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  In general, it's a good idea to follow  on social media the musicians you want to experience in concert. Tours are first announced on social media now, and things like presale codes, for those ticket presales that require them, can often be found on Twitter, Instagram or Reddit. Following the venue in which you want to go to a concert is also smart thinking. A venue's social media account may announce presales, provide promo codes or otherwise disseminate useful information to you, future concert-attendee.    May the odds be ever in your favor The best seats aren't always the first tickets released. When it's the big ticket-buying day, whether presale or general sales, log into your account ahead of time (make an account with the ticket seller in advance and save your payment information). Know how much you want to spend and where you're hoping to be. Download or review a seating chart for the venue beforehand.

  While No. 1 Oklahoma is trying to become the first school to win three consecutive national titles since UCLA in 1988-90, the Bruins aspire to restore their own championship luster. “We are respected, but I think at the same time, people have forgotten that UCLA is the most winning program in the history of this sport,” senior Maya Brady said. “There’s a reason for that and there’s a reason why so many great players keep coming here. … At the end of the day, the returners at least, I know we have a chip on our shoulder.” With four transfers and seven freshmen, UCLA’s group of returners is smaller than in recent seasons, and there are large holes to fill. The Bruins lost first baseman Kinsley Washington, who drove in the national championship-winning run in 2019, and catcher/third baseman Delanie Wisz, who led the Bruins in batting average, RBIs and home runs last year. The biggest vacancy is at shortstop, where Briana Perez patrolled for 162 consecutive games. The 2022 Pac-12 def...