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McLaughlin: No Deadline for Pac-12 Media Rights Deal?
> Spencer looks at the biggest news stories surrounding the Conference right now

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At this point, commissioner George Kliavkoff might not have any “deadline” to get the Conference’s media rights deal done.

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Vilardo: Pac-12 Hoops Tournament Title Game Takeaways
> The matchup between the Conference's two most storied teams came down to the final seconds

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The Wildcats may have deprived the Bruins of a No. 1 seed in the NCAA Tournament on Saturday in Las Vegas, but UCLA is far from down and out.

College Basketball MW Men's Hoops

Vilardo: Mtn West Hoops Tournament Title Game Takeaways
> The Aztecs came out on top, but the Aggies may still have punched their ticket to the Big Dance

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The San Diego State Aztecs are the 2023 Mountain West Tournament Champions after defeating Utah State in Las Vegas.

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Cody Schoeler’s Las Vegas Raiders Free Agency Preview
> Management will be active this offseason trying to give Josh McDaniels a team that can win

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It all started with the release of quarterback Derek Carr leaving the Raiders with a big hole at quarterback.

College Basketball Pac-12 Men's Basketball

Dane Miller’s Pac-12 Tournament Championship Preview
> The possibility of getting seeded in the West, and what it brings, can’t be overstated

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ith a potential 1-seed and birth in the West Bracket on the line, Arizona and UCLA face off in the

College Basketball MW Men's Hoops

Stephen Vilardo’s Mountain West Championship Preview
> USU may have played its way off the bubble, but can erase all doubt with a win over SDSU

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The No. 1-see Aztecs and the No. 3-seed Aggies will meet at Thomas and Mack on Saturday afternoon to decide the Mountain West Championship.

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Great Debate: Ranking the Pac-12 Quarterbacks for 2023
> Nick and Jack debate their respective Top 12 lists and have some fun along the way

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Listen in as we debate our respective rankings of the Pac-12 Quarterbacks for 2023 and have some fun along the way.

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Stephen Vilardo’s Pac-12 Tournament Semifinal Takeaways
> The two games reaffirmed the season-long dominance of No. 1-seeded UCLA and 2-seed Arizona

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The Pac-12 semifinals played out as expected, with the Conference’s top teams reaffirming their season-long dominance.

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McLaughlin: Pros and Cons of Oregon Joining the Big Ten
> Spencer discusses conference realignment for the Ducks and how it might affect their future

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The Big Ten is the likely option for the Ducks if Oregon were to one day leave the Pac-12 for another conference.

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Dane Miller’s Semifinal Pac-12 Hoops Tournament Previews
> These are make-or-break games for the NCAA Tournament hopes of Oregon and Arizona State

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Wins could seal at-large invitations for both Oregon and ASU, while losses would make the Selection Show uncomfortable.

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Vilardo: Day 2 Pac-12 & MWC Hoops Tournament Takeaways
> Thursday's games did not disappoint, showing once again that no lead is safe in March

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he Pac-12 and Mountain West tournaments overlapped with identical schedules on Thursday, so I spent the opening session at the

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Aidin Ebrahimi’s NBA Western Conf. Outlook: March 9-15
> All eyes are on the Ja Morant controversy, which could derail a fantastic season for Memphis

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All eyes are on the Ja Morant controversy, which could derail what has been a fantastic season for Memphis so far.

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McLaughlin: What Lack of Media Deal Means for Pac-12
> Spencer looks at two different scenarios of why it's still radio silence from the Conference

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Spencer McLaughlin looks at two different scenarios of why it’s still radio silence from the Pac-12 amid media deal uncertainty.

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Dane Miller’s Round 2 Pac-12 Hoops Tournament Previews
> Day Two features the Quarterfinal matchups between the top eight remaining teams

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ay Two at the Pac-12 Men’s Basketball Tournament features the Quarterfinal matchups between the eight remaining teams. [Read how each

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Vilardo: Round 1 Pac-12 Hoops Tournament Notes & Stats
> The Second-Round matchups are set, with Colorado, WSU, Stanford, and ASU advancing

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The Second-Round Pac-12 Men’s Basketball Tournament matchups are set. Here are Wednesday’s results, an updated bracket, and today’s games.

College Basketball MW Men's Hoops

Vilardo: Round 1 Mountain West Hoops Tournament Notes
> The Second-Round matchups are set, with Colorado State, UNLV, and New Mexico advancing

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The Second-Round matchups for the Mountain West men’s basketball tournament are set, with Colorado State, UNLV, and New Mexico advancing.

