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Alabama linebacker Will Anderson Jr., left, defensive back Jordan Battle, center, and quarterback Bryce Young, right, hold the trophy up as they celebrate after the Sugar Bowl NCAA college football game where Alabama defeated Kansas State 45-20, Saturday, Dec. 31, 2022, in New Orleans. (AP Photo/Butch Dill)

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Young throws for 5 TDs, Alabama tops K-State in Sugar Bowl
By BRETT MARTEL - AP Sports Writer
Sat,12/31/22-2:42PM , 400 Reads
NEW ORLEANS (AP) — Bryce Young's decision to opt in to the Sugar Bowl only enhanced his chances of cashing in as a pro.
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Alabama linebacker Will Anderson Jr. (31) plays during the first half of an NCAA college football game, Saturday, Sept. 3, 2022, in Tuscaloosa, Ala. Anderson was selected to The Associated Press All-America team released Monday, Dec. 12, 2022. (AP Photo/Vasha Hunt, File)

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For Alabama, Kansas State, mentality matters in Sugar Bowl
By BRETT MARTEL - AP Sports Writer
Fri,12/30/22-5:12PM , 218 Reads
NEW ORLEANS (AP) — Alabama coach Nick Saban gave his players a history lesson after they learned they'd been left out of the College Football Playoff and would instead meet Kansas State in the Sugar Bowl.

The last two times the Crimson Tide played in New Orleans on the heels of similar disappointments, it didn't go well.
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Texas running back Bijan Robinson (5) is pursued by Kansas State defensive end Felix Anudike-Uzomah (91) during the second half of an NCAA college football game on Nov. 5, 2022, in Manhattan, Kan. In an age of “opt-outs” in college football, the best NFL prospects for Alabama and Kansas State are opting in at the Sugar Bowl, on Saturday, Dec. 30, 2022, including Anudike-Uzomah. (AP Photo/Reed Hoffmann, File)

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Alabama, Kansas St extol virtues of opting in at Sugar Bowl
By BRETT MARTEL - AP Sports Writer
Thu,12/29/22-5:19PM , 170 Reads
NEW ORLEANS (AP) — In an age of opt outs in college football, the best NFL prospects for Alabama and Kansas State are opting in at the Sugar Bowl.
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New Orleans Pelicans forward Zion Williamson (1) reacts after being fouled on a 3-point play in the second half of an NBA basketball game against the Minnesota Timberwolves in New Orleans, Wednesday, Dec. 28, 2022. Williamson scored a career high 43 points and the Pelicans won 119-118. (AP Photo/Gerald Herbert)

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Williamson scores career-high 43, Pelicans top Timberwolves
By BRETT MARTEL - AP Sports Writer
Wed,12/28/22-10:14PM , 185 Reads
NEW ORLEANS (AP) — Zion Williamson ducked and smiled as celebrating New Orleans Pelicans teammates poured bottles of water over him. Moments later, Trey Muprhy III pretended to place a crown on Williamson's head — a fitting gesture after a memorable game which, by the end, had coronation-type energy about it.
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