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Williams, the CIF Southern Section Division 1 Player of the Year last spring, was named the most valuable pitcher of the tournament after giving up only one unearned run in 24 innings.

From Los Angeles Times • Apr. 5, 2026

Education scholar John R. Thelin has pointed out how athletics can function like a separate corporation, tied to the university only through scholarships, logo licensing and marketing.

From Salon • Apr. 5, 2026

Not only this, but the financial impact of relegation is enormous.

From BBC • Apr. 5, 2026

But this is only likely if workers and businesses have bargaining power—that is, if jobs are plentiful and consumers are eager to spend.

From The Wall Street Journal • Apr. 5, 2026

I count three Mississippis before I risk another peek, only to find that he’s still looking at me, and electric sparks race up and down my arms, like a bunch of tiny firecrackers exploding.

From "Red Flags and Butterflies" by Sheryl Azzam