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Carlos Alcaraz makes history with Australian Open title after defeating Novak Djokovic in enthralling men’s final

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By Issy Ronald, CNN (CNN) — Carlos Alcaraz became the youngest man ever to complete a career grand slam on Sunday, adding the Australian Open title to his trophy cabinet after defeating Novak Djokovic in an enthralling men’s final. Despite losing the first set to a rampant Djokovic, laser-focused on sealing a record-breaking 25th grand

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Duke reaches a settlement with star quarterback Darian Mensah that will allow him to transfer, ending an unprecedented saga

By Dana O’Neil, CNN (CNN) — Duke quarterback Darian Mensah is free to go. The second-team All-ACC quarterback has reached a settlement with the university that will allow Mensah to transfer elsewhere, his representatives and Duke said in separate statements. Mensah, who led the Blue Devils to their first ACC championship since 1962, declared his

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Alabama center Charles Bediako pulls down a rebound in a March 2023 game.

Former pro player’s return to Alabama men’s basketball team sparks a scramble by the NCAA and sport’s coaches

By Dana O’Neil, CNN (CNN) — NCAA leadership reached out to the National Association of Basketball Coaches to convene for a previously unscheduled call on Friday afternoon to discuss the unprecedented Charles Bediako situation, multiple sources told CNN Sports. The sources were unsure if the call involved all Division I coaches or just select NABC

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Duke is suing its star quarterback as college football’s transfer portal shuffle breaks new ground

By Dana O’Neil, CNN (CNN) — There is a new Mendoza line in sports and unlike the one in baseball, which signifies lousy offense, this one is all about winning: Everyone wants the next Fernando Mendoza. The Heisman Trophy-winning quarterback’s stunning success at Indiana has upped the premium on transfer quarterbacks. The inevitable capitalistic evolution

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