Oregon State

Clemson, SC

Columbus, OH

Chicago, IL

CHICAGO – The 2024 NBA Draft Combine is in the books from the Windy City but the breeze of change is blowing as strong as ever this predraft process with the NBA Draft lingering just over one month away. So on the heels of what was the most impactful event leading up to this year's draft, it's time to break down all the biggest winners and losers from the week that was in Chicago as we put a bow on the combine.

NBA Draft Combine 2024 winners and losers: Bronny James performs under pressure; Zach Edey is bigger, but slow

North Carolina State

Chapel Hill, NC

CBS Sports

Inside Carolina has covered the Tar Heels for decades and reveals all the latest news about the North Carolina basketball roster under UNC head coach Hubert Davis

North Carolina basketball recruiting: Transfer portal news, 2024 roster, recruits, targets by top experts

Charlotte, NC

Chris Paul is one of the oldest players in the NBA at 39 years old. While he may have a year or two left in the tank to give a team some quality minutes, the future Hall of Fame guard is starting to think about his life after he's done playing basketball. Whenever the day comes that he decides to retire, Paul still wants to be connected to the league, specifically by becoming an owner of an NBA franchise in the future.

Chris Paul says he wants to own an NBA, WNBA team and is open to his hometown Hornets, expansion teams

Auburn, AL

Sarasota, FL

Auburn running back Brian Battie was injured during a fatal shooting Saturday morning in his hometown of Sarasota, Florida, 247Sports confirms. Battie's brother, 24-year-old Tommie Battie, was pronounced dead at the scene, according to police. The incident, which took place around 3:30 a.m. Saturday morning, sent four others to the...

Auburn RB Brian Battie injured during fatal shooting in Florida; brother, Tommie, pronounced dead at scene

Baltimore, MD

Mystik Dan, Catching Freedom, and Imagination are favored at Pimlico Race Course with Muth scratched due to a fever, but does our expert think they can win?

Preakness Stakes 2024 predictions, Mystik Dan odds: Win, place, show, trifecta, plus superfecta expert picks

Gene Menez, who called National Treasure to win last year's Run for the Back-Eyed Susans, has made his picks and bets for the 149th Preakness Stakes on Saturday at Pimlico Race Course

Preakness Stakes 2024 predictions, picks, time, horses, odds: Best bets from expert who hit last year's winner

Dallas, TX

Hakanpaa is not traveling with the Stars or practicing, so it's unlikely he'll play in the remainder of the second round, Lia Assimakopoulos of The Dallas Morning News reported Thursday. Hakanpaa has been unavailable since March 16 and is effectively out on an indefinite basis until he practices. With Hakanpaa...

Stars' Jani Hakanpaa: Unlikely to return in second round

Washington, DC

Thomas (knee) could start his rehab assignment next week, Mark Zuckerman of MASNSports.com reports. Thomas has been making progress since suffering a Grade 2 MCL sprain on April 23 and could return to game action as early as next week. Assuming all goes well during his rehab assignment, Thomas could return from the injured list before the end of May.

Nationals' Lane Thomas: Rehab stint coming soon

Atlanta, GA

Atlanta outrighted Stephens to Triple-A Gwinnett on Saturday. Stephens came up from the minors May 4 to replace the injured Pierce Johnson, and will now return to Triple-A as Johnson comes off the IL. Stephens made three appearances in his latest big-league stint, allowing one run over 3.1 innings while striking out two batters and walking one.

Braves' Jackson Stephens: Outrighted to Gwinnett

San Francisco, CA

The Giants optioned Schmitt to Triple-A Sacramento on Friday, Susan Slusser of the San Francisco Chronicle reports. Schmitt will lose his spot on the big-league roster with Jorge Soler (shoulder) returning from the injured list Friday. Schmitt went just 3-for-22 and drove in one RBI during his brief stint in the majors, though he may return to San Francisco if the Giants need to rely on their organizational infield depth again later this season.

Giants' Casey Schmitt: Optioned to Sacramento

New York City, NY

Kreider, who took a maintenance day Wednesday, is not a lock to suit up against Carolina in Game 6 on Thursday, though coach Peter Laviolette said it was "a real positive" that Kreider skated Thursday, Vince Z. Mercogliano of USA Today reports. Kreider's potential absence could be nothing more than...

Rangers' Chris Kreider: Status Thursday uncertain

Oakland, CA

The Athletics designated Lucas for assignment Thursday. Lucas was pushed off the Athletics' 40-man roster after Oakland acquired right-hander Brandon Bielak via trade from Houston on Thursday. The former was optioned to Triple-A Las Vegas earlier this week but had made three appearances for the big club this season, giving up six earned runs on eight hits and three walks over 3.2 innings.

Athletics' Easton Lucas: Removed from 40-man roster

Pittsburgh, PA

James Harrison is apparently following the blueprint of being a former Steelers legend. Briefly vilified after ending his career with the Patriots, Harrison has now joined the list of Steelers icons who have accused New England of cheating during his time in Pittsburgh. Harrison actually cut current Steelers defensive tackle...

James Harrison joins list of Steelers legends to accuse Patriots of cheating

Philadelphia, PA

Rojas is not in the lineup for Thursday's contest versus the Mets. Rojas has perked up at the plate lately, hitting .350 with one home run, six RBI and two stolen bases over his last six games. He'll begin Thursday's festivities on the bench, though, yielding to Cristian Pache in center field.

Phillies' Johan Rojas: Absent from Thursday's lineup

Houston, TX

McCormick (hamstring) will make his second rehab appearance with Double-A Corpus Christi on Friday, MLB.com reports. McCormick is nearing a return, as he played five innings in center field with Corpus Christi on Tuesday. However, he won't be back in the minor-league lineup again until Friday, meaning he won't be activated from the injured list until at least Saturday. McCormick has gone 2-for-7 in his first two appearances of the rehab stint.

Astros' Chas McCormick: Won't return Friday

Harvard, MA

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The Harvard Crimson 

By Tilly R. Robinson and Neil H. Shah, Crimson Staff Writers. Harvard Sociology assistant professor Christina J. Cross was accused of plagiarism in an anonymous complaint to Harvard’s Office of Research Integrity, conservative activist Christopher F. Rufo reported in the City Journal — the fourth Black woman at Harvard who studies race or social justice to be accused of plagiarism.

Fourth Black Female Harvard Scholar Accused of Plagiarism Amid Assault on DEI Initiatives

The Ravens waived Hardy on Thursday, Aaron Wilson of KPRC 2 Houston reports. Hardy was picked up by Baltimore less than two weeks ago, but he's now already on the way out. He'll have to look for his next opportunity to make an impression with a different franchise.

De'Angelo Hardy: Done in Baltimore

Tampa, FL

Saint Petersburg, FL

Aranda isn't in the Rays' lineup Saturday versus the Blue Jays, Marc Topkin of the Tampa Bay Times reports. Aranda has gone 3-for-13 with three runs scored since coming off the injured list Tuesday, and he'll now get his first day off since returning. His absence will allow Harold Ramirez to serve as the Rays' designated hitter, batting third.

Rays' Jonathan Aranda: Hits bench Saturday

Central, SC

Newry, SC

Pendleton, SC

Seneca, SC

Norris, SC

Six Mile, SC

Liberty, SC

Townville, SC

Anderson, SC

West Union, SC

Walhalla, SC

Fair Play, SC

Easley, SC

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College basketball rankings: Oregon replaces Clemson in Top 25 And 1 after PJ Hall opts to remain in NBA Draft

Hunter Dickinson has already announced that he's going to use a fifth year of eligibility to play one more season at Kansas. RJ Davis will do...

College basketball rankings: Oregon replaces Clemson in Top 25 And 1 after PJ Hall opts to remain in NBA Draft

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