News Links, 5/15/14

Football
The book on: DT Shamar Stephen, Viking Update (5/11)
Dates and times set for inaugural MAC football-affiliated Boca Raton Bowl, Bahamas Bowl, MLive.com
AAC Commissioner Mike Aresco confident that TU can execute a turnaround, Tulsa World
Tulane Football Faces Step-Up to American This Fall, NOLA
UMass to the Sun Belt? Could happen, GazetteNet.com

Men’s Hoops
Ollie on contract talks with UConn: ‘Progressing’, Post
Ollie: UConn Talks ‘Progressing;’ Gets Award With Auriemma, Courant
UConn Men, Women Both Score Perfect 1,000 In APR, Courant
Jermaine Lawrence granted release from UC Bearcats, Cincinnati Enquirer

Women’s Hoops
Butler, Big East Freshman of Year, transfers to UConn, Post
UConn players in WNBA, Post
Natalie Butler, Big East’s Top Freshman, Coming To UConn, Courant
UConn Men, Women Both Score Perfect 1,000 In APR, Courant
WNBA Preview: New Faces In Many Places; Deeper Benches, Courant
AP Interview: President says WNBA in ‘good place’, Post
Mechelle Voepel: Dream are favorite in the East, ESPN

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