Akron's Zippy Dethroned

Akron's Zippy dethroned by another Ohio college mascot in Sports Illustrated ranking

Zippy was knocked off her throne as the best mascot in the NCAA Tournament in rankings by Sports Illustrated.

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What is a Zip, and why is Akron's mascot a kangaroo? | Just Asking

For a school in the Midwest, a kangaroo is a unique mascot. What's the story behind Akron being the Zips, and the history of its female mascot Zippy?

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Play ball: Akron RubberDucks offer ticket deal to help Akron-Canton Regional Foodbank

The Akron RubberDucks in partnership with FirstEnergy are offering a ticket deal for an April ballgame to help the Akron-Canton Regional Foodbank.

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Akron beats Miami Ohio in MAC tournament on last-second layup as coach Josh Groce bests brother Travis Steele

Akron's Nate Johnson hit a game-winning layup in the final two seconds to beat the RedHawks and send the Zips dancing.

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Akron vs. Bowling Green odds, prediction, line: 2025 MAC Tournament picks, best bets from computer model

SportsLine's model just revealed its college basketball picks for the Bowling Green Falcons vs. Akron Zips in the 2025 MAC Tournament quarterfinals on Thursday morning

CBS Sports - Mar. 13

Johnson scores 31, Akron beats Toledo 100-90 in Mid-American Conference Tournament semifinals

The Akron Zips defeated the Toledo Rockets 100-90 in the Mid-American Conference Tournament on Friday led by Nate Johnson's 31 points

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MAC Tournament | Brothers lead Akron, Miami men's basketball teams into championship game

The 2025 MAC Men's Basketball Tournament championship features brothers John Groce of Akron and Travis Steele of Miami coaching against each other.

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Akron men's basketball | MAC Player of the Year Nate Johnson comes up big in semifinal win

Mid-American Conference Player of the Year Nate Johnson of Akron scores a career-high to lead Zips basketball into the MAC Tournament title game.

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'Wow, what a game': Nate Johnson leads Akron men's basketball to MAC Tournament title

Nate Johnson uses a 'Luka Dončić move' to lead Akron to a men's basketball win over Miami in the Mid-American Conference Tournament championship.

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From Firestone high school to summer Olympics: 5 questions with Akron's Jonny Marshall

Get caught up with Akron native Jonny Marshall, a Firestone alum who is an SEC swimming champion at Florida and an Olympian with Great Britain.

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What Akron Zips basketball fans should know about the University of Arizona Wildcats

Akron Zips men's basketball will play against the University of Arizona Wildcats in March Madness. Here's what fans should know about the other UA.

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UFC 313 results: Ankalaev dethrones Pereira, wins by unanimous decision

The UFC's light heavyweight division has a new champion, following Magomed Ankalaev's win over Alex Pereira.

ESPN - Mar. 9

Akron rallies from 18 down to beat Miami (OH) 76-74 for 2nd straight MAC Tournament championship

Nate Johnson hit a short pull-up jumper with two seconds left and top-seeded Akron rallied from 18 points down to beat Miami (OH) 76-74 Saturday night for a second-straight Mid-American Conference ...

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Goodyear Tire's transformation plan is underway — in the sky and on the ground

AKRON, Ohio — Does the Goodyear blimp sell tires?

NBC News - Mar. 10

'A special player': Nate Johnson leads Akron into NCAA men's basketball tournament

'She wants him coached, she wants education': Mother of MAC Basketball Player of the Year Nate Johnson encouraged Zips coaches to challenge her son.

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Ankalaev ends Pereira's UFC reign by decision

Magomed Ankalaev dethroned Alex Pereira on Saturday night, taking a unanimous decision to become the new light heavyweight champion in the main event of UFC 313.

ESPN - Mar. 9

Sean O'Malley, Merab Dvalishvili cordial during run-in at UFC PI: 'Your last fight was impressive'

It's all respect between Sean O'Malley and Merab Dvalishvili ahead of their rumored title-fight rematch. Dvalishvili (19-4 MMA, 12-2 UFC) dethroned O'Malley at UFC 306 to become bantamweight ...

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Arizona Wildcats open 2025 NCAA Tournament as No. 4 seed, will face Akron Friday in Seattle

After spending their first season playing regularly in the nation’s heartland, the Arizona Wildcats and coach Tommy Lloyd will return to their roots.

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