. Notably, at Texas A&M Aggies, both Cashius Howell (Defensive Player of the Year) and Trey Zuhn III (top offensive lineman) earned major SEC awards.

College Basketball

The season keeps chugging along: N.C. State Wolfpack crushed Liberty Flames and Lady Flames 85–45 tonight; Ven‑Allen Lubin and Matt Able led with 13 points each. Wolfpack are now 7–3.
Elsewhere, NJIT Highlanders snapped a six‑game losing streak with a 70–64 win over New Haven Chargers — with Ari Fulton grabbing 13 points and 10 rebounds.
And in a tight game, UMass Minutemen edged Boston College Eagles 76–74 in the Basketball Hall of Fame Classic — Marcus Banks Jr. dropped 29 to lead the Minutemen.
On a conference‑level note: the Atlantic Coast Conference (ACC) looks stronger than ever this season, with several teams positioning themselves as likely NCAA Tournament contenders once conference play begins.

Bottom line: College hoops is heating up — lots of games, upsets, and emerging storylines.

Recent Key College Basketball Results

NC State Wolfpack crushed Liberty Flames — 85‑45. Wolfpack rolled after a 25‑5 surge; Liberty could only manage 45 points.
Baylor Bears dominated Norfolk State Spartans — 97‑67. Balanced scoring for Baylor, with six players in double‑figures; Carr had 19 pts, Agbim 18.
UAlbany Great Danes fell to Yale Bulldogs — 93‑82 — in the Hall of Fame Classic. UAlbany shot well early but was undone by foul trouble and poor free‑throw shooting.
Boston College Eagles lost a close one to UMass Minutemen — 76‑74. BC had a second‑half rally but UMass hit two late free throws to seal the game.
UConn Huskies edged out Florida Gators — 77‑73 — in a tight matchup at the Jimmy V Classic. Solo Ball led with 19 pts; UConn overcame foul trouble and a gritty Florida squad.

Today’s Key NBA Results

Oklahoma City Thunder crushed Phoenix Suns 138–89 in the NBA Cup quarterfinals. Shai Gilgeous-Alexander dropped 28 points (with 8 assists), and Chet Holmgren added 24 points and 3 blocks. The Thunder’s win ties them for the best 25‑game start in NBA history (24‑1) — a seriously strong season so far.
New York Knicks beat Toronto Raptors 117–101 to reach the NBA Cup semifinals. Jalen Brunson scored 35 points to lead the Knicks. Josh Hart chipped in 21, while Karl-Anthony Towns had a double‑double (14 pts, 16 rebs).
Meanwhile, Orlando Magic edged out Miami Heat 117–108 — behind 37 points from Desmond Bane — to advance to the Cup semifinals.

What This Means / Storylines To Watch

The Thunder are flying right now, both offensively and record‑wise. That blowout win cements them as a real Cup contender.
The Knicks and Magic advancing means the East side of the bracket looks competitive — could be a fun semifinal round.
With big scorers like Brunson and Bane showing up under pressure, we might see more stars stepping up in the knockout phase.

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