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NFL free agency creates new opportunities for veterans on expiring contracts, though they should carefully weigh their options.
Linebacker Kyle Van Noy seemed like a great fit with the Miami Dolphins under head coach Brian Flores, who also came from the New England Patriots. Yet the team released him after one season despite his solid production (69 tackles, 10 for loss, six pass breakups and six sacks).
After a 5-11 campaign, Carolina Panthers head coach Matt Rhule didn t hitch his 2021 offense to Teddy Bridgewater, whom the team signed to a three-year, $63 million deal last offseason. According to The Athletic s Joseph Person, the sense is owner David Tepper has already become frustrated with his quarterback situation.
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Although Michigan still has one regular-season game remaining, it s secured its seeding for the Big Ten tournament. The Wolverines won the conference s regular-season championship for the first time since 2014, and they will be the No. 1 seed for the tourney.
However, with four Big Ten regular-season games still to take place Sunday, the bracket for the Big Ten tournament isn t set, and several teams still have an opportunity to improve their seeding before the tourney.
The Big Ten tournament begins Wednesday at Lucas Oil Stadium in Indianapolis and will conclude with the championship game March 14. Last year s tournament was canceled after the first round because of the coronavirus pandemic, meaning No. 9 Michigan State is the defending champion.
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The 2020-21 season has been a nightmare for Butler, but the Bulldogs appear determined to finish strong.
Chuck Harris scored 20 points and Jair Bolden added 15 as Butler pulled off a 73-61 upset of No. 8 Villanova on Sunday.
The Bulldogs (9-13) have won two straight games for just the third time this season. Building off its strong defensive performance against Seton Hall, Butler held Villanova to 38.1 percent shooting and set the tone by limiting the Wildcats to 24 first-half points.
Bryce Golden and Bryce Nze were also in double figures for Butler.
Villanova s loss could knock Jay Wright s team off the No. 2 seed for the time being. ESPN s Joe Lunardi has had the Wildcats slotted for a No. 2 seed for weeks, but they may wind up dropping after losing two of their last four games.