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Softball season preview: Entering season with grit, experience and depth

“Butler’s confidence will remain unshaken heading into the season. With their mindset, maturity and talent, the Bulldogs have the tools to contend for a Big East title this spring.”
OT: The World Baseball Classic demands World Cup respect

“If the talent matches MLB postseason quality, with the stakes involving national pride and the viewership reaching historic levels, then what exactly makes the WBC unfit for international respect?”
After the Buzzer: Women’s basketball vs. St. John’s

Women’s basketball played the Red Storm of St. John’s on Saturday. Multimedia Reporter Eliza West recaps the game.
OT: NASCAR debuts new and improved playoff format

“‘This is what NASCAR fans have been praying and hoping for since 2014.’”
Lacrosse season preview: Dawgs ready to face-off with a fresh start

“‘One thing about this team [is that] we understand that you can’t skip steps. You have to do the little things really well [first].’”
What you need to know: Women’s basketball seeks a win against Creighton

“What proved costly for the Dawgs was shooting struggles and fouls that sent St. John’s to the free-throw line — spots they look to clean up against the Bluejays.”
What you need to know: Men’s basketball aims to end six-game skid in nation’s capital

: “As junior guard Finley Bizjack’s left wrist sprain leaves him questionable against the Hoyas, the Bulldogs are down to just eight healthy scholarship players with him sidelined.”
Beyond the box score: Undermanned Dawgs lose ugly outing against Seton Hall

‘“We just have to continue to try to simplify things, and we got to make shots.’”
Beyond the box score: Butler hits 6-game losing streak with loss against St. John’s

“The Dawgs fell 58-47 to St. John’s, as shooting struggles ultimately outweighed a strong defensive effort.”