College Basketball Gonzaga Men's Hoops

Kent: Teams the Zags Would Love to Avoid in March Madness
> There are a handful of teams, ranked or otherwise, that could present serious problems

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After decimating Saint Mary’s on the way to the WCC title, Gonzaga’s roaring on its way back to March Madness.

AFC West NFL

Cody Schoeler’s Kansas City Chiefs Free Agency Preview
> They’ve repeatedly proven that they can win an offseason, and we'll see if they can do it again

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The NFL is all about being proactive and making moves even when it doesn’t seem like any moves are needed in the offseason.

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Neighbors: What does Pac-12’s Silence Mean for a TV Deal?
> Josh shares his thoughts on the Pac-12's lack of communication at its basketball tournament

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the Big 12 could have found themselves in the same spot the Pac-12 is if it were not for the leadership of Commissioner Brett Yormark.

College Basketball MW Men's Hoops

Stephen Vilardo’s MWC Men’s Hoops Tournament Preview
> After a wild regular season, it would not be surprising to see any team standing on the ladder

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We should see a lot of nailbiters, and while San Diego State would certainly be the favorite to cut down the nets

Auto Racing Formula 1

Round 1 Formula 1 Driver, Rookie, and Constructor Awards
> Our team of Formula 1 writers and broadcasters vote on the top performers for each race

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here are a lot of moving parts and players that go into a successful Formula 1 team. From the principal

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Wistrcill: Utah to Big 12 if Pac-12 Media Deal Lacking?
> JT breaks down the latest news about conference realignment as it pertains to Utah Athletics

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JT Wistrcill breaks down the latest news about conference realignment in relation to the Big 12 and Pac-12 as it pertains to Utah Athletics.

College Basketball Pac-12 Men's Basketball

Dane Miller’s Wednesday Pac-12 Men’s Tournament Previews
> The day features the First Round and a chance for each program to begin its season anew

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Three teams have advanced from the opening round of the Pac-12 Tournament to win the automatic birth since 2011, proving that it can be done.

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Stephen Vilardo’s Week 18 SuperWest Hoops Power Rankings
> Our final power rankings and what these teams need to do to keep playing beyond the weekend

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What work needs to be done by SuperWest Men’s basketball to continue postseason play? We will find out in less than a week.

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Neighbors: Arizona the First Pac-12 Team to Join Big 12?
> Josh is joined by Michael Luke of Locked on Wildcats to talk about the latest realignment news

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Josh Neighbors and Michael Luke discuss whether or not the Wildcats could be the first team to leave the Pac-12 and join the Big 12.

AFC West NFL

Cody Schoeler’s Denver Broncos Free Agency Preview
> It’s up to new coach Sean Payton, whom the Broncos gave up a draft pick to get, to right the ship

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This is an important few months for the Broncos because it’s kind of like a restart. A lot of things can change with a new coach.

College Basketball Pac-12 Men's Basketball

Dane Miller’s Week 18 Pac-12 Players of Week Votes
> Our senior men's basketball writer gives us his weekly selections with explanations

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Dane Miller shares his picks and give brief explanations of why he voted the way he did for the Freshman and Player of the Week.

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College Football NFL Draft

2023 SuperWest NFL Combine Drills Tracker
> A running record of the 40-yard dash, bench press, and vertical jump results for each invitee

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In this NFL Combine tracker, we focus on the most popular drills, the 40-yard dash, bench press, and vertical jump for each SuperWest invitee.

Auto Racing Formula 1

Vilardo: Bahrain Grand Prix and 2023 F1 Season Preview
> The first race is always important in validating developments made in the offseason

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he first race of the championship is always important to validate the developments made in the offseason. There are several

College Basketball Pac-12 Men's Basketball

Dane Miller’s Pac-12 Men’s Hoops Previews for March 4th
> No. 4 UCLA hosts No. 8 Arizona in a matchup with NCAA Tournament seeding implications

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The winner of the UCLA-Arizona game is almost guaranteed to end up in the West Bracket and probably no worse than a 2-seed.

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McLaughlin: Rating New Oregon Assistants as Recruiters
> Who could become the best among Will Stein, Chris Hampton, and A'lique Terry going forward?

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Like most successful and nationally relevant programs, Oregon Football has had to replace several assistant coaches this year.

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Cody Schoeler’s 2023 Seattle Seahawks Free Agency Preview
> The holes in Seattle's roster are clear, and the Seahawks have the opportunity to address them

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Whether it is in free agency or in the draft, the Seahawks will make some big additions over the next few months.

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That American F1 Show Podcast: Episode 26
> The team discusses the upcoming season and previews Sunday's Bahrain Grand Prix

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The podcast team discusses the upcoming season and previews Sunday’s 19th running of the Bahrain Grand Prix.

