The new AP Top 25 women’s college basketball poll shows UCLA, South Carolina, and Notre Dame maintaining the top three spots, with USC and UConn swapping positions in the top 10 after a recent matchup. Key stats include UCLA’s freshman guard Elina Aarnisalo leading in assists, USC’s JuJu Watkins impressive performance against UConn, and Notre Dame’s player excelling in all major statistical categories. The rankings also highlight Texas’ dominance against unranked teams, LSU’s undefeated start to the season, and Maryland’s Kaylene Smikle reaching 1,000 career points.
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Trump in the Circle: Wrestling and the battle for American masculinity
In March, the NCAA Division I Men’s Wrestling Championships showcased historic moments, including Carter Starocci becoming the first five-time D-I national champion and Wyatt Hendrickson defeating Olympic champion Gable Steveson, while Donald Trump made a notable appearance alongside prominent figures like Elon Musk. Despite mixed feelings among fans, many wrestlers embraced Trump, highlighting a paradox between his lack of athletic background and the sport's core values of accountability. This event underscored wrestling's struggle for visibility...
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