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The Caitlin Clark-effect was not a myth, and there is no substitute for an organic creation that can consistently bust 3-pointers from 30 feet.
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Mac Engel
March 31,
Fort Worth Star-Telegram,
31 Mar. 2026
Messi went in as a halftime substitute in the 2-1 victory over Mauritania on March 27, a result against an inexperienced opponent that did not sit well with Scaloni.
Jupiter had been using Akshay Bhatia as an alternate, but Bhatia is playing the Hero Indian Open this week in New Delhi on the European tour.
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ABC News,
ABC News,
23 Mar. 2026
If a potential winner fails to respond to notification, fails to return required documents on time, is found to be ineligible, or otherwise fails to comply with these Official Rules, the prize may be forfeited and awarded to an alternate, in Sponsor’s discretion.
The officers have a shift schedule in place and a vet on standby to make sure their mounts don’t overheat.
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AJ Willingham,
AJC.com,
27 Mar. 2026
One brigade -- about 3,000 soldiers -- of the 82nd is constantly on standby as the Immediate Response Force, tasked to be able to deploy anywhere in the world within 18 hours.
Plus Yosh Nijman, Ekwonu’s backup and the Panthers’ swing tackle, suddenly retired earlier this month — flinging the Panthers’ offensive line plan into even narrower straits.
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Alex Zietlow,
Charlotte Observer,
27 Mar. 2026
Denver couldn’t overcome the Patriots’ defense with backup Jarrett Stidham on a snowy championship Sunday in Denver.
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Kansas City Star,
Kansas City Star,
26 Mar. 2026
She has been cast for roles as a body double and a stand-in in shows on MTV, Disney, Entertainment Tonight, and worked with the pop-star on her Madame X tour.
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Daily News,
Daily News,
27 Mar. 2026
Xander was thought to be a stand-in for the show’s creator, Joss Whedon.