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Houston Texans select Illinois' Whitney Mercilus, Akron native, with 26th pick in NFL Draft 2012

Defensive end was one of nation's leading sackers, will try to bolster Texans' pass rush. »

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Shaka Smart says he will stay at Virginia Commonwealth as its basketball coach; turns down Illinois offer

In a statement released by VCU on Wednesday, Smart - a former Akron assistant - said: "I'm looking forward to building on the successes of our program and university." »

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Cleveland State Vikings visit Stanford Cardinal and Akron Zips visit Northwestern Wildcats in nationally televised Tuesday night NIT games

It was announced on Saturday that Kent State will visit South Carolina Upstate on Thursday in a CollegeInsider.com Tournament game. »

Akron Zips hold off Kent State to reach MAC Men's Basketball Tournament championship game

UPDATED: It is the third victory this season for the Zips over the Golden Flashes as Akron benefits from sizzling 3-point shootings and a strong effort from bench players. »

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Kent State Golden Flashes' Justin Greene named 1st-team all-MAC; Akron Zips' Zeke Marshall and Alex Abreu named 2nd-team

Greene was MAC Player of the Year last season. Akron's Alex Abreu and Zeke Marshall were named to the second-team. Earlier this week, Marshall was named the league's defensive Player of the Year for the second straight time. »

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Akron's Quincy Diggs named MAC Sixth Man of the Year; Zeke Marshall Defensive Player of the Year

Mid-American Conference announces awards as league tournament moves to The Q for Wednesday's second round. »

NCAA Tournament could stand being expanded, says Akron Zips basketball coach Keith Dambrot (SBTV)

Coach also talks about how Zips have put it together, and gives a quick preview of next week's MAC Tournament at The Q. »

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LeBron James: He will return to the Cleveland Cavaliers some day, says ESPN's Brian Windhorst -- Poll

Windhorst, formerly a Cavaliers beat writer for The Plain Dealer, thinks Akron native James will someday return to the team he played his first seven NBA seasons for. »

Sports of all sort: Darren Mattocks is No. 2 overall pick in MLS draft; Phil Taylor likes RGIII; Suggs leads Ravens; did Michael Jordan really get cut in high school?

Former Akron forward Darren Mattocks is the No.2 pick overall in the MLS Super Draft. »

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Terry Bowden, Akron football coach, pays speeding ticket

Akron football coach Terry Bowden pays fine after an arrest warrant was issued. »

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Terry Bowden expected to be named next football coach of Akron Zips

Son of Florida State coaching legend Bobby Bowden has led Division II North Alabama to the playoffs three years in a row. »

Ohio State Buckeyes, Cleveland State Vikings, Kent State Golden Flashes and Akron Zips basketball links

Ohio State and Cleveland State both play games on Thursday night, while Kent State and Akron played games tonight. »

Paul Winters will not be Akron Zips' football coach, will stay at Wayne State, sources tell Plain Dealer

Division II school in Detroit will rework Winters' five-year deal to retain former Zips player. »

LeBron James and Kevin Durant play each other in flag football at the University of Akron

LeBron James and Kevin Durant take it to the football field in Akron. »

Rob Ianello fired as University of Akron football coach after 2-22 record in 2 seasons

Zips went 1-11 each of the last two years. »

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