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For the first time publicly, in her new book, the decorated runner is detailing the abuse, isolation and shame she says she experienced at Nike’s The Oregon Project, which was shuttered in 2019 after the former coach received a lifetime suspension by SafeSport.
More than a decade ago Kara Goucher, a two-time Olympian, World Championship silver medalist and renowned marathoner, left the famed and secretive running team at Nike coached by Alberto Salazar: The Oregon Project. She didn’t say much at the time about her reasoning.

After years of rumors, distance reports, and debates, golf’s governing bodies have officially confirmed plans to roll back the golf ball to reduce hitting distances beginning in January 2026.
The newly proposed Model Local Rule (MLR) agreed upon by the USGA and R&A gives competition organizers the option to require use of golf balls that have been tested under modified launch conditions to address the impacts of distances.

The writer and on-air personality will move forward by balancing responsibilities with both companies.
Pablo Torre is on the verge of making a significant jump between sports media companies. 
According to Variety, the ESPN writer and on-air host is planning to leave his full-time role at the Worldwide Leader to join Meadowlark Media, the company founded by former ESPN executive John Skipper and Dan Le Batard.

The running back posted career highs on carries and rushing yards last season.
The Dolphins plan to re-sign running back Raheem Mostert on two-year, $5.6 million deal, NFL Network’s Tom Pelissero reported on Tuesday.
With this new contract, Mostert is guaranteed $2.2 million, Pelissero added. The running back won’t be able to officially sign the deal until Wednesday, March 15 at 4 p.m. ET when the league year officially begins.

The first domino in wide receiver free agency has fallen. The Las Vegas Raiders signed former Patriots receiver Jakobi Meyers to a 3-year deal worth $33M with $21M guaranteed, according to Ian Rapoport. Meyers reunites with former offensive coordinator, Josh McDaniels.

Raiders to sign WR Jakobi Meyers to a 3-year deal worth $33M including $21M guaranteed. (via @RapSheet) pic.twitter.com/2C3FS9VdSx
— NFL (@NFL) March 14, 2023

Of course, the Raiders’ big splash came yesterday when they inked Jimmy Garoppolo to a deal, likely to be their starting quarterback.

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Here’s the full bracket, schedule and scores for this year’s tournament.
It’s NIT TIME BABY! (extremely Dick Vitale voice). The National Invitational Tournament is upon us, and while many teams will be disappointed they’re in competition to become the best bridesmaid of March, rather than the bride, there’s still a lot of pride to play for.
Each year the NIT features one major snub who becomes the favorite to run the table. This year it’s Rutgers.

The Bucks center took exception to the Kings forward’s actions.
The Bucks and Kings—two of the NBA’s small-market lifers—have both ranked among the league’s best teams this season. On Monday night, their matchup took on an appropriate big-game flavor that ended with a shoving match and an ejection.
With 15.4 seconds left in Milwaukee’s 133–124 win over Sacramento, Kings forward Trey Lyles fouled Bucks superstar Giannis Antetokounmpo. Milwaukee center Brook Lopez took exception to the foul and expressed as such to Lyles, who responded by shoving Lopez in the face.

The safety has spent his entire four-year NFL career in Dallas.
The Cowboys will bring back safety Donovan Wilson on a three-year deal, per NFL Network’s Mike Garafolo on Tuesday.
The deal is worth up to $24 million in the first two seasons with $13.5 million fully guaranteed, Garafolo added.
Wilson won’t officially sign a new contract until Wednesday, March 15 at 4 p.m. ET when the league year officially begins.
The safety has spent all four years of his NFL career in Dallas, and now he will remain with the Cowboys at least for the next three years.

Jimmy Garoppolo will have a new target to throw to in 2023.
The Raiders plan to sign former Patriots pass-catcher Jakobi Meyers, according to NFL Network’s Ian Rapoport, tipping over the first domino of the wide receiver free agent market in 2023.
Las Vegas will sign Meyers to a three-year deal worth up to $33 million with $21 million guaranteed, according to Rapoport. The veteran receiver will not be able to officially sign the deal until the new league year begins Wednesday at 4 p.m. ET.