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== UNLV verbal commit Dwayne Morgan- 'Rebels for life'  ==

<html>Dwayne Morgan took criticism in March from some in his hometown of Baltimore when he .
They couldn’t understand why the five-star recruit would turn down regional schools Maryland and Georgetown to play for the Rebels, and they took to Twitter to express their disappointment with the 6-foot-7 forward.
On Saturday, Morgan confirmed his commitment to the scarlet and gray. He was in Las Vegas for the first time since his recruiting trip last winter, playing in the LeBron James Skills Academy at Cashman Center.
“I love it here already,” he said. “I have only been here two times, and I love coming here. I live across the country, and I feel like I am home (in Las Vegas).”
Morgan is ranked as the nation’s No. 12 overall prospect for the class of 2014 by , impressing some evaluators this offseason with his performances at showcase camps such as the skills academy in Las Vegas.
At the Pangos All-American camp in early June, Morgan thrived against 120 of the nation’s top high school players in being classified as one of the camp’s top performers. Multiple websites covering the event gave encouraging reviews, saying his athleticism and high energy will be assets at UNLV.
“Dwayne Morgan is a steal for the UNLV Running Rebels in the class of 2014,” . “Morgan gave a verbal a while ago and expect to see a high energy impact player. The 6 foot 8 wing can do it all and can score, the coaching staff did a great job getting this recruit to play for a high major program.”
He’ll become the most-decorated high school player to sign ― the fall signing period is Nov. 13 to 20 ― with UNLV since McDonald’s All-American Anthony Bennett in the 2012 class. Bennett stayed one season before being selected No. 1 overall in the NBA draft two weeks ago.
Morgan was excited when he heard Bennett’s name called.
“AB. Rebels. Rebels for life,” Morgan said. “When I saw it, I actually wanted to go to the gym. I called my trainer that night and asked if he could get in the gym, but he said it was too late. When I saw AB, Anthony Bennett, get picked No. 1, my mother yelled; I yelled.”
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And he’s only getting better.
Morgan has spent the offseason developing his game away from the basket, especially his ball-handling skills. In a scrimmage Saturday at the camp, which featured 90 top high school players, Morgan buried two 3-pointers and showed confidence with the ball in his hands away from the basket.
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“There is a lot of competition. Everyone here can play, so you have to bring your A game,” he said.
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Morgan plays at St. Frances Academy in Baltimore, which is where rising UNLV sophomore guard Daquan Cook played. Also UConn transfer Roscoe Smith is from Baltimore, giving the Rebels a Baltimore pipeline. Assistant Heath Schroyer is a Maryland native.
“Rebels, that’s all I can say,” Morgan said.</html>

== Frankie Edgar gets back to winning and thrilling at UFC 165 ==

<html>Frankie Edgar persevered through a couple of the most memorable battles in UFC history by zoning everything else out and concentrating on his trainers’ instructions.
The former lightweight champion knew they were yelling advice as always Saturday night in the third round of a seesaw slugfest against Charles Oliveira. There was just one problem.
“Couldn’t even hear my corner because it was so loud,” Edgar said.
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It was the least UFC President Dana White could do after he, sitting cageside, identified himself as one of the culprits for the disconnected line of communication between Edgar and his corner.
“I was cheering because it was a great fight,” White said. “Both guys fought with a lot of heart.”
The fight started in a manner that’s typical for any contest involving Edgar, with a breakneck pace and nearly too-close-to-call combat. Edgar had an edge in volume by piecing together crisp boxing combinations, but Oliveira struck with more power.
After a second round that could have conceivably gone to either fighter — Oliveira started strong and bloodied Edgar’s face before fading a bit in the final minutes — Edgar refused to feel comfortable.
He had lost three straight fights coming into UFC 162 via controversial decisions and wanted to make a conscious effort not to let the judges get involved this time. Edgar unleashed his right hand in third round and staggered Oliveira multiple times, which initially prompted the deafening roar at the MGM Grand Garden Arena.
“I thought I had him hurt,” Edgar said. “I was really trying to finish him.”
It didn’t work, but Edgar found himself staying in the octagon a little longer to celebrate for the first time since .
Oliveira limped toward the locker room wiping tears from his eyes.
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Despite dropping weight classes, Edgar continues to look undersized. Edgar described it as difficult to navigate against Oliveira’s four-inch height advantage.
Oliveira, also a former lightweight, was as much as 20 pounds heavier than Edgar on fight night. White said several people ran over to him during the fight to suggest Edgar drop to bantamweight.
Edgar joked he’d rather retire than go down to the 135-pound class. It didn’t sound like he had anything to worry about Saturday.
The fans’ reaction showed they just want to watch him fight, regardless of the circumstances.
“I definitely fed off of that tonight,” Edgar said.</html>