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Editorial Intern for @sportingnews.bsky.social | Past: @dallasnews.com, @usatoday.com, @azcentral.com | Alum: NU Medill School 🟣 and ND JED ☘️
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Colin Capece @colincapece.bsky.social · Mar 10
Some personal news, I've started an editorial internship
@sportingnews.bsky.social!

I am thrilled to be covering the sports world from a national perspective, tackling breaking and trending news on interesting topics ⚾️🏀🏈

You can check out my work here:
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The #Fever announced Monday that Caitlin Clark will be out at least two weeks with a left quadriceps strain.

After the first significant injury of her #WNBA career, Clark will miss Indiana’s prime-time rematch with the #ChicagoSky on June 7.

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How long is Caitlin Clark out? Quadriceps injury timeline, return date, latest updates on Fever star | Sporting News
Clark has suffered a left quadriceps strain and will be out a minimum of two weeks.
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May 26, 2025 at 8:13 PM
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With their 106-100 win in Game 3 of the ECF, the #Knicks became the first team in NBA history to have three 20-point comebacks in a single postseason.

Here’s a look at each of New York’s 20-point comebacks in the 2025 playoffs.

#NBA #NBAPlayoffs2025
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Knicks make NBA history with another 20-point comeback in Game 3 vs. Pacers | Sporting News
New York has been the king of the comeback in the 2025 postseason.
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May 26, 2025 at 7:52 PM
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Saturday’s #IndianaFever vs. #ChicagoSky game drew 3.1 million viewers, making it the most-watched #WNBA game ever on ESPN platforms.

In their second season as pros, Caitlin Clark and Angel Reese continue to be ratings drivers for the league.

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Fever-Sky TV ratings: How Caitlin Clark vs. Angel Reese battle broke WNBA record for ESPN | Sporting News
The Fever-Sky matchup on WNBA opening weekend did numbers for ESPN.
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May 20, 2025 at 7:26 PM
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The #WhiteSox  have added a mural of Pope Leo XIV above section 140 at Rate Field, where the first American pontiff sat for Game 1 of the 2005 World Series.

The 2024 White Sox were the worst team in #MLB history, but they have God on their side now.

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Pope Leo XIV White Sox mural: Why Chicago created graphic of new pope at 2005 World Series | Sporting News
The team honored the native South Sider at Rate Field in a unique way.
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May 20, 2025 at 6:53 PM
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Mr. Irrelevant is now the highest-paid player in #49ers history.

Brock Purdy agreed to a five-year, $265 million extension with San Francisco on Friday.

He is guaranteed $181 million and will be in the Bay through his age-30 season.

#NFL #NFLDraft
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Brock Purdy contract details: 49ers quarterback signs $265 million extension to become one of NFL's highest-paid QBs | Sporting News
Mr. Irrelevant is now one of the highest-paid players in the NFL. Here are the details of Brock Purdy's contract extension with the 49ers.
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May 16, 2025 at 9:38 PM
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In a monumental decision by Commissioner Rob Manfred, #MLB has reinstated Pete Rose and “Shoeless” Joe Jackson from the permanently ineligible list.

The ballplayers who were famously banned for life are now eligible for election to the Hall of Fame.

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Pete Rose, 'Shoeless' Joe Jackson reinstated: Why MLB lifted longtime ban for controversial figures | Sporting News
Rose and Jackson will be reinstated after they received lifetime bans under previous comisioners.
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May 14, 2025 at 12:54 AM
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With Justin Tucker released, the Ravens will turn to Tyler Loop as their new kicker.

Baltimore selected Loop in the sixth round of this year’s draft out of Arizona, after he became the most accurate field goal kicker in school history.

#NFL #Ravens
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Who is Tyler Loop?: Ravens sixth round pick set to replace Justin Tucker | Sporting News
The Arizona product will follow the greatest statistical kicker in franchise history.
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May 5, 2025 at 10:30 PM
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Michigan head coach Sherrone Moore will be suspended in Weeks 3 and 4 this season for his alleged role in obstructing the investigation into Connor Stalions.

Moore will coach the season opener at home and Week 2 at Oklahoma, his alma mater.

#CFB #GoBlue
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Michigan football schedule 2025: What games are Sherrone Moore suspended for? | Sporting News
The Michigan head coach will miss two games after the school instituted a self-imposed ban for his role in obstructing the Connor Stalions investigation.
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May 5, 2025 at 4:02 PM
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A Kobe Bryant mural in downtown Los Angeles was found vandalized with graffiti on Tuesday.

In a classy gesture, #Lakers guard Luka Dončić donated the entire amount necessary to restore it. More on a sad story with a happy ending:

#NBA #Kobe #GigiBryant
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What happened to the Kobe Bryant mural? Tribute to Lakers legend, daughter Gigi vandalized in Los Angeles | Sporting News
The mural in downtown Los Angeles depicting Bryant and his daughter was graffitied over.
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April 29, 2025 at 10:41 PM
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The #Chargers have placed a UFA tender on free agent J.K. Dobbins.