College Football Pac-12 Football Video Analysis

McLaughlin: Former Coaches Concerned about Pac-12
> Spencer reacts to the comments of Dennis Erickson, Mike Bellotti, and Rich Rodriguez

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The Pac-12 is still leaving fans in the dark as they have still not reached a media deal to begin next year once USC and UCLA go to the B1G.

College Basketball Pac-12 Men's Basketball

Dane Miller’s Pac-12 Men’s Hoops Previews for March 2
> ASU and Oregon battle for bye in the Tournament while Arizona and USC battle for second place

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The final week of the Pac-12 Conference regular season is on deck and with it come substantial opportunities.

College Basketball Pac-12 Football Video Analysis

McLaughlin: UCLA or Arizona First Pac-12 Natty since 1997?
> Spencer is joined by 'Locked On UCLA' host Zach Anderson-Yoxsimer to discuss the possibilities

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This season, UCLA and Arizona have the best chances to break the Pac-12 NCAA Championship drought dating back to 1997.

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McLaughlin: Oregon Better as Independent than in Pac-12?
> Spencer examines that out-of-the-box option and addresses a question about defensive tactics

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Is the Pac-12 or another conference Oregon’s only option or could the Ducks opt for doing something WAY out of the box and go independent?

College Basketball Gonzaga Men's Hoops

Kent: How Would ’22-23 Zags have Fared in Pac-12 or Big 12?
> Would the Bulldogs be leading either conference or would they be middle-of-the-pack?

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Would the Bulldogs be leading either the Pac-12 or Big 12 conferences? Or would they be middle-of-the-pack?

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Aidin Ebrahimi’s NBA Western Conf. Outlook: March 2-8
> Coming out of the All-Star break, this season has the makings of one of the best in NBA history

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The All-Star game is behind us and regular-season NBA play has returned in what’s shaping up as an historic campaign.

NFC West NFL

Cody Schoeler’s San Francisco 49ers Free Agency Preview
> A good offseason from the Niners will keep them among the best of the best in the NFC

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A good offseason from the Niners will keep them among the best in the NFC. A bad offseason could see them tumble down the standings.

College Basketball SuperWest College Basketball

Stephen Vilardo’s Week 17 SuperWest Games to Watch
> With the Pac-12 title decided, the Arizona schools will battle the L.A. schools for pride & seeding

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This week the WCC Tournament starts and the championship in Las Vegas looks to be round three of the League’s two heavies.

College Basketball Pac-12 Football Video Analysis

McLaughlin: Is Gonzaga Hoops a Good Fit for the Pac-12?
> Spencer is joined by Andy Patton of 'Locked On Gonzaga Bulldogs' to talk about the possibility

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Is there any appeal to adding a premier men’s basketball school such as Gonzaga to the Pac-12 Conference for just one sport?

NFC West NFL

Cody Schoeler’s Los Angeles Rams Free Agency Preview
> The Rams are still in a place where a good offseason can get them right back into the mix

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The Rams probably won’t be too active in free agency because most of their money is tied up in the star NFL players.

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Stephen Vilardo’s Week 17 SuperWest Hoops Power Rankings
> The WCC tournament is set, and the final MWC and Pac-12 pieces will fall into place this week

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San Diego State has locked up at least a share of the Mountain West and can shut the door on Boise State Tuesday night.

College Football Pac-12 Football Video Analysis

McLaughlin: Oregon and UW Most Vital to Pac-12 Survival
> Spencer looks at the most important brands remaining as the Conference seeks a new media deal

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Oregon and Washington are the clear top two schools for the Pac-12 Conference to pitch its media rights to bidders.

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McLaughlin: Could UO Brand take Hit in New Media Deal?
> Spencer looks at the future of the Ducks in the Pac-12 amid media rights uncertainty

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Oregon’s brand is unlikely to take a hit on the recruiting front, regardless of whatever media the Pac-12 may end up signing.

NFC West NFL

Cody Schoeler’s Arizona Cardinals Free Agency Preview
> This offseason marks the start of a potentially soft rebuild for new head coach Jonathan Gannon

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Head coach Jonathan Gannon, former Eagles’ defensive coordinator, will surely want to bring a winning culture to his new NFL team.

College Basketball Pac-12 Men's Basketball

Dane Miller’s Week 17 Pac-12 Players of Week Votes
> Our senior men's basketball writer gives us his weekly selections with explanations

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Dane Miller shares his picks and give brief explanations of why he voted the way he did for the Freshman and Player of the Week.