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Stephen Vilardo’s Week 6 SuperWest Hoops ‘Games to Watch’
> Two unranked Pac-12 teams get a shot at upsetting ranked opponents with off-court distractions

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There’s a lot of intrigue and excitement on this week’s men’s basketball schedule, which sees four games featuring two ranked teams.

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Cody Schoeler’s Week 15 NFL West Power Rankings
> With Christmas gifts for each team based on what they need for the rest of the season

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t’s the holiday season. Time to roast chestnuts by the open fire, dash through the snow in a one horse

College Basketball Pac-12 Men's Basketball

Dane Miller’s UCLA vs Maryland Pac-12 Men’s Hoops Preview
> The game presents an opportunity for the Bruins to hang their hat on come Selection Sunday

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The game presents an opportunity for the Bruins to hang their hat on come Selection Sunday while foreshadowing future Big Ten matchups.

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McLaughlin: Why Mike Leach was Great for College Football
> Spencer on why the former WSU coach is being so heavily mourned by the CFB community

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Mike Leach’s personality and innovation made him an icon in College Football for the past two decades, and it won’t be the same without him.

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Stephen Vilardo’s Week 6 SuperWest Hoops Power Rankings
> The Top 16 teams from among the Pac-12, Mountain West, and West Coast conferences

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Arizona remains on top after another big non-conference battle last week, and Gonzaga and UCLA also kept humming along.

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Aidin Ebrahimi’s NBA Western Conf. Outlook: Dec 13-19
> Eleven teams have a .500 or better record, and even the struggling teams have some bright spots

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Eleven teams have a .500 or better record, and even the struggling teams have some bright spots and exciting players.

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2022-23 SuperWest Bowl Schedule
> All 14 postseason games involving the Pac-12, Mountain West, and BYU

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The action kicks off on December 17th with four games and culminates on January 2nd with USC in the Cotton Bowl and Utah in the Rose Bowl.

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McLaughlin: Looking Ahead to the Next Pac-12 Media Deal
> Spencer examines what the next media rights contract is likely to look like for the Conference

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What should the priorities be for Pac-12 Commissioner George Kliavkoff in the Conference’s new media rights deal?

College Basketball Pac-12 Men's Basketball

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

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

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McLaughlin: Prime’s Tenure, Taylor’s Hire, and other News
> Spencer dives into a busy weekend of hiring news and other developments in the Pac-12

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Caleb Williams became the first Pac-12 player to win the Heisman since Marcus Mariota 8 years ago—and he was very deserving of the award.

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Kokot: Top 5 Formula 1 Racing Controversies of 2022
> There's always a buzz over some controversies or disputes in the course of a racing season

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Formula 1 is never short of creating buzz and many times that buzz stems from some sort of controversy during the race season.

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Dane Miller’s Pac-12 Men’s Hoops Previews for Dec 10-12
> The next 3 days feature 7 games highlighted by No. 10 Arizona vs. No. 14 Indiana on Saturday

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he Pac-12 basketball season is at the midway point of nonconference play. Oregon has dealt with numerous injuries to begin

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Stephen Vilardo’s Week 5 SuperWest Hoops ‘Games to Watch’
> Las Vegas is the place to be this week with a number of quality games slated for the strip

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The Las Vegas Clash features a Top 15 college basketball matchup between two teams with great history in Arizona vs. Indiana.

College Basketball Pac-12 Men's Basketball

Dane Miller’s 2022 Week 5 Pac-12 Men’s Hoops Previews
> In tonight's lone Pac-12’s matchup, Washington travels to Spokane to take on No. 18 Gonzaga

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Few expected Utah to make such a big second-year under Craig Smith, while Bobby Hurley’s Sun Devils are performing better than expected.

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McLaughlin: The ‘Coach Prime’ Effect on Pac-12 Recruiting
> Spencer is joined by recruiting insider John Garcia to talk about the impact of Deion Sanders

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Could Deion Sanders pull away high-level recruits from traditional recruiting powers such as USC, Oregon, and Washington?

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Cody Schoeler’s 2022 Week 14 NFL West Previews
> All eight teams are technically still in the playoff hunt, but it seems unlikely for the bottom three

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All eight teams are still technically in the hunt for playoff spots, although it seems unlikely for the Rams, Broncos, or Cardinals.

