Sports
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Men’s basketball welcomes new head coach, former point guard Ronald Nored
‘“I’m ready to get to work.’”
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BREAKING: Former point guard Ronald Nored named as Matta’s successor
“Nored, 36, was the engine of Butler’s offense from 2008-12, starting 125 games and was named Horizon League defensive player of the year twice.”
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‘He’s a joy to watch’: Rhoades slugs his way into a national spotlight
“‘I wouldn’t really say I’m trying to hit home runs, I’m just trying to put an ‘A’ swing on [each] pitch.’”
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OT: UFL makes football fun
“The most intriguing rule change is the ban of the tush push, a play that was voted to stay in the NFL. With the UFL trying to stay different from the big league, it is experimenting with changing the most controversial play in the sport.”
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Welcome to the Team: Stepping up to the plate
“‘I stay ready just knowing that I am on this team for a reason.’”
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OT: The Players Championship is not a major championship
“As the biggest non-major event in professional golf, The Players Championship has carved out its own distinct place in the game, where golfers see where their game is before heading off to Augusta for The Masters. If promoted to major championship status, the tournament risks losing its identity.”
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Thad Matta stepped down. Who’s next in line to lead men’s basketball?
With a national search underway, several names in the college basketball world could reasonably become the 26th head coach of the storied program:
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Thad Matta retires from coaching, stepping into advisory role
“Matta will remain with the university as a special assistant to the president and athletic director.”
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Beyond the box score: Bulldogs fall to Providence in first round of the Big East Tournament
“‘When you’re a kid, just watching the [New York] Knicks play [here], you’re like, ‘Damn, one day I’m gonna be there.’ So finally, the day’s here. [It] was a great, great game, honestly. [We] came up short, but I had a great season here with Butler, playing with my teammates.’”
