NORMAL — Illinois State's basketball team made some huge strides this season. The process of taking the next step — and advancing to the school's first NCAA Tournament since 1998 — begins next week.

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Redbirds ready to make NCAA tourney in 2015-16?

As schools increasingly adopt spread offenses and rely more and more heavily on the passing game, teams are always looking for that pass-rusher who can be a one-man wrecking crew. Clemson may have found its man in Rahshaun Smith, who committed to the Tigers on Thursday via Spreecast on ESPN.com, per Ryan Bartow of 247Sports. Smith is the No.

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Rahshaun Smith to Clemson: Tigers Land 4-Star DE Prospect

In the first strong bout of severe weather this season, tornadoes and strong winds turned areas of Oklahoma upside down — and unnerved the Iowa Hawkeyes getting ready for the Sweet Sixteen.

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Iowa Hawkeyes in Okla. City nervous about Tulsa tornado

Tim Cluess has re-upped with Iona through the 2019-20 season.

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Iona extends hoops coach Tim Cluess

The Benton Panthers baseball team took their first-round game of the Central Arkansas Tournament 9-1 over Sylvan Hills on Thursday at Panthers Field. Benton will play tomorrow at 11:30 a.m

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Panthers take down Bears

Robinson is one of nearly 50 Murphy students participating in a unique program fostered by a partnership between the two schools, and organizers thought it was high time the classroom stars got the same treatment the football standouts enjoy when they commit to a school.

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Alabama Crimson Tide signing day isn't just for football stars

The Buffalo Bills owner wouldn't mind a NFL franchise in Toronto, but is that the best market for the NFL?

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Buffalo Bills NFL 2015 News, Rumors: Owner Wouldn't Mind Toronto NFL Franchise

The Clemson Tigers continue to prove to be one of the top recruiting staffs in the country. After signing the No. 4-ranked class in February, Dabo Swinney and his staff are at it again

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Early Commit: OLB Rahshaun Smith to Clemson

Southern Miss has trailed at the half in all three of their WNIT games this postseason, but no matter the deficit the Lady Golden Eagles have found a way to grind out wins including Wednesday night against Eastern Michigan.

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USM women's hoops thankful for crowd support in WNIT run

The Kansas Jayhawks released the details of David Beaty's contract on Friday, and it's clear the first-time head coach isn't afraid to bet on himself. Beaty will receive a base salary of $800,000 in an incentive-laden deal which features $25,000 bonuses for every Big 12 game the Jayhawks win.

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Kansas Jayhawks will pay David Beaty for every Big 12 win