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McLaughlin: How will Deion Sanders Work the Portal at CU?
> Spencer examines the prospect of 'Coach Prime' landing a well-known and coveted QB transfer

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Success has been difficult to obtain for the Buffs since joining the Pac-12, but Deion Sanders will have the advantage of the transfer portal.

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Cody Schoeler’s Week 14 NFL West Power Rankings
> The Chiefs are still the clear top dog in the west, but Sunday’s loss added some uncertainty

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The Chiefs are still the top dog in the west, but Sunday’s loss added some uncertainty, especially the way the team in second is playing.

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McLaughlin: What Beating Trojans Twice Means for Utes
> Spencer is joined by 'Locked On Utes' host JT Wistrcill to talk about where Utah goes from here

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Success has been difficult to obtain for the Buffs since joining the Pac-12, but Deion Sanders will have the advantage of the transfer portal.

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Stephen Vilardo’s Week 5 SuperWest Hoops Power Rankings
> The Top 16 teams from among the Pac-12, Mountain West, and West Coast conferences

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The first week in December brings another edition of our weekly SuperWest Top 16 power rankings from among the Pac-12, MWC, and WCC.

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Aidin Ebrahimi’s NBA Western Conference Outlook: Dec 6-12
> The teams are neck and neck, with two tied for the second seed, and three tied for the sixth seed

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Teams in the NBA’s Western Conference are neck and neck right now, with two teams are tied for the 2nd seed, and three tied for the 6th seed.

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Stephen Vilardo’s 2022 All-SuperWest Football Team
> The Pac-12 and Mountain West conferences, along with BYU, feature a host of great players

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Both the Pac-12 and Mountain West, along with BYU, feature a host of great players, many of whom will go on to play in the NFL.

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McLaughlin: Will ‘Coach Prime’ Find Success at Colorado?
> Spencer looks at the prospects of Deion Sanders in the Conference with the Buffs

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Success has been difficult to obtain for the Buffs since joining the Pac-12, but Deion Sanders will have the advantage of the transfer portal.

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McLaughlin: The Fit between New OC Will Stein and Oregon
> Spencer dives into the newest offensive coaching hire for Dan Lanning and the Ducks

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Oregon Football’s new offensive coordinator is Will Stein, who has been the OC for the UTSA Roadrunners out of Conference USA.

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Matt Wadleigh’s 2022 SuperWest All-MWC Teams & Awards
> The top Conference players, two teams deep, with awards for the Coach and Players of the Year

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Fresno State and Boise State had their share of the top Mountain West players, but players from several other programs stood out as well.

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Jack Follman’s 2022 SuperWest Pac-12 All-Freshman Teams
> There are a ton of great freshmen in the Pac-12 to celebrate for their performances this season

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There are a ton of great freshmen in the Pac-12 Conference to celebrate for their football performances this season.

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McLaughlin: Deion Sanders Brings Excitement to Pac-12
> Spencer goes through the fantastic news cycle for the Pac-12 Conference over the weekend

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USC football is favored by just three points over Utah in the Pac-12 Championship game with a College Football Playoff berth on the line.

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Jack Follman’s 2022 SuperWest All-Pac-12 Football Teams
> This has been one of the strongest and deepest years for Conference talent in recent memory

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It’s been a great year for Conference stars and standouts, making this one of the strongest and deepest All-Pac-12 years in recent memory.

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Jack Follman’s 2022 SuperWest Pac-12 Annual Awards
> The top teams were good, the QB play was breathtaking, and we have some good coaches again

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The teams up top were good, the quarterback play was breathtaking, and we have some good coaches in the Conference again.

College Basketball Pac-12 Men's Basketball

Dane Miller’s Pac-12 Men’s Hoops Previews for December 4
> Teams are still learning about themselves and these early games are opportunities for growth

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In the Game of the Day on December 4 in the Pac-12, No. 21 UCLA men’s basketball hosts Oregon at Pauley Pavilion in Los Angeles.

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Dane Miller’s 2022 Mountain West Championship Preview
> With everything to play for and history on the line, each team promises to leave it all on the field

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In a game featuring two programs that turned their seasons around, Boise State and Fresno State face off in the Mountain West Championship.

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Stephen Vilardo’s 2022 Mountain West Championship Notes
> It's the fourth time in the 10 MWC Title Games that Boise State and Fresno State have met

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resno State and Boise State doing battle to decide the Mountain West is becoming old hat. This is the fourth

College Football West Coast Football

Nick Bartlett’s Fearless Championship Week Predictions
> After going 6-3 in Week 13, Nick finished the regular season at 95-25

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After going 6-3 in his Week 13 SuperWest football game predictions, senior sports writer Nick Bartlett finished 95-25 on the regular season.

