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Auburn Tigers improved free-throw shooting from bottom to top 50 team.
Players like Broome, Donaldson, and Johnson played crucial role in free-throw success.
Auburn's dedication and practice in the gym led to enhanced free-throw performance.

ESPN secured a lucrative $7.8 billion exclusive deal for the College Football Playoff, emphasizing the importance of premium sports rights in the current media landscape.
The agreement, pending commissioner and president approval, solidifies ESPN as the go-to network for the new CFP 12-team tournament, showcasing their persistent dedication to college sports.
Previous reports speculating on broadcasting rights for the expanded College Football Playoff proved inaccurate, indicating a potentially unrealistic expectation of the market dynamics.

UConn held Villanova star Maddy Siegrist to a season-low 21 points led by Aaliyah Edwards' effort.
Siegrist had been dominating with 89 points in her two previous games.
Siegrist was averaging 29.4 points per game before being stifled by UConn.

Illinois football team improved from a tough season in 2020 to being 3rd in defensive FEI in 2022
They utilized a unique defensive system featuring a five-man front and excessive use of Cover 1
Their defense finished 4th overall in EPA/play, excelling against both the pass and the run

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