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Emmanuel Mudiay’s path around college to the NBA could be the new trail for young prodigies. That path winds through China.

The title of national champions lay on the line at the BCS Championship last night. The Auburn Tigers completed their undefeated season with a 22-19 victory over the Oregon Ducks with a dramatic field goal by Wes Byrum. The Takeaway’s sports contributor, Ibrahim Abdul-Matin, recaps the exciting game. Meanwhile, Carmelo Anthony is looking to be […]

Italy has problems with racism in sports. But an Italian sportswriter says even in his country, no owner would do what L.A. Clippers owner Donald Sterling is accused of doing.
Italy has problems with racism in sports. But an Italian sportswriter says even in his country, no owner would do what L.A. Clippers owner Donald Sterling is accused of doing.

The situation in Sudan continues to spiral out of control. In Afghanistan, a family decided to try and make the 10-year-old girl a suicide bomber. And liberal Catholics may be disappointed the more they consider the political leanings of the current pope. In this edition of the Global Scan, everyone is taking sides.

There’s a way to do basketball diplomacy right, says former NBA player Ira Newble, who spoke up on the conflict in the Darfur region of Sudan in 2007. And he says that’s not what Dennis Rodman is doing in North Korea.