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Panel Led by North Carolina: 'Sit out at-risk Freshmen'

If a panel formed by North Carolina would have its way, freshmen athletes granted special academic consideration would have to sit out their first year. The panel, formed in the wake of an academic fraud scandal that led to the resignation of UNC's chancellor, made the "redshirt freshman" recommendation on top of others, covering academic support and athletic expenses.
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U.S. Open: Who Can Beat Novak in New York? (Part 1)

Novak Djokovic dispatched Marcell Granollers of Spain in straight sets, 6-3, 6-0, 6-2 in the fourth round of the U.S. Open in Flushing Meadows, New York. The question in everyone’s mind is: can anyone stop the Serbian in his rally to another Grand Slam title?

U.S. Open: Spaniards Survive Scare

Rafael Nadal and David Ferrer struggled in key moments but did enough to advance to the quarterfinals of the 2013 U.S. Open as both players won in four sets against separate opponents.

Puerto Rico Averts Collapse vs. Jamaica, Tops Group

Puerto Rico beat Jamaica, 88-82 in the group stages of the 2013 FIBA Americas Championship to remain perfect in the tournament which serves as a qualifier for the 2014 FIBA Basketball World Cup in Spain.

U.S. Open: No More Federer as Robredo Serves Upset

Roger Federer has just been ousted by Tommy Robredo in the fourth round of the U.S. Open. And even more surprisingly the Spaniard did it in straight sets, 7-6 (6), 6-3, 6-4 to beat the Swiss legend for the first time in his career.

Barea Open to Rejoining Mavericks

J.J. Barea won an NBA championship with the Dallas Mavericks in 2011, and he is open to returning to his former team if the Minnesota Timberwolves decide to trade him back to Texas.

J.R. Smith: 'Nets Still Not Good'

Leave it to New York Knicks guard J.R. Smith to stir some controversy even in an event as innocent as Q-and-A session with kid golfers.

Alaska Gets Win, Caguioa Gets to Whine on Twitter

The Alaska Aces got their first back-to-back wins in the 2013 PBA Governors’ Cup after a thrilling 102-99 victory over Barangay Ginebra San Miguel Sunday night at the Mall of Asia Arena in Pasay City, Philippines.

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