2012 NFL Mock Draft: Part Two

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Will Robinson, Andie Hagemann, Jacob Freedman, Scott Enyeart, Daniel Carr-Crawford, Johnie Freatman, Max Mayer, James Santelli
Sports Staff

Radio City Music Hall, home of the NFL Draft (Creative Commons/NamedAngel)

Defense is a priority in Day One's last half at Radio City Music Hall.

2012 NFL Mock Draft: Part One

Radio City Music Hall, home of the NFL Draft (Creative Commons/NamedAngel)

Clearly, Luck goes 1 and Griffin III goes 2. But who will be called next Thursday night at Radio City Music Hall?

2012 Masters Round 3 Recap

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Johnie Freatman
Staff Writer

The Masters (Creative Commons/pocketwiley)

Mickelson's tremendous back-nine puts him in a great spot to win his fourth green jacket.

2012 Masters Round 2 Recap

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Johnie Freatman
Sports Staff Writer

The Masters (Creative Commons/pocketwiley)

From Tiger's rough day to McIlroy and Mickelson's resurgence, get the five takeaways from Day 2.

2012 Masters Round 1 Recap

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Johnie Freatman
Sports Staff Writer

The Masters (Creative Commons/pocketwiley)

From Westwood's fast start to Tiger's slow one, check out Round 1's biggest stories.

NCAA Tournament Sweet 16, Day 1: Buckeyes, Gators Advance

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Johnie Freatman
Staff Writer

Billy Donovan and the Gators won Thursday and will advance to meet a familiar foe.

Preview: NCAA Tournament Round of 32, Day 2

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Johnie Freatman
Staff Writer

What to watch for as teams fight for their trip to the Sweet Sixteen.

NCAA Tournament Round Of 64, Day 2: Norfolk Stars

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Johnie Freatman
Staff Writer

Norfolk state becomes just the fifth 15-seed to upset a No. 2 in the tourney.

Mickelson Tops Tiger At Pebble Beach

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Johnie Freatman
Staff Writer

Against longtime rival Woods, the golfer notched his 40th PGA win.

USC Signing Day Review: Grading Out The Trojans' Signees

Johnie Freatman
Associate Sports Editor

The sleepers and immediate impact players in USC's class.

USC Trojans Add Top-5 Wide Receiver Nelson Agholor

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Johnie Freatman
Associate Sports Editor

Agholor was rated by Rivals.com as the No. 18 overall recruit in the country.

UW Snags Defensive Lineman Pio Vatuvei

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Johnie Freatman
Associate Sports Editor

The three-star guard flips, picking the Huskies over USC.

Offensive Guard Jordan Simmons Announces He Will Go To USC

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Johnie Freatman
Associate Sports Editor

Rivals.com rated Simmons as the best guard in the nation.

Steelers Coach Mike Tomlin Is A Winner In Ryan Clark Situation

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Johnie Freatman
Associate Sports Editor

Tomlin was right to keep Clark out of Denver for health reasons.

Tim Tebow, Broncos Move On After Stunning The Steelers

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Johnie Freatman
Associate Sports Editor

How Denver upset the favored Pittsburgh Steelers.

USC Football Bowl Ban - A Blessing In Disguise

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Johnie Freatman
Associate Sports Editor

The Trojans formed a unique bond in two seasons under sanctions.

Tim Tebow - An Experiment That's Working

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Johnie Freatman
Associate Sports Editor

It's time for critics to sit back, relax, and enjoy the Tebow show.

Tiger Roars To First Title In Two Years

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Johnie Freatman
Associate Sports Editor

It wasn't a PGA win, but the symbolism could mean even more.

Penn State Scandal: 10 Unanswered Questions

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Johnie Freatman
Associate Sports Editor

Many roles are unclear, like what did Mike McQueary do to stop the attack?

Why Matt Barkley Will Likely Depart To NFL After Oregon Upset

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Johnie Freatman
Associate Sports Editor

After his "signature win," Barkley has little left to prove.

Joe Paterno - A Career Retrospective

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Johnie Freatman
Associate Sports Editor

A look back at what seemed to be a perfect career.

Why Matt Barkley Shouldn't Go Pro

The Trojan team leader has a lot to gain by staying in college for one more year.

Pac-12 Basketball Media Day: North Division (And UCLA) Roundup

One coach says UCLA "scares the heck out of you."

USC Football - Ten Things We Learned At Notre Dame

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Johnie Freatman
Associate Sports Editor

A game the Trojans weren't supposed to win showed who they are as a team.

MLB Playoffs - Cardinals Complete Improbable Run To World Series

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Johnie Freatman
Associate Sports Editor

St. Louis drops the Brewers 12-6 to win Game 5 and clinch the NLCS.

MLB Playoffs - Cardinals Take Game 3, Rangers Win In Extras

Texas is one victory away from the World Series.

MLB Playoffs - Brewers Bash Way To Game 1 NLCS Win

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Johnie Freatman
Associate Sports Editor

Milwaukee took the series lead in a high-scoring affair.

College Football - Week 6 Winners And Losers

The Oklahoma Sooners are hot, but who's not?

College Football - Week 5 Winners And Losers

Some preseason favorites are soaring, but some are slumping.

College Football Week 3: Five Games To Watch

OU-FSU is the headliner of the Saturday slate.

Djokovic Wins U.S. Open

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Johnie Freatman
Associate Sports Editor

Plus, the other most compelling moments of this year's tournament.

What 9/11 Taught Us About Athletes

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Johnie Freatman
Associate Sports Editor

How four Flight 93 passengers put the words "athetic heroism" in perspective.

Why You Should Be Watching The U.S. Open

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Johnie Freatman
Associate Sports Editor

Djokovic looks to dismantle the "big three"; Roddick pushes for long-sought title.

MLB Playoff Race Heats Up

Johnie Freatman
Associate Sports Editor

The NL West, AL West and AL East are still up for grabs. Which teams will still be standing in October?

Little League World Series: Big Mistake?

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Johnie Freatman
Associate Sports Editor

Televising every game may be hurting baseball's youngest players.

American Golf Is Alive And Well

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Johnie Freatman
Associate Sports Editor

With or without Tiger, American golfers still have a foothold in the sport's changing landscape.

At Jacks N Joe, A Family Overcomes Tragedy Through Joy Of Food

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Johnie Freatman
Contributor

Breakfast place connects with locals.

Snedeker Survives, Stymies Donald

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Johnie Freatman, Staff Writer

The 2011 Heritage Tournament ends in dramatic fashion.

McIlroy Shows Uncommon Poise After Masters Meltdown

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Johnie Freatman
Staff Writer

Rory McIlroy had a rough final round at the Masters.

Schwartzel Shocks World En Route to Masters Win

Johnie Freatman
Staff Writer

Charl Schwartzel won his first Masters Sunday.

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