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After 11 unforgettable seasons, Bruce Pearl is stepping down as Auburn’s men’s basketball coach and moving into a new role as ambassador and special assistant to the athletic director, the university announced Monday. His son, Steven Pearl, will succeed him as head coach on a five-year contract, keeping the program in the family. Pearl, 65,…

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Los Angeles Dodgers’ pitcher Clayton Kershaw seems to have it all: the love of several million baseball fans, some of the highest awards in baseball, and a future place in Major League Baseball’s (MLB) Hall of Fame. He also earns tens of millions of dollars annually. But he will be the first to tell people…

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Country music icon Reba McEntire has found love once more — and this time, it’s leading her to the altar. After five years of dating, McEntire and actor Rex Linn are officially engaged. The news broke when an E! Online reporter casually referred to Linn as McEntire’s fiancé on the red carpet at the 77th…

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British sprinter Jeremiah Azu is drawing headlines after wearing a headband with the words “100% Jesus” during his 100m semi-final race at the World Championships in Tokyo. The 24-year-old athlete, who just missed a place in the final with a fourth-place finish on Sunday, could still compete later this week in the 4x100m relay. But…

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