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McLaughlin: What does USC Need to Do to Beat Utah?
> Spencer is joined by 'Locked On Trojans' host Marc Kulkin to talk about the Pac-12 Title Game

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USC is out for redemption after losing to Utah in Salt Lake City earlier this year with the Pac-12 Championship game on the line.

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Dane Miller’s 2022 Pac-12 Championship Game Preview
> The Trojans had their doubters, but the Utes were expected by many to get back to Las Vegas

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In some ways, the matchup between Utah and USC in the Pac-12 Championship Game coincides with both programs’ preseason expectations.

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Cody Schoeler’s 2022 Week 13 NFL West Previews
> The Chiefs will be out for revenge against the Bengals in an AFC Championship Game rematch

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The main cast is the same as usual, save for the Cardinals who are on the bye. But the supporting cast is especially star-studded this week.

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Stephen Vilardo’s 2022 Pac-12 Football Championship Notes
> Caleb Williams heads into the Pac-12 Championship against Utah as the Heisman front-runner

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A good outing at Allegiant Stadium in Las Vegas could cement Caleb Williams’ case for the Heisman and punch USC’s ticket to the CFB Playoffs.

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McLaughlin: What Do Utes Need to Do to Repeat as Champs?
> Spencer is joined by 'Locked On Utes' host JT Wistrcill to talk about Friday's Title Game

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USC football is favored by just three points over Utah in the Pac-12 Championship game with a College Football Playoff berth on the line.

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Dane Miller’s Pac-12 Men’s Hoops Previews for Nov 30-Dec 1
> With six games over two days, some of the league’s top teams begin conference play on the road

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t may only be December, but conference play is beginning in the Pac-12. With six matchups over two days, some

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Cody Schoeler’s Week 13 NFL West Power Rankings
> The season is far from over, but not far enough to give some of the struggling teams a chance

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e’re done with week 12 of the NFL season, which means we’re through two-thirds of the season. In case you

College Football West Coast Football

2022 Final SuperWest Football Power Rankings
> Each team has played 12 games, and our writers and broadcasters have full resumes to evaluate

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Rivalry Week in the Pac-12 shook up in the Championship Game matchup, and things went about as expected in the Mountain West and with BYU.

College Football Pac-12 Football Video Analysis

McLaughlin: Is Kenny Dillingham the Right Hire for ASU?
> Spencer talks with 'Locked On Sun Devils' host Richie Bradshaw about why so many are excited

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At 32, Kenny Dillingham is now the youngest Power 5 head football coach in all of College Football after being hired by Arizona State.

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2022 Final Regular Season Pac-12 Football Power Rankings
> It was a tumultuous journey to get here and one that came down to the final game

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The Pac-12 Championship Game is set and features a rematch between USC and Utah with a spot in the College Football Playoff on the line.

NBA NBA Western Conference

Aidin Ebrahimi’s NBA Western Conf. Outlook: Nov 29-Dec 5
> Some teams have shaken off bad starts, while others have struggled after starting the season well

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Some NBA Western Conference teams have shaken off bad starts, while others have struggled after starting the season well.

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Final 2022 Regular-Season Mountain West Power Rankings
> After another wild weekend, only the MWC Championship Game remains to be played

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The Mountain West football regular season has come to a close after another wild weekend, and only the Championship game remains to be played.

College Football Pac-12 Football Video Analysis

McLaughlin: Pac-12 Football at Its Best in Nearly a Decade
> Spencer is joined by a Carter Bahns, senior writer/editor at BeaverBlitz.com, to discuss why

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At the conclusion of the 2022 regular season, there are seven Pac-12 teams that have at least seven wins, with six of them at nine or more.

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McLaughlin: How the Ducks Fell Apart against Oregon State
> Spencer goes through how it all came crashing down after Oregon built a 21-point lead late

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The loss, which kept Oregon from a shot at a Pac-12 Championship game, is one that stings for Duck fans like few games have over the years.

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Jack Follman’s 10 Thoughts on Week 13 in the West
> Washington managed to stick it to both of its rivals with a high-scoring victory over the Cougars

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This week, Utah will have a chance to play the spoiler against USC, which seems certain to land a spot in the CFP.