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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.

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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.

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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.

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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.

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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

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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.

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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.

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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.

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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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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.

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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

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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.

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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.

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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.

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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?

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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.

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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.

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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.

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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?

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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.

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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.

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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.

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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.

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McLaughlin: Can Retooled Buffs Prove Oddsmakers Wrong?
> Spencer reacts to some early opening lines for Colorado and other Pac-12 Football teams in 2023

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Deion Sanders has brought in one of the best CFB transfer portal classes in the country, but oddsmakers don’t yet respect the Buffs.

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Dane Miller’s Pac-12 Men’s Hoops Previews for Feb. 26th
> UCLA can secure the outright regular-season Pac-12 Championship today with a win at Colorado

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Entering the day with a chance to secure the outright Pac-12 Regular-Season Championship, all eyes are on No. 4 UCLA vs. Colorado.

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Neighbors: What would Colorado bring to the Big 12?
> Josh is joined by Kevin Borba, the new host of Locked on Buffs, to talk about the possibility

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Josh Neighbors is joined by Kevin Borba of Locked on Buffs to talk about what Colorado could bring to the Big 12.

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Miller: Top 5 Storylines of the 2023 Formula 1 Season
> With new drivers, new sponsors, and new tracks, there are numerous narratives to follow

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The start of the Formula One season is just around the corner, and there are numerous narratives to follow.

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Dane Miller’s Pac-12 Men’s Hoops Previews for Feb. 25
> The league gets some needed exposure when No. 7 Arizona faces off against ASU on CBS

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Pac-12 Conference men’s basketball action on Saturday features four games across three different networks.

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Miller: The Undeniable Appeal of Formula 1 Racing
> Formula 1 has grown in the U.S. in the last several years due to partnerships with ESPN & Netflix

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The followers of F1 in America are generally younger, more middle-class, and somewhat fed up with NASCAR’s way of doing things.

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McLaughlin: Could Ty Thompson Start at Oregon One Day?
> Spencer looks at what the future might hold for the former 5-star quarterback recruit as a Duck

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Ty Thompson has rarely seen the field in two seasons with the Ducks, and his limited action hasn’t shown the potential many expected.