The RB now has until July 22 to sign with a new team, or LA will retain his exclusive negotiating rights. More here:

#NFL
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J.K. Dobbins UFA tender, explained: How Chargers decision impacts free agent RB | Sporting News
The running back can sign with any team until training camps open in July, but Los Angeles will retain his exclusive negotiating rights after that.
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April 29, 2025 at 7:35 PM
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It was a privilege to have been responsible for
@sportingnews.bsky.social's most viewed story from the 2025 NFL Draft: a comprehensive picks tracker that includes all 257 selections made.

Check out who your favorite team drafted this weekend:

#NFL #NFLDraft
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NFL Draft picks 2025: Complete results, list of selections from Rounds 1-7 | Sporting News
The Sporting News tracked results for the 2025 NFL Draft from the start of Round 1 through pick No. 257.
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April 28, 2025 at 8:30 PM
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Here we go again: Rory McIlroy leads on Sunday at the Masters. This time, however, a whole lot more is at stake.

The Northern Irishman can achieve a career grand slam, which involves winning all four majors. Only five other golfers in history have done so.

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Career grand slams in golf: How Rory McIlroy can join Tiger Woods, other legends with elusive Masters win | Sporting News
Rory McIlroy has been chasing a win at Augusta for his entire career, but a victory this year would put him in legendary company.
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April 13, 2025 at 4:30 PM
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Before he was Duke's head coach, Jon Scheyer was one of the greatest players in the program's history.

After Chris Collins recruited the 2006 Illinois Mr. Basketball out of Glenbrook North HS, Scheyer helped lead Duke to its fourth national title in 2010.

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Revisiting Jon Scheyer's playing career at Duke: What to know about Blue Devils coach's time in NCAA | Sporting News
Duke head coach Jon Scheyer won a national championship with the Blue Devils in 2010 and is considered one of the greatest players in program history.
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March 27, 2025 at 11:05 PM
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After 57 years at the Oakland Coliseum, the Athletics have a new home in 2025.

Meet Sutter Health Park, the minor-league stadium that will house both the A's and the Sacramento River Cats through at least the 2027 season.
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Where are the A's playing in 2025? Why club's home games are at temporary location amid Las Vegas move | Sporting News
The Athletics will play their home games at Sutter Health Park in Sacramento in 2025 as they wait for a new ballpark in Las Vegas to be built. Here's what to know about the minor-league stadium that s...
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March 27, 2025 at 8:58 PM
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Money does buy happiness in college basketball.

From John Calipari to Dan Hurley, the 2025 NCAA Tournament is filled with the richest coaches in the country, who have won a combined seven national championships.

Here are the 10 highest-paid coaches in 2025:

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Highest-paid college basketball coaches: Where Bill Self, John Calipari, Dan Hurley and more rank in 2025 | Sporting News
From Bill Self and John Calipari to Dan Hurley and Tom Izzo, the 2025 NCAA Tournament field is filled with the highest earners in the country.
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March 20, 2025 at 8:25 PM
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Villanova has fired head coach Kyle Neptune after three seasons at the helm.

Neptune never reached the 20-win mark or made the NCAA Tournament. He succeeded Jay Wright, who guided the Wildcats to four Final Fours and two national titles in 21 years.

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Why did Villanova fire Kyle Neptune? Wildcats part ways with Jay Wright's successor after zero NCAA Tournament bids | Sporting News
Kyle Neptune had big shoes to fill, and after failing to reach the NCAA Tournament in three tries, the Wildcats are moving on.
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March 15, 2025 at 6:56 PM
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ESPN reporter and frequent NFL Live contributor Mina Kimes will appear on "Celebrity Jeopardy!" tonight at 9 p.m. ET.

Kimes is competing to help raise money for SELAH, a nonprofit organization that assists unhoused people in Los Angeles.
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Why is Mina Kimes on 'Celebrity Jeopardy!'? ESPN analyst to make appearance on popular game show | Sporting News
Here's everything you need to know about ESPN reporter Mina Kimes' appearance on 'Celebrity Jeopardy!'
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March 12, 2025 at 10:19 PM
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Two former @ohiostatefb.bsky.social Buckeyes are reuniting in New York.

Quarterback Justin Fields agreed to a two-year, $40 million deal with the Jets on Monday and will be throwing passes to his college teammate, wide receiver Garrett Wilson.

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Justin Fields and Garrett Wilson college stats: Jets rekindle Ohio State's dynamic QB-WR connection | Sporting News
After signing a two-year, $40 million deal with the Jets, quarterback Justin Fields will be reunited with his Ohio State teammate, wide receiver Garrett Wilson.
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March 10, 2025 at 10:58 PM
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Some personal news, I've started an editorial internship
@sportingnews.bsky.social!

I am thrilled to be covering the sports world from a national perspective, tackling breaking and trending news on interesting topics ⚾️🏀🏈

You can check out my work here:
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March 10, 2025 at 6:18 PM
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I’m Colin Capece, a high school sports reporter at The Dallas Morning News.

On Thanksgiving Day, I thought it’d be a great time to introduce myself to Bluesky with a couple family football stories:
November 28, 2024 at 8:32 PM