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ONE WAY TO DO IT Per ESPN.com, RB recruit Alex Collins had his signing with Arkansas put on hold because his mom swiped his national letter of intent.
CHUCKING IT UP The Rockets, who tied an NBA record with 23 three-pointers vs. Golden State on Tuesday, lead the league in attempts per basketball-reference.com.
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