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Bob Iger · United StatesBIRMINGHAM, Ala. (AP) — The Southeastern Conference is moving to a nine-game conference schedule beginning in 2026, ending a yearslong debate and potentially easing a path toward another expansion of the College Football Playoff. The change was approved by conference presidents and chancellors Thursday. It previously had been recommended by league athletic directors. “Adding a ninth SEC game underscores our universities’ commitment to delivering…See the Story
SEC Approves 9-Game Conference Schedule Beginning in 2026, Joining Big Ten and Big 12
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Amazon PrimeJohn Wall is retiring after 11 NBA seasons. Wall, 34, played most of his career with the Washington Wizards after they made him the first overall pick in the 2010 draft out of Kentucky. The five-time All-Star point guard finishes his NBA career with averages of 18.7 points and 8.9 assists per game. “Today, I’m stepping off of the court, but not away from the game,” Wall said in a social media post on Tuesday. “Basketball will always be in my lif…See the Story
John Wall, 5-Time All-Star, Retires After 11 NBA Seasons - The Advocate-Messenger
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