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MAAC and other northeast mid-major college basketball coverage for Mid-Major Madness.
Member of the United States Basketball Writers Association (USBWA) and voter for the Oscar Robertson National Player of the Year, and USBWA All-America and All-District Teams
Former Broadcast Intern for Palm Springs Power Baseball and the Amsterdam Mohawks
Bylines on nine different websites (Daly Dose of Hoops, The Daily Orange, Mid-Major Madness, MLBNerds, SportsCastr News, FL Teams, Boston Sports Wave, Exami…

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De'Shayne Montgomery is a star for Mount St. Mary's

De'Shayne Montgomery is a star for Mount St. Mary's

After a year at Hargrave Military Academy, the true freshman is breaking out in the MAAC.

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Karaban's maturation shows in clutch performance, leading UConn over Texas

Karaban's maturation shows in clutch performance, leading UConn over Texas

Alex Karaban led UConn with 20 points and several dagger buckets down stretch as Huskies defeated Texas Monda…

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Abmas' buzzer-beater lifts Texas over Louisville at MSG

Abmas' buzzer-beater lifts Texas over Louisville at MSG

Max Abmas' last-second shot helped Texas escape upset-minded Louisville Sunday. (Photo by Vincent Carchietta/…

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Data Dive: SU volleyball experiences growing pains in historically poor season

Data Dive: SU volleyball experiences growing pains in historically poor season

Syracuse volleyball has lost a program-record 20 games in straight sets this season. The team's historically …

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'Doing the impossible': Veronica Sierzant's brother is her source of inspiration

'Doing the impossible': Veronica Sierzant's brother is her source of inspiration

Veronica Sierzant's younger brother, Howard showed her the power of resilience by thriving despite his cerebr…

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Syracuse swept for 2nd straight game in loss to Duke

Syracuse swept for 2nd straight game in loss to Duke

Syracuse lost its eighth consecutive set of the season by a 16-point margin to the Blue Devils.

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Fairfield to leave the MAAC/Metro, join the CAA Original

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By Sam Federman Verified
| Mid-Major Madness Verified
For the last half-decade, rumors about Fairfield University’s future in the MAAC have been mumbled around the conference. The Stags have watched the wheels of realignment turn, and now, it’s their time. Fairfield will leave the MAAC/Metro Conference on July 1, 2027, after 46 years in the conference and join the Coastal Athletic Association for the 2027-28 athletic season, per a University release on Friday. ESPN first reported the move on Monday.
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A mid-major guide to the NBA Draft

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By Sam Federman Verified
| Yahoo Sports Verified
Mar 20, 2026; St. Louis, MO, USA; Santa Clara Broncos forward Allen Graves (22) reacts after making a basket against the Kentucky Wildcats during the second half of a first round game of the men's 2026 NCAA Tournament at Enterprise Center. Mandatory Credit: Jeff Curry-Imagn Images | Jeff Curry-Imagn Images Here is a list of every mid-major or former mid-major player to keep an eye on during the 2026 NBA Draft, which takes place on Tuesday and Wednesday in Brooklyn.
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Shinnecock Is Golf’s Most Maddening Test. Has It Gone Too Far?

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By Sam Federman Verified, Andrew Beaton Verified
| The Wall Street Journal Verified
Scottie Scheffler plays a shot from a bunker during a practice round prior to the U.S. Open at Shinnecock Hills Golf Club. Mike Mulholland/Getty Images A couple of weeks ago, world No. 1 Scottie Scheffler made a stop in the Hamptons, but he wasn’t there for the beaches or fine dining. This was purely a research trip. It marked Scheffler’s first visit to Shinnecock Hills Golf Club, the site of this year’s U.S. Open—and the one major standing between Scheffler and the career grand slam.
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