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The Morning Fast Break (August 23, 2016): Omari Spellman’s eligibility is still in a holding pattern, and that’s not great news for Villanova

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Creighton's Justin Patton spends time at Omaha elementary school | KETV Omaha

Patton, who redshirted last season, his first with the Bluejays, took a trip to Paddock Road Elementary School to offer some advice to an upcoming crop of students.

Doyel: Joel Cornette's legacy as friend, leader | Indianapolis Star

Butler won that game, then lost in the Round of 32.

Creighton Women's Soccer Battles UMKC to Tie | KTIC

The Bluejays opened the match slightly tentative, allowing UMKC to take the first four shots of the contest.

Darryl Morsell schedules official visit to Villanova | VU Hoops

The ‘Cats made a good impression on him in early August.

Georgetown Basketball: Can the Hoyas return to their winning ways? | Busting Brackets

Georgetown basketball has a more complete roster in 2016-17. Will that help them return to the Big Dance?

2016 Marquette Men’s Soccer Preview: The Returning Players | Anonymous Eagle

The 14 guys back from the 2015 roster are heavily tilted towards one end of the field.

Report indicates mutual interest between UConn and Big East | Rumble in the Garden

Breaking down the benefits of a UConn-Big East reunion.

Villanova Basketball: No update or resolution timeline in Omari Spellman eligibility case | VU Hoops

No news is not good news, in this instance.

Marquette Women’s Soccer Gets Shutout By Kansas | Anonymous Eagle

This has not been the best opening weekend in program history.

Jimmy Butler Won A Gold Medal At The 2016 Rio Summer Olympics! | Anonymous Eagle

Ok, ok, the rest of Team USA got